I tested a 7-year-old laptop. Now I'm questioning PC upgrade cycles
…It's also a result, in part, of how many applications you have running at startup, though Windows has made an effort to deliver a responsive desktop even as it continues to…
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I tested a 7-year-old laptop. Now I'm questioning the upgrade cycle
…It's also a result, in part, of how many applications you have running at startup, though Windows has made an effort to deliver a responsive desktop even as it continues to…
These are the best Thunderbolt docks you can buy right now
…This makes this dock ideal for a desktop PC or for a "battlestation" of multiple displays. If it wasn't for the iffy charging capabilities, this might be our top dock right…
Avast Premium Security review: Strong protection focused on PC security
…This security suite also shields against webcam takeovers; malicious redirects for websites you visit (aka DNS hijacking); attacks through Windows’ remote desktop protocol; and unauthorized access to files with sensitive data (e…
I got 4 displays working on this USB4 dock, but it wasn't easy
…When I copied a folder full of various files from the SSD to the desktop, it took 1 minute 4 seconds, then 1 minute 6 seconds while streaming. That’s on par…
I found a $30 PC controller that beats Microsoft’s $70 Xbox gamepad
…That means that, at least absent any other hardware failures, it should be immune to the dreaded stick drift. That alone makes it more desirable than a lot of the official pads…
5 expert-tested cloud backup services you can count on
…While I always recommend keeping a local backup for quick restores (see our roundup of the best Windows backup software for desktop solutions), uploading your data to a cloud backup service…
The laptop middle class is vanishing
…Google and Samsung are pushing hard on desktop interfaces that pop up when you plug a phone into a display. That makes them, functionally, little PCs...that already have all your apps…
NAS drives aren't just for nerds! 6 real benefits everyone can use
…If this is your use case, be sure to get solid hardware.) Modern smart TVs and streaming boxes generally have Plex clients you can install. With these, you can place all your…
Sync.com review: Superb online device sync and backup
…What are Sync.com’s features? Sync.com is an online storage service that sports a web interface that you can use to drag and drop files to and from your desktop…