Microsoft’s next Xbox will run Windows, a report says, blurring the line between PCs and consoles and making the latest Xbox Ally X the model of what Microsoft hopes to achieve in gaming.
Windows Central, which has established some good sources inside the console space, claims that the next Xbox will run Windows, with an Xbox Full Screen Experience layered on top. Given that Microsoft has…
AMD is rebadging 2022 Ryzen processors as ‘new’ chips
October 28, 2025
If you’re in the market for a new Ryzen PC, beware: AMD is updating some of its old Ryzen processors with fresh branding and updated model numbers and passing them off as new processors.
AMD has carved out a number of “new” Ryzen 100-series chips alongside a pair of…
With privacy all but nonexistent now thanks to web advertising and monetized tracking, there’s a definite niche for browsers and other tools that specialize in keeping you safe and anonymous online. Brave, DuckDuckGo, Mullvad, and Tor are all great examples. But one…
13 clever USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed
October 27, 2025
I don’t know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires I’ll likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since there is no wrong way to plug these things in. It’s not just smartphones, tablets, and laptops that use these, however, but also a long list of gadgets.
We’ve scoured the market for hidden gems: 13…
I turned my mini PC into a powerhouse with 2 easy upgrades
October 27, 2025
So there it is–my new mini PC, the A9 Max from Geekom. A smart little powerhouse, barely bigger than a sandwich tin, whisper-quiet and amazingly powerful. I unpacked it, plugged it in, and completed the initial setup. Everything works perfectly, as my test shows.
And yet I…
Don’t pay full price for these popular streaming services
October 24, 2025
If you’re paying year-round for subscriptions to Peacock, HBO Max, Disney+, or Hulu, you’re probably wasting money.
While each of these services has raised prices this year, you can get them at a discount as part of various food delivery, grocery, and credit card…
The Bluedee Computer Soundbar is a compact, straightforward PC speaker that’s ideal for small rooms. Its low profile makes it easy to place beneath a monitor or beside a laptop. You can charge and use it without keeping it plugged in, allowing it to double as a portable Bluetooth speaker. It delivers clear, crisp audio that’s strongest in the mid-range tones. Read on to learn more.
The Bluedee…
If you’re in the market for a Thunderbolt docking station and you’re biding your time until Black Friday, know this: smart shoppers can save by buying a slightly older Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 dock instead.
Buying tech always comes with a choice, as prices of new technology…
Wyze Palm Lock review: Futuristic security, down-to-earth price
October 23, 2025
Wyze has made a name for itself by delivering affordable smart home devices that punch well above their price tags, and its latest addition to its smart lock offerings continues that trend. The Wyze Palm Lock brings a more advanced form of biometric security to the front…
Recall is a feature in Windows 11 that regularly creates screen recordings and saves them locally. This also involves processing with AI so that users can search through the data. The aim is to make past work steps, websites, or documents retrievable via a search feature.
Microsoft first introduced Recall in 2024, but withdrew it after massive criticism due to insufficient security. The feature…
