Having many programs that open automatically when you turn on your desktop or laptop can slow down the startup process. Removing unnecessary ones helps to increase startup speed. In Windows, go to your settings and select “Apps” and then “Startup.” Just hit the toggle to turn off the ones you don’t need. For Mac users, […]

It’s possible to make an old computer run like new by performing a clean install of the OS. This means erasing everything on the primary OS drive and returning it back to its original factory state. This process used to be difficult, but it’s now much simpler to do and can easily be found in […]

As we’ve mentioned many times (because it’s that important), if you use public Wi-Fi, you need a VPN to protect your privacy. However, what about a VPN for your private home network? Virtually all private home networks are wireless, so you’re still using a Wi-Fi connection, albeit a (hopefully) password-protected one. A VPN can make […]

A number of services require account verification through email or other methods. Regrettably, this process is often misused by fraudsters, as seen in a notorious series of phishing emails pretending to be from Amazon. It is crucial to scrutinize every email you receive. Red flags that may indicate a scam include typographical errors, unusually long […]

There’s a sea of high-end routers and network adapters, capable of absurdly fast connection speeds for dozens of devices at once. The signals traverse much farther than your average router and they’re loaded with advanced customization options. None of which makes any difference if your ISP’s data plan can’t take advantage of it. If you […]

Mechanical keyboards are not a new technology; they actually preceded the more modern membrane keyboards. Because membrane keyboards are so much less expensive to make than the mechanical type, they dominated the market for a long time. However, the mechanical keyboard has made a comeback because, in some important ways, it’s superior.