Ransomware isn’t as big a threat as these scams
Ransomware has gone corporate. These attacks, which hold files and PCs hostage until there’s a payout, may seem savage but behind the scenes, it’s civilized. The hackers have days that look a […]
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Windows Recall has one big gotcha, and it’s not privacy
So far, the flagship feature of Microsoft’s new Copilot+ PC vision is Windows Recall, an AI-powered local search of your PC. But there’s a catch: Recall is going to suck up a […]
Why ultralight gaming mice are better for big hands too
I’m going to share a personal dilemma: That is, the trend towards ultralight mice hasn’t done me and my big hand any favors. Why so? In the quest to achieve the lightest […]
Nvidia’s GeForce SFF guideline brings big GPU power to tiny PCs
It’s been a confounding few years for PC gaming enthusiasts. Graphics cards have bloated in size as power and performance surged, with triple-slot-plus monstrosities virtually the norm in the mid-range and above. […]
Samsung unveils OLED gaming monitors in big and speedy flavors
Samsung usually makes headlines with its Odyssey gaming monitors by being ridiculously, humongously ginormous. They’re big, is what I’m saying. But the latest two bring its celebrated OLED panels to more conventional […]
Why you need a docking station for your laptop: 8 big benefits
One benefit of a gaming PC over a gaming laptop? All those extra ports that let you connect all kinds of peripherals and devices. Even the best gaming laptops fall short in […]
Which VPN protocol should you use? It makes a big difference
While using a VPN you may have noticed the option to select a VPN protocol. You know, those weird, seemingly random IT-sounding names that sometimes resemble alphabet soup: OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, SSTP, […]
How to score big savings on tech gadgets without waiting for deals
As a tech journalist who also runs a free tech advice newsletter, I maintain a pretty lean operation. I’m always buying more tech for “research purposes,” but I’m reluctant to pay anything […]
Intel’s next big chip won’t be ‘Intel Inside,’ either
Intel previously said that the upcoming Core Ultra chip, Lunar Lake, won’t be manufactured internally. The company is now saying the same for its next-gen desktop chip, Arrow Lake, as well. Will […]
Autumn’s big Windows update is apparently causing display problems
There’s a major Windows 11 update coming this season and it seems to be causing various screen-related issues for beta testers. MSPoweruser reports that several users — both on Microsoft’s support forums […]