PC builders love installing the latest and shiniest CPUs in their systems. This is generally a good thing, as current-generation chips typically deliver excellent performance at a reasonable cost. And they won’t bottleneck your graphics card in games—unlike some older chips that have aged like fine milk.

When was the last time you upgraded your Wi-Fi router? If you can't remember because you've had your router for many years, there's a good chance that it's time for an upgrade.

I probably spend way too much money on gadgets, but if there’s one thing that makes me not want it, it's a battery compartment meant for disposable batteries. No matter how good the tool is, if it isn’t rechargeable, I'm not interested and you probably shouldn't be either.

Modern PCs can set you back by a considerable amount, so it makes sense to protect your hardware from heat and excessive voltage. Over the past few years, there’s been a noticeable rise in CPU failures linked to overvolting on default motherboard settings. What’s causing this, and is there a way to prevent it?

I’ve always wanted a Stream Deck to create custom buttons, speed up my workflow, and make functions more accessible while gaming, but I could never justify the price. That’s when I realized I could just turn my old controller, sitting on my desk gathering dust, into a macro pad instead.