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How to Change Your DNS Server in Windows 11
Changing your DNS server settings in Windows 11 is one of the simplest ways to improve internet speed, reliability, privacy, and even access to certain websites without upgrading your hardware or switching ISPs. Whether you are dealing with slow page loads, unstable connections, or ISP-level filtering, using a custom DNS…
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Popular Myths About Private Browsing
Private browsing sounds like a powerful privacy tool, but in reality it is often misunderstood and overestimated by everyday users. Many people assume that opening an Incognito or Private window makes them anonymous online, hides their activity from websites, or protects them from tracking, which is not how private…
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What is a Chromebox and Why Should You Get One?
This week, we’re turning our attention to the humble but surprisingly mighty Chromebox. Small, affordable, and built for modern cloud-first workflows, the Chromebox is one of those devices that quietly gets on with the job. We’ll be covering four Acer Chromebox models this week, but before we get into the specifics, let’s…
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How to Dual Boot Linux and Windows 11
Dual booting Linux and Windows 11 allows you to run two operating systems on the same computer and choose between them at startup. For developers, IT professionals, gamers, and power users, this setup combines Windows 11’s strong hardware compatibility and software ecosystem with Linux’s flexibility, performance…
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Introducing Acer's 2026 Veriton AI Workstations
Today we’re checking out Acer desktop AI workstations in the 2026 Veriton lineup. We’ll also discover what an AI workstation is, and why business desktops are increasingly being designed with local AI performance in mind. As AI-assisted features increasingly become part of everyday office software, Acer’s Veriton desktops…
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What is Preloading and How to Enable or Disable It in Windows 11 File Explorer
File Explorer preloading is a new, experimental performance feature Microsoft began testing in Windows 11 build 26220.7271 and newer Insider builds. Instead of waiting for you to open File Explorer, Windows quietly loads parts of it in the background so it can launch faster when needed. The change is subtle and usually…
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Does Higher FPS Give You an Advantage in Gaming?
Higher frame rates have become one of the most debated topics in modern PC gaming, especially as 144 Hz, 240 Hz, and even 360 Hz displays become more common. Competitive players often claim that higher FPS provides a real gameplay advantage, while others argue that anything above 60 FPS is unnecessary because the human eye…
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6 Best Acer Tablets Compared: Specs, Prices, and Features
Today we’re rounding up six Acer tablets, comparing their key features and intended use cases to help you choose the perfect device. Tablets sit neatly between laptops and smartphones, offering larger screens than a phone for reading, streaming, and browsing, while staying lighter and more portable than a full laptop. This…
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Why are Motherboard Sales Collapsing
The impact of rising memory prices is spreading well beyond RAM kits themselves. What began as a sharp increase in DRAM costs is now translating into a measurable slowdown across the broader PC hardware market, with motherboard sales reportedly falling at a pace that has prompted manufacturers to reassess product launches…
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Best Acer RTX 5070 Ti PCs You Can Buy Right Now
Today we’re getting up close and personal with Acer Nitro and Predator laptops and desktops powered by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. With interest ramping up around the 5070 Ti price, ongoing chatter about a possible RTX 5070 Ti discontinuation, and discounts starting to appear well below 5070 Ti MSRP, it’s a good time…
