April 1, 2026
After 26 years of research and development, PC.net is proud to announce the Super Ultrabox 2600. Available today, this groundbreaking hardware device will revolutionize your digital life.
While traditional PCs enhance daily tasks, the Super Ultrabox integrates a dynamic experience across all modern platforms. Its neural coordination engine enables seamless dataflow in every digital environment.
April 1, 2026
When your computer boots up, a list of "startup apps" automatically launches in the background. Over time, this list of apps may grow without your knowledge. By manually reviewing these apps, you can improve your PC’s startup time and ensure no unnecessary applications are slowing down your computer.
Below are instructions for reviewing and trimming your startup apps on Windows and macOS.
March 16, 2026
System hardening is the process of making a computer or server more secure by reducing security vulnerabilities. This usually means removing unnecessary software, disabling unused features, and limiting the number of ways users can access the system. The idea is simple: the fewer unnecessary components a system has, the fewer opportunities there are for something to go wrong.
Common hardening steps include enabling a firewall, using strong passwords, installing software updates, disabling guest accounts, and changing default settings that could be exploited. Administrators may also restrict remote access, require multi-factor authentication, and enable logging to track suspicious activity. Whether it is a personal PC, a business server, or a cloud system, a little hardening can go a long way toward improving security.
March 1, 2026
Have you ever wondered if it's safe to use your electronic device in another country without a travel adapter? The answer is most likely on the adapter itself.
Most AC adapters (the little boxes you plug into the wall) have tiny print on them that explains the supported voltage. For example, the text may say 120V, indicating that 120 volt power (standard in the United States) is supported. Or it may say 230V, which is the standard voltage in most European countries.
February 1, 2026
"Would you like to set up two-factor authentication for this account?"
I recommend selecting Yes.
January 1, 2026People often think of adjustable desks as "sit/stand" desks, which you can use while sitting or standing. Apparently, some people can work while standing, but I tried it once, and I only lasted a few minutes.
Still, I bought an adjustable desk for a different reason — to improve my typing posture. Most desks are 28-30 inches tall, which is surprisingly too tall even for a 6'2" person like me. If my chair is set to the optimal height, my wrists are higher than my elbows when typing. The adjustable desk allows me to lower the height to less than 27 inches, which brings my wrists below my elbows, even with a wrist rest.
December 19, 2025
Artificial intelligence makes our lives easier by summarizing documents, improving our writing, generating images, and writing source code. But are we depending on these tools so much that they are making us less intelligent?
The concern of technology's impact on human intelligence is not new. Society has undergone several technological shifts over the past century, and humans have become more productive and knowledgeable as a result. Let me share two examples.
Today is Apr 01, 2026
How can I connect my laptop to my desktop so I can transfer files?
