DDR5 RAM is now three-to-four times as expensive as it should be, thanks to the “AI” boom (and it won’t stop there). But this week, there’s an oh-so-rare opportunity for consumers to fight back, at least for a small subset of United States consumers… via a successful class-action lawsuit against G.Skill. (Hey, you gotta take your wins where you can get ’em.)
A settlement has been…
Accio Lawyers! Microsoft manager trained AI on pirated Potter books
February 23, 2026
Oh, my. With “AI” systems causing a lot of problems pretty much everywhere, it’s a bad look for one of the world’s most important tech companies to actively promote piracy. But that appears to be just what happened, with a post hosted on Microsoft’s developer blog…
Strip out Windows 11’s bloatware, ads, and other grossness—for free
February 23, 2026
Setting up a new PC with Windows can be a little complicated. Read comments on forums and you’ll see that some people have found it so complicated that they’ve switched to Linux. That’s a bit ironic but those folks do make a good point. There must be a simpler way to…
Asus ROG Azoth X review: A premium keyboard built for customization
February 20, 2026
With the Asus ROG Azoth X, the Taiwanese manufacturer is venturing into the world of custom gaming keyboards and presenting a high-end 75% wireless keyboard. It’s clear at first glance that this is no run-of-the-mill keyboard, but a compact luxury typewriter with an OLED display, rotary wheel and individually replaceable switches.
Our Moonlight White version is particularly striking: an elegant…
Oh no, Intel is moving customer support to AI
February 20, 2026
If your Intel processor requires a warranty return or support, the first “person” you’ll probably be dealing with at Intel will be an AI.
Intel is rolling out “Ask Intel,” an addition to its Intel support site, that runs on Microsoft Copilot rather than on human…
How fast is your Internet? Windows 11 will (finally) tell you
February 20, 2026
A handy little utility should be dropping on your Windows PC soon: a built-in speed test, compliments of a small feature update that Microsoft should be rolling out in the next couple of weeks.
Microsoft has scheduled a “gradual” rollout of a number of features as part…
Strip out Windows 11’s bloatware, ads, and other nastiness—for free
February 19, 2026
Setting up a new PC with Windows can be a little complicated. Read comments on forums and you’ll see that some people have found it so complicated that they’ve switched to Linux. That’s a bit ironic but those folks do make a good point. There must be a simpler way to reduce the bloatware in your PC after a new installation of Windows. Well, there is.
You can easily uninstall bloatware with…
How to check your PC’s CPU temperature
February 19, 2026
Is your computer’s CPU too hot? If your PC starts spontaneously shutting down, locking up, or acting sluggish during intense tasks, overheating could be the issue, especially when the intense summer heat is scorching. Keeping tabs on your CPU temperatures is crucial when…
Is Pyrex glass the answer to long-term data storage?
February 19, 2026
Microsoft just announced a breakthrough in its push to commercialize Project Silica, its effort to etch data into glass as an archival medium: The company has successfully made the etching technique work with the type of glass used in oven doors.
Previously, Project Silica…
Corrupt USB drive? Try these 3 fixes before you wipe it
February 18, 2026
So you’re dealing with a corrupt USB flash drive. You’ve lost your files; you can’t access them, or when you plug the drive into your PC it’s not even recognized. Understandably you’d be forgiven for pulling your hair out in frustration. But those files need not be lost. Here I give you tips to gain access to your drive and hopefully get your files back.
There are a number of telltale…
