Every operating system requires a minimum level of maintenance to ensure error-free and smooth operation. Knowing what is running on the PC or starting up automatically should be part of your regular checks. Unnecessary background processes slow down the system startup and hamper Windows’ overall performance.
Many programs, and Windows 11 itself, leave traces of user activity on the PC. These…
Digital piracy has never been without its dangers. Back in the glory days of Limewire you could turn your PC into a cesspool of viruses with just a few MP3 downloads. But the newest tools to defeat Denuvo, the perennially unpopular anti-game piracy tool, uses a technique…
After years of pissing me and other Windows 11 users off, Microsoft says it’s ready to turn a new leaf, fixing mistakes, making improvements, and adding some long-requested features. I’d like to believe that Windows 11 is headed in the right direction. But given how…
Twitter’s next hot cable solution might be the ultimate future-proofed desktop cable — but, most likely, a waste of money.
The vast majority of cables snaking back and forth between devices on your desk conceal copper cables inside. Ditto for any cables connecting a mini PC or console to your television in the living room. It’s been that way for decades, and it works just fine.
The next…
Windows 11’s security situation continues to deteriorate. Users and businesses, especially the latter, are facing two risky developments: first, a new AI-powered malware threat, and second, additional emergency updates from Microsoft fixing critical security…
The Dell Ultrasharp 32 4K QD-OLED isn’t what it seems. At a glance you could mistake it for any 32-inch QD-OLED monitor. Indeed, it might even seem behind the curve. It delivers 4K resolution but only has a refresh rate of 120Hz. Most competitors hit 240Hz.
However, the…
Microsoft is tightening security in Windows 11. Starting April 2026, outdated kernel drivers will be phased out—the company’s response to a well-known security issue that has plagued Windows for years.
In a Windows IT Pro blog post, Microsoft announced that it will cease to trust drivers signed via the deprecated “cross-signed root program.” This procedure dates back to the early 2000s and…
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PCWorld reports AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor launches April 22nd with V-cache on both chiplets and 208MB total cache.
The high-end CPU offers 5-10% performance gains in creative workloads like DaVinci Resolve and…
CPU shortages loom as PC makers scramble for chips
March 27, 2026
RAM, storage, graphics cards. All of them are getting harder to find, and, of course, more expensive as the “AI” bubble gobbles up manufacturing capacity. According to a new industry report, processors are next in line. Lead times for CPUs are now stretching out to…
If you’re looking for a new browser to try out, you aren’t hurting for options. But a popular dark horse choice on Android is Samsung’s own browser, which started as a humble branding exercise but became a pretty solid alternative to Chrome over the last decade. After months of testing, it’s now available as a full Windows release.
Like most options out there, Samsung Browser is based on…
