I was ready to reinstall Windows — these 3 repairs saved me from starting over
For years, my go-to solution to any major issue on my Windows laptop was to simply start over and reinstall…
Month: August 2026
Some SSDs borrow your PC’s RAM to stay fast, and I tested the tradeoff
I always considered “no DRAM” a deal-breaker when buying an SSD. I thought a cheap drive without that chip made…
The operating system Microsoft actually wanted wasn’t Windows
Windows feels so welded to Microsoft today that the company’s operating system strategy in the late 1980s can seem almost…
I replaced my app drawer with hand-drawn gestures, and I’m never going back
Android launchers share one thing in common: you get a list or grid of app icons to launch. Of course,…
How to Fix TPM Errors After Replacing a Motherboard in Windows 11
Fix TPM and BitLocker errors after a motherboard replacement in Windows 11, recover access safely, enable the new TPM, and…
3 nostalgic Paramount+ movies to check out this week (August 24-30)
It doesn’t take too much digging around on Paramount+ to find a few movies that you might consider favorites—comfort food…
This hybrid SUV gives you standard AWD and 35 mpg for under $40,000
The 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid delivers something many hybrid SUVs don’t: standard all-wheel drive while keeping most trims below $40,000.…
3 top-rated Netflix movies I’m watching this week (August 24-30)
Even as we barrel down to the last days of what has been an exciting August for movies (The Last…
I’ve owned Pixel phones for 8 years. The Pixel 11 really isn’t as bad as it seems
The Pixel 11 series’ reception has been less than stellar. Google is taking it on the chin for iterative changes,…
Mazda proved big screens were a mistake — then ruined its best SUV with one
Mazda spent years proving that modern car interiors didn’t need to revolve around giant touchscreens. The outgoing CX-5 was the…