My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal ...

How to Use Almost Any Computer Without Leaving a Trace

Almost everything we do digitally leaves a trace of some kind, and while it can be useful to look back on this past ...

The Flipper One looks like a serious hacking tool, and I can't wait to try it - here's why

Without doubt, my favorite gadget from the past few years has been the Flipper Zero -- a pocket-sized Swiss Army knife that ...

The Best Laptops

I've been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and this is my sincere advice on how to find the right laptop for you ...

Windows might finally fix one of its most annoying setup problems

Microsoft may remove the mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup, a long-criticized requirement for new PCs.

First Grammarly cloned me without permission. Then another AI company asked if it could do the same—for $2,000

This is all stuff I care about, but none of it was explicitly about me until two weeks ago, when I found out an AI company ...

Your next PC won’t just have AI agents. It will run on them

The desktop apps for Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini used to confine AI to a chat box. Now they’re aiming to unleash AI agents on ...

Installing an AI assistant on your PC? 5 do’s and don’ts

From Claude Cowork to Manus’ My Computer, we’re seeing more and more desktop AI apps with access to your personal files. Here ...
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RAM Reality Check: How Much Memory Does Your PC Actually Need in 2026?

The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC. I’ve been a ...