Acer Corner

Cybersecurity plays a critical role in protecting your privacy as more of your personal, financial, and professional life moves online. From social media and online banking to cloud storage and smart devices, strong cybersecurity habits help prevent data theft, account takeovers, and unwanted tracking in today’s digital…

AI workstations are becoming a core part of modern business computing, and today we’ll discover their role in the workplace. On top of that we’ll cover the rise of AI, what AI workstations are designed to do, what they will and will not replace, and how Acer AI workstations support professional and enterprise workflows.…

Recording your screen in Windows 11 is easier than most people realize, and you often do not need to install any third-party software to get started. Whether you want to capture a tutorial, record gameplay, save a video call, or document a software issue, Windows 11 includes built-in tools that can handle basic screen…

Today in Acer Corner we’re investigating the RTX 5070 GPU, how it differs between desktops and laptops, and the Predator and Nitro gaming PCs that use it. As NVIDIA’s RTX 50-series moves into the mainstream gaming PC market, the RTX 5070 sits in a position aimed at high-quality gaming without stepping into ultra-enthusiast…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…