computing articles published February 1, 2026
February 1 articles
- Aoostar G-Flip refresh brings powerful CPU, storage, and wireless upgrades
- Stop chasing 'Ultra' settings: Why buying a flagship GPU is a trap
- I cooked my last SSD: Here is the stress test I use to save the new one
- OLED Vs. IPS Panels: What's The Difference?
- The '1,000-year' disc that failed: The weird history of M-Disc
- 5 things you can do on Linux but not on Windows
- How To Replace The Battery On Your MacBook
- The one tool that makes every homelab easier to manage
- After 34 years the Linux kernel finalizes a backup plan for leadership
- 8 new Windows 11 features expected to arrive with the February 2026 update
- Walmart is selling a $200 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for only $110
- Big Changes Are Coming To USBs In 2026
- Three easy Windows 11 debloat moves that actually make a difference
- These Are 5 Of The Lightest DeWalt Power Tool Batteries
- TerraMaster F4-425 Plus NAS Review
- 4 Of The Worst Places To Put Your Laptop (And Why)
- Stop treating your daily driver Linux PC like a science experiment
- Researcher builds bizarre 128-byte USB drive the size of a dinner plate using ancient pre-semiconductor magnetic core memory technology — data disappears once it is read, requiring special handling
- You can plug a desktop GPU into your SSD slot (Yes, really)
- MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air: We tested both models, and here's which one to buy in 2026
- Corsair integrated Elgato's Stream Deck into a mechanical gaming keyboard
- Linux has a price, it's just not money
- Is 8GB Of RAM Enough In 2026? Here's What A Laptop Can Typically Do With It
- Open source IDE-ATAPI drive emulator launches for vintage computers — drop-in 3.5-inch bay solution can save oodles of optical and HDD images to a microSD
- Forget Expensive RAM Upgrades: These Windows 11 Hacks are Lightning-Fast and Free
- Costco's PCs Seem Like A Steal, Until You See The Reviews
- 3 Best Linux Distros for Laptops
- Intel ties AMD for most reliable CPUs in 2025 system builder report — Nvidia's Founders Edition GPUs dominate with the lowest failure rates
- Is Microsoft PC Manager worth using? Here’s what it really does
- Is Microsoft PC Manager worth using? Here’s what it really does
- The Intel 286 CPU was introduced on this day in 1982 — 16-bit x86 chip introduced protected mode memory, and would power the IBM PC/AT and a tidal wave of clones
- The Logitech MX Master 4 really is the best mouse I've ever used
- Japanese art museum intros $15 bookmarks made from PCBs — the PCB traces form a miniature Tokyo Metro map
- This Could Save Laptop Makers From The Global RAM Shortage
- Keychron Q16 HE 8K review: Not the future of mechanical keyboards to look forward to
- Don’t count your old PC out — give it a refresh with this $10 Windows 11 Pro license
- Nvidia DGX Spark’s tiny chassis hides extreme AI processing power
