Personal computing guide: choose, secure and extend device life
PCs, phones, networks, storage and backups: a method for buying around real use and keeping hardware useful for longer.
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Infrastructure, systems, hardware, networks and technical trends.
This section covers the systems, hardware, networks and infrastructure behind digital services. It helps assess compatibility, performance, power use and support lifetimes.
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Apple opens Houston facility for AI servers and future Mac mini production
The US site already builds and ships servers for Apple Intelligence. Mac mini production is scheduled to begin there later in 2026.
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Windows 11 26H2 reaches Release Preview: should you install it now?
Microsoft is opening Windows 11 26H2 to testers before general release. Here is how the enablement package and 24H2 deadline matter.
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Mac mini M6 is faster and built for local AI, but should you replace your Mac?
The Mac mini M6 arrives September 22 with upgraded CPU and GPU, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 GbE. Here is what to check before ordering.
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Firefox moves to a new release every two weeks
Mozilla is accelerating Firefox's schedule on desktop and Android. What changes for users, businesses and localization teams.
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Windows 11: what the August update should change on your PC
Windows 11 is preparing its August update with broader Windows Hello support, a removable AI component and several fixes. What to check before installing it.
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Quick Share works with AirDrop: which Android phones are compatible?
Quick Share now exchanges files with AirDrop on more Android phones. Compatibility, instructions, limits and the QR-code fallback explained.
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Firefox 153 adds native containers: separate work, shopping and accounts without an extension
Firefox 153 adds native containers to isolate cookies and sessions in color-coded tabs. Uses, setup, limits and differences from the extension.
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Firefox includes a free VPN: what it actually protects
Firefox now offers a free VPN inside the browser. Availability, data limits, privacy and the differences from a full-device VPN explained.
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Android 17: should you install the update as soon as it arrives?
Android 17 is rolling out first to Pixel devices. Features, security, compatibility and backups: the checklist before installing the update.
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Phone storage full: free up space without losing photos
Full iPhone or Android storage: a safe method to identify large files, verify backups and recover space without losing important memories.
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Which laptop should you buy in 2026? A guide by use case and budget
Office work, study, development, creative work or gaming: useful specifications, coherent budgets and the traps to avoid before buying.
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Microsoft reassures Wall Street: AI is expensive, but Azure keeps accelerating
Microsoft's latest results offer a practical read on the AI moment: demand is real, but so is the data-center bill.
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iOS 26.6: the boring update iPhone users should still install
Apple fixes dozens of vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS 26.6. Even without a flashy feature, this update matters for everyday users.
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AI datacenters: compute is becoming an energy constraint
The growth of AI workloads pushes datacenters toward a new limit: access to electricity, cooling, GPUs and available regions.
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Which smartphone should you buy in 2026 if you actually care about AI?
Every spec sheet now talks about AI. Smart buying still starts with camera quality, battery life, updates and features you will really use.
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Wi-Fi 7 at home: should you replace your router already?
Wi-Fi 7 promises more throughput and lower latency. For many homes, the real gain still depends on devices, fiber and placement.
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USB4 80Gbps makes the cable a technical choice again
With USB4 v2, docks, displays and external SSDs gain potential. Users still need to read logos and real capabilities.
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Windows 11 support dates should guide PC fleet planning
Windows 11 versions have different end-of-support dates. For small companies, tracking the calendar prevents rushed migrations.
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NPU laptops: buy now or wait?
AI-oriented PCs promise faster local features. The right choice mainly depends on ownership duration and real workloads.
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Arm PCs: battery life is improving, compatibility remains the real test
Arm laptops appeal through endurance and silence. Before buying, critical software still needs to be checked.
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Home NAS: personal cloud is becoming attractive again
Photos, videos, documents and backups push some households toward NAS systems. The real topic is still backup strategy.
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Mini PCs and homelabs: why developers are returning to local servers
Modern mini PCs make it possible to test Docker, databases and internal services without renting permanent cloud capacity.
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OLED monitors for work: beautiful image, real trade-offs
OLED is reaching desks with perfect blacks and fast response. For office work, brightness, burn-in and ergonomics need checking.
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Homelab power consumption is now an architecture criterion
Running services at home can cost more than expected. Always-on watts should influence technical decisions.
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Routers, mesh and latency: the home network is becoming a product
Remote work, streaming, cloud gaming and connected devices make home networking look like a small infrastructure problem.
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