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If you’ve been checking out the latest laptops and desktop computers you’ve probably noticed that most of them no longer come with an optical (DVD/CD) drive.
There are three primary reasons why computer manufacturers have started skipping the optical drives when designing new computers: [Read more…]
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Question from Peyton: I recently dropped my old Yahoo email address and switched to Gmail.
But every time I load a page with Chrome the old email address keeps popping up in forms that ask for my email address.
I can delete the old address and type in the new one but I’d prefer not having the old one to pop up at all.
How can I fix this? [Read more…]
Have you ever wished you could get an instant alert the moment someone comes online on WhatsApp? Maybe it’s to know when a family member is available to chat, or to track your child’s late-night activity.
With over 2.7 billion active users worldwide (Statista, 2025), WhatsApp has become one of the most-used messaging apps — and parents, friends, and even professionals often wonder if there’s a way to monitor online activity.
Let’s dive into whether WhatsApp offers this feature, what alternatives exist, and the pros and cons of using them. [Read more…]
Tesla’s latest venture is a diner. And not just any greasy spoon, but a “futuristic retro” 24/7 diner-slash-charging station parked at 7001 Santa Monica Blvd, in West Hollywood.
On opening day, a crowd of curious onlookers gathered under the California sun to see what Elon Musk had cooked up. In true Musk fashion, the diner’s grand debut was set for the meme-worthy hour of 4:20 p.m. – because of course it was. [Read more…]
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If you’ve been using computers for a good while, chances are you’ve had to replace one or two along the way.
If so, you know that shopping for a new PC can be about as bewildering as shopping for a new car.
And while it’s always a lot of fun unpacking and setting up a new computer, you probably wonder if you made a good choice when picking it out.
Well I have a little tip that can help you feel better about your choice when it comes time to pick out a new computer. [Read more…]