Tag: computing
New US border checks could involve scanning your last five years of social media history– here’s what you need to know
The US government wants to check your social media posts at the border That could impact your data privacy and free speech rights Privacy advocates are opposing the move Tourists visiting the US could soon be subjected to more intense checks than usual, with new proposed rules including in-depth social…
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New Windows 10 update is reportedly causing havoc for some, including breaking a popular customization tool
Windows 10 has a new update as part of Microsoft’s extended support It reportedly breaks StartIsBack, a popular customization app The December patch also apparently causes issues with multiple monitors and performance slowdown in some areas Windows 10 has a new update as part of Microsoft’s extended support scheme, but…
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Flip’s affordable NBN plan pricing doesn’t mean you’ll be left high and dry if you ever need help
With over 100 different brands to compare as of late 2025, choosing an NBN provider that you know will deliver a reliable and (perhaps even more importantly) affordable service can be a tricky feat. And even when you think you’ve found your ideal provider when it comes to speed and…
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Corsair adds new touchscreen-enabled entry to its Frame case series — and I can’t understand why
Corsair adds Frame 4000D LCD RS ARGB to its lineup of PC cases It features a 14.5-inch Xeneon Edge touchscreen Asking price of $399.99 Corsair recently launched a new entrant in its Frame series of PC cases – the Frame 4000D LCD RS ARGB. As the name suggests, this model…
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Apple reveals the most popular free iPhone apps of 2025 — and there’s a surprise runner-up to ChatGPT
Apple has already crowned the 2025 App Store Winners – a relatively short list of 17 apps and games with spotlights across each of its platforms (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro included). But today, the Cupertino-based tech giant is also sharing a bit of the…
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Microsoft finally realizes the threat SteamOS poses — but its promises to fix Windows 11 for PC gaming are too little, too late
I’ve been a PC gamer for over 30 years, and during that time, Microsoft’s operating systems (first MS-DOS, then various shades of Windows) have essentially been the default choice when building or buying a PC for gaming. Because of Windows’ ‘popularity’ on PC, compared to alternatives like Linux, any game…
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