I used to dread Windows updates. Then I took control of them
…We now have some control over when and how updates are applied, and it's even better if you're willing to use third-party tools. Here are the three main ways…
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Lose your laptop, not your data: 7 Windows settings to enable now
…It's also a good idea to store your important files on a cloud storage platform, whether that's Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Apple iCloud, or whatever other file-syncing service you…
Local AI is finally practical: 7 things you can do on your PC right now
…and unlike with cloud-based AI tools, you maintain full control over your data and have complete privacy. Here's a taste of the cool AI stuff you can do on a…
I love the PC, but I’m no longer a fan of Windows
…This applies, for example, to widgets, search functions, or certain system links. From Microsoft’s perspective, this is understandable: The more users employ Edge, Bing, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365, the more valuable…
Keep your photos private! Set up your own at-home NAS cloud alternative
Most smartphone owners use the online storage (also known as cloud storage) services of Apple or Google for backing up their photos and accessing them from anywhere. Online services like Microsoft OneDrive…
Prime Day Deals & Buying Advice
…HDR, gaming, budget, and best overall We've applied our extensive hands-on monitor testing to models from Dell, Samsung, Asus, and other big brands to name the best 4K monitors among…
Best of Computex 2026: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware
…Microsoft engineered the Ultra for multitasking between running AI models up to 120 billion parameters and general productivity applications, too. How does this all play out? We'll find out this fall…
Avast Premium Security review: Strong protection focused on PC security
…That can be a boon for those who don’t need (or want) their security suite to focus on identity and privacy threats—especially if you’re up for choosing VPN and…
These are the 6 apps I trust with my account passwords
…And its premium features include email masks, which can help preserve your privacy and thus bolster your security in this age of constant data breaches. NordPass: Further Considerations NordPass can feel cumbersome…
Work, play, repeat. This ThinkPad can handle it.
…5MP webcam with IR camera and privacy shutter Connectivity: 2x Thunderbolt 5 with DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode and 140 watts of Power Delivery (15 watts output), 1x Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort…