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...
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...
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...
