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5 years later, I can finally use Windows 11 the way I want • It took entirely too long to get the taskbar back on top without mods. But at least I found a cool new program with community-supplied tweaks.

Nvidia wants to turn your gaming PCs into an AI supercomputer • Nvidia’s free RTX PAIR app spreads local AI workloads across multiple GPUs on your network, dramatically cutting down on processing times.

Your Xfinity Wi-Fi can see you now • Arguably, Xfinity customers will be those most tracked if they turn on this ‘home protection’ feature.

AI is cheaper than workers. Bill Gates wants to change that • Could an AI token tax keep businesses from replacing human jobs? The idea is gaining traction, and the Microsoft co-founder says he’s on board.

Windows 11 wants your trust. Microsoft keeps testing it • Windows 11 has a habit of crying wolf. Users could get devoured by real threats as a result.

Lenovo made a ThinkBook that literally stretches sideways • Lenovo has unveiled its ThinkBook widescreen rollable laptop, dubbed Project Swan.

I tried the Gemini app for Windows. It wasted my time • Gemini’s new Windows app promises a productivity boost, but it fails at basic tasks that competing AI apps like ChatGPT handle easily.

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 makes NBA 2K27 look incredibly real, which is kind of the problem • NBA 2K27 shows off DLSS 5’s impressive new realism—and hints at a future where animation, not graphics, becomes gaming’s weakest link.

LG UltraGear Evo AI GM9: A fast and bright 5K mini-LED monitor • The Evo AI GM9 is a top-of-the-line 5K monitor for creative work, media, and gaming—and it comes with a price tag to match.

Acronis True Image: Unique, do-it-all PC security and backup • With malware protection, backup, and disaster recovery under one roof, Acronis delivers the most comprehensive data safety solution on the planet.

eMeet SmartCam C960 Ultra webcam: Almost perfect • Only the surprisingly bad mics hold back the eMeet SmartCam C960 Ultra 4K webcam from what could have been a perfect score.

ExpressVPN vs. NordVPN: Clash of the heavyweight titans • In the red corner we have ExpressVPN, and in the blue corner we have NordVPN.

Thermal Master P3: Close-up thermal imaging for your phone • The Thermal Master P3 transforms a smartphone into a compact thermal imaging camera via the USB-C port.

Dreame Matrix10 Pro: Clever mopping comes at a cost • Its automated mop-swapping system keeps different cleaning jobs separate, but the added complexity and $1,500 price are hard to ignore.

5 ways to stop smart TV snooping by LG & others • Worried that your smart TV is spying on you? Here’s what will help, and what won’t.

Best of IFA 2026: 10 hot PC products and tech on the horizon • Groundbreaking monitor refresh rates, cutting-edge laptop cooling, and a free app that harnesses all of your home’s PCs for faster AI inferencing are just some of the products we’re excited about.

Public Wi-Fi just got riskier. Follow these 4 security tips • Hackers are targeting Wi-Fi networks at hotels and other locales in ever sneakier ways.

This Windows security trick auto-locks your PC when you leave • Dynamic Lock watches for your phone to leave Bluetooth range, then locks Windows. It provides a useful safety net when you forget to lock your PC.

The Google Docs backup trick everybody should know • Use Google Docs’ version history to roll back unwanted changes when a rewrite goes...