AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 could (finally!) ship soon, leaks say
…All the release said was that ASRock's existing AM5 motherboards could support AMD's new chip with just a BIOS update, which isn't surprising. That the release was issued in…
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Stop changing weak passwords. Start replacing them with passkeys
…Sure, the holiday's intent is getting you to update your passwords to be more secure—like finally abandoning password12345 (oof) for XSmpJAI5v@NtG-7L#Q2F. Or, if passphrases are more your…
These Windows Hello-equipped webcams give desktop PCs laptop powers
…fast, password-free authentication backed by biometric security. Instead of typing a password every time you sit down, your PC simply recognizes your face, and then signs you in instantly -- same for…
Mislabeled Ryzen CPUs spotted in Chuwi laptops
…I'm contacting Chuwi, Ninkear, and Emdoor Digital for comment and will update this story if I get replies. Update, Thursday, March 19th: Ninkear responded to my inquiry with this statement: Recently…
ChatGPT can check your PC's health without touching your files. Here's how
…Separate clear issues from normal Windows noise, and avoid risky advice such as registry edits, BIOS changes, driver removal, or reinstalling Windows unless there is a strong reason. Start the analysis with…
The only PC maintenance checklist I don’t hate
…Don't neglect your BIOS/UEFI firmware, either. You definitely don't need to update that every month, but check every six months or at least once a year. You'll be…
6 signs your Windows PC needs a reset right now
…I tried troubleshooting—new drivers, new BIOSes for everything, Windows updates, uninstalled bloatware, unplugged new devices, and rolled back to a System Restore point from a few weeks ago. But the issues…
Meet MSI's Best Gaming, Productivity and Creative Laptops for 2026
…What makes a laptop “business-grade” in terms of security? Business laptops often include hardware-level security features such as TPM chips for encryption, biometric authentication (fingerprint or facial recognition), and physical…
World Password Day: Fix these 4 security mistakes before hackers find them
…Apps like Authy, Aegis, Ravio, and Google Authenticator let you access 2FA codes on multiple devices, and support easy security measures like biometric authentication to protect those codes from prying eyes. We…
Stop killing your laptop battery: 9 fixes that actually make it last longer
…However, you might find such a setting in your laptop's BIOS or your manufacturer's specific utility app. The big-name brands—including Dell, Lenovo, HP, and Asus—usually offer a…