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About João Carrasqueira

I've been covering the tech world for over 5 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which I'm always happy to talk about.

What was your first computer?

It's been a long time, but I remember having an old Compaq desktop PC running Windows XP, which was the family computer in my house. It had a 20GB hard drive and, if my memory serves, 512MB of RAM, yet it allowed me to play some of the games I remember most fondly, such as Rollcage and Lego Racers.

How long have you been interested in technology?

I've been interested in tech for as long as I can remember, whether it's computers or phones. I'd always look for ways to enhance the performance of my computer or try new versions of Windows, and I joined the Windows Insider Program the day the first build was released.

What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?

I love all things tech, and Windows has always been my home, so both software and hardware are things that interest me deeply. I'm also a huge fan of console gaming, with a big focus on Nintendo, whose games have a level of charm that most other companies don't replicate, despite their lesser technical prowess.

Latest Articles

Clipchamp app on Windows 11

Microsoft is starting to bring its Clipchamp video editor closer to the rest of the Microsoft 365 suite of products. The company has recently started offering access to premium filters and effects to users with a Microsoft 365 subscription, so you don't need to pay extra for the Essentials plan to get access to them. The change, first spotted by Daniel Rubino of Windows Central, is the first major step in making Clipchamp a true part of Microsoft 365.

A picture of the Dell Latitude 7430 2-in-1 and the Dell latitude 5430 with text reading VS between them

The Dell Latitude lineup includes some of the best and most popular business laptops out there, and there's something for everyone here. Even just within Dell's offerings, there are very different laptops to choose from, so it's important to find the right one for you. We're here to help with that, and in this article, we'll be comparing the Dell Latitude 7430 to the Latitude 5430 to help you pick one of the two.

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Best accessories for the Dell Latitude 5430

The Dell Latitude 5430 is a great business laptop, but you can improve it even further with some accessories. Here are a few you might like.

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The Dell Latitude 5430 is a capable and very versatile business laptop. It may not have the most modern design, but it makes up for it with a wide array of ports and solid upgradeability, plus it has solid specs overall, with great performance and a solid display for office use. Still, no device is perfect, and there are always ways you can improve your experience with a laptop. That's why we've rounded up some of the best accessories you can buy for the Dell Latitude 5430.

File Explorer in Windows 11 2022 Update

There are a ton of changes in the Windows 11 2022 Update, which you may also know as Windows 11 version 22H2. This is the first major update for Windows 11 since it made its debut in October 2021, and there are a lot of improvements in tow for various aspects of the experience. One of those is File Explorer, which is a core component of Windows. The Windows 11 2022 Update brings some design tweaks and new features to the File Explorer, both at launch and in future updates.

Text reading Microsoft Visual Studio on a purple background with various shapes

Microsoft is greatly expanding its efforts to support Arm64-based devices, and today the company has announced you can now build Visual Studio extensions with support for Arm64. Earlier this year, Microsoft announced its intention to offer a fully Arm64-compatible developer toolchain, including an Arm version of Visual Studio, which is currently available in preview with version 17.4. There's also Project Volterra, an Arm-based development machine which we know very little about.

Linux version of GIMP and xcalx running on Windows 11

Microsoft has released a new preview version of the Windows Subsystem for Linux, that being version 0.67.6, and it comes with some big news. Starting with this version, the Windows Subsystem for Linux now comes with support for systemd.

Front view of the Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel

Logitech's gaming brand - Logitech G - is on fire today. In addition to announcing the new Logitech G Cloud handheld console, the company is introducing a range of new accessories for gaming, whether that's on PC, console, or mobile. These include a new steering wheel and pedals, but also a couple of audio products.

Windows 11 background image

Hot on the heels of the Windows 11 2022 Update releasing yesterday to the general public, Windows Insiders in the Dev channel are getting their weekly build of Windows 11 today. Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 build 25206 in the Dev channel, and it comes with some notable improvements, including a the ability to use dynamic refresh rate (DDR) on external monitors.

Screenshot of the Edge gaming homepage with the default Windows 11 wallpaper in the background

Microsoft has been putting a lot of money and effort behind its gaming initiatives, adding new gaming-focused features to Windows 11 and the Edge browser. Among them is the new gaming homepage, designed to keep you on top of the latest things happening in the world of video games. It's fairly easy to enable it, but there are some extra customizations you can make so the experience is just right for you. If you're not sure what to do, we're here to help. We're here to show you how to enable and tweak the gaming homepage in Microsoft Edge.

A screenshot of a Windows desktop with the Windows Security app open on the Smart App Control page

Windows 11 recently received its first major update, formally called the Windows 11 2022 Update, though you may also know it as version 22H2. This is a big update with a lot of new features, and among them is the new Smart App Control, a security feature designed to prevent unsafe apps from running. Smart App Control works in the background, but there are a few things you need to know if you want to use it.

