Author Archives: Mark Hachman

Microsoft’s Xbox Series S (code name Lockhart): What we know, what we expect

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Mark Hachman

Microsoft is expected to announce a second, cheaper console to complement its Xbox Series X. Could this “Lockhart” console be called the Xbox Series S? Here’s what we know about it so far. Continue reading →

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Data caps on AT&T, Comcast, T-Mobile will return after June 30

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Mark Hachman

Major Internet service providers are scheduled to end their quarantine benefits soon, once again subjecting Americans to data caps and removing protections if they are unable to pay their bills. They’re scheduled to expire at the end of June, meanin… Continue reading →

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How to manage Windows 10 updates to prevent them from ruining your life

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Mark Hachman

How can I stop Windows 10 updates? Whether it’s preventing Windows 10 from kicking off a critical update during a presentation, or deferring Microsoft’s Windows 10 feature update because of worries about data loss, it’s a question we’ve all … Continue reading →

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Chromebooks versus Windows laptops: Which should you buy?

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Mark Hachman

Should I buy a Chromebook or a Windows laptop? Whether you’re seeking out the best computer for your child or just weighing which inexpensive computer would make a great gift, we can help you choose the right one for Black Friday, the holidays, or… Continue reading →

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Windows File Recovery is Windows’ new tool for finding lost files

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Mark Hachman

Accidentally deleting a file can be a nightmare. A new Windows 10 recovery tool, Windows File Recovery, can help—though it’s geared towards those who don’t mind using a command-line interface. Windows File Recovery, a free Microsoft app now o… Continue reading →

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The Belkin Thunderbolt Dock Core is the first dual-powered Thunderbolt dock

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Mark Hachman

On Monday Belkin launched the Thunderbolt Dock Core, which the company claims is the first Thunderbolt-certified dual-powered Thunderbolt 3 dock.The $170 Thunderbolt Dock Core accepts your laptop’s power supply (assuming it charges via USB-C), whi… Continue reading →

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Closing Microsoft Stores means more support and buying headaches for Windows users

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Mark Hachman

Apple Macs “just workâ€� (for now at least). PCs are hobbyist machines. Both are stereotypes, sure, but they might offer some explanation why Apple Stores are thriving and Microsoft just decided to close all of theirs.Microsoft spun the closure in… Continue reading →

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Data caps on AT&T, Comcast, T-Mobile will return June 30

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Mark Hachman

Major Internet service providers are scheduled to end their quarantine benefits soon, once again subjecting Americans to data caps and removing protections if they are unable to pay their bills. The FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge is set to… Continue reading →

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Google Meet for G Suite adds custom backgrounds, larger gallery view

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Mark Hachman

After watching Zoom take hold with educators during the ongoing pandemic, Google said Thursday that its G Suite for Education is gearing up for the fall with features for Google Meet that include up to 49 participants, custom backgrounds, a “raise… Continue reading →

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AMD’s Ryzen exceeds its ’25×20′ power efficiency challenge

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Mark Hachman

AMD said Thursday that the company has met and even exceeded the “25×20â€� goal that it set in 2014, in which it challenged itself to improve the energy efficiency of its processors by 25X by 2020.AMD said the actual proportion was 31.7 times the … Continue reading →

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