There are a lot of great CPUs on the market, but if you're looking to build a new PC on the cheap, then you're going to want to stick with a processor from AMD. The company has long offered processors that undercut Intel, while still offering competitive power, which is great if you're looking to save some money ..read more

You'll have noticed most network-attached storage (NAS) enclosure brands use their in-house developed operating system, usually atop Linux. A Linux distribution, Unraid, TrueNAS, Open Media Vault, or some other OS is recommended when building your own NAS from scratch. Windows is never factored in, but why? I'll run through some reasons that will make you consider alternatives to the popular PC OS ..read more

Microsoft To-Do is the default task management app on Windows. However, unlike other Microsoft 365 apps, this one is bare-bones and leaves a lot to be desired for power users. Thankfully, there is no shortage of capable task management apps for Windows. If you are looking for a robust to-do app for personal use or for a small team, check out the top Microsoft To-Do alternatives for your laptop ..read more

Software support, or the lack of it, is a major reason why people start to replace their old hardware. You'd be surprised how well lightweight operating systems can run on ancient laptops and PCs due to their forgiving system requirements. Unfortunately, the best Mac laptops and desktops aren't forgiving at all when it comes to end-of-life support. When a MacBook stops receiving new macOS updates, the clock starts ticking for app support. In just a few years, a MacBook unable to upgrade to newer macOS versions will suffer from worsening software support, stability issues, and other problems. H ..read more

I still remember when it was time for me to choose an iPad around three years ago all I needed was a smooth, intuitive tablet to read comics and occasionally browse the web and view photos. I didn't have any wild hopes of buying a laptop replacement, so my needs were fairly basic. Naturally, I ended up choosing the most affordable (and frankly great value) iPad 9th generation ..read more

Apple completed its transition from Intel to Apple Silicon nearly a year ago, updating the Intel Mac Pro to the M2 Ultra chipset at WWDC 2023. That was the last computer Apple still sold with an Intel processor, and its refresh means Intel is much closer to being left behind. While many see Apple Silicon as the future and are happy to upgrade, there are some side effects that come with Apple eventually dropping support for Macs with Intel processors. The obvious one is that Boot Camp an officially-supported way to run Windows on a Mac's partitioned drive will disappear when Intel Macs stop rec ..read more

In the past few weeks, we've seen Microsoft adding ads to the Windows 11 Start menu, and its users rising up to counter them. Now, the Redmond giant is adding more advertisements to the operating system. As part of the latest Windows 11 Dev build, you'll now see an ad for Game Pass if the operating system detects you playing games on it ..read more

There are plenty of great web browsers for Windows out there. and while they all differ in terms of specific features and design elements, it's fair to say that many of them share a lot of elements. If you start using a new browser, you may have to adapt to a couple of things, but overall, you can get up to speed with no issue ..read more

As tech manufacturers race to load as many AI features on their devices as possible, we're seeing a deluge of tools that some people may never use, let alone ask for. However, sometimes companies will add AI-based features that are legitimately useful and help save a lot of time and patience. An insider source claims that Apple is testing out AI-powered voice transcription to make note-taking a lot easier, and if it's true, it has the potential to turn iPhones into powerful note-taking devices ..read more

The Lenovo Legion Go is a fantastic gaming handheld that allows you to play wherever you are, whether that's traveling, on holiday, or just sitting on your couch. While the Lenovo Legion Go means you can enjoy games on the go, it does have its limitations. The biggest limitation of the Lenovo Legion Go is its native resolution, as the gaming handheld can only output a resolution of 1440p. However, the device's USB-C ports do support DisplayPort 1.4, which means it can support up to 8K 60Hz or 4K 240Hz. So, if you have a Lenovo Legion Go and a 4K monitor that supports 120Hz, then youre only a f ..read more