Category: Computers & IT
Almost 3 years later, it’s time to admit that Microsoft Copilot was a mistake
Look, Microsoft: sometimes we all make mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes are small, and sometimes they’re huge, multi-year debacles that annoy millions of people and fundamentally damage the functionality of your flagship product. I am, of course, referring to the elephant in the room that is Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant that is now heavily baked…
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I’ve been a Windows user for over 15 years — these are the 7 key things to check on a new gaming PC
There are few things more exciting than booting up your brand new gaming PC for the first time. I remember my first build like it was yesterday – the frustration and choice words when hooking up power cables, and the eventual but incredibly sweet triumph of pressing the power button and watching it whirr to…
Microsoft, drop your AI obsession and give us what we really want: a lightweight Windows 11 that nails the basics
It’s no secret that things have been a little rough for Microsoft lately. Investors aren’t happy with the slow adoption of new Copilot features in Windows; consumers aren’t happy that Microsoft keeps cramming unwanted AI garbage into their systems; gamers aren’t happy that Windows 11 is far less stable as a PC gaming platform than…
I bought the cheapest laptop on Amazon – here are 3 reasons why you really shouldn’t do that
As any savvy online shopper will tell you, it’s wise to be a bit selective about your purchases, especially when it comes to tech. It’s like choosing a bottle of wine in a restaurant; the absolute cheapest option often isn’t really the best value for money. But with sites like Amazon and AliExpress awash with…
Gravastar Mercury V60 Pro Review
Verdict The Gravastar Mercury V60 Pro is a very capable small form factor gaming keyboard with some of the most potent HE switches around, plus capable software and sublime sci-fi-inspired looks. Granted, it is quite expensive, and its software perhaps lacks polish against more established rivals, but it’s a real contender. Pros Gorgeous aluminium chassis…
Surprise last-minute MacBook Air 15 deal at Best Buy drops latest model down to new record-low price
It’s official, we have the best Black Friday deal on Hostinger – save up to 88%
We’re all guilty of it sometimes – you take far too many photos of your Christmas walk or videos of your little ones opening presents – and then, the dreaded ‘low disk space’ notification hits. But it doesn’t have to. The best cloud storage solutions can help you easily manage files and photos, and this…
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RAM buyers beware — expensive high-end memory kit from Corsair was reportedly swapped for dummy RGB lighting modules
A Redditor reportedly bought a 96GB DDR5 RAM kit from Corsair One stick was faulty, we’re told, so the kit had to be returned The replacement turned out to be $35 worth of dummy RGB lighting modules, and Corsair is now investigating what happened here We’ve recently witnessed a number of costly RAM purchases gone…
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, December 24 (game #661)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Tuesday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, December 23 (game…
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