Get Ready for Windows 10 “Vanadium” and “Vibranium”
After naming Windows 10 releases after Halo and Minecraft, Microsoft decided to get serious. Windows 10’s upcoming April 2019 Update is codenamed 19H1. But, Microsoft has reportedly changed its mind and will embrace Mar...
Mobile CPUs Are Now as Fast as Most Desktop PCs
Apple says its new iPad Pros are faster than 92% of all laptops, tablets, and convertible PCs sold in the last year. And yes, that includes PCs with Intel Core i7 processors! Mobile CPUs are becoming as fast as desktop PC CPU...
Windows 10’s October 2018 Update Is Almost Back, Just in Time for Halloween
As Halloween approaches, Microsoft is set to unleash the October 2018 Update on the world once again. This time, Microsoft is sure it won’t delete your files. Microsoft has fixed two different data loss bugs in the orig...
I Called Out a Counterfeit Item on Amazon. Then They Banned Me.
Two years ago, I got scammed by a counterfeiter on Amazon. I left a review on the product warning others about my experience. Eventually, Amazon deleted my review and banned me from leaving reviews for “violating Commun...
How to Use LastPass for More Than Just Managing Passwords
LastPass is more than just a password manager. It’s an encrypted vault where you can store secure notes, secret bookmarks, and even entire files. It can also save your address and credit card numbers and fill those into...
The Next Version of Windows 10 Will Finally Fix Start Menu File Search
Today, Windows 10’s Start menu only searches for files in your libraries and on your desktop. In the next version of Windows, it will search everywhere on your PC. This uses the existing Windows search index....
Cheap Windows 10 Keys: Do They Work?
Microsoft charges $200 for a Windows 10 Professional product key. But, with a quick search online, you can find websites promising Windows 10 Pro keys for $12 or even less. That’s a huge savings—but don’t fa...
Your Smartphone Has a Special Security Chip. Here’s How It Works
Google’s new Pixel 3 phones have a “Titan M” security chip. Apple has something similar with its “Secure Enclave” on iPhones. Samsung’s Galaxy phones and other Android phones often use ARM...
Windows Registry Demystified: What You Can Do With It
The Windows Registry is a database where Windows and many programs store their configuration settings. You can edit the registry yourself to enable hidden features and tweak specific options. These tweaks are often called ...
What is WiGig, and How Is It Different From Wi-Fi 6?
Wi-Fi 6 is on the way, but it isn’t the fastest wireless technology you can get. WiGig is designed for super-fast speeds over short distances, and an improved version is coming in 2019.
Windows 10’s Next Update Will Make Your PC Faster, Thanks to Better Spectre Fixes
Your PC has been slower ever since Microsoft patched the Spectre flaws back in January 2018. PCs from 2015 and earlier slowed down the most. Now, Windows 10’s next update will mostly eliminate those slowdowns, making yo...
Ubuntu 18.10 Is Out With a New Theme and Snappier Desktop Performance
Ubuntu 18.10 “Cosmic Cuttlefish” is now available. This releases features a shiny new theme named “Yaru,” which was originally scheduled for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. The new GNOME 3.30 improves desktop perfor...
Windows 10’s Next Release Will Let You Uninstall More Built-in Apps
Windows 10’s next update, codenamed 19H1 and due for release sometime around April 2019, will let you uninstall more of Windows 10’s built-in apps with a few clicks. Don’t want 3D Viewer, Groove Music, or Pa...
