Enthusiasts love liquid metal. Here’s why it’s one of the riskiest things you can put in your PC
Overclocking enthusiasts are always pushing the envelope. Which means they’ll often try some pretty out-there solutions to cool down their…
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This is what happens when you skip the router and connect your NAS directly to your PC
I figured plugging my NAS straight into my PC would be the fastest way to move files. I did not…
Forget lightweight Linux, this forgotten OS is reviving ancient PCs
Most old PCs end up running a lightweight Linux distribution, but that path keeps narrowing as distros abandon older hardware.…
How to Get a “My Computer” Icon on the Desktop in Windows 10
The My Computer icon was a fixture on Windows desktops for decades, but it was removed and renamed with the…
My go-to network troubleshooting tool costs less than lunch and has no settings
It’s a bit of a hobby of mine to help people troubleshoot their tech problems, and over the years, I’ve…
btop turned my Linux PC’s hidden activity into a powerful control center
Linux ships with plenty of tools for watching what your computer is doing, which is all nice and great, but…
6 weird things you can do with an old Wi-Fi router that nobody seems to talk about
My favorite use for an old router? Turning it into a basic Ethernet switch. The thing is … that’s super…
I quieted my noisy HDD and added years to its life with a $2 strip of Velcro
HDDs are definitely not dead yet, especially since so many PCs and laptops still have them. Because they are so…
Should you shut down your PC every night? Here’s what it actually does to your computer
When I was growing up in the ’90s, one of the first things I learned about our home computer was…
4 innocent-looking Linux commands that can ruin your day
If you use Linux, you’ll eventually want to get comfortable with the terminal. It streamlines your workflow and opens up…