Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Review: Getting Work Done for Less – CNET

Not that you can’t use it for entertainment, but Acer’s compact, lightweight 14-inch Chromebook is just right for school and home office use….


Wing Commander III changed how the copy hotkey works in Windows 95

No, boss, I’m not just playing a game. I’m testing compatibility. Honest
It is almost 30 years since Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger was released. In addition to allowing users to kick some Kilrathi ass, the game also played an important role in……


Best CD Rates Today, April 19, 2024: Don’t Sleep on APYs as High as 5.35% – CNET

CD rates are likely the best you’ll find all year….


I can’t hike without these 5 tech gadgets

Exploring the great outdoors this Earth Day weekend? You will absolutely need these five gadgets on your next hike….


Late Social Security Payment? What to Do – CNET

Here are some reasons why your Social Security check might not have arrived, and what you can do about it….


Best Savings Rates Today — Score up to 5.55% APY With One of These Savings Accounts, April 19, 2024  – CNET

Looking for a competitive rate? Today’s top high-yield savings accounts earn more than 10 times the national average….


Some smart meters won’t be smart at all once 2/3G networks mothballed

UK reckoning with prospect of millions of homes with obsolete hardware
Months after being quizzed by a committee of cross-party MPs, the UK government is still failing to clarify ways to support the substitution of millions of smart meters that will be……


What are virtual cards and when should you use them?

Google says using a virtual card number can help you keep your payment information safe. Here’s how you can use it….


Build Your Own RGB Fill Light For Photography

Photography is all about light, and capturing it for posterity. As any experienced photographer will tell you, getting the right lighting is key to getting a good shot. To help …read more


Your trainee just took down our business and has no idea how or why

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall in the debrief meeting
On Call Welcome once more to On Call, The Register’s Friday foray into tech support memories contributed by you, our much-appreciated readers.…