Latest articles by Cale Hunt
Secure Boot might stop working on your PC in 8 weeks. Here's how to check.
Windows The slow decline of outdated Windows versions continues as Microsoft confronts expiring Secure Boot certificates for the first time ever.
I can't believe this 4TB SSD is $914 cheaper right now
Deals Solve your PC's storage woes with massive discounts on 4TB, 2TB, and 1TB WD_Black SN7100 SSDs.
Roblox Reality shows off DLSS 5’s AI upscaling in a big way
Gaming Known as Roblox Reality, it's aiming to give games photorealistic graphics without requiring a cutting-edge PC.
PC modders revive full wireless support for PlayStation controllers
PC gaming A free and open-source GitHub project called DS5Dongle is finally bringing haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to the wireless DualSense experience on PC.
Blizzard quietly adds Warcraft 3: Legacy to Battle.net
PC gaming After Warcraft 3: Reforged effectively ruined Warcraft 3 for so many players about six years ago, Blizzard has now added a "Legacy" version to Battle.net. Here's what you need to know.
Our favorite HOTAS system for flight sims gets a massive discount
Deals For a limited time during Amazon Gaming Week, you can pick up the best flight sim HOTAS we've ever tested for $100 less than usual.
Is METROV the new best way to recreate Windows Phone 8.1?
Phones Although Windows Phone went away years ago, it has lived on in the hearts of many. This custom Android launcher returns the feel of WP 8.1, and it's starting to get attention.
NVIDIA's 12GB RTX 5070 mobile GPU is official
PC gaming NVIDIA has quietly announced a 12GB RTX 5070 mobile GPU variant for gaming laptops to help dampen the effects of the ongoing memory crisis. Here's how that works.
$3 ChromeOS Flex installation drives sold out in less than a month
Windows Despite free alternatives you can create at home, Back Market's first batch of $3 ChromeOS Flex installation sticks has sold out less than a month after being introduced.
I reviewed the new dual-screen gaming laptop from ASUS
Laptops ASUS's dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop is here, and I got my hands on it early to test it out. Here's what you need to know before buying.
Valve just made it easy for developers to see how their games actually run on Steam Deck
PC gaming Two new sections have arrived for Steamworks data reporting, giving developers a closer look at how games run on Steam Deck.
How to build your own retro gaming PC for less than $500
PC gaming The retro gaming movement is thriving in 2026, and I put together an affordable PC build for classic games and emulation.
Why PC sales went up in Q1 2026 despite rising costs
Hardware A new study from Counterpoint Research explains why PC market growth in Q1 2026 is not indicative of how the rest of the year will go. Here's my breakdown of the situation.
How does the Surface Laptop 13" compare to the MacBook Neo?
Laptops Surface Laptop 13-inch vs. MacBook Neo: Rising prices make Microsoft's lightweight darling a tough sell
MAINGEAR MG‑1 MK II brings desktop power to a compact chassis
Hardware Maingear's MG-1 Mk. II pre-built gaming PC adds several notable refinements compared to its predecessor, to which I gave a Windows Central Best Award.
ExplorerPatcher just hit 42M downloads. Why aren't more people talking about it?
Apps ExplorerPatcher keeps gaining users, but I rarely see it mentioned as a way to customize Windows 11. I decided to find out why.
Retro PC gaming is booming as more players build their own rigs
PC gaming In the era of expensive GPUs and 4K ray tracing, a growing number of PC gamers are intentionally downgrading.
This custom LEGO gaming PC inspired me to get more creative with my builds
PC gaming The PC gaming community never fails to wow with its ingenuity and creativity, and this LEGO build is a perfect example.
This free, open-source app makes network monitoring so much easier
Apps Created by one developer, Sniffnet is an awesome network monitoring tool that does everything I want ... and more.
Intel reveals new Core Series 3 mobile CPUs for "value buyers"
Hardware Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" mobile CPUs designed to be more affordable, and I'm optimistic that they'll be a decent antidote to rising PC prices.
Is Microsoft's Security Response Center broken in light of BlueHammer?
Windows A zero-day BlueHammer exploit was recently published on GitHub in response to alleged MSRC failures, and although Microsoft has released a patch, it was live for two weeks.
AppControl's new feature is basically a private IT tech in your PC
Apps AppControl's latest update is a doozy, adding AI integration that makes it super easy to figure out what your PC's been up to over the last 72 hours.
