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HP OmniBook 5 16 review: An odd duck of a laptop

December 17, 2025
The HP OmniBook 5 16 is an odd duck. It is listed on HP’s website at $1,199.99 and, at that price, doesn’t feel remotely competitive. However, this laptop is also available at far lower prices from major retailers and, when that’s taken into account, it feels like a decent buy. Even so, I can’t help but feel the Intel Core Ultra 7 255U—a chip with just two performance cores and without…
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The day my power strip almost killed my PC

December 16, 2025
Welp, it finally happened. I was deep in the throes of a complex edit when I heard a crackling noise. It was faint at first… then it got louder. It wasn’t long before an unpleasant burning smell filled my office. The power strip underneath my desk was in the process…
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‘One Battle After Another’ torrents hide ultra-sophisticated malware

December 16, 2025
As we all know, winter time is cinema time, and the Oscars are drawing ever closer. So it’s no wonder that more and more films are being released that are attracting the attention of the masses. September saw the release of One Battle After Another, a fast-paced drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio, which is already being touted as an Oscar favorite. However, with a running time of just under three…
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Sick of Windows 11’s bloat? These open-source tools fix it

December 15, 2025
Windows 11 comes with numerous applications by default that offer little added value for many users — but still take up memory, clutter the Start menu, and start additional background processes. This so-called bloatware includes pre-installed tools, trial versions, games, or optional components that enter the system without being requested. The result: more entries in the Start menu, more…
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How to detect a fake SSD or flash drive before you get burned

December 12, 2025
It’s not just on dubious trading platforms such as Temu. Even Amazon can be infiltrated by dubious dealers who advertise SSDs with large storage capacities as supposed bargains. These cheat packs do not come from Amazon’s own warehouse, but from external service providers who offer their counterfeit products via the favorable “Warehouse” deals (i.e. as returned goods). The quality of the…
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