PCMag

I Put 4 Windows Debloating Tools to the Test. The Results Were Embarrassing

Debloat tools claim to make Windows 11 more efficient by removing unnecessary processes and freeing up RAM. In practice, that ...

These 6 settings may be slowing your Windows PC. Here's how to fix that

Windows includes a number of default settings that favor background activity over raw performance. Most people never revisit ...
Cult of Mac

Odd power couples: Top 9 Mac-and-PC setups

Not everyone is a Mac or PC partisan. Behold the best Mac-and-PC setups making the most of both platforms in a variety of ...

CPUID hacked to deliver malware via CPU-Z, HWMonitor downloads

Hackers gained access to an API for the CPUID project and changed the download links on the official website to serve ...

You Should Be Clearing Your PC's Cache More Often - Here's Why

You should go into Windows Settings to clear its cache at least once every month to keep the operating system running ...

Your Kindle's not obsolete, it just needs a jailbreak - and I'll show you how it's done

Your Kindle's not obsolete, it just needs a jailbreak - and I'll show you how it's done ...

I found a DISM command that reclaims Windows 11 system storage - but you'll have to use it wisely

I found a 'DISM' command that reclaims Windows 11 system storage - but you'll have to use it wisely ...

‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk. How to keep your brain engaged

Watching television and other "mentally passive" sedentary behaviors are linked to a higher risk of developing dementia.
GovInfoSecurity

Backdooring of JavaScript Library Axios Tied to North Korea

A supply-chain attack backdoored versions of Axios, a popular JavaScript library that's present in many different software ...

Your Windows 11 PC is slower than it should be. Here’s what to check

Everything running on your PC uses system resources, so why tax it with unnecessary processes and programs you no longer need ...
Opinion
The Poynter Institute for Media StudiesOpinion

Journalism students are more skeptical of AI than you might think

A classroom experiment at Northeastern found students questioning how — and whether — AI belongs in journalism ...

6 easy Windows 11 tweaks that help your SSD last longer

In the durability stakes, as well, an SSD wins over an HDD. However, like all electronic components, SSDs have limited lifespans that can be affected by a range of different factors. It’s therefore ...