A bad update breaks Outlook for many users, but there’s a fix
Microsoft is investigating a problem with Outlook that is causing the app to crash repeatedly. In a tweet, the company said it’s traced the likely problem to a recent update. In the […]
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Blower-style RTX 3090 cards are disappearing, and that’s bad for prosumers
Both Nvidia and AMD switched from blower-style to axial-fan coolers for their in-house reference cards in recent years, and it was a good decision. Axial designs offer better cooling performance and lower […]
‘Glorious’ PC gaming brand drops that bad joke it’s been clinging to for years
Making a snide reference to one of history’s most famous genocidal regimes is distasteful even for an irreverent comedy web series. But that’s kind of the point: pretty much every episode of […]
6 bad reasons people don’t use a password manager—and why they’re wrong
Many people still have weak security practices, especially when it comes to passwords. They’re reusing them, relying on easily cracked ones, or aren’t aware that recommended guidelines have changed. And the reasons […]
Some Asus ROG motherboards are on fire (in the bad way)
If you bought a high-end PC motherboard from Asus last year, you should probably check out this safety alert. The manufacturer is recalling approximately 10,000 motherboards in the ROG Maximus Z690 Hero […]
Are prebuilt PCs really that bad?
Ask any TRUE PC enthusiast (or any true Scotsman, for that matter), and they’ll tell you: the best computer is the one you build yourself. But is that always the case? Gordon […]
The Full Nerd ep. 251: Is 8GB of VRAM enough? And bad PC gaming ports
In this episode of The Full Nerd, Brad Chacos, Adam Patrick Murray, and special guest Brad Shoemaker of Nextlander and Brad & Will Made A Tech Podcast (if you love Full Nerd, […]
Bad firmware updates are teaching PC users the wrong habits
Trust is everything. I’m not an IT expert, but I have spent decades fielding questions and tending to devices belonging to friends and family. They know I’m going to look out for […]
Is it bad to leave your laptop always plugged in?
The strength of laptops and MacBooks? Clearly their mobility. The handy devices make it possible to work, surf, or watch videos in a relaxed atmosphere even on the train, while traveling, or […]
Don’t feel bad about using Chrome’s password manager
According to advice on the web, you should never use a browser’s password manager. Security experts particularly dunk on Chrome, the most popular browser. If they had their way, no one would […]
