If Piriform sounds familiar, you may have heard of some of the company’s other popular freeware, like CCleaner (a system/registry cleaner), Defraggler (a defrag software tool), and Recuva (a free data recovery program). Speccy Basics Speccy, like all system information tools, lists information it gathers from your computer regarding your CPU, RAM, network, motherboard, graphics card, audio devices, operating system, peripherals, optical drives, and hard drives. Piriform’s tool works with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP....

If you’ve ever wanted it to be just a bit simpler to keep track of new content from the accounts you follow on Spotify, your not-quite wish is being granted. Spotify has announced its new What’s New feed, which lists new releases from the artists and shows you follow in one spot. Seeing as the service claims over 50,000 hours worth of content added every day, a method of sifting through it all is pretty much essential....

Valve just announced that the Steam Deck launch is delayed for two months from December 2021 to February 2022. The PC gaming giant blamed the delay on global supply chain issues, according to a company blog post and emails sent out to people who preordered the console. “We did our best to work around the global supply chain issues, but due to material shortages, components aren’t reaching our manufacturing facilities in time for us to meet our initial launch dates,” the company wrote on Wednesday....

Here are some fun online video games for kids of all ages to play by themselves. In addition to featuring some genuinely enjoyable single-player offline story campaigns that will keep players of all ages busy for days, each Pokemon game also supports online multiplayer in the form of Pokemon trading and battles. Communication with other Pokemon players is very minimal and is almost entirely restricted to basic gameplay information entered on a player’s in-game ID card such as their nickname and how many Pokemon they’ve caught....

We looked at fitness apps for iOS, Android, and other platforms, and rated these apps according to presentation, customizability, exercise variety, and unique elements. Here are our picks for the best workout apps of 2022. You don’t need a Fitbit device to use the Fitbit Coach app, which is available for iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices as well as desktop computers. Set up Fitbit Coach and create an account, choose your trainer, complete a Fit Test, and then select your program....

We looked at the best educational YouTube channels available for children and evaluated each according to engagement, content, quality, and appeal. Most of these channels cater to middle school and younger kids, but some have content suitable for high school students, as well. If you’re looking for fun, interactive, and enriching material to enhance your children’s screen time, here are our picks for the 21 best educational YouTube channels for kids....

Let’s start with the fact that many smartphones are ditching the headphone jack, meaning your expensive corded headphones are useless. You might be a runner or someone who’s really keen on portability. MP3 players are often much smaller than smartphones. You might prefer a more simplistic interface or you might want to conserve your phone’s battery or storage space. Whatever the reason, a dedicated audio player (or DAP) might just be right for you, and we’ve got some of our favorites down below....

These sites exist to save time and money, to help us search more effectively, to drill down into reference materials, and so much more. Search and Reference Wikibooks: A giant collection of online textbooks that anyone can edit. HyperHistory: A visual timeline of 3,000 years of world history. Select a link to be taken to a whole new panorama of information. TinEye: A reverse image search engine that lets you see where an image is being used on the web by running a visual search against a database of billions of images....

What Are Cleaners for Android Phones? When you delete an app, residual data remains stored on your device. Ads, notifications, and your browser history all leave traces of data in the system cache, which can slow your device down over time. Cleaning apps get rid of these lingering files to free up storage space and make your device run faster. Many cleaners perform additional optimizations, and some even offer antivirus protection....

So if you’re ready to plan your next trip, log into your Google account, and log into Google Maps Trip Planner to follow along. Using the Google Maps Trip Planner When you first log into the Google Maps Trip Planner page, you’ll see a map and seemingly nothing else. That’s because the main page is the display map for your planned trips. This display map can contain many layers (individual maps) on top of one another....

Bigger doesn’t always mean better, and many of the mid-sized TVs on our list pack in all the killer features of the best 65-inch TVs (killer resolution, HDR support, awesome contrast ratios, etc.) but deliver them at a fraction of the price. And beyond those core essentials, many of them also come loaded with great features and extras, stuff like digital assistant support (whether Alexa, Google Assistant, or both), built-in streaming platforms, and more....

Malwarebytes is a comprehensive security tool that’s designed to shore up your traditional antivirus program. It receives daily updates to help you keep on top of the latest malware, and also employs a number of techniques that can help it identify brand new malware on your system that’s never even been seen before. Once Malwarebytes has identified an issue, it’s able to clean up and remove the malicious code. This fantastic malware removal tool is available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and even Chromebooks....

To get a comprehensive overview of your router options, take a look at our general roundup of the best routers. Otherwise, read on to see the best Netgear routers to get. Wireless Spec: 802.11ac | Security: NETGEAR Armor, WPA2 | Standard/Speed: AC3000 | Bands: Tri-band | MU-MIMO: Yes | Beamforming: Yes | Wired Ports: 4 With support for MU-MIMO and eight simultaneous 160MHz channels, plus a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core CPU, more devices can use maximum Wi-Fi speeds at the same time, so you don’t need to worry about your family members or roommates slowing down your connection....

For example, if you need to type the word “silhouette” a lot but struggle to spell it, you can create the shortcut “sl.” Once you type those two letters and press tab, the word fills in behind them. Once you get the hang of your shortcuts, you can save yourself a tremendous amount of time. You won’t have to struggle to remember specific passwords, and a password manager brings an extra level of security to your accounts....

Simply log onto eBay Motors, find a vehicle of your choice, and start bidding. All the same traditional eBay rules apply to eBay Motors, and there’s no auction fee to bid on vehicles listed. To get started on the platform, you’ll need to register. Salvage Bid offers a free membership that allows you to bid only during preliminary bids. You also only get to purchase one vehicle on the free plan....

Whether you’re interested in mastering the basics of shooting black and white or on film, setting up your own darkroom, getting an academic understanding of the medium, or learning from some of the most celebrated photographers working today, we’ve put together a list of the best online photography classes you can take at home. After all, picking up a camera is just the first step in showing others how you see the world....

Facebook apps are available for different purposes. Some are focused on messaging friends. Others are Facebook app alternatives. Some are focused on managing Facebook ads, while others make downloading videos easy. These are the 8 best Facebook apps for Android users. The main feed provides a familiar look for anyone switching over from the branded Facebook app. Commenting includes emoticons and the ability to embed images or videos from your phone or camera....

Forza Horizon 2 throws players into action-packed, open-world driving scenarios where they can smash through fences, plow through fields, and race past forests for shortcuts while they compete against other players on slick two-way roads. Players are encouraged to accumulate points by being more daring by driving fast, drifting hard, and even causing crashes. If you have an Xbox Live Gold subscription, you and a few friends can join up and roam the streets in a playground mode while waiting to join up for competitive matches....

All of the printers featured here include copy and scan features, with many also offering fax functionality, all in one single machine, but there are some key differences to look out for. For instance, networking capabilities may be vital if you plan on sharing a single printer between multiple devices, plus you might want to consider the advantages and disadvantages between inkjet and laser printing. Whether you’re looking to use your all-in-one printer occasionally or you’re a heavy user, there’s a device to suit your needs....

However, it’s not quite that simple. Not all modems work with all providers, and you’ll need to make sure the unit you buy is compatible with your cable company (such as Spectrum, Cox, or AT&T). Information about compatibility can usually be found on your cable provider’s website. If not, it’s best to call and check before you buy. Here are the best cable/router combos to help you make the best choice possible....