7 ways Windows 11 collects your data – and how to opt out
As of 2024, Windows now collects more data about you than ever before, and it’s a real point of concern for privacy enthuasists. It’s not just that the recently announced Recall feature […]
Is it time to switch VPN providers? 5 reasons to consider a change
Maybe you just subscribed to a new VPN service and are already regretting it. Or maybe you’re a long-time subscriber and your old provider just isn’t cutting it any longer. Perhaps your […]
How to clean a mechanical keyboard
If you’re a full-time goblin like me and do almost everything at your computer, chances are your peripherals could use a good cleaning. Not only do I regularly eat lunch at my […]
How to Seamlessly Blend faces into background in Photoshop using new radial gradients
We have all seen the floating heads effect on posters, magazine and album covers, you name it. We combine different pictures and seamlessly blend them into the background. While experimenting with the […]
How to find lost gadgets (and avoid losing them)
This story was inspired by some unsolicited tech advice from the TSA. Coming home from a recent vacation, my wife left her phone at airport security. After a frantic race back from […]
Photoshop fonts: Using Text Type and Text Editing
One of Adobe Photoshop’s many talents at your disposal is the ability to create and decorate fonts. This tutorial is for beginners, and the instructions are applicable for Photoshop Creative Suite 1 […]
Why you want a haptic trackpad in your next laptop
PC laptop trackpads are really good now. The average laptop trackpad works well, and many even feel downright great. But there’s one big upgrade that can take your laptop trackpad experience to […]
DOS games on Steam Deck: Here’s the best way to do it
Why did I suddenly want to play the original Duke Nukem on my Steam Deck? I can’t recall the exact reason, but I do know that after a hefty dose of Googling […]
How to test if your VPN is working
Keeping your online activities and data private is a top priority nowadays. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are one of the best ways to do this. Not only do they encrypt your […]
How to fix stick drift on the Steam Deck
If there are two words that strike fear into the heart of every gamer, they’re “stick drift.” This dreaded hardware failing on analog sticks has been the bane of many a controller, […]
