Why the Bluescreen of Death isn't so bad anymore, BenQ Gaming projector review, Chrome phishing kit, and more

March 22, 2022

Overall on the Windows side of things, the dreaded Blue Screen of Death has historically been the start of a really awful day. If you were lucky, you were back into Windows in just a few minutes. But if you ignored that lucky one time or were just unlucky from the beginning, all hope for a good computer went out the window (no pun intended).

But, is that the case anymore? Well, it CAN be, but it doesn’t HAVE to be. Hit up the top story, and we’ll get into why the Blue Screen of Day death doesn’t mean the end of your computer (or productive day) anymore.

Other Highlights:

• Suzanne took a look at one of BenQ’s new gaming projectors, and you know what? It’s pretty fantastic.
• If you’re running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, you’ll soon get a watermark saying so. But we can help you remove it.
• Apple TV on Android TV is all but useless now.
• …and more!

You’re on your laptop and halfway through an important project when suddenly you find yourself staring at a grim blue screen. To make things worse, this isn’t a simple crash—your operating system has failed catastrophically. The good news is, it isn’t that bad anymore. Read More »

We tend to only think about projectors when it comes to TV alternatives, but not often enough for gaming when, actually, projectors like the BenQ X3000i are perfectly tailored for the task. With bright color-accurate images, low latency, and multiple gaming modes. Who could ask for more? Read More »

Tricking people into handing over their login credentials has never been easier. As shown in a new phishing toolkit, Single Sign-On (SSO) pop-ups are incredibly easy to spoof in Chrome, and a login box’s URL may not indicate whether a site is truly legitimate. Read More »

If you’ve noticed the Apple TV app no longer lets you rent or purchase content on Android TV or Google TV, you’re not alone. This week we learned that the Apple TV app would no longer allow users to buy content through Google’s services, and that’s a big deal. Read More »

Spring is here, and Samsung’s ready to fill your home with its products. The company is slashing prices on phones, appliances, TVs, and audio devices through March 27th, with crazy bundles and flash sales. Read More »

William Shakespeare was one of the greatest and most prolific writers of all time, and it’s worth having a few of his stories in your personal library. This gorgeous leather-bound book features the complete works of the iconic playwright and poet, so you can enjoy everything he wrote in one convenient central place. This handy compendium features all of his most famous works, including Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and features a scholarly introduction, gorgeous endpapers, a ribbon bookmark, and more bonuses. A treat for any home library!

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Apple’s latest third-generation iPhone SE has a lot to offer compared to previous models. From fast 5G speeds and more RAM to an upgraded A15 processor. However, the biggest question for buyers is whether or not the 2022 iPhone SE has a bigger battery. Read More »

While DJI’s consumer drones feature a portable and foldable design, the company’s enterprise-grade drones are much too cumbersome for a backpack. That changes with the launch of DJI’s Matrice 30 (M30), its first truly portable drone for professionals. Read More »

Earlier this year, we reported that Microsoft was testing a new desktop watermark to shame users who install Windows 11 on “unsupported” PCs, and now it looks like that’s no longer a test. Don’t worry, though, as there’s already a way to remove the graffiti. Read More »

With board games becoming increasingly popular, it makes sense that so many of them have made the journey to smartphone app stores. Now, with these digitized versions, you’ll be able to download your favorite board games and play them anywhere you go without having to deal with tiles, cards, tokens, or finding a big enough gaming table to play on. Read More »

The SMS mobile phone texting standard turns 30 this year, and its insecurity and legacy features are holding the world back. Here’s why SMS needs to go away as soon as possible. Read More »

We’ve all felt the impact of inflation lately, especially on our weekly trip to the grocery store. That’s why we went on an expedition to find more ways to save our hard-earned cash. Here are some tips we discovered that’ll help you get more discounts when food shopping. Read More »

If you’re planning to mount some new blinds, you’ll probably need to get into the corners of the windowsill to measure. This means you’ll have to bend your tape measure, and your calculations could be off as a result. Turns out, though, there’s a hack for that! Read More »

If picture quality is a priority for you, then look no further than OLED TVs. Thanks to their perfect blacks and near-infinite contrast ratio, OLED TVs outshine the competition. Here are the best OLED TVs you can buy. Read More »

The week has come, Netflix fans! Bridgerton officially returns this week, and while it’s undoubtedly the biggest drop, it’s not the only one. Read More »