But before you go shopping for a new workstation, there are a few hardware and software fixes you should try. A little time, a screwdriver and a few tweaks in the settings can have your laptop running like new. Here are 12 ways to speed up your system. 1. Upgrade your hard drive to an SSD Adding a solid-state drive (SSD) is the single biggest hardware change you can make to speed up a laptop....

According to Apple, the AI-powered feature helps authorities crack down on images of child sexual abuse. Others, however, question the ethics of allowing a multi-billion company to have a free pass to peek at our private photos. Apple will roll out the new feature after iOS 15 releases this fall. No matter where you stand, your point is valid. This isn’t a cut-and-dry issue, and nuance is required. But regardless of your stance, you can prevent Apple from scanning your photos if you are so inclined....

Here’s how to transfer files wirelessly to and from your Mac with AirDrop. Turn on AirDrop on your Mac by going to Finder and choosing “AirDrop” from the Favorites menu. Change the availability to “Everyone” in the drop down menu at the bottom of the window. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Control Center (swipe up from the bottom of the device) and change the AirDrop menu to “Everyone....

As such, figuring out how to turn off your iPhone may be a head scratcher. Don’t worry, though. We have a quick and easy tutorial to help shut off your iPhone. Here’s how to check battery health on AndroidWant a free phone? Get a free iPhone 13 from T-Mobile — here’s howSee our face off between the iPad Mini 6 vs. iPad Air 4Phones with the longest battery life in 2021...

Depending on whether you want to clear the Apple Watch to sell or are just going to pair it up to another iPhone the process differs slightly. So regardless of your final goal, here’s how to unpair Apple Watch. Apple Watch Series 7 review: Tracking its victory lapsWhich Apple Watch is the best? Our Apple Watch buyer’s guideBest Apple deals of 2022 If you upgraded to the iPhone 13 (or any other iPhone) and want to pair your Apple Watch to your new phone then you just need to have your Apple Watch nearby and turn to your current iPhone to unpair Apple Watch....

It wasn’t that long ago that trying to connect a controller to your laptop in Windows was a major hassle, or you needed plenty of wires and cords. The good news is that new technology has made it easier to connect your Xbox One wireless controller to a Windows 10 laptop with just a simple press of a button and a couple of menu tweaks. Syncing your Xbox controller to your laptop via Windows 10 isn’t too complicated....

Before we dive in, you’ll want to think about what kind of GIF you want. GIFs made using the Loop cycle show the footage over and over again, while those made with the Bounce effect play that footage forward, then in reverse and repeat. Here’s how to turn Live Photos into GIFs in Photos for macOS: MORE: Best New macOS 10.13 High Sierra Features In the left menu, under Albums, select Live Photos....

However, you can also dig deeper behind the scenes to enable new features and change settings to fit your needs. Our list of Safari tips and tricks will teach you how to block cookies, pin tabs, show a full URL while you browse and much more. Check out the tutorials below to make the most Safari on both OS X and iOS. Safari Browser Tips Previous TipNext Tip Manage Your Passwords in SafariHow to Merge All Windows in SafariHow to Block or Enable Plug-ins for Specific Sites in SafariMake Safari Read a Web Page Aloud to YouForce Safari to Sync with iCloudHow to Sync Safari Bookmarks with Chrome, Firefox and Internet ExplorerHide Top Sites in SafariSee the Entire URL in Safari’s Address BarQuickly Close Open Tabs in SafariHow to Delete Cookies and Stored Website Data in SafariHow to Block Cookies in SafariHow to Restore Recently Closed Tabs and Windows in SafariSearch for Text Within a Web Page in SafariPin a Tab in SafariHow to Turn Off Website Notifications in SafariHow to Mute Tabs in SafariHow to Subscribe to RSS Feeds in SafariHow to Send Safari Pages Between Devices

If you’re still using Windows 7 and dread its impending death, then we’ve put together this helpful guide to ease your transition into Windows 10. How to Install and Manage Fonts in Windows 10How to Find Windows 10’s Spotlight Lock Screen Pictures How to compare document text using Windows 10How to adjust ClearType for better-looking fonts on Windows 10 Below, you’ll find over 100 Windows 10 tips and tutorials, split into nine categories and designed to help you learn the basics, disable common annoyances, save storage or be more productive....

