Category: Computers & IT
Never mind Linux – Windows 10’s End of Life is driving up Apple Mac sales
PC shipments are up 8% in Q3 2025, helped by Windows 10’s End of Life Apple’s Macs have done particularly well with a 15% gain year-on-year Windows PC makers have also witnessed some robust increases, with one notable exception It was always going to be the case that Windows 10 reaching its official end of…
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Strava-lawsuit jitters? Discover the feature-rich freedom of Adidas Running
Even though the Strava-Garmin-Suunto lawsuit has since been voluntarily dropped, the whole debacle got me thinking about what alternatives are available should I wish to or even need to jettison my use of Strava. It’s good to remain light on your feet when it comes to app reliance, and the lawsuit was a timely reminder…
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4 PC Parts You Can Buy Cheap (And 1 You Should Splurge On)
Let it be shouted from the rooftops until everybody gets the message: Building your own PC, be it for productivity, video editing, or gaming, does not need to cost a small fortune. A lot of PC upgrades are surprisingly cheap, and plenty of PC parts can be bought used to cut costs even more. Just…
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Dell’s early holiday sale is live – here are 5 laptop deals I’d buy with up to $450 off
Dell is right in the middle of its early holiday sale, offering discounts of up to $450 across several well-rated laptops. Now that Windows 10 end of life is here, it’s a good opportunity to upgrade to a new and powerful device for less, so I’ve picked five of the top deals I’d buy. •…
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, October 24 (game #1369)
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle 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 Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 23 (game #1368). Quordle…
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How much should you spend on a gaming laptop?
When shopping for your next gaming laptop, “how much should I spend?” is an important question to ask, since the price you pay isn’t just about the raw gaming performance you get. Issues like longevity, thermal performance, screen quality, portability, and how much tinkering you want to do in the future are just as important…