Continue Reading Why don’t more people use desktop Linux? I have a theory you might not like

Why don’t more people use desktop Linux? I have a theory you might not like

There might be a very simple explanation for why the masses have yet to adopt Linux as their desktop operating system and it’s one the open-source community won’t like…

Continue Reading Why Thread is Matter’s biggest problem right now

Why Thread is Matter’s biggest problem right now

The Thread protocol offers a robust mesh network designed to solve many of the smart home’s biggest problems. But only if everyone can agree on how to use it…

Continue Reading I finally gave up on LastPass—and switching was a nightmare

I finally gave up on LastPass—and switching was a nightmare

I won’t be recommending the service for the foreseeable future…

Continue Reading Why AI Is the Nemesis of Truth Itself

Why AI Is the Nemesis of Truth Itself

AI isn’t going to take over the world. It probably won’t even to take your job. The real threat is far more insidious—the AI boom heralds the erosion of truth and fact, and it’s already happening…

Continue Reading It’s time to break the ChatGPT habit

It’s time to break the ChatGPT habit

OpenAI’s ChatGPT was the first seriously popular generative AI tool, but it was probably not the best. It’s time to widen your AI horizons…

Continue Reading 4 reasons why I switched from Nvidia to AMD

4 reasons why I switched from Nvidia to AMD

For years, my Nvidia graphics card has served me faithfully, but with my latest upgrade, I opted for a card from AMD. Here are my reasons why…

Continue Reading This broken Windows feature taunts me every time I update

This broken Windows feature taunts me every time I update

I’m paying extra in time, bandwidth and money every time I update Windows…

Continue Reading 3 reasons you should still buy a hard drive

3 reasons you should still buy a hard drive

Hard disk drives still have their uses…

Continue Reading 6 Reasons to Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus

6 Reasons to Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus

Is a paid ChatGPT Plus subscription worth $20 per month? It is if you value greater availability and reliability, first dibs on new features, and more. Here’s why you may want to upgrade your chatbot…

Continue Reading Good Night, and Good NUC: Why Intel’s Mini-PC Legacy Will Live On

Good Night, and Good NUC: Why Intel’s Mini-PC Legacy Will Live On

Intel may be sunsetting its seminal NUC mini PCs, but it set the path for a thriving industry to follow…

Continue Reading Microsoft wants you to pay for Windows from the cloud — good luck with that

Microsoft wants you to pay for Windows from the cloud — good luck with that

Windows can sometimes be glitchy. Windows in the cloud would be worse, especially for anyone who doesn’t have their own IT desk…

Continue Reading Why We Don’t Recommend Ring Cameras

Why We Don’t Recommend Ring Cameras

They’re affordable and ubiquitous, but homeowners shouldn’t be able to act as vigilantes…