From Ironmouse to IShowSpeed, content creators of all stripes are finding success as streamers. Professional streamers often have elaborate setups that can cost thousands of dollars. You may not use ...

A new laptop feels like a fresh digital start: fast, clean, and ready for anything. But before you dive in, it’s wise to perform a quick system check, because many devices come with unnecessary ...

ThioJoe covers a recent Windows Patch Tuesday update that temporarily broke HTTP/2 localhost connections and explains which apps were affected. He details Microsoft’s rollback solution and offers ...

Windows updates usually bring security enhancements, bug fixes and new features. Sometimes, though, these updates can also break parts of the operating system. Unfortunately, some updates for ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue breaking HTTP/2 localhost (127.0.0.1) connections and IIS websites after installing recent Windows security updates. This bug affects both Windows 11 and Windows ...

Update 10/17/25: Microsoft fixes the bug using a KIR (Known Issue Rollback) update. More information added to end of story. Microsoft's October Windows 11 updates have broken the "localhost" ...

Learn how to set up XAMPP on Lubuntu Linux with virtual hosts for an organized and efficient local development environment. This step-by-step guide makes it easy to configure and manage multiple ...

I'm a seasoned journalist who has been writing about consumer tech for the last fifteen years, and dabbling in it for longer still. Outside of writing, you'll find me nerding out over coffee, watching ...

I set up a new phone fairly often — whether it’s moving to a new daily driver or secondary phone, or setting up one of the new best Android phones to review. Since I’m a creature of habit, I like to ...

Setting up a new iPhone is an exciting experience, but it can feel overwhelming if you’re unsure where to start. The video below from Simple Alpaca provides a clear, step-by-step process to help you ...