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7 of the Best Desktop Speakers to Buy Right Now

Integrated speakers are common these days, in both laptops and computer monitors. But regardless of how expensive that laptop or monitor was, the internal speaker likely sounds tinny and unsatisfying — good enough in a pinch, but not something to use long-term. A set of desktop speakers is better because they aren’t confined by the… read more »

Atlassian Launches New Dedicated Trello Desktop App for Windows and Mac

Trello is finally making its way to your desktop. The popular product management tool today launched a desktop app for macOS. A Windows app will launch tomorrow. Desktop Trello This is excellent news for anyone who regularly uses Trello online. Before now, Trello was browser only. And while Trello works extremely well in-browser, its separation… read more »

Chuwi Hi-Dock Desktop Charger Review (and Giveaway)

Our verdict of the Chuwi Hi-Dock 4-Port USB Desktop Charger:If you need an adequate USB charger or device stand, the Chuwi Hi-Dock 4-Port USB Desktop Charger is worth a look. But actually trying to charge a device in the stand is another matter as most device are too top heavy. 510 We’re giving away a… read more »

How to Use Gmail Like a Desktop Email Client in 7 Simple Steps

Would you ditch your default desktop email client, if Gmail had more desktop-like features? Gmail is the leading webmail client, but desktop email clients remain a thing. They’re appealing because you can store your emails locally and access them anytime. What if Gmail could be more like a desktop client, while not dropping any of… read more »

Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Desktop Mac Right Now

On a dingy weekday, sometime last month, Apple did something unprecedented. They invited five journalists to their headquarters and for the first time in recorded history, revealed their plans for creating a new Mac Pro. A machine that hasn’t been updated for more than three years. A machine that won’t be out for at least… read more »

6 Free Skype Alternatives for the Windows Desktop

If you’ve ever made a video call, it was probably via Skype. Just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s the best, though. Whether you’re sick of Skype or just want to try something new, here are the best free programs to replace Skype that you can install to your Windows PC. 1. Google Hangouts The… read more »

You Can Make Your Windows Desktop Even Darker, 7 Tips

A dark Windows theme is a good start to reduce eyestrain and increase the coolness factor for your desktop, but you can make your desktop even darker. Almost all of us grew up with light Windows themes. On old versions of Windows, dark colors were almost unheard of. With Windows 8, dark was suddenly cool. And it… read more »

Switching to Chromebook: 8 Apps to Replace Your Desktop Favorites

I recently acquired a Chromebook and I couldn’t be happier. The device itself is incredibly lightweight and portable yet robust with superb performance (Acer Chromebook 14 for Work in case you were wondering). It makes me want to work, which explains the huge boost to my overall productivity. Acer Chromebook for Work, 14″ Full HD,… read more »

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