“Really? This is a 2-in-1?” If my colleagues’ comments have taught me anything, it’s that looks can be very deceiving because the HP Elite Dragonfly is both those things and more. Priced at $2,169, the Dragonfly has the alluring good looks typically associated with a premium laptop which belies its MIL-SPEC tested durability. From there, you have a host of security features including Intel vPro and a physical webcam shutter....

HP Gaming Pavilion 15-dk0046nr Price and Configuration Options The $799 base model of the HP Gaming Pavilion 15-dk0046nr has an Intel Core i5-9300H CPU, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 GPU with 3GB of VRAM. The $909 model we reviewed, the 15-dk0046nr, has an Intel Core i7-9750H processor with 12GB of RAM, a 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU with 4GB of VRAM....

That said, many Chromebooks and PC laptops are not made to be handled by kids who tend to drop or bump laptops in ways that lessen their life expectancy. HP’s Fortis lineup addresses these issues while also helping to create a more seamless blended learning environment to help kids learn and stay connected. Best Chromebook in 2022Best student Chromebooks in 2022Best college laptops in 2022 HP Fortis G10 Chromebook and HP Fortis G9 Q Chromebook The new Fortis 14-inch G10 ChromeBook is rugged, durable, and powered for productivity, with a starting retail price of $349....

Best laptop deals in 2021Best AMD Ryzen laptopsBest HP laptops in 2021 HP Pavilion Aero 13 The HP Pavilion Aero 13 is expected to launch toward the beginning of July 2021, and will be available at HP.com at a starting price of $749. The device is also expected to be available at select U.S. retailers later this fall. Under the hood, HP’s 13-inch laptop will boast an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U Mobile CPU, along with AMD Radeon graphics....

Buy on HP One of the most noteworthy deals is on the Editors’ Choice Spectre x360. This superb convertible is the most striking 2-in-1 that HP has ever made. Traditionally priced at $929.99, the laptop is currently discounted to $729.99. This configuration features a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS touchscreen display, Core i7-8550U quad-core processor, 12GB of RAM, and a 1TB hard drive. However, you can upgrade to a 256GB SSD for a total price of $859....

The new HP Victus 16 gaming laptop is priced to move at Best Buy today. So if you’re shopping around for a new rig, you don’t want to miss this incredible value. Best Buy currently offers the HP Victus 16 RTX 3050 Laptop for $649 (opens in new tab). Typically, it sells for $899, so that’s $250 in savings. This is a great price for this configuration and one of the best gaming laptop deals you can get....

But if you need a mobile laptop with solid battery life and better performance than your average business notebook, the ZBook is a good candidate. Design At 3.6 pounds and measuring 13.3 x 9.3 x 0.87 inches, the HP ZBook 14u G4 is lighter (yet thicker) than Ultrabook-style mobile workstations like the Dell Precision 5520 (4.4 pounds, 0.7 inches thick) and HP ZBook Studio G4 (4.9 pounds, 0.7 inches thick)....

On the laptop front, the HP ZBook Studio, ZBook Studio x360, ZBook 15 and ZBook 17 will now be configurable with Intel Core i9 CPUs. We found Intel’s new six-core processors provide between a 10 to 15 percent boost in performance when compared to Core i7 CPUs due to their higher clock speeds. The upgraded processor will be accompanied by greater memory capacity: 32GB upgradable up to 128GB depending on the workstation model....

The HP Chromebook x360 14c, originally $629, is now a spectacular $379 at Best Buy (opens in new tab). That is a whopping $250 off from the original price! If I were you, I’d swoop in on this deal right away before it disappears. I have the HP Chromebook x360 14c in my hand as we speak. You’re going to love its keyboard — it’s clicky, comfortable and offers satisfying feedback so that you can breeze through your assignments like a typing titan....

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HyperX Alloy Origins 60 price and configurations A majority of the best 60% gaming keyboards, including the Corsair K65 RGB Mini keyboard, are priced over the $100/£100 mark. HyperX Alloy Origins 60 design This is HyperX’s first 60% mechanical gaming keyboard (if we’re not counting the HyperX x Ducky Limited Edition One 2 Mini), and like all keyboards in this category, the Alloy Origins 60 ditches everything around the alphanumeric keys to achieve a clean, compact design....