Author: Zach_Wilson
I nearly melted my laptop so you don’t have to — after testing cooling pads for chilling your laptop during a heatwave, I’ve got serious data to drop on the coolest and quietest products you can buy
Boy, sure is a hot one today, huh? Okay, I get the irony: that’s a take so cold you could use it to replace your freezing Wim Hof showers. But when the metaphorical mercury creeps this high, you’ve got to keep your cool. The same goes for your laptop, which…
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Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?
As USB-C becomes the standard across most devices, it's time to go through that drawer full of USB adapters and toss those you no longer need. Source
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Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale
The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on top of work, appointments, and other responsibilities. It’s easy for things to slip through the cracks, but Skylight’s shared smart calendars can help keep everyone on track, and from August…
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Bazzite has been an excellent OS for my second gaming PC, but I can’t replace Windows 11 with it on my main rig — here’s why
Valve’s SteamOS has often presented the perfect excuse to be whisked away from Microsoft‘s troublesome Windows 11. The Linux operating system’s better gaming performance has often been proven, utilizing RAM well without the bloatware often found with Windows 11. SteamOS provides a console-like user interface (UI), making navigation and game…
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Common problems with Bluetooth speakers and how to fix them
Struggling with audio dropout or finnicky pairing? Ensure these common Bluetooth speaker problems aren't getting in the way of your auditory delights. Source
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HP’s HyperX Omen 15 isn’t quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was
The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop. The Victus cost just $800, or less when on sale, and was a good entry point to decent laptop gaming. The Omen 15 has nice little upgrades over…
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