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2024 July


FTC warns three PC tech companies of potential warranty violations

FTC warns three PC tech companies of potential warranty violations

He recently handed over a collection of several dozen Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs because his office simply has no more room.


Charge all of your gear at once with this $14 3-in-1 charging station

Charge all of your gear at once with this $14 3-in-1 charging station

And don’t worry, once your device is nearly full up, the station switches to trickle protection mode to prevent overcharging and damaging your battery.


Thinkware Arc review: A great daytime dash cam with easy touch control

Thinkware Arc review: A great daytime dash cam with easy touch control

This being Thinkware, of course there are driver alert features (the company was first to test the water with these), issuing warnings when, say, the vehicle in front of you departs and the traffic light changes.


The Amazon triangle scam: What it is, how it works, and what to do

The Amazon triangle scam: What it is, how it works, and what to do

On the flipside, if your credit card details are ever stolen, you could be the one who spots fraudulent purchases on your statements because a scammer is using your information to conduct triangulation fraud.


New Windows 11 Start menu annoyingly hides oft-used actions

New Windows 11 Start menu annoyingly hides oft-used actions

He has been writing on almost all IT topics for around 25 years, covering everything from news to reviews and buying guides.


Don’t buy a Copilot+ laptop without knowing these 7 vital details

Don’t buy a Copilot+ laptop without knowing these 7 vital details

From our testing, Copilot+ PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor are at least competitive with Intel’s Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) laptops and can easily surpass them under certain scenarios when plugged in.


Fastest VPN 2024: We identify the speediest performers

Fastest VPN 2024: We identify the speediest performers

That’s good enough to warrant a place on the fastest VPNs list regardless, but considering that the service comes with a free plan with no speed restrictions means it’s a no-brainer if your looking for a fast VPN at no cost.


Best Buy says new AMD Ryzen laptops coming in July

Best Buy says new AMD Ryzen laptops coming in July

Michael's previous bylines include Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he's covered events like CES and Mobile World Congress live.


Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming

Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming

In addition to the 15.6-inch 1080p display, which is perfect for day-to-day activities like scrolling through your social media feed and watching Netflix, it also weighs approximately 3.75 pounds, making it a pretty travel-friendly machine.


Is your gaming laptop running hot? Here’s what you can do

Is your gaming laptop running hot? Here’s what you can do

The former allows higher performance in general due to the smaller pixel count, but keep in mind that lower resolutions tend to stress the CPU more and increase heat.


Norton 360 antivirus: 5 settings to change first

Norton 360 antivirus: 5 settings to change first

He's also the former editor-in-chief of How-To Geek and a veteran tech journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, PCMag, Reader's Digest, and other publications.


Best PC computer deals: Top picks from desktops to all-in-ones

Best PC computer deals: Top picks from desktops to all-in-ones

Storage size is dependent upon your personal needs, but it is generally a good idea to opt for an SSD over an standard HDD as they are much faster and don’t significantly affect the price of a desktop.