I'm a gamer, but I also use my PC for a lot of productivity work, too. From video editing, music production, image editing, and work, my PC gets a lot of use that isn't just gaming. That's why I picked up a 4K monitor, and while I love it, I think a 1440p monitor is the best option for most people, and these are some of the reasons why.

The debate between macOS and Windows is as old as personal computing itself, and it'll likely continue as long as each of these operating systems lasts. While there are fervent fans fighting for each, it's true that there are things that both operating systems could learn from each other. We recently unpacked the 10 ways that the latest version of macOS Sequoia beats Windows 11, and now, we're going to highlight the 10 ways Windows 11 is the superior desktop OS.

If you're looking for quick storage, your best option is to go with SSD drives. But if you're looking to really back up a ton of data, external HDDs are still the way to go, offering the best bang for your buck. This Western Digital 20TB external drive is going to be one of the best deals you can get if you're looking for tons of storage on the cheap.

Image: Laura Normand / The Verge The Department of Justice says that Google must divest the Chrome web browser to restore competition to the online search market, and it left the door open to requiring the company to spin out Android, too.Filed late Wednesday in DC District Court, the initial proposed final judgement refines the DOJ’s earlier high-level outline of remedies after Judge Amit Mehta found Google maintained an illegal monopoly in search and search text advertising. The filing includes a broad range of requirements the DOJ hopes the court will impose on Google — from restricting the company from entering certain kinds of agreements to more broadly breaking the company up. The DOJ’s latest proposal doubles down on its request to spin out Google’s Chrome... Continue reading…

Coming up with fresh ideas for a product or service is critical to success. Creative brainstorming software can help by making it easier and faster to generate ideas. Whether youre working alone or with a team, these tools can help you organize your thoughts, visualize your ideas, and turn them into real plans.

There was once a time when buying an SSD in the terabyte range would set you back so much, it wasn't worth putting one in your PC. If you still remember those times when SSDs came in megabytes, now is a fantastic time to catch up with modern-day prices. And what better way to do that than grabbing a 4TB SSD at just under 50% off, saving almost $200 on this amazing stick of memory?

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Who even carries eight six-sided dice with them anyway? | Image: Timestop Dice hoarding is a common hobby among Dungeons and Dragons players, but I’m betting most won’t have a digital watch in their collection. Alongside displaying the time, day, and date, the Timestop D-20 includes all the dice-rolling features you need to play tabletop roleplaying games directly from your wrist at the push of a button.The watch allows the wearer to digitally roll a 4-, 6-, 8-, 10-, 12-, 20-, or 100-sided dice, alongside “Advanced Combat” features such as rolling up to 12 dice at once, and D20s with advantage or disadvantage (a fancy way of rolling two dice and taking either the higher or lower results). It’ll also display specific icons when a D20 rolls a 1 or a 20 — known as a “critical failure” or “critical success”... Continue reading…

There are a lot of great gaming monitors to choose from, but if you're looking for an ultrawide gaming monitor that's not going to break the bank, this model from LG is going to be right up your alley. For a limited time, you can score $420 off the original retail price, bringing it down to just $329. This is the lowest price we've seen for this monitor, so get it while you can in this early Black Friday deal.

Data privacy isn't just a buzzword. It should be the default state for your information as you navigate the digital realm. But in practice, everyone and everything is tracking you while you're online or using most, and Windows 11 is no different. Microsoft collects a ton of data from its various telemetry systems, partly to improve the operating system or its features, but also to serve targeted ads and ensure your version of Windows is genuine. Some of it is probably useful to have, but the sheer amount of categories of data being collected gives me pause, and I know I'm not alone in wanting to stop Microsoft from siphoning off so much of my data.

Choosing where to store all your backups can be simple if you utilize integrated services on your smartphones and other devices, but this can increase costs. So long as you follow the 3-2-1 backup rule, you'll have multiple copies of backups across various platforms, but network-attached storage (NAS) should be included in the mix. Cloud-based storage from Google, Microsoft, Apple, and other providers is great for convenience without setting anything up. Still, you will most likely need to fork out for a subscription to provide enough space to store everything. Here are some reasons you should use NAS to back up data.

Freeing up space on a storage drive can seem like a daunting task. You may be concerned about deleting certain files, just in case you ever need them again, which is understandable. Luckily, Windows has some nifty built-in features that can help you free up space without losing any of your important files. These tips can have you freeing up space in a matter of minutes in most cases.