This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer right now in 2026.

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Jake Tivy has revealed why he left the YouTube tech giant Linus Tech Tips, also known as "LTT." On January 29, 2026, Jake Tivy released a 17-minute-51-second video titled, Why I left Linus Tech Tips, ...

Repeated reckless New York City drivers could soon be thwarted by technology that will prevent them from far exceeding the speed limit, under new legislation proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The state’s ...

Mini Gaming PCs, Handheld PCs, and the Steam Machine have never made it easier to be a part of the PC Gaming Community, but RAM memory demand has made it more expensive than ever. So much so that even ...

Born in the 8-bit era, raised by the 16-bit era, and perfected by the 32-bit era, Cory's roots grew from the likes Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man to the world of Resident Evil and Castlevania. Owning ...

Samsung’s Exynos processors have spent years under the spotlight for the wrong reasons, especially when it comes to heat. But the company hasn’t stood still. New details suggest Samsung is now testing ...

As the generative AI rush gobbles up memory production, phone-makers will likely have to raise prices, reduce RAM specs or both. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over ...

Cat Goetze has built her career in tech, but says even she's made an effort to reduce her phone screen time. The LA-based zillennial tech entrepreneur says earlier in her career, she felt she was on ...

TL;DR: KIOXIA's groundbreaking 250TB NVMe SSD, featuring 8th Gen BiCS FLASH and PCIe Gen 5 speeds, offers unprecedented storage density in a 2.5-inch form factor. Linus Tech Tips' exclusive tour of ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. RAM, also ...