Reports that using chkdsk is crashing PCs Update: Microsoft has acknowledged the Windows 10 bug that is causing PCs to crash when running the Check Disk tool, and it has rushed out a fix, underlining just how serious this problem is. In its list of known issues for Windows 10 updates KB4592438 and KB4586853, the company explains how users […]
The 17-inch general-purpose appealing Laptop If you want a big premium laptop with a whole lot of screen, then you might consider the HP Envy 17. HP Envy comes with a beautiful 17.3-inch, 4K display, a comfortable keyboard, and a strong Nvidia GeForce MX330 GPU packed into a sleek minimalist chassis. But while it looked […]
Make someone’s work, school or gaming life a little brighter for 2021. With so many people working from home or remote learning, this is a good year to give the incredibly thoughtful gift of upgrading a loved one’s slow or clunky old system. Our picks for the best laptops and desktops to buy for the holidays include brands […]
Keep your keys germ-free and looking brand-new According to research done by IT company CBT Nuggets, your laptop’s keyboard could carry 20,000 times more bacteria than your toilet seat. And with so much of your work, school, socializing, and entertainment now taking place online, you’re probably using your laptop more than ever. Whether you’re struggling with […]
Microsoft has reported a ‘shapeshifting’ variant of a well-known malware strain that attacks browsers to embed malicious ads With the pandemic seismically shifting the way we work, there is an increasing dependence on digital connectivity in our day-to-day lives. As December rolls through to Christmas, Microsoft has now reported that a sophisticated set of malware […]
The HP Pavilion x360 Convertible 14 is a competent convertible laptop for mainstream use, but its lackluster performance and battery life don’t hold up well against similarly-priced competition. Pros HDMI and USB-C ports support multiple displays Handles everyday workloads well Cons Performance is average to poor Audio is decidedly mediocre Similarly priced laptops offer better value […]
Here’s the latest list of recommended AMD motherboards a guide for motherboard buyers. t’s no surprise to see AMD doing very well at present, and the new Ryzen 5000 series of processors have been a big hit. The Zen 3 based chips include a newly designed core, with great performance in both single and multi-threaded applications. The majority […]
The Asus ROG Zephyrus M GU502 is a great gaming laptop with a few flaws OUR VERDICT The Asus ROG Zephyrus M GU502 is a great gaming laptop laptop thanks to its affordable price, long-lasting battery life and quality performance. FOR Powerful GPU Good performance Colorful display Solid battery life Competitive price AGAINST Runs very […]
Fuchsia OS becomes proper open source project techradar.com Almost half a decade since news first leaked about Google’s Fuchsia OS, the company has announced that it is expanding the Fuchsia open source community and opening it up to contributions from the public. Google’s Fuchsia OS is a bit of an enigma, and the company rarely talks about it, […]
There is always a point of a dilemma when buying a fairly used laptop even for the tech-savvy; especially where there is a need to strike a balance between performance and pricing. This article (the first in a series) is a sort of quick guide for choosing the right used laptop whiles maintaining a balance […]