Computers, Laptops & Tablets

Time has finally run out. After months of warnings, this is the final day of support for Windows 7, including the end of security updates.

Is your computer or laptop feeling a little sluggish lately? One of the best upgrades available for adding a whole new level of performance to a PC is to replace its hard drive with a solid state drive. SSD capacities continue to increase even as prices fall, so adding new life to your older PC is easier than ever.

Like many Canadians, I’ve spent the past few weekends spring cleaning. Something about being largely stuck indoors through a particularly long and harsh winter (including nearly a week without wired Internet access when an ice storm took out cable service in my neighbourhood) makes the first warm day of April seem like it’s past time to get things done. We open the windows, break out the rakes and start cleaning, indoors and out. Cars are washed, windows wiped and carpets shampooed. Since I have the cleaning bug anyway, this is the perfect time to clean my PC –also, both “inside” and out. The result will be a computer that’s faster, cleaner, more energy efficient, less cluttered and a pleasure to use.

Here’s what you need to know in order to make the right choice when buying a new Wi-Fi router, ensuring years of pain-free wireless performance.

Upgrading to a gaming router is an often overlooked way to improve your PC gaming experience, and everything else about your home Wi-Fi network.

 It’s hard to believe, but Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablet is in its fourth generation. I spent a week test driving the Surface Pro 4 and despite being an iPad guy, this is the tablet I’d buy if I wanted a 2-in-1 device to replace my laptop.

The Epson Perfection line of photo scanners want to find a place on your desk. Is there one that is the right fit for your life?

I went hands-on with the Linksys Velop MX5 whole home Wi-Fi 6 router and found this is a serious home Wi-Fi upgrade, even for older 802.11ac devices.

For homes with Alexa-enabled devices, eero 6 and eero Pro 6 offer Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and a user-friendly app to manage networks and smart home devices.

When it comes time to pick a family computer, an all-in-one PC is a favourite for many reasons, including space savings and style.