Scharon Harding
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Past articles by Scharon:
Why it does and doesn’t matter if Google, Microsoft, or Zoom certify your webcam
PC accessory stamps should emphasize features, not compatibility/marketing. → Read More
HP outrages printer users with firmware update suddenly bricking third-party ink
HP's approach to DRM continues rubbing people the wrong way. → Read More
Nvidia’s new AI upscaling tech makes low-res videos look sharper in Chrome, Edge
Most noticeable with slow-moving content. → Read More
Lenovo demos laptop that rolls from 13 to 15 inches with the flip of a switch
OLED laptops with daringly versatile form factors have been a long time coming. → Read More
A Swiss IT manager’s 500-piece vintage Apple collection is going up for auction
The Lisa is listed with an estimated price of up to $20,000. → Read More
Keyboard DIYing is moving outside hobbyist circles—and that’s a good thing
Just ask Best Buy. → Read More
Biden won’t save the Apple Watch from potential ban
No veto means ITC's patent infringement ruling stands. → Read More
Original iPhone from 2007 auctioned for $63,356, topping prior sales
Carrier lock-in turned out to be a good thing for one iPhone owner. → Read More
Amazon hamstrings free app that makes Fire TV remotes reprogrammable
Amazon would rather you buy its $35 remote for button customization. → Read More
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro review: More than enough buttons, too much software
Supreme programmability is too reliant on the Synapse app. → Read More
Western Digital starts selling 44TB of external HDD storage for $1,500
The 44TB offerings ship in RAID 0, but you can opt for a RAID 1 configuration. → Read More
Mycroft’s privacy-first, crowdfunded smart speaker will ship, but not to backers
Echo alternative's privacy focus is worth emulating, despite Mycroft's failure. → Read More
Man sells $38 part to enable AirPods Pro case self-repairs, USB-C connectivity
If he can do it, why won't Apple? → Read More
Grim Reaper starts coming for fax machines, pagers, landlines
China will stop giving network-access permits to some legacy communication tech. → Read More
Report: Sonos’ next flagship speaker will be the spatial audio-focused Era 300
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6 are maybes. → Read More
OnePlus unveils its first mechanical keyboard: Mac layout, custom switches
Of course, it comes with homegrown switches. → Read More
Monstrous DIY mechanical keyboard cost $14,000 to build
Unlike other novelty jumbo keyboards, this one has lubed switches and a numpad. → Read More
Samsung Pro SSD reliability questioned as longtime partner shifts to Sabrent
Custom PC-builder Puget says it's had issues with the Pro line since the last gen. → Read More
Razer’s $280 mouse is covered in gaping holes
With a magnesium-alloy exoskeleton, the Viper Mini SE weighs 1.73 ounces. → Read More
New data illustrates time’s effect on hard drive failure rates
Backblaze examines 230,921 HDDs across 29 models from Seagate, Toshiba, and more. → Read More