Aaron Leong
Computing Writer
Aaron enjoys all manner of tech - from mobile (phones/smartwear), audio (headphones/earbuds), computing (gaming/Chromebooks), and automotive, especially figuring out about how they work, how they're made, and how to get the most of out them. From time to time, he can be found scampering around Swappa or Craigslist for the best deals. Some of Aaron's writing background includes technical manuals as a production engineer, training curriculum as an organizational developer, and, in recent years, scripts for his YouTube channel, GearUP with Aaron. Free time is spent with family, rock climbing, kayaking, working on the cars, yard work, or pretty much anything outdoorsy.
4 Windows 11 accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use
Microsoft's ever-maturing Windows 11 continues to add accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use. Here are our favorites.
Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad Z13 includes a lid made entirely of flaxseeds
Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad Z13 includes a lid made entirely of flaxseeds
Lenovo debuted its redesigned range of ThinkPad laptops at Mobile World Congress 2023, including a new Z13 covered in flaxseeds.
Google Chrome’s latest update solves the browser’s biggest problem
Google Chrome’s latest update solves the browser’s biggest problem
Google's latest Chrome 110 stable release brings new background memory management, as well as energy-saving modes to improve your overall browsing experience.
Here’s why ChatGPT might be ‘at capacity’ for you still
Here’s why ChatGPT might be ‘at capacity’ for you still
AI-powered ChatGPT has recently been frustrating a sizable number of potential new users with an at capacity error.
Google Bard vs. ChatGPT: which is the better AI chatbot?
Google Bard vs. ChatGPT: which is the better AI chatbot?
ChatGPT and Google Bard are two exciting new AI chatbots with all sorts of functions. But which is better? Let's dig into their features to find out.
How Windows 11 scrapes your data before you’re even connected to the internet
How Windows 11 scrapes your data before you’re even connected to the internet
If you thought that Windows 11 isn't sending out a bunch of privacy data even though you've turned off the opt-out toggles in the OS -- think again.
What is ChatGPT Plus? Everything we know about the premium tier
What is ChatGPT Plus? Everything we know about the premium tier
ChatGPT Plus is a subscription model for those who need faster speeds and priority access during peak times.
How to watch Super Bowl 2023 on your computer
How to watch Super Bowl 2023 on your computer
Super Bowl 2023 is upon us. If you are away from home or don't have access to cable, here are the easiest ways to watch it on your PC.
How to detect ChatGPT plagiarism — and why it’s becoming so difficult
I tested out some of the most popular ChatGPT plagiarism detector apps, and discovered just how tricky catching AI can be.
Asus’ 4K, 32-inch mini-LED gaming monitor might hit the perfect sweet spot
Asus’ 4K, 32-inch mini-LED gaming monitor might hit the perfect sweet spot
Asus drops another category-shaking gaming monitor at CES 2023 called the Asus ROG Swift PG32UQXR.
Asus’ new ProArt Studiobook has a glasses-free 3D OLED screen
Asus’ new ProArt Studiobook has a glasses-free 3D OLED screen
Made for professionals and creators alike, the 2023 Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED now comes with 3D immersion and tracking tech.
Dell’s new retro gaming laptops took me straight back to the ’80s — in a good way
Dell’s new retro gaming laptops took me straight back to the ’80s — in a good way
Dell is touting a slightly retro new look for its G15 and G16 series of gaming laptops while 13th Gen Intel processors with GeForce RTX discrete GPU.
A 500Hz refresh rate Alienware gaming monitor? Yes, please
A 500Hz refresh rate Alienware gaming monitor? Yes, please
Alienware has announced at CES 2023 the world's fastest refresh rate gaming monitor with up to 500Hz refresh rate.
Lenovo’s new mini-LED monitors have a peak brightness of 1,200 nits
Lenovo’s new mini-LED monitors have a peak brightness of 1,200 nits
Lenovo just announced two new mini-LED monitors with pretty hefty specs (and prices), coming in the second half of next year.
ChatGPT allows this nightmarish AI typewriter to talk to you
ChatGPT allows this nightmarish AI typewriter to talk to you
A classic Brother AX-325 typewriter straight out the '90s has gained ChatGPT powers and can have conversations with you, on paper anyway.
