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No, Windows isn’t wrecking SSDs. But these mistakes will kill your drive

September 15, 2025
Social media has recently been lit up with claims that a recent Windows update is killing SSDs. According to Microsoft, Windows isn’t at fault. In fact, recent reports show that this problem only occurs on drives with pre-release firmware updates from storage manufacturer Phison. (Pre-release firmware updates are internal builds that never should’ve seen the light of day in actual consumer…
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12 clever USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed

September 15, 2025
I don’t know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires I’ll likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since there is no wrong way to plug these things in. It’s not just smartphones…
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I can’t imagine using my laptop without this $55 USB-C hub

September 12, 2025
I never thought that a simple USB hub or USB docking station would excite me so much. I’ve been working with several notebooks and different operating systems for years, constantly switching between the office, home, and travelling. But something was always missing: the right connection, a second monitor, enough USB ports or simply a LAN port. This LIONWEI compact USB-C hub solves all these…
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12 ingenious USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed

September 11, 2025
I don’t know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires I’ll likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since there is no wrong way to plug these things in. It’s not just smartphones…
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Best free password managers 2025: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing

September 11, 2025
You should be using a password manager. Data breaches happen often now, and that wealth of stolen info has made cracking passwords even easier. It’s not just the “password12345” variety at risk, either, but also passwords with variations on a single password or that substitute numbers for letters. Even if you’re using unique, random passwords, storing them in a document or spreadsheet is…
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Best free antivirus 2025: Keep your PC safe without spending a dime

September 10, 2025
A lot of attention gets spent on the best paid antivirus suites, but free antivirus solutions are worth talking about, too. Not only is a solid option built into Windows, but the same antivirus engines that power paid third-party software power the gratis versions, too. So if you see a free alternative to a paid version you like, you can safely assume the antivirus protection level is…
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