Text reading Windows 11 version 22H2 over purple patterns resembling the default Windows 11 Bloom wallpaper

It's been a year in the making, but Microsoft has finally started rolling out the Windows 11 2022 Update, which is the first major feature update for Windows 11 since it launched on October 5th, 2021. If you've been following the news cycle for the past few months, you might have heard of this update as Windows 11 version 22H2, but those things are one and the same. With that said, a more pertinent question might be how to install it on your PC. If you're not sure what to do, we're here to show you how you can install the Windows 11 2022 Update (or version 22H2) on your computer.

Screenshot of Windows speech settings, including the new voice access feature

Microsoft today announced that the Windows 11 2022 Update - until now known only as Windows 11 version 22H2 - is now starting to roll out to eligible PCs, and with it come a ton of new features and capabilities. These cover a wide range of scenarios, but some of the most important updates have to do with accessibility. Microsoft has been committed to accessibility across its products for a few years now, and the Windows 11 2022 Update includes some big additions, like live captions and voice access, among others.

Screenshot of the Windows 11 controller bar open over the Xbox app

Microsoft today announced the general availability of the Windows 11 2022 Update - also known as Windows 11 version 22H2 - which is the first major update for Windows 11 since its initial release last year. The Windows 11 2022 Update naturally brings a lot of new features and capabilities to the table, and that includes a few gaming improvements, including improved HDR support, the new Controller Bar, and more.

Screenshot of security settings in Windows 11 version 22H2

Windows 11 is getting its first major update - officially called Windows 11 2022 Update - starting today, and with it comes a wide range of improvements and new features, including many focused on security. Microsoft has added some new capabilities - like Smart App Control - and it's also enabling more existing security features by default for new devices, adding layers of protection against all kinds of attacks.

Angled view of the Razer Leviathan V2 X soundbar with RGB lighting enabled, next to other peripherals includinga keyboard, mouse, and monitor

Razer has announced the latest addition to its portfolio of audio accessories, the Leviathan V2 X soundbar. As per usual with Razer, the X designation indicates that this is a cheaper version of Leviathan V2, which the company launched earlier this year. This new model has less impressive specs,  but it's also easier to power and much cheaper.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090

During its GeForce Beyond keynote today, Nvidia introduced the GeForce RTX 40 series powered by the latest Ada Lovelace architecture. The Ada Lovelace GPU is built on a new 4nm process from TSMC, which Nvidia says is optimized for GPUs, and it packs a lot of improvements across its shader cores, RT cores, and Tensor cores. The GPUs also come with new GDDR6X memory.

AMD Ryzen 7020 series processor

AMD has officially revealed its lineup of entry-level mobile processors, the 7020 series, formerly known as Mendocino when they were first revealed at CES 2022. These processors follow AMD's new naming scheme for mobile CPUs, and so they make up the new 7020 series, but it's important not to mix them up with the Ryzen 7000 series on desktops, which uses AMD's brand-new Zen 4 cores.

Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Mini PC on a desk connected to dual monitors and other peripherals

Intel has announced the latest iteration of its NUC (next unit of computing) mini PC for enthusiasts, codenamed Serpent Canyon. Formally called the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Mini PC, this is the first NUC to feature the company's Arc A-series graphics cards, along with 12th-generation processors. There's also the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Kit, which is the same thing, but without RAM, storage, or an operating system, so you can configure the PC with the specs you want.

Right angle view of the HP EliteBook 840 G9 over a gradient green background
Does the HP EliteBook 840 G9 have 5G? What is it for?

The HP EliteBook 840 G9 is a great business laptop, but to work on the go, you might want 5G support. Thankfully, you have that option.

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If you're looking for a premium business laptop right now, chances are you've come across the HP EliteBook 840 G9. Sitting right in the middle of HP's premium lineup, this is a great laptop that offers a nice balance of portability, performance, and a clean design that's great for the office. But of course, that's not all that makes a business laptop stand out - features like vPro processors and great connectivity are also a staple of these devices. As such, you may be wondering if the HP EliteBook 840 G9 supports 5G - and the good news is it does.

HP Pavilion Plus vs HP Pavilion Aero: Which one is right for you?

The HP Pavilion Plus and Pavilion Aero are two great laptops for the mainstream market, but which one is best for you? Let's find out.

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The HP Pavilion lineup has been a fairly interesting one over the past couple of years. Usually, this is where HP's cheaper laptops go - though it might be more accurate to call them mainstream laptops. While they're not part of HP's premium lineup, they still have a bit going on, and in 2021 and 2022, HP has launched some very interesting Pavilion products. First, there was the HP Pavilion Aero that debuted last year and earned itself a ton of praise, and this year we have the new Pavilion Plus.

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