Articles by Alaina Yee
How to make a call on Discord
Starting a voice or video chat is pretty straightforward—especially if you use our guide to get you up to speed.
Best webcams 2022: Why now is a great time to buy one
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.
3 fast, simple ways to strengthen your security on World Password Day
No money is required (nor that much time) to “celebrate” this holiday.
This itty-bitty case is as easy to build in as bigger rivals
Lian Li’s new A4-H2O elevates the simplicity of SFF builds, making the process far more enjoyable for newbies and veteran fans alike.
This cheap, simple trick can save your tech from an early death
When a critical port fails, it can result in premature end for your laptop, smartphone, or other device—or a costly repair if you’re lucky. Here’s how to prevent that from happening.
4 ways to stay safe on public Wi-Fi
These practices don’t take much effort and go a long way to protecting your privacy and security.
5 free Chrome browser extensions we can’t live without
These additions to Chrome save time and money, help me keep up with friends, and protect me while on the internet.
How to delete your Twitter account
No longer interested in being on Twitter? Here’s how to shut down your account.
How to pin an extension to Chrome’s toolbar
Adding an extension to your toolbar gives you quick access to its settings.
The best laptops under $1,000: Best overall, best for students, and more
Unlike just several years ago, nowadays you can find excellent laptops between $600 and $1,000. To make it easier to pick one, we’ve highlighted our top picks.
Got tons of browser tabs? Don’t ignore this tiny, life-changing Chrome feature
Firefox, Opera, and Edge fans also can do something similar.
3 practical reasons to use Twitter
Skip all the hot takes and arguments and go straight to getting useful information (and help) from Twitter.
5 things you need to know about AMD’s new Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor
This niche chip is capable of going toe-to-toe with Intel’s best, but it’s not for everyone.
How to report and block someone on Discord
Occasionally you’ll run into bots and rude people on Discord. Here’s how to silence them.
How to pair AirPods or AirPods Pro with Windows
Pairing AirPods with a Windows PC is fast and easy—but be aware they don't deliver exactly the same experience as on iOS and macOS.
Your phone sounds terrible. Use this trick for clearer calls instead
Bad call quality doesn’t have to be endured.
The best CPUs for gaming
The best gaming CPUs will help your PC pump out as many frames as possible, as quickly as possible. We pick the best for every budget.
Cyber Acoustic CA-2890 speaker bar review: Surprisingly good for $25
You can find better-sounding budget speakers at the same price, but not ones that take such little space.