As I’ve said before, passwords suck. Microsoft agrees—last year, it announced a goal of getting one billion users to embrace passkeys instead. As part of that effort, setting up a passkey for a ...

I've talked before about how I wish I could use Linux as a daily driver on my computer, but there are several blockers to me doing so that have prevented me from being able to make the switch. However ...

Microsoft makes it difficult to avoid using a Microsoft account, but you can still install Windows 11 with a local account, and in this guide, I'll show you how. During setup, the system strongly ...

On Windows 10, checking your computer's hardware and system specifications can be useful for many tasks. Whether you're verifying compatibility for an app, preparing to upgrade to a new Windows ...

What are the best Baldur's Gate 3 mods? The modding community working on Larian games has a storied history regarding DOS and Baldur's Gate, and the BG3 community is no different thanks to official ...

What are the best Project Zomboid mods? While mods can be applied to most games, there's something particularly special about sandbox games where it feels like almost anything is possible. Project ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

I have been a technology journalist for 30-plus years and have covered just about every kind of computer gear—from the 386SX to 64-core processors—in my long tenure as an editor, a writer, and an ...

This week’s Federal Reserve meeting is shaping up to be one of the strangest in years. The Fed’s expected rate cut Wednesday may be straightforward, but Chair Jerome Powell must navigate contentious ...