Computers

Put a brand-new laptop or desktop PC in front of most people, and they’ll begin installing their favorite programs. Me? I check out its security setup. That’s not just making sure basics like antivirus is active. I also look at Windows and installed apps to make sure the whole computer is configured to cover my butt while I’m online. Sure, I’m still careful while on the web. But having…

Nvidia’s graphics cards are the most in-demand for PC gamers right now. But with high power requirements and a new 12VHPWR connector introduced on the 40 Series, followed by a revised 12V-2×6 connector after those kept melting, Nvidia’s cards are causing some concern among buyers. I’ll stop beating around the bush: somebody caught a video of an RTX 5090 just straight-up bursting into…

Who needs Netflix when you have Plex, the media server software that runs locally and lets you stream your own local video files? I’ve been hosting my own Plex server on a Raspberry Pi 5 for a few years now, and it’s mostly run without a hitch. But like taking your car to a mechanic even when nothing’s obviously wrong with it, you should periodically look under Plex’s hood to see if it…

While Windows 11 provides a good enough out of the box experience—atrocious new taskbar aside—it handles so much better after tweaking just a handful of settings to make it feel more like the Windows of yesteryear. No, I’m not talking about making Windows 11 look like Windows 10 through an extensive overhaul (though if you’re a Windows veteran that’s worth doing). I’m talking about…