Technology and how we use it has changed a lot over the years. However, despite the rapid advancements, traces of older tech still linger in our modern devices in the form of icons. Whether it's your smartphone, video game console, laptop, or desktop PC, or even your smart TV, the digital world is filled with visual callbacks to the past.

A laptop is one of the most important pieces of tech you'll buy. Depending on your budget, it's a significant investment that should last for several years, so it's worth making sure it has every feature you could possibly need.

Using your laptop as your primary computer is a great idea—hook it up to a big monitor, a mechanical keyboard, and a wireless mouse for a fantastic dual-screen setup. But did you know the way you position your laptop can actually affect its performance?

Shopping for a new laptop can be exciting, but it's also confusing. With countless models and cryptic naming schemes full of letters and numbers, it can be quite overwhelming. Instead of decoding these arbitrary names, here’s what to focus on instead.

1080p (Full HD) has been the standard display resolution for a long time. It’s had a good run, but its time is up. I upgraded both my monitor and TV this year, and I haven’t looked back. Now, I’m convinced it’s time to ditch 1080p for good.

With so many games to play, there's never been a better time to build a gaming PC. However, with the high cost of new hardware, it's hard to justify the price, especially when second-hand options are often much cheaper. The only problem? Avoiding potential scammers.

While YouTube has evolved significantly over the years, it was always missing one basic feature found in most audio and video apps: a sleep timer. Spotify, Audible, and nearly every other media app had one, but YouTube still chose not to include it—until recently.

If you’ve been Googling stuff lately, you’ve likely seen AI Overviews everywhere. The option to opt out is no longer available, and they now appear on nearly every search, usually with inaccurate or confusing information, which is frustrating.

If you’ve fallen down the custom mechanical keyboard rabbit hole, you’ve likely seen Reddit posts or videos of $500+ builds. Sometimes, the base kit alone costs more than a high-end prebuilt. So, what makes these keyboards so expensive, and are they really worth it?

If you grew up in the 2000s or played games during that period, you know how special the era was. I am lucky enough to have experienced a time long before games as a service and battle passes took over.

When it comes to gaming mice, few are as iconic as Logitech’s G502. Despite its many flaws, it’s been my go-to recommendation for nearly a decade. However, once I stepped outside my comfort zone, I realized that there are better gaming mice out there.

If you’re a PC gamer with a 1080p display, you’ve probably tried upscaling and hated how blurry and messy everything looks. I’ve been there, too. I even wrote off the technology entirely for a while.