Digital Decorum: A TechGents Blog
Digital Decorum’s Guide to Germ Warfare: Flu-Proofing Your Desk Setup
As the seasons change, we find ourselves once again battling the invisible adversaries of the modern workplace: the seasonal flu and the lingering presence of COVID-19.
Your workspace, specifically that high-end mechanical keyboard and precision mouse you prize, is a front line trench for bacteria. A true gentleman keeps his tools sharp and his station clean. Here is your battle plan for maintaining a pristine, sanitary digital environment this season.
Our Guide to Browsers in 2026: Why We Recommend Firefox and Safari
As IT professionals, we are often asked, "What browser should I use?" It’s a simple question with a complicated answer. Most people stick with whatever came installed on their device—Chrome, Edge, or Safari—and never look back.
But the browser landscape in 2026 is tricky. With concerns about AI data scraping, invasive tracking, and battery drain, the "default" choice isn't always the best choice. While Google Chrome is the most popular browser in the world, popularity doesn't equal performance or privacy.
After reviewing the latest benchmarks and expert consensus from late 2025 and 2026, we are breaking down the two browsers we actually recommend to clients: Firefox for privacy and power users, and Safari for Apple loyalists.
From a Locked Flash Drive to the Cloud: Why I Finally Quit My DIY Password System for NordPass
For years, I was the "security through obscurity" guy. If you asked me about password managers, I’d give you a lecture on why putting all your digital keys in one basket was a recipe for disaster.
My "bulletproof" system? A password-protected Excel workbook stored on a physical USB flash drive. To make sure I never lost it, I even had an Apple AirTag physically tethered to the drive. I thought I was a genius. In reality, I was carrying around a massive inconvenience that made logging into anything from my phone a nightmare.
After a few "where is my drive?" mini-heart attacks, I finally bit the bullet and tried NordPass. Here is why this skeptic is never going back.
The PC Component Cost Crisis: A Hard Hit for the Hobbyist
For years, the ritual of building a personal computer has been a rewarding, often budget-conscious, passion project. It's the ultimate blend of engineering, research, and gratification. But lately, the process has felt less like a fun assembly line and more like a high-stakes auction. The dream of an affordable, custom-built rig is slowly becoming a painful financial stretch, and no one is feeling the pinch more acutely than the PC building hobbyist.
The Top Five Apple Gifts for This Holiday Season
Finding the right tech gift can feel like navigating a maze, especially when you want something that actually fits the person you’re buying for. If you’re eyeing the Apple aisle this year, you’re in luck. Apple’s 2025 lineup offers some incredibly practical tools that solve real problems for different types of people.
Whether you are shopping for a grandparent who needs safety features, a student heading back to the dorms, or a Windows user ready to jump ship, here is my breakdown of the top five Apple gifts for this holiday season.
(Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by Apple, nor do I receive any commission for these recommendations. These are simply my honest picks based on current tech trends.)
TechGents Guide to the AI Revolution: What 2026 Holds for Us
We are long past the novelty phase of chat-bots writing mediocre poetry. As we enter 2026, we are stepping into an era where AI isn’t just a digital toy; it is the infrastructure of our daily lives. From the boardroom to your morning health routine, here is how the growth of AI is reshaping our world for the year ahead.
Review: Apple Mac Mini (M4 & M4 Pro) — The All-New Compact Powerhouse
The Verdict: Apple has completely overhauled its compact desktop, integrating the new M4 and M4 Pro chips into a stunningly smaller 5x5-inch chassis. The Mac Mini has taken a major leap, not only solidifying its status as the best value desktop in the Apple lineup but also becoming a powerful gateway to the era of Apple Intelligence. The base M4 is now a staggering machine for efficiency and everyday performance, while the M4 Pro delivers workstation-class performance and next-generation I/O.