10 storage technologies that want to replace hard drives

SSDs are, of course, the most obvious candidates to replace hard drives, particularly in modern data centers. Vendors are now ...

This neat Windows registry trick boosts NVMe SSD performance up to 80% but it's only officially available for enterprise users

Native NVMe support is an opt-in model, so enterprise users need to enable it via the registry. What some users have found ...

This Windows registry hack can boost NVMe SSD performance by up to 80%, but there's a catch

One developer who successfully activated the feature in Windows 11 (version 25H2) is X user PurePlayerPC, who claims it works "pretty good" on his computer. He ...

Old family photos collecting dust? Here’s how to get rid of them without letting go of the memories

Passing photos on to extended family members is another great option, especially if their immediate relatives are pictured.

Google might let you adjust the name of your Gmail address, at last

Google is experimenting with a long-awaited Gmail feature that could finally let users change their email address name, ...

ChatGPT could soon get a power tool that will forever change how AI works for you

ChatGPT could soon embrace an open standard that will let users create custom one-word shortcuts for repetitive tasks, and ...

How to fix the most common family tech problems, from bad Wi-Fi to poor battery life

On the clock and off, I am a gadget problem solver. If you’re reading this column, you’re likely in the same role – the ...

Your Windows 11 PC is Getting a Performance Upgrade For Free

Microsoft’s recent introduction of a native NVMe SSD performance driver for Windows Server 2025 has drawn attention after ...

USB flash drives can work as extra RAM — here's how it works

But wait! You may find the problem eases if you have some extra RAM to hand and you don't need to spend a fortune. By turning ...
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Why I stopped recommending NAS drives to normal people

What is a NAS used for? Before I can tell you why you don’t need a NAS, let’s briefly go over what it actually is. NAS stands ...

CF card not recognized, showing up or reading on Windows PC

If your Compact Flash (CF) card fails to work on a Windows PC for any reason, does not show up, or your PC fails to read its ...

The Top 4 Performing Stocks in 2025 Were All From the Same Sub-Industry. Are They Still Buys for 2026?

In 2025, 4 out of the top 5 performing stocks in the S&P 500 were all in the same artificial intelligence (AI) sub-industry. Heading into 2026, are they still buys, or over-extended and subject to a ...