Aug 2, 2021 8:48 AM | By Brad Chacos

What is Valve Proton? The Steam Deck's live-or-die Linux software, explained

The Steam Deck's success will hinge on Proton, a Valve technology that lets Windows games run on Linux. Here's what you need to know.

Aug 2, 2021 7:42 AM | By Ian Paul

How to change your mouse DPI

This tutorial teaches you how to speed up your mouse by increasing the DPI settings in Windows 10.

Aug 2, 2021 7:33 AM | By Ian Paul

54% off: Don't miss this 12-inch Acer Chromebook for $129, today only

Best Buy is selling the Acer Chromebook 512 for $129.

Aug 2, 2021 6:44 AM | By Alaina Yee

Protect your family’s passwords for cheap with LastPass’s 25% off sale

This juicy back-to-school discount on our favorite password manager’s Families plan is a steal.

Aug 2, 2021 3:30 AM | By Ian Paul

How to pause Windows 10 updates

A tutorial on how to pause Windows 10 automatic updates for a limited time.

updated Aug 2, 2021 3:30 AM | By Jon L. Jacobi

Online backup: We test the best services—Carbonite, iDrive, Backblaze, Livedrive

We review the best cloud backup services so you can find the right solution for keeping a safe, offsite copy of your data should disaster strike.

Aug 2, 2021 2:49 AM | By Matt Smith

How to calibrate your monitor: An in-depth guide

Disappointed by your monitor’s image quality? You might be able to improve it through monitor calibration. Here's how.

Jul 30, 2021 7:28 AM | By Ian Paul

Get a keyboard for the living room with the Logitech K400 Plus for just $20

Amazon is selling Logitech's all-in-one keyboard and touchpad at a steep discount today.

Jul 30, 2021 6:48 AM | By Ian Paul

Razer's Viper 8K Wired is on sale today at its best price yet

You can snag the Razer Viper 8K Wired for just $60 on Amazon right now, a $20 savings.

Jul 30, 2021 3:25 AM | By Gordon Mah Ung

Why California isn’t banning gaming PCs (yet)

Take a deep breath: Desktop gaming PC did not get banned by California. We explain what's really happening.