Is Windows 11’s built-in antivirus enough for normal people?
It’s common sense that if you have a Windows PC, you need a third-party security suite to protect it. Right? Well, maybe not. That might’ve been the common sense mantra for decades, […]
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Don’t fall for the no-bloat ‘government’ version of Windows 11
There’s an enticing version of Windows 11 making its rounds on the internet right now, offering a slimmed-down design without any of the usual bloatware (e.g., pre-installed software you didn’t ask for) […]
Over 40 years later, Windows’ Notepad finally has spell check
Earlier this year, Microsoft killed WordPad—the free and surprisingly capable built-in word processor that debuted in Windows 95. For this, they must be punished. Yet while Microsoft taketh away, they also giveth. […]
Asus motherboards support Windows Dynamic Lighting
As someone who’s drowning in gaming keyboards, I think I have the authority to say that most Windows apps created by manufacturers for programming RGB lights suck—especially Armoury Crate from Asus. Which […]
What if Valve made a Steam Deck for TVs? Well, we made our own!
If you add an HDMI dock and a wireless controller to your Steam Deck, it’s basically a console that can play Steam games on your PC. But can you build a box […]
I got sick of Chrome’s BS and switched to Vivaldi. Here’s what happened
I honestly can’t remember exactly when I switched from Firefox to Chrome. I definitely let Google’s “new” browser stew for a year or two after it came out in 2008, as I […]
Intel’s Lunar Lake laptops can’t upgrade RAM — and that’s totally fine
Intel’s upcoming Lunar Lake platform won’t support user-upgradeable or swappable RAM at all. That means you better be sure to get all the RAM you need on your Lunar Lake laptop, because […]
What is split tunneling and do you need it in a VPN?
A VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the best ways to boost your privacy online. Not only does it hide your IP address and activities from prying eyes, but it […]
Logitech’s new G309 mouse has wireless charging for only $80
A few years ago, the idea of a mouse pad that charges your mouse while you play became all the rage. It seems to have died down lately, though, probably because both […]
The first-ever copy of Windows 95 shows up, unopened and pristine
Back in August 2023, Windows 95 became 28 years old. Official support for Windows 95 ended in 2001, to be replaced by Windows 98, then Windows XP, then Windows Vista. (Oof.) We’ve […]
