Articles by Alaina Yee
How to add custom screensaver images to your Kobo e-reader
Like a Kindle, your Kobo e-reader can display a random screensaver image when on standby—you just need to do a bit of quick work.
This fun Windows mouse trick instantly hides all inactive windows
Once known as Aero Shake, this long-standing feature will immediately clear your screen of unwanted clutter—until you use it again to restore them again.
Here’s how to fix your NAS if Windows 10 or 11 broke its functionality
Finally transitioning away from an old version of Windows? If you have an older NAS, here’s the reason why it might not be working in Windows 10 or 11—and how to fix it.
Best webcams 2023: Top picks and expert buying advice
Webcams are now cheap and plentiful. Our buying guide will show you the best webcam deals we've found, plus tips on the best features and how to buy.
Clear your Windows clipboard fast with this handy trick
Use the simple, no-frills version of the clipboard in Windows 10 or 11? This old-school keyboard shortcut will help wipe its contents ultra fast.
The one password manager setting you should always change
This ten-second tweak boosts the safety of your login info.
Android 13’s new copy system reveals your passwords. Here’s how to stop it
You can keep your login info private in Android 13 with a couple of simple steps. But the fact this issue exists at all is aggravating.
Monoprice DT-3BT review: Affordable PC speakers play nice with all devices
These $100 speakers exemplify Monoprice’s affordable, no-nonsense approach to tech gear.
These fake AMD Radeon drivers reveal a deeper Google problem
Stay sharp: If you’re not vigilant, clicking on a malicious link in search results is all too easy.
Watch out for phishing attacks after the latest credit breach
A major security flaw in Experian’s website allowed identity thieves to view full details of your credit cards, loans, and other debt.
Asus’s drool-worthy ROG gaming laptops pack extreme specs into small spaces
Asus’s ROG lineup at CES 2023 spans the gamut of display sizes without a single one skimping on specs.
Gigabyte’s slick Project Stealth PC returns to eradicate cable management
Let’s hope the internet now supports Gigabyte's revolutionary "Project Stealth" take on PC component design, because it's worth backing.
Windows 8.1 support dies today. Here’s how to secure your PC
On January 11, Microsoft puts Windows 8.1 in the ground. Here’s how to ready your PC for a newer version of Windows.
The best cheap cell phone plans: Slash your monthly bill
Whether you need just a few voice minutes or gobs of cheap data, choosing a cheap cell phone plan through an alternative carrier—aka mobile virtual network operator (MVNO)—lets you stay on your preferred network while saving a ton of cash.
The long-promised PCIe 5.0 SSD revolution failed to arrive at CES 2023
Been waiting for the screaming PCIe 5.0 speeds promised well over a year ago? You have to hang tight awhile longer.
Twitter leaks data from 200 million users. Here’s how to check if you’re affected
Last year, a vulnerability in Twitter's codebase allowed hackers to verify user emails and phone numbers. This week's news further reveals the exploit's reach.
Asus’ Noctua RTX 4080 GPU is shockingly gorgeous
What Asus has done with Noctua’s distinctive brand colors qualifies as art—grizzled PC vets will talk about this card fondly in the years to come.
See CyberPower’s insane ‘breathing’ Kinetic PC case with your own eyes
The wildest case from 2022 is back at CES 2023—and you can finally have one of your own.