Straight comparisons to help you decide: Windows Home or Pro, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, SSDs, RAM, Wi-Fi, AI and more.
Wi-Fi 7 is the fastest, but it only makes a difference if your devices support it too. Compare Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E and 7, see how to find out which standard your PC uses and which router makes sense for home and office.
A laptop gives you mobility; a desktop gives you more performance for the same price and is easier to upgrade and repair. Compare cost, performance, ergonomics and durability, and see which one makes sense for working from home, business, school and gaming.
Both do everything most people need. The choice comes down to price, how long updates last, ecosystem (Windows, Mac, smartwatch), resale value and how you feel about customization. Compare the points that really matter.
An ink tank printer prints color cheaply and is great for home; a monochrome laser is fast, doesn’t dry out and handles office volume. Compare cost per page, speed, maintenance and which one fits how you print.
An external SSD is much faster, lighter and more resistant to drops; an external hard drive is much cheaper per terabyte. Here’s which one to choose for backup, carrying files every day, gaming consoles and long-term storage.
The four leading AIs can do almost everything, but each one fits a different way of working. Here’s where each is integrated, which tasks it stands out at, what changes on the free tier, and which to choose for work.
OneDrive gives you 5 GB free and is built into Windows; Google Drive gives you 15 GB free, but shared with Gmail and Google Photos. Compare storage, plans, integration, sharing and which one fits you.
A voltage regulator won’t keep your PC running when the power goes out; a UPS will. Here’s the difference between a UPS, a voltage regulator and a surge protector, whether a modern PC needs a regulator, and how to size a UPS.
For most people, the antivirus built into Windows 11 (Microsoft Defender) protects well, as long as it’s on and up to date. Here’s when a paid antivirus makes sense, what it adds, and what protects you more than any antivirus.
With Windows 11, a browser full of tabs and Teams open, 8 GB is already at the limit. Here’s how much RAM each type of use needs, how to tell if your PC is running short, and whether you can add more.
Cat5e already delivers 1 Gbps up to 100 meters, enough for most homes and offices. Here’s when Cat6 or Cat6a is worth it, how to identify a cable, why to avoid fake copper cables, and how to check your speed in Windows.
Windows 11 Pro adds BitLocker, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V and management tools that Home doesn’t have. Here are the differences that matter, who needs Pro, and how to check and change your PC’s edition.
