Daniel Horowitz

In the past, the Thunderbolt and USB standards were entirely separate, leading to confusion and ultimately frustration over ports, plugs, and cables. “Can I use this cable to charge this laptop? What about plugging in my phone?”

Whether you’re gaming on the go, finishing homework at the library, or cranking out a spreadsheet on a train, laptops are unmatched in terms of convenience. However, that incredible portability comes at a cost. Components must be smaller and therefore may overheat faster than other computer form factors. If your laptop fan is running all the time. The noise can be distracting, particularly if you are worried that you may damage the internal components. One of the best ways to reduce your laptop fan noise while keeping your laptop in top form is to use a software solution like HP Smart Sense to regulate the amount of heat your laptop generates. It can help your laptop dynamically adapt to your changing needs.

As people buy ever more wirelessly connected devices, home network security has become increasingly important. These days, you can connect nearly every device in your home to your WiFi, from your desktop PC, laptop, and smartphone, to smart home Internet of Things (IoT) devices like baby monitors, refrigerators, fire alarms, and door locks. With all of these devices connected to a single internet access point, homeowners need to make sure their home WiFi network’s security is up to snuff. And while this may seem intimidating to do on your own, you don’t have to be a tech expert to safeguard your network.

Clubhouse is one of the latest social media platforms to take off. Launched in April 2020, Clubhouse set out to facilitate audio-based conversations among like-minded users who can join groups based on topics like common interests, celebrity participation, and career aspirations. The app’s popularity exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its invitation-only profile-creation system, along with its availability solely on Apple iOS, created an air of exclusivity. It even had companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Discord, Spotify, Reddit, and Slack gearing up to create competing products.

There is no doubt that hacking and cybercrime are on the rise. In fact, it is estimated that hackers attack someone online every 32 seconds. While many of them target companies and organizations, others go after private individuals in an attempt to steal personal information from computers, cell phones, and tablets. While cybercriminals will continue to find new methods to infiltrate your devices, there are ways to remain vigilant and aware of your computer’s security status. No one is asking to be hacked, of course, but it’s an unfortunate reality for everyone. And if this happens to you, here’s how to tell if your computer has been hacked and how to stop hackers in their tracks.

It's no secret that cybercrime is on the rise. According to the FBI, there was a more than 300% increase in cyber attacks and activity in the year 2020 – and it’s only expected to continue rising. It’s more important than ever to watch out for all types of online identity theft to keep your personal information safe. In this article, we compiled 5 easy steps you can follow to protect your personal information online and make sure that it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

While most of us think of searching in Google using a text query, there is another way you can use the company’s search algorithm to your advantage: the Google reverse image search. Depending on your browser, there are several ways that you can perform a reverse image search to find what you need on the web.

While the image of a ghost may conjure something unsettling, monitor ghosting is not spooky. So no, you don’t need to have the Ghostbusters on speed dial. It’s actually a common monitor problem. In order to know how to fix monitor ghosting, we’ll start with understanding why, exactly, those otherworldly images linger on your screen along with a number of potential solutions.

Just about anyone who’s used a computer is familiar with the dreaded blue screen of death. And unfortunately, that’s not the only way that a computer can freeze. There are a number of reasons why this happens along with a number of ways to resolve these issues, which can range from mild irritants to continued frustrations.

Anti-reflective (AR) coating has been around for years, on prescription glasses to camera lenses. As AR coating became more advanced, the technology integrated into electronic devices includes smartphones, tablets, laptops, and monitors. These days, it is much more common for an electronic device to have an AR coating on its screen. However, there are both advantages and disadvantages to using a device with an anti-glare screen. And in this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know when evaluating the pros and cons of an anti-glare screen.