5 VPN features you need to start using today
VPNs nowadays come loaded with all sorts of features, some that actually help you and others meant to just fill out a company’s catalog of offerings. With all of these fancy and […]
Is $500 good for a gaming laptop?
There’s a major appeal to gaming laptops: they give you the portability and power to play games wherever it is that you go. But if you’re on a tight budget, it might […]
Microsoft battens security hatches on Windows admin accounts
In Windows, an admin account has full access and control over your entire operating system, which is exactly what hackers hope for when sending malware out into the world. If you’re on […]
Windows 11’s Recall AI feature could be a privacy nightmare
At its Build 2024 conference, Microsoft unveiled a new AI trick for Windows PCs—one that can help users locate or remember details from their digital past. It could be looking for a […]
The Epic Games Store is giving away Farming Simulator 22 for free
Epic Games Store continues to give away games. For the second big freebie of the annual Epic Mega Sale (Dragon Age Inquisition was first), Epic is making Farming Simulator 22 completely free […]
I’m a longtime PC builder, but this boutique PC taught me some lessons
Building your own gaming PC is one of the most satisfying experiences you can have in the hardware world. You’ve got the entire arsenal of PC hardware and components to choose from. […]
What’s in antivirus software? All the pieces you may need (or not)
In the days of tech yore, antivirus software was just that. You installed the application and let it scan your system for malware. But as protecting your PC became more complicated, vendors […]
Facebook wants to use your posts to train AI. Here’s how to object
On June 26, 2024 Facebook will change its privacy policy with regard to generative AI features such as Meta AI. From that point on, posts and photos from all users will be […]
Hands-on: Chromebook Plus is Google’s push for affordable AI
Did you know that computers have artificial intelligence now? You didn’t? How’s that? We’ve been subjected to an absolute avalanche of marketing touting AI from seemingly every tech company, from Microsoft and […]
Microsoft’s Windows 11 upgrade pleas get even more desperate
When Windows 11 arrived on the market in October 2021, it was supposed to revolutionize the popular operating system. Unfortunately for Microsoft, many users still prefer Windows 10 as the better option […]