PC building has entered its chaos era—and I'm here for the ride
…Can we attribute Microsoft’s pledge to clean up Windows 11’s act to the interest in a free, open-source alternative? Maybe not directly, but if software companies end up taking…
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Why is Secure Boot so important?
Checking the security certificates required for Secure Boot is important to ensure protection of your PC. When your system starts up, Windows 11 uses a secure mode designed to prevent attackers from injecting malware during this sensitive loading phase. Since Secure Boot is a prerequisite for using Windows 11, all users of the operating system are affected by these certificates.
This new notification in Windows 11 tells you whether everything is secureThe remote work problem no productivity app can fix
…Microsoft is also forcing consumers to upgrade to Windows 11 25H2, rather than letting them stay on 24H2. I know, some of you will be outraged at this, especially if the upgrade…
ESET Home Security Premium review: Simple protection with a complex heart
…The phantom account is useless if your Windows accounts aren’t secured with passwords. While that’s harder to do nowadays in Windows 11, it’s not impossible. ESET’s app can…
Tested: Asus' Strix Aiolos is a fast, colorful, easy-install 20Gbps DIY enclosure
…How we test Drive tests currently utilize Windows 11 24H2, 64-bit running off of a PCIe 4.0 Samsung 990 Pro in an Asus Z890-Creator WiFi (PCIe 4.0/5…
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The only PC maintenance checklist I don’t hate
…With all-AMD systems you can do that right within the Radeon software, making it straightforward. Windows updates, too. There's more than just security updates in there. You can sometimes get…
The Norton Security Buyer's Guide
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I'm raring to roll my own 40Gbps portable SSD after testing this enclosure
…Note that Windows 11 242H seems to have flatlined transfer speeds, at least with our new testbed, so these transfer tests are closer than they used to be. As such, they’re…
I wanted to like this Lenovo laptop, but it's just too slow
…Windows 11 Studio Effects are supported, so you can easily add noise cancellation or portrait blur independent of the video conferencing software you’re using. The webcam also has a physical privacy…
This Lenovo laptop is better than it looks
…Windows 11 Home Price: $849.99 MSRP as configured The specification sheet is otherwise fairly mundane. Lenovo provides 16GB of RAM, a 512GB solid state drive, and a 1920×1200 IPS display…
Tested: Asus's 40Gbps SSD enclosure is an easy install, handsome, and fast
…How we test Drive tests currently utilize Windows 11 24H2, 64-bit running off of a PCIe 4.0 Samsung 990 Pro in an Asus Z890-Creator WiFi (PCIe 4.0/5…