New NVMe SSD releases have become increasingly rare — another casualty of the AI data center gold rush. Because of that, I was stoked to see a new SSD release from Samsung — the 990. The good news? It’s more power efficient and faster overall than the SSD Samsung says it’s replacing, the 990 EVO.
The not-so-great news? It’s not as fast as the still-available 990 EVO Plus and…
Just a few months ago, I could barely get an AI agent to open the Chess app on my Mac, much less actually play a game of it. But after testing the all-new ChatGPT super-app, I can report that the days of clunky AI “computer use” functionality are pretty much…
Cybersecurity advice is sometimes extremely straightforward. Your password leaked? Change it. Your PC needs updates? Apply them. You want to install pirated software? Don’t.
But more often, cybersecurity advice is a simplification of complex details—and results in…
Why DisplayPort beats HDMI for gaming PCs
July 14, 2026
Many gaming PCs aren’t delivering their full potential because the monitor and graphics card are connected via HDMI. While this usually works without any problems, it does not always make full use of the system’s capabilities, particularly when using high refresh rates, variable refresh rates, and modern graphics cards.
DisplayPort is designed for PC use, offering a more stable and less…
Microsoft has discovered a new piece of malware that not only spies on data but also renders entire systems unusable. The malware, known as GigaWiper, combines several destructive functions with a powerful backdoor for attackers.
Security researchers at Microsoft Threat…
While lots of free streaming services offer lineups of live TV channels to flip through, they all have the same problem: You’re not in control of the content, and you’re constantly interrupted by ads.
A new app called Bunny Ears TV aims to solve those problems with help…
Alienware has long been a leader in QD-OLED ultrawide monitors. It was first to hop on the trend in a big way with the Alienware AW3423DW, released in 2022, and it has consistently released updates as new QD-OLED ultrawide panels were released. The AW3426DW is the latest, and it has Samsung’s five-layer tandem QD-OLED. However, with this release Alienware has cut back on features to provide an…
The new ChatGPT superapp takes aim at Claude Desktop
July 10, 2026
Eyes up, Claude.
Rolling out starting today, the new ChatGPT does a little — scratch that — a lot of everything, including coding, web browsing, publishing to the web, and even controlling your PC. Any similarities to the Claude desktop app and Claude Cowork are quite…
Small-but-important tasks never come to me when I’m actually typing my daily to-do list. Instead, they always hit me when I’m doing something else: taking a walk, commuting to work, or other “dead times” when my brain is free to wander.
One habit of truly organized…
Water-cooling systems look spectacular inside a PC. But do you really need them? For most gamers, the honest answer is… no. At least not if the sole aim is to squeeze more performance out of your machine. In many cases, a good air-cooling system is perfectly adequate and more sensible.
When it comes to CPU cooling, it’s not just about achieving the lowest possible temperatures. You’ve also…
