Alaina Yee
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San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States
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Ryzen 9 7950X3D review: AMD's monster gaming CPU works like a pro, too
Three new Ryzen 7000 chips with AMD’s innovative 3D V-Cache are here. But is the best of them truly the ultimate gaming processor? → Read More
Your voice can be a password. Are you protecting it like one?
AI-based technology that can clone your voice is here. But the feature highlights the vulnerabilities of biometric data when also used for authentication. → Read More
Why I switched from PC gaming to console gaming
I’ve played both sides of the field, but console gaming won me over once again post-pandemic. → Read More
Should you buy or rent your internet modem? Ask yourself these 5 questions
Experts often recommend buying a modem instead of renting, but sometimes that won’t be your best choice. Here’s how to make the right decision. → Read More
This Microsoft Edge feature drives me insane. Luckily there's a fix
Microsoft Edge's tie-in with Windows multitasking settings probably helps other people's efficiency, but it slows me down. Fortunately, you can change how Alt + Tab behaves. → Read More
Finally! Mozilla's Thunderbird email client is getting a makeover
Thunderbird’s always been one of the more popular free email clients despite its dated looks. Now it’s getting a proper glow-up at long last. → Read More
Microsoft Edge's simple PDF reader is being replaced by Adobe Acrobat
The basic PDF reader built into Microsoft Edge is getting replaced by Adobe Acrobat’s more feature-rich engine. → Read More
Is building your own PC worth it? Answer these questions before you DIY
Customizing a PC to fit your exact taste is so satisfying—but a DIY project isn’t always the best choice for everyone. Here’s how to determine if it's right for you. → Read More
Tested: Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090 pushes laptops to blistering new frontiers
The GeForce RTX 4090, Nvidia’s latest flagship mobile GPU, delivers incredible performance in games—and a solid boost in content creation, too. → Read More
Core i9-13980HX tested: 4 key things about Intel’s ferocious laptop chip
Like its desktop counterpart, Intel’s flagship 13th-gen “Raptor Lake” laptop processor is ferocious but shines best in select scenarios. Here’s the quick rundown. → Read More
You can't trust Google results for software downloads right now
Remember those fake Radeon drivers? Turns out they’re just a drop in the bucket of malicious dupes. → Read More
Corsair’s funky new power supply moves the connectors to the side
Is a typical power supply making your PC build more difficult? You might want try Corsair’s just-launched RMx SHIFT line. → Read More
Switch faster between Chrome tabs with this keyboard shortcut
Don’t waste time hunting for a Chrome tab with your mouse. This simple keyboard shortcut lets you jump to earlier opened tabs quicker than you can blink. → Read More
You can now turn on Gmail package tracking in Android and iOS
Gmail’s promised package tracking feature is finally available—but you have to manually enable it. → Read More
Building a tiny PC? This accessory can save your cables from a sad fate
Managing cables in small form factor PCs can be a nightmare. A simple, cheap fan accessory can help. → Read More
You can lock Chrome incognito tabs on Android now. Bring it to the PC!
Chrome users on Android just got the ability to keep prying eyes away from sensitive business—here’s to hoping PC is next. → Read More
How to add custom screensaver images to your Kobo e-reader
Like a Kindle, your Kobo e-reader can display a random screensaver image when on standby—you just need to do a bit of quick work. → Read More
Here’s how to fix your NAS if Windows 10 or 11 broke its functionality
Finally transitioning away from an old version of Windows? If you have an older NAS, here’s the reason why it might not be working in Windows 10 or 11—and how to fix it. → Read More
The one password manager setting you should always change
This ten-second tweak boosts the safety of your login info. → Read More
Android 13’s new copy system reveals your passwords. Here’s how to stop it
You can keep your login info private in Android 13 with a couple of simple steps. But the fact this issue exists at all is aggravating. → Read More