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This Windows Search revamp could win me over

July 16, 2026
The future of Windows Search looks a lot closer to what users have been asking for since day one: search. That’s it. No ads, no visual clutter, no promotional links to the Microsoft Store, or Amazon. Just search. That’s all. Microsoft might have put this vision of the future into its “Experimental” track of the Windows Insider program, for now, but a detailed post outlining the changes…
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Stop packing your laptop charger. Bring this instead

July 16, 2026
Do you still bring your laptop charger with you on business trips? I just realized that I do, and it’s a habit I need to break. I have the option of carrying a mouse, though I can use my laptop’s touchpad for navigation. Likewise, a USB-C hub gives me extra ports. But…
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Windows 11 finally gets an undo button for your entire PC

July 16, 2026
Yesterday was Patch Tuesday, which broke records. But Microsoft didn’t just fix a bunch of security vulnerabilities. They also rolled out update KB5101650 for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2, which makes many new features available for all Windows 11 users—features that you…
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Acer Chromebook Plus 514 review: A $400 Chromebook with surprising specs

July 15, 2026
Buying a Chromebook in 2026 can feel like a bit of a gamble. Many models are available, but pricing seems to vary wildly, and a lot of retail sites list new and ancient models side-by-side. The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 enters this confusing market as a sensible choice with decent specs and a mid-range price of $399.99. It’s definitely not the most attractive ChromeOS laptop, but it delivers good…
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Samsung 990 SSD review: Good, but not great. Is AI to blame?

July 15, 2026
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…
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Stop looking for ironclad cybersecurity answers. They often don’t exist

July 14, 2026
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 opposite instructions from various experts. That’s confusing for many people, and I don’t blame anyone for feeling that…
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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…
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I turned my Plex library into 24/7 streaming channels with this free app

July 10, 2026
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 from Plex Media Server. If you have an Apple TV box and your own collection of movie or TV files in Plex, Bunny Ears TV can…
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