Dell XPS 13 Plus: The future is now

This is one fast and stunningly sexy laptop.

Windows 11's Media Player brings CD ripping back from the dead

Now you just need to track down a CD-ROM drive.

MSI shows off world's first ATX 3.0 power supply for next-gen GPUs

The massive 1,300-watt PSU can send 600 watts to a graphics card via the new 12+4-pin rail.

The Quest 2 now costs $100 more, because Meta got tired of selling so many

The best-selling VR headset on the market gets a baffling price hike.

Chromebooks are getting a video editor, virtual desks, and more

And if that's not enough, Google is going to integrate the LumaTouch LumaFusion app into Chromebooks, too.

DIY PC builders can finally buy Windows 11 licenses

There's no need to install Windows 10 first anymore.

Dell wants your laptop to wirelessly charge your phone

Dell's patent has yet to be acted upon in an official capacity.

The iconic Winamp media player is back from the dead

The new version looks just like you remember, but it's running on a much more modern code base.

Here’s what the $52 billion CHIPS Act means for regular people

As the pandemic showed us, globalization has painful weaknesses. The CHIPS act addresses those.

DEEP-DIVE: INTEL ARC’S AV1 VIDEO ENCODING IS THE FUTURE OF GPU STREAMING

THE FUTURE OF VIDEO STREAMING IS VERY BRIGHT, AND SIGNIFICANTLY LESS BLOCKY.

7 frustrating Windows 11 annoyances, and how to fix them

MAKE THE PAIN GO AWAY WITH THESE TIPS AND TRICKS.

Microsoft’s Game Pass streaming looks worse on Linux—unless you use Edge

Browser tests show a drop in xCloud’s visual quality when using Linux versus Windows.

AMD’s Pro-only Threadripper shift leaves HEDT enthusiasts in the cold

The cheapest Threadripper Pro 5000 chip is $1,000 more expensive than the last-gen version.

Google’s password manager gets killer upgrades for Chrome, Android, and iOS

The password security updates to Chrome and Android will roll out over the coming months.

10 innovative Opera features that lured me away from Chrome

Those mouse gestures truly rocked my world

8 simple ways to protect your smartphone from hackers

Keep your device secure with these easy-to-follow steps.

SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION OVERLOAD: WHICH SERVICES ARE WORTH PAYING FOR?

YOU CAN TRY TO GO FREE ON EVERYTHING, BUT YOU CAN MISS OUT ON SOME VITAL FEATURES THAT WAY.

The best free VPN for Chrome How to play it safe on the cheap.

If you have a Chromebook or don’t want yet another program on your Windows desktop there is an alternative to a full VPN: a Chrome extension.

LG DualUp 28MQ780-B: You’ve never used a monitor like this

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Google Stadia: The console experience without the console

Google Stadia stakes its claim as one of the best in cloud gaming.

Teamgroup Cardea A440 Pro SSD: Scintillating PCIe 4.0 performance

This top performer comes with a massive heat sink and a somewhat steep price tag.

Dell XPS 17 9720 (2022): A masterful Windows workhorse

This laptop is swanky-looking and powerful.

Why are Thunderbolt docks so hard to find? Blame electric cars

There are only so many chips to go around.

Internet Explorer dies today, but its spirit lives on in Microsoft Edge

If you’re still using Internet Explorer, here’s what you need to do.

What is masked email? This new spin on an old practice supercharges your security

Using unique login information is one way to make account takeovers harder for would-be criminals. Email masking adds another layer to that concept.

LAPTOP PORTS EXPLAINED: EVERY SYMBOL AND CONNECTOR IDENTIFIED

THIS HANDY GUIDE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE LAPTOP PORTS, PAST AND PRESENT.

10 little-known Windows features that will blow your mind

These quick tips will help you save time and get organized.

I SWITCHED FROM GOOGLE TO DUCKDUCKGO'S PRIVATE SEARCH: 5 BIG TAKEAWAYS

PROMISING UTMOST PRIVACY, DUCKDUCKGO IS THE ANTI-GOOGLE SEARCH ENGINE. BUT WHAT’S IT REALLY LIKE TO USE?