Not long ago, I tackled the long-overdue tech project of cleaning out my computer’s “Pictures” folder. It had grown ever more unwieldy after years of backing up my phone’s photos and dumping the contents of my DSLR’s memory cards, so I decided it was finally time to eliminate duplicate photos, blurry shots, useless screengrabs, and other assorted detritus. That allowed me to sort the remaining contents into albums without much hassle.
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The laptops hitting store shelves in 2022 will have a lot of cores. Intel’s 12th-gen Core processors for mobile, revealed at CES 2022 and starting to hit the streets now, pack up to 14 cores, and the desktop variants pack up to 16. This isn’t a record (AMD’s Threadripper desktop chip has up to 64 cores), but the new Intel Core line takes many-core processors mainstream.
Intel’s 12th-gen Core also pairs two different types of cores in one processor: an efficiency and
Almost anyone can make a website using free software. But if you want yours to look like it was developed by a professional, then you’ll need something with a bit more muscle — such as The Complete Blocs Website Builder Bundle, currently discounted by 70 percent.
The Complete Blocs Website Builder Bundle lets you create fully responsive websites on your Mac computer. And best of all, you don’t need to have any coding knowledge in order to use it. You just st
The second we saw Valve’s Steam Deck, we said it’s essentially a Nintendo Switch built for PC nerds, and today the company drove that home with a commitment that should speak straight to the heart of any PC building enthusiast. While most mobile devices (and far too many laptops) are glued-down, screwed-tight black boxes with no hope of at-home repairs, Valve is partnering with iFixit to offer replacement parts for the Steam Deck (and more).
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Google has released Chrome OS Flex, a way to take older Windows and Mac hardware and replace the operating system, turning them into Chromebooks.
Although Google is calling Chrome OS Flex an “early access” and “unstable” project, the concept is intriguing: Instead of disposing an old PC that’s nearing the end of its life, you can turn it into a Chromebook instead. Google has launched the new operating system on its dedicated Chrome OS Flex site, though you&rsqu
Microsoft’s spring update to Windows 11 is now officially live. New features include the first Amazon apps, a revamped taskbar, and more.
Microsoft will push the new features to your PC via Windows Update, the Microsoft Store, and new “experience packs” that will download quietly in the background and facilitate changes to the Windows 11 operating system. Updates to the Store will push new versions of Notepad and Windows Media Player, which will replace the older Groove M
Browsers are becoming more and more complex as they replace more and more of what used to be stand-alone desktop applications. And with increased complexity comes increased vulnerability: Chrome and other browsers are now a primary vector of attack for malware of all kinds. To keep your computer as safe as possible, you should apply the latest hotfix for Chrome (spotted by BleepingComputer) on Windows, Mac, and Linux right away.
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If you’re looking for an easy way to clean up the house, Amazon can help. Today the online retailer is selling the Ecovacs Deebot T8 robot vacuum for $400, which is down from $550.
We haven’t reviewed this particular model, but we’ve generally liked Ecovacs gear and even gave the Deebot Ozmo N8+ an Editors’ Choice Award. The model on sale today features laser mapping and navigation. It can save maps of multiple floors and has intelligent object detection for navigati
Nerds all over the internet are building and customizing their own mechanical keyboards, including yours truly. We’ve seen some interesting PC component-themed novelty or “artisan” keycaps as of late, including a miniature Asus graphics card with actual spinning fans. But if you’d prefer something a little more subtle, Nvidia is joining the fray.
The company’s all-aluminum “RTX ON” cap is a limited edition, sure to be a hot commodity in the keyboar
Looking to protect your home? Amazon is selling the Eufy Security 2K Video Doorbell for $153. That’s $47 off of the usual price.
In our review of the Eufy 2k Video Doorbell, we gave it four out of five stars. “The Eufy Security Wireless Video Doorbell delivers a great set of features, and its accompanying Homebase storage unit will eliminate the need for a cloud-storage subscription–at least for most people,” we said.
Unlike other video doorbells, Eufy doesn&rsquo