Image: Shutterstock.com / solarseven A lot of attention focuses on the best paid antivirus suites, but free antivirus solutions are worth talking about, too. Not only are Windows’ built-in safeguards a solid option, but the same antivirus engines behind paid third-party software power the gratis versions, too. So if you see a free alternative to …
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Mounting a jumbo-sized, multi-panel TV on a wall is no small feat, as you’ll need mounts for the individual panels, in-wall wiring to connect the components together, one or more videos controllers to feed images to the TVs, and possibly even a fake wall to hide all the cable clutter. At CES this week (where it will also be showing off …
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TechHive Editors Choice At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Built-in solar panel keeps the battery topped off with minimal sunlight AI person tracking doesn’t require a subscription Fully wire-free installation with flexible mounting options Cons Continuous 24/7 recording requires an optional AC power adapter Solar performance depends heavily on placement and sunlight Advanced alerts and …
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Sometimes you just want to relax and hear your music or movie’s audio without being encumbered by wearing headphones. That’s especially the case if you’re enjoying your media with friends or family. The problem is that laptop speakers just often don’t have great sound; they can sound muffled, tinny, and/or lack audio fidelity. What you …
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Microsoft’s big focus for Windows is AI integration. Meanwhile, Valve has been not-so-quietly pilfering the entire PC gaming ecosystem from Microsoft, turning the Linux-based SteamOS into a real competitor to Windows. In a few years, gaming laptops may run SteamOS instead of Windows. And Microsoft has no one to blame but itself. Valve’s big PC …
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I don’t typically make New Year’s resolutions, but 2026 is a special exception. You can thank stratospheric memory prices for that—and a little scare that happened right before Christmas. Micro Center briefly marked a handful of SSDs for sale at their suggested list price, alarming DIY PC builders with the thought of $600+ 2TB NVMe …
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Image: Pexels: Andrew Neel If your touchpad isn’t working on your laptop, you’re going to have to rely on your mouse. But there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot a touchpad not working in Windows that may just fix the problem. What to do: Step one Right click on the Windows icon …
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Image: Matthew Smith / IDG CES (Consumer Electronics Show), the world’s largest consumer tech expo, will kick off on January 6th, 2026. It’s a notoriously gigantic event packed with everything from robotic pet doors to self-driving cars, and there’s always a ton of laptop news amid the noise. CES 2026 could be a particularly tumultuous …
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Each new CES is an opportunity for a glimpse at the processors and platforms coming for the new year, even if they have been previously announced. This year is no different. Two of the three major arrivals have already been disclosed, both for notebooks. Intel has revealed its next-generation Core Ultra platform, “Panther Lake,” and …
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A screengrab from Fallout 76 running on PC (image source: Steam Community) Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard has confirmed that a new mainline Fallout, widely expected to be Fallout 5, is in early development alongside multiple unannounced Fallout projects. However, he cautions fans to remain patient as Elder Scrolls VI currently commands most of …