Category: #ExtremeTech

Microsoft Tired of digging through your Settings and Control Panel just to reach your backup tools or change your system’s clock? Like previous Windows releases,…

Many Android phones have plenty of memory these days, but not everyone wants to shell out the cash for them. Even if you do, you…

With so much talk about Apple’s M1 and smartphone chips these days, you might hear about the “system on a chip” (SoC) designs used in…

When shopping for a monitor you might come across the term IPS, short for “in-plane switching” to describe a certain type of display. So what…

Some statistics are showing Python has become the most popular programming language in the world. So what gives Python its universal appeal? We take a…

Running your own DNS server is a great way to accelerate your network’s responsiveness, reduce your reliance on public infrastructure, and benefit from extra functionality…

If you’ve ever tried to identify devices on a network or search for a nearby Bluetooth device, chances are you’ve dealt with MAC addresses. But…

Enlarge / A nice CPU that doesn’t play nice with some DRM… Longtime Ars readers probably remember some of the many cases in which overly onerous…

DKIM, DMARC, and SPF are the three main mechanisms maintaining the security of emails. The related protocols let you prevent unauthorized servers from sending as…

TV manufacturers have rushed to improve their latest models with fast HDMI 2.1 ports capable of supporting 4K gaming at 120Hz in glorious HDR. Unfortunately,…

Accessing the BIOS on your Windows 11 PC can help you solve a variety of problems or allow you to adjust low-level settings. There are…

As great as Google Maps is, it’s not infallible. New places and roads are popping up all the time, and sometimes they get overlooked. You…

We’ve been hearing about Intel’s powerful hybrid chips for so long, they’ve achieved almost mythical status. The idea behind them is intriguing: they feature both…

Microsoft When Microsoft confirmed Windows 11 would support Android apps, there was plenty of excitement, but then we learned apps are only available through the…

Ever wanted to run an Android app on Linux but didn’t want to mess with debugging bridges, development environments, or sideloading apps? An app called…

RansomCloud is ransomware designed to infiltrate and encrypt cloud storage. Responsibility for the security of your data isn’t as straightforward as you might think. We…

No one likes dealing with cheaters in video games. However, Call of Duty’s Ricochet anti-cheat system is installing low-level drivers to Windows PCs, which might…

Billie Ruben wrote up a guide on how to 3D-print sex toys the right way. Just rolling one off the printer and into a human…

Acer Microsoft confirms that it’s adding Wi-Fi Dual Station support to Windows 11, a feature that will significantly improve wireless internet performance on laptops equipped…

If your Linux PC suddenly has issues after an update to your system, it’s possible a Linux kernel update is at fault. Fortunately, rolling back or…

When your aging laptop or desktop computer is slowing to a crawl to get through day-to-day tasks, you don’t necessarily have to recycle it or…

Want to expand your storage space on the PlayStation 5? Before you buy any old NVMe drive, you’ll need to make sure it’s compatible with Sony’s…