computing articles published February 8, 2026

February 8 articles

• Stop chasing fancy filament upgrades—they're ruining your 3D prints
• You might soon see unheard RAM brands appear inside your PC
• Broadcom launches Wi-Fi 8 chipsets for access points and switches
• This default Windows setting is making your SSD slower than it should be
• 6 tips for using Linux without touching the command line
• GL.iNet Comet 5G brings disaster-proof remote KVM access with dual Ethernet
• Your expensive hardware is being throttled by these 3 common cables
• Ryobi High Capacity Vs. High Performance Batteries: What's The Difference?
• Stop saving Microsoft Office files to your desktop (and thank me later)
• I replaced Windows 11’s default apps with these open-source tools
• 4 Emacs packages that replaced everyday apps for me
• I keep "tiny" Linux distros on my keychain: Here are 5 reasons you should too
• Stop fighting with Windows 11 bloat: The one-tool solution for custom installs
• Used office PCs are the new Raspberry Pi (at half the price)
• Sunsetting the print server: why 2026 is the year to finally go serverless
• Stop destroying your main SSD: Why you might still need a 'scratch disk' in 2026
• How to smooth or harden your 3D models
• Retro Apple Mac mod implements thermal printer floppy swap — machine also benefits from a Mac Mini brain transplant
• No Hacking Skills Required: 8 Shockingly Useful Things You Can Do With a Flipper Zero
• Is It a Toy or a Hacking Tool? I Put the Flipper Zero to the Test
• The Linux lsusb command has 5 secret uses you should know
• Apple’s plans for an affordable MacBook are still on track with unchanged price: Report
• Your Steam Machine delay is about parts, not plans
• 5 Cool Gadgets That Any Digital Nomad Would Want In 2026
• You Need To Avoid This Huge RAM Problem When Buying Your Next Laptop