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More performance for laptops for free: The best tuning tips and tools
Free notebook tuning. Use these tips and tools to get the best possible performance and stability out of your laptop.
Tip
Already using random passwords? Great. It’s still not enough
You should definitely use random passwords. But now they’re only just one part of the best way to bolster your online security.
Opinion
Facebook's new 'OG Friends' feed feels so damned sleazy
After serving as a breeding ground for disinformation, Facebook wants to go back to a sanitized "OG" Friends feed. The hypocrisy is astounding.
News
Does Intel's Lunar Lake hold up? Our impressions, six months later
Adam and Will give their thoughts on high-end laptops and the Claw 8 gaming handheld, all running Intel's newest and fanciest laptop chips.
News
Logitech is dropping support for its oldest Harmony remotes
You won’t be able to reprogram your first-generation Harmony universal remote once Logitech cuts support for the devices.
Updated
Every NBA streaming option in one place
Cord-cutting NBA options: Streaming and over-the-air in some places, mandatory pay TV bundles in others.
Updated
The best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for blistering storage speeds
Our list has picks for best PCIe 4.0 SSD overall, best on a budget, best for a game consoles, and more. Plus what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
Deal
Whoa! Get Acer's 27-inch IPS monitor for just $100 right now
Amazon has a fantastic 33% off deal on this Acer monitor with IPS panel and 120Hz refresh rate.
Deal
Need a 2nd screen for your laptop? This portable monitor is 41% off
This 15.6-inch thin-and-light travel monitor is down to just $65 on Amazon right now.
Reviews
PNY Pro Elite V3 review: This SSD looks like a USB drive—and it’s fast
The PNY Pro Elite V3’s clever physical design makes it one of my favorite 10Gbps USB sticks. It’s only the third fastest I’ve tested, but the superlative form factor makes up for it.
News
Windows Game Bar gets design tweaks for better handheld gaming
Microsoft has adjusted the Game Bar interface so it's much easier to see and use on a tiny screen with a controller attached.
News
OpenAI releases impressive 4o image generator for free and paid users
The new GPT-4o model produces more accurate and photorealistic results than the previous Dall-E model.
News
Optional Windows 11 update fixes USB printers spitting out nonsense
Back in January, a Windows 11 update caused USB printers to print out weird text. Microsoft has finally provided a fix for this problem.
Tip
Malware can lurk in file conversion tools, FBI warns. Try these instead
Watch out for lesser-known document converters, because they might steal your identity—or hold your PC for ransom.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
MLB.TV subscribers: Be careful where you sign up
What to be aware of before subscribing to MLB.TV via Amazon Prime, Fubo, or Sling TV.
Deal
This crazy 20K power bank with wireless charging is 33% off right now
Charge your laptop, phone, and more at once with this Ugreen Nexode power bank, now on sale at Amazon.
Deal
HP's Ryzen laptop with RTX 4070 is a whopping $600 off today
This excellent 16.1-inch HP Victus gaming laptop is now just $900 at Best Buy.
Feature
Why I expect 50 percent of my gaming will be in VR this year
Nvidia and AMD's latest GPUs will give PC VR gaming performance a nice nudge forward in 2025.
Opinion
I don't need Windows anymore. One final tool broke my reliance on Microsoft
It's been a long time coming, but everything I rely on for work is now completely separate from the operating system.
Reviews