Some apps are useful; others are essential. These are the ones I always install before anything else when I set up a new PC.

3DMark offers a range of tests for detailed performance checks and is widely used by professionals, with a free version available. Cinebench is a solid choice for testing both your CPU and GPU, ...

The Indiana Pacers made the NBA Finals last season on the strength of their bench. That bench made sure that there was no drop off when the starters needed a rest. That bench unit was the difference ...

One possible cause of this problem is overheating, which can have many causes. However, if your Windows 11/10 computer shuts down randomly but is not overheating, take these steps to fix the issue ...

A lesser known gaming monitor brand feels like a step into the unknown. But the KTC H27T22C-3 proves that you can get a great 1440p gaming experience for barely over $150 if you're willing to be a bit ...

Teenage Engineering, the hip Swedish tech/design brand that makes synths of all kinds (and a portable game machine with a crank) has built another computer chassis. And it’s free! But you also can’t ...

PC gamers can claim up to five free games right now, including two retro-style platformers, a high-octane racing sim, a strategic crisis management game, and a psychological horror title. August has ...

If you own a Lenovo device or just enjoy free stuff, you’re in luck. The company has just announced its video game giveaways for this month. These are the latest free games that will be available to ...

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A mouse jiggler — as the name would suggest — is a device that is designed to "jiggle" a mouse. It's designed to give a computer mouse a quick ...

Before its staggering data breach that exposed private data of over 62 million kids, few people outside of education knew what PowerSchool was. But this software, which manages student data, became ...

PC gamers that act fast have the chance to add six new games to their digital libraries between Steam and the Epic Games Store. One of the big advantages of PC gaming is that it gives players access ...