The 2024 AMD Zen 5 CPU lineup promises a significant performance boost over last-gen hardware, with the Ryzen 7 9700X being a particularly attractive option for high-end PC builders. Although these new processors are more energy-efficient than their Zen 4 counterparts, they still require a good cooling solution. You've got a lot of options, though, so it can become overwhelming to sort through. Worry not though, we've gathered the best CPU coolers for the Ryzen 7 9700X and listed them below. Our picks cover everything from cheap air coolers, to premium liquid-cooling setups, and everything in between. No matter what cooling solution you want for your Ryzen PC build, you'll find it here.

The 100% disk usage error is a problem that occurs quite regularly on older PCs that still use hard drives (HDD) as their boot drive. This kind of error is more commonly seen on Windows 10 desktops, but has also been known to affect Windows 11 devices.

The Nintendo Switch has sold over 141 million units since its initial launch, making it one of the most popular gaming consoles ever. It's also one of the best platforms ever for gaming, so there's a good chance that if you don't already have one, you might be thinking about it. But even after seven years, the Nintendo Switch has never seen a permanent price cut, so it's a pretty big investment, and if you're spending that kind of money, you want to protect that investment with a case.

If you're a tech enthusiast like me, chances are you have an old phone or two lying around unused. While it's not necessarily the best use for it, you can definitely take one of those older devices and use it as a rudimentary NAS for sharing data across all your devices. I recently undertook the very basic project of hosting a media server on an old Android smartphone, and it's really easy for you to do as well.

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images The CrowdStrike global IT outage that downed some 8.5 million Windows PCs, halting flights and affecting hospitals, banks and more, is now apparently also a scapegoat for the terrible conditions at the set of a reality game show competition put on by mega-popular YouTuber MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, with $5 million on the line.The New York Times is reporting that after 2,000 contestants arrived at Allegiant Stadium this July, they were barely fed and didn’t receive their prescription medication or clean underwear on time — despite providing it to the organizers themselves. (The 1,000 contestants who make it through can return for the Beast Games Amazon show, but this segment is for Donaldson’s YouTube channel.)The Times’ story is... Continue reading…

The Ford Explorer’s new Digital Experience software. | Image: Ford Ford’s new Android-powered infotainment system is finally coming to a Ford-branded vehicle. The automaker’s so-called Digital Experience, which debuted with the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus earlier this year, will power the new 2025 Ford Explorer SUV, the company announced today. The 2025 Ford Explorer includes many of the Digital Experience’s main features, including built-in Google Maps, Google Play Store, Google Assistant, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and digital HVAC controls. It doesn't have the extravagant 48-inch panoramic screen setup that the Lincoln Nautilus has, but from the looks of it, the main 13.2-inch touchscreen has the same interface. And the Explorer’s 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster can project maps for the first... Continue reading…

Back in September 2020, Microsoft completely revamped Outlook for Mac with a fresh coat of paint. After some time, the software giant announced a One Outlook program on Windows to replace the existing Mail & Calendar and Outlook apps with a web-based Outlook solution on Windows. While the Outlook PWA (Progressive Web App) on Windows has gone through frequent updates, it doesnt hold a candle to the sleek and snappy Outlook experience on Mac.

A great gaming monitor is one of the crucial things needed to make a gaming setup truly amazing. If you have a high-end graphics card, and the best gaming CPU, but are still gaming on a low-end display, you're ruining your gaming experience. Even outside of gaming, a high-end monitor brings benefits such as unparalleled responsiveness, additional screen real estate, gorgeous colors and contrast, and a breadth of quality-of-life features.

Photos can hold very special memories, and setting up a slideshow is a great way to relive them and look back at great times in your life. There's no shortage of ways to set up a slideshow, and Windows 11 makes it easy to do it in a wide range of ways. Whether you want to actively display your photos or have them shown on the desktop, let's take a look at some of the tools for creating photo slideshows on Windows 11.

A selfie drone that makes the case for ditching GPS, obstacle avoidance, and controllers. Continue reading…

Many iOS users don't bother to change the default ringtone on their devices. After all, the default tone has been the same for a long time now, and it has become somewhat iconic and part of the iPhone's identity. Though, what if you've grown sick of it or feel like a change? Below are the detailed steps you'd need to follow to change the ringtone through your great iPhone or computer. The guide covers both built-in tones and custom ringtones that you can add on your own. Let's unpack!

If you're an IT administrator at an organization, there's a good chance you've heard about RSAT. Short for Remote Server Administration Tools, RSAT offers a suite of features that allows you to manage servers remotely, being critical to maintaining operations. Since it's not something most people will need, RSAT isn't installed installed by default in Windows 11, but you can enable it easily. It's worth noting that RSAT isn't a single tool, but rather a collection of tools that can be installed individually, though we'll also show you a way to install them all at once.