Can a photo fool Windows Hello face ID? I tested it on my laptop
…If your PC doesn't support it, that's okay—you can always grab a Windows Hello webcam and plug it into your PC or laptop. It's one of the best…
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RAM prices are soaring. Framework may not survive it
…Framework is a relatively small, US-based system builder. While it's doing some amazing work (its 13-inch laptop is one of our favorite recommendations), its size and market specialization make…
How to make your PC feel new again, no upgrades required
…Do an annual spring cleaning Whether it's blocked laptop vents or dust-clogged heatsinks, dirt and debris can easily build up in PCs and laptops. Not only is it gross, but…
I turned a Raspberry Pi 5 into a real SSD-powered PC for less than $200
…You should be able to build the complete PC for under $200 if you opt for the 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 and a 256GB or 512GB SSD, but prices climb if you…
Avast Premium Security review: Strong protection focused on PC security
…The best antivirus software for Windows PCs What does Avast Premium Security include? Avast Premium Security builds on the company’s excellent free antivirus and firewall, which already provides broad protection against…
'AI' is coming for your online gaming servers next
…But at least you can play the PC games you already own, right? Well, maybe not. Consumer PC parts aren't the only things being gobbled up by the "AI" industry. A…
This Gemini prompt adds written steps to YouTube how-tos
Whether baking your first loaf of bread or building a PC from scratch, there’s nothing like a good YouTube video to guide you through the process. But as helpful as step…
This eGPU finally unlocks full desktop performance — with a catch
…It's not even available in pre-built desktops! Adam had to find a mini PC that supports half-height expansion cards to install a Rocket 7634D adapter just to use this…
RAM is so expensive, it comes with a free Intel Core 9 CPU
How can you even build a PC these days, with component prices rising faster than the price of gas? As often happens when in-demand products get scarce, we're starting to…
My testing revealed the catch in Targus' sexy-sounding Thunderbolt 5 Triple Video dock
…But we can be assured that Thunderbolt 5 will eventually become mainstream on Windows PCs, and overspending now to future-proof your PC remains a viable choice. This puts me in an…