I bought a prebuilt gaming PC instead of building. Here’s why you should too
During Black Friday week, I bought a prebuilt gaming rig from Best Buy, and it was one the best tech purchases I've made this year.
Upcoming MacBook Pro could have a 20-inch folding display
Upcoming MacBook Pro could have a 20-inch folding display
We have a report out of Korean tech news site The Elec that Apple is developing a 20-inch display meant for a MacBook or MacBook Pro-like device.
Alienware teases a monster new 18-inch laptop ahead of CES
Alienware teases a monster new 18-inch laptop ahead of CES
Alienware just dropped a short trailer teasing a new 18-inch gaming laptop. This is very exciting news indeed.
Why Starlink download speeds are experiencing double-digit dips
Why Starlink download speeds are experiencing double-digit dips
Ookla just revealed in a report that SpaceX's Starlink internet download speeds have reduced yet again this quarter -- by double digits, in fact.
Asus launches world’s lightest 14-inch laptop with monster battery life
Asus launches world’s lightest 14-inch laptop with monster battery life
PC brand Asus just launched its latest flagship business laptop, the ExpertBook B9, which happens to be the lightest of its kind for sale right now.
LG finally did it: a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate
LG finally did it: a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate
LG has announced a 27-inch OLED monitor with G-Sync support, 240Hz refresh rate, and blink-and-you'll-miss-it 0.03ms response time.
Half of Google Chrome extensions may be collecting your personal data
Half of Google Chrome extensions may be collecting your personal data
Data risk management company Incogni has found that half of every installed Google Chrome extension have a high to very high risk of collecting personal data.
Watch a modder transform a Mac Mini into a Nintendo Wii
Watch a modder transform a Mac Mini into a Nintendo Wii
Popular YouTuber Luke Miani has managed to fit the innards of an Apple M1-powered Mac Mini into a Nintendo Wii that can, among other things, game at 4K.Â
You can now buy Alienware’s second QD-OLED gaming monitor
You can now buy Alienware’s second QD-OLED gaming monitor
Alienware's new 34-inch curved Quantum Dot-OLED gaming monitor (AW3423DWF) is vying to be one of the best immersive displays on the market.
Acer Chromebook 516 GE review: a Chromebook for gaming?
Google has partnered with companies such as Acer, Asus, and Lenovo to create the world’s first ChromeOS-powered cloud gaming laptops.
This Wi-Fi security flaw could let drones track devices through walls
This Wi-Fi security flaw could let drones track devices through walls
A research team from University of Waterloo has attached a device to a drone that can uses vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi networks to see through walls.
Steam enters beta on Chromebooks, tripling number of supported devices
Steam enters beta on Chromebooks, tripling number of supported devices
After a long incubation period, Valve's Steam gaming platform is now available on the beta channel of ChromeOS 108.
Microsoft just teased its next big Windows 11 update
Microsoft just teased its next big Windows 11 update
Microsoft has given us a glimpse of a feature that "Moment 2" may bring as early as January 2023.
This docking station solves the M1 Mac’s biggest weakness
This docking station solves the M1 Mac’s biggest weakness
Accessory brand Ugreen has just released a 12-in-1 Macbook docking station that can extend or mirror as many as three external displays at 4K 60Hz.
Meta just quietly announced when the Quest 3 will launch
Meta just quietly announced when the Quest 3 will launch
Meta is planning to launch the third-generation consumer VR Quest headset sometime next year, the company confirmed during its Q3 2022 earnings call.
Google Meet or Zoom? Soon, it won’t matter
Google Meet or Zoom? Soon, it won’t matter
Google has announced support for embedded interoperability on Google Meet and Zoom Room devices at no extra cost, coming later this year.
Cooler Master’s new 65% mechanical keyboard comes with hot-swappable switches
Cooler Master’s new 65% mechanical keyboard comes with hot-swappable switches
Gaming peripheral brand Cooler Master has announced the CK270, it first mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable plug-and-play switches.
This computing breakthrough just transferred the entire internet’s traffic in 1 second
This computing breakthrough just transferred the entire internet’s traffic in 1 second
Researchers have made a huge breakthrough in data transmission via fiber optics by using a single computer chip to transfer 1.84 petabits of data per second
The best Chromebook-compatible printers you can buy
The best Chromebook-compatible printers you can buy
Partly thanks to remote work and education, most printers on sale became compatible with the now-ubiquitous Chromebook.