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One of the most impactful upgrades you can make to a home office isn’t an expensive keyboard or a feature-packed mouse—it’s a monitor arm. Even better if it’s a gas spring model. Right now, this Huanuo gas spring monitor arm is down to just $33 on Amazon (normally $45), making it an easy recommendation for anyone looking to improve ergonomics without overspending. A monitor arm like this instantly clears up desk space by lifting your display off its bulky stand, but the real benefit is flexibility. Being able to raise, lower, tilt, swivel, or pull your monitor closer makes a…

It feels eerily similar to the last major tariff-driven PC surge. According to IDC, preliminary global PC shipments grew 9.6 percent year over year in the fourth quarter, reaching 76.4 million units. But that growth is somewhat artificial: many of those systems were built and shipped before the worsening memory shortage and any additional tariff pressures could fully take hold. IDC observed a similar pattern a year ago, when PC vendors rushed inventory into retail channels ahead of anticipated tariffs under the Trump administration. That early push, combined with the lingering effects of the Windows 10 upgrade cycle, temporarily boosted…

Micron, one of the three companies responsible for producing the vast majority of the world’s memory chips, is shutting down its Crucial consumer brand — and PC enthusiasts are furious. Crucial has long been Micron’s direct-to-consumer arm, selling RAM and storage to everyday users for PC builds, upgrades, and repairs. With its closure, Micron is openly pivoting its attention toward the booming AI and data center market, the same demand surge that’s already sending memory prices soaring worldwide. In a recent interview with Wccftech, Micron Vice President Christopher Moore attempted to soften the blow, arguing that Micron hasn’t abandoned consumers…

If you’ve been deliberately holding off on Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa, that choice may soon be out of your hands. Amazon has begun notifying some users that Alexa+ is being automatically rolled out to their devices, regardless of whether they’ve opted in. In emails sent to users, Amazon frames the change as a perk for Prime members. “As a Prime member, you get Alexa+ for free,” the message reads, adding that all devices tied to the account will be upgraded to the “new, conversational, and more delightful Alexa experience.” According to Amazon, the update takes only a few minutes and…

If there’s one thing PC builders can agree on right now, it’s that RAM prices have gotten out of hand. The situation has become so extreme that some users are resorting to truly unconventional — and borderline absurd — methods to save money. One of the most striking examples comes from a modder who literally desoldered memory chips from old laptop RAM and resoldered them onto a blank desktop DDR5 module. According to VideoCardz, a cost-conscious PC enthusiast in Russia purchased significantly cheaper, older DDR4 SO-DIMMs intended for laptops, carefully removed the individual memory chips by hand, and then soldered…

You no longer need a bulky laptop eating up desk space or a towering desktop PC like in years past. A modern mini PC can easily handle everyday computing tasks while costing far less than a traditional setup, and the Kamrui Hyper H2 is a standout example. Right now, it’s available on Amazon for $510, marking a hefty 38% discount off its original $822 price and making it a compelling option for anyone looking to upgrade without overspending. The Hyper H2 lives up to the promise of a mini PC, taking up barely any room on your desk while still…

Microsoft has recently faced criticism over the vague and confusing way many drivers are labeled in Windows 11, particularly those delivered through Windows Update. Users have reported seeing entries such as “Microsoft Corporation – Driver Update” followed only by a version number, offering little to no indication of what hardware the driver applies to or what function it serves. For anyone trying to troubleshoot issues or understand recent updates, this lack of clarity can be frustrating, as there’s no immediate way to tell whether a driver is meant for audio, graphics, input devices, or other components. According to a report…

XBrew Lab introduced its EverNitro countertop nitro beverage machine at CES this week, aiming to bring nitro coffee into the home without the ongoing cost, waste, and inconvenience associated with cartridge-based systems. The company is positioning EverNitro as a more sustainable and accessible alternative for consumers who enjoy nitro-infused drinks but are put off by the expense and environmental impact of disposable nitrogen canisters. Nitro coffee is made by infusing cold brew with nitrogen gas, a process that creates fine bubbles and produces a creamy, cascading texture often compared to stout beers like Guinness. The result is a smoother mouthfeel…

Over the past two weeks, X has been inundated with AI-generated nude images produced using xAI’s Grok chatbot, triggering widespread concern over the rapid spread of non-consensual sexual imagery. The manipulated images have targeted a broad range of women, including high-profile models and actresses, journalists and other public figures, crime victims, and even political leaders, underscoring the scale and indiscriminate nature of the issue. The volume of content has been striking. A research paper published by Copyleaks on December 31 estimated that roughly one such image was being posted every minute. Subsequent monitoring suggested the problem was far more extensive.…

When Apple rolled out iOS 26.1 in November, one of the most notable changes came in the form of expanded customization for the Liquid Glass interface. The update introduced a new accessibility-focused setting that allows users to fine-tune how certain translucent UI elements appear, a move that directly addresses readability concerns raised by users shortly after iOS 26 launched. Liquid Glass debuted in September with iOS 26 as Apple’s most significant visual overhaul since iOS 7 in 2013. The design emphasizes layered translucency, depth, and light effects across the system interface. However, while visually striking, the increased transparency made some…