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A MacBook Pro on a laptop stand.
4 sneaky ways you might be damaging your computer

Apathy can be your enemy as much as recklessness.

Lenovo, MacBook, and HP laptops showing their USB ports.
4 reasons I steer clear of budget laptops

Budget doesn't necessarily mean bad, but you'll need to do your homework.

An open MacBook Pro with its side ports showing.
Dear laptop makers, stop taking away my ports and slots

Space is at a premium, but often we're the ones who pay.

The ROG G700 Gaming PC.
4 crucial steps I take to keep PCs from overheating

Like a car, you can't keep running a PC indefinitely without maintenance.

Windows Settings hero image
5 pointless Windows maintenance tasks you should stop immediately

Windows takes care of a lot of the basics these days.

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Taskbar on Windows 11 laptop.
I avoid these 5 PC optimization tools that just don’t help

Not everything that promises to help does something meaningful.

A Windows 11 laptop being held up in the air.
5 ways I keep my PC quiet for work and play

Your computer shouldn't sound like a jet engine.

The inside of a desktop gaming PC with RGB lighting.
5 PC upgrades I never bother with

These upgrades can be redundant, pure luxury, or even a hassle.

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A side view of an ASUS G14 gaming laptop.
These are your 3 data rescue options when your PC won't boot

There's still some hope, moreso if the power still works.

The ROG G700 Gaming PC.
These are the 4 things I do before upgrading a PC

Upgrading can potentially be fun, but you do need to put in effort for a smooth transition.

Corsair tech against a green background.
This is how much RAM your Mac or Windows PC needs to run smoothly

The bar has been raised, but the answer still depends on your goals.

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An external Blu-ray/DVD drive.
4 USB devices I want to be popular again

Despite the evolution of tech, some old ideas still have appeal.

An Eero Pro 6E Wi-Fi router on a desk.
My problem was bad Wi-Fi - this is how I learned the truth

Be sure you're not blaming the wrong thing for your device's performance.

Windows 11 laptop being held up in the air.
These are 4 myths about PC troubleshooting I want you to forget

Remember these the next time you're grasping at straws.

A Windows 11 laptop on a kitchen counter.
4 easy ways I make Windows 11 more secure (but still usable)

You don't have to bolt down your PC to keep it protected.

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Eero Max 7
4 types of devices that slow down your Wi-Fi the most

Don't pull the plug on them unless you have to, mind.

USB ports on the back of a PC
4 devices you never want to plug into the wrong USB port

You won't damage anything, but don't expect things to work well.

A laptop split between Windows 10 and 11.
4 reasons why people are holding onto Windows 10 (and why I think they're wrong)

I appreciate the spirit, but sometimes, you have to move forward.

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Windows 11 on a laptop
4 Windows 11 features I want Microsoft to get rid of right away

The odds aren't great, but that doesn't stop me from complaining.

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An Eero Max 7 Wi-Fi 7 router.
I didn't think I needed a Wi-Fi 7 router until this happened

We've finally reached the stage where Wi-Fi 7 is no longer a bleeding-edge technology.

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