Alaina Yee

AI demand and brutal upgrade prices have thrown PC building into chaos, but displays, Linux, and new hardware ideas are giving enthusiasts reasons to stay excited.

Everything is a drop now.

No money is required (nor much time) to “celebrate” World Password Day.

Let’s just start by saying that you should definitely be using a password manager. Data breaches are happening more frequently, and that flood of stolen info has made cracking passwords even easier. And it’s not just the “password12345” variety that is at risk—passwords that use variations on a single password or substituting numbers for letters are also vulnerable. Even if you’re using unique, random passwords, storing them in a document or spreadsheet is not truly keeping them safe and secure.…

I always say I’m going to be better at separating my HDMI and DisplayPort cables. And yet.

AVG Internet Security is a good upgrade on its free antivirus software, especially if you need broader online protection and don’t want to pay a ton for it.

To celebrate “Change Your Password Day” (yep, it’s apparently a thing), replace your passwords—don’t update them.

Your PC needs virus protection, full stop. No matter how careful you are, some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Our top picks will keep you protected.

AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is a technological feat. Meanwhile, Intel is rethinking who ‘enthusiast’ hardware is for.

McAfee Total Protection offers highly rated security, decent pricing, and a new desktop design on Windows. The app design isn’t as straightforward as it could be, but overall Total Protection offers a lot of value.