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Sick of laptop docks and spaghetti cables, I moved my entire daily workflow to a Windows 11 PC no bigger than a bagel
A quiet Geekom mini PC proves a far cleaner solution for my busy desk than a docked laptop with a mess of trailing wires and adapters.Geekom A6 mini PC on a table next to a mug and a computer mouse.
6 février 2025 à 09:00

Sick of laptop docks and spaghetti cables, I moved my entire daily workflow to a Windows 11 PC no bigger than a bagel

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6 février 2025 à 09:00

A quiet Geekom mini PC proves a far cleaner solution for my busy desk than a docked laptop with a mess of trailing wires and adapters.

Geekom A6 mini PC on a table next to a mug and a computer mouse.

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Windows 10 'doomsday clock' pushes closer to midnight as Microsoft's unexpected rivals dominate an expanding PC category
Windows 10's impending death, paired with lackluster UX efforts, means Microsoft could be threatened by a rising 'flavor' of Linux.Windows 10 logo on a clock close to striking midnight.
21 janvier 2025 à 09:00

Windows 10 'doomsday clock' pushes closer to midnight as Microsoft's unexpected rivals dominate an expanding PC category

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

21 janvier 2025 à 09:00

Windows 10's impending death, paired with lackluster UX efforts, means Microsoft could be threatened by a rising 'flavor' of Linux.

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RTX 5090 vs. 4090 size comparison: Against all expectations, NVIDIA shrank its flagship GPU into a slimline beauty for rich gamers
The new NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5090 FE GPU features the same shape as its RTX 4090 FE predecessor but measures just half its width.NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card alongside RTX 4090 Founders Edition
20 janvier 2025 à 12:48

RTX 5090 vs. 4090 size comparison: Against all expectations, NVIDIA shrank its flagship GPU into a slimline beauty for rich gamers

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

20 janvier 2025 à 12:48

The new NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5090 FE GPU features the same shape as its RTX 4090 FE predecessor but measures just half its width.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card alongside RTX 4090 Founders Edition

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I tested AMD's new AFMF 2 tech in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — extra FPS with "Performance" mode on ASUS ROG Ally
AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 provides smoother gameplay on my ASUS ROG Ally with the correct settings and tweaks.AFMF 2 on/off comparison in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 running on an ASUS ROG Ally
19 décembre 2024 à 11:23

I tested AMD's new AFMF 2 tech in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — extra FPS with "Performance" mode on ASUS ROG Ally

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

19 décembre 2024 à 11:23

AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 provides smoother gameplay on my ASUS ROG Ally with the correct settings and tweaks.

AFMF 2 on/off comparison in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 running on an ASUS ROG Ally

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How to increase minimum VRAM on Steam Deck by adjusting UMA Frame Buffer Size
Changing VRAM allocation doesn't magically increase Steam Deck performance, but it can affect the stability of specific games.Quake mod The Immortal Lock running on Steam Deck with performance settings overlay
17 décembre 2024 à 12:13

How to increase minimum VRAM on Steam Deck by adjusting UMA Frame Buffer Size

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

17 décembre 2024 à 12:13

Changing VRAM allocation doesn't magically increase Steam Deck performance, but it can affect the stability of specific games.

Quake mod The Immortal Lock running on Steam Deck with performance settings overlay

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered drops the original for a run-of-the-mill upscale, but it's far more of a 'Definitive Edition' than Grand Theft Auto ever was
Both games flaunt fantastic character models, but this legendary series receives only a passing-grade port rather than an overhauled remaster with much-needed visual options.Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered screenshot
9 décembre 2024 à 12:00

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered drops the original for a run-of-the-mill upscale, but it's far more of a 'Definitive Edition' than Grand Theft Auto ever was

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

9 décembre 2024 à 12:00

Both games flaunt fantastic character models, but this legendary series receives only a passing-grade port rather than an overhauled remaster with much-needed visual options.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered screenshot

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As Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 improves with each patch, "error accessing live air traffic data" and other bugs remain. So, is it worth playing, or should you wait?
Developers are hard at work fixing its bugs, but is Microsoft Flight Simulator worth your time yet?Las Vegas in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
4 décembre 2024 à 12:48

As Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 improves with each patch, "error accessing live air traffic data" and other bugs remain. So, is it worth playing, or should you wait?

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

4 décembre 2024 à 12:48

Developers are hard at work fixing its bugs, but is Microsoft Flight Simulator worth your time yet?

Las Vegas in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

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I always bring my Kindle on vacation, and Amazon's discounted eReaders make the perfect Black Friday Christmas gift
Black Friday discounts hit multiple Amazon Kindle eReaders and make them one of the easiest gifts to give over the holidays.Amazon Kindle in front of a Windows 11 desktop
28 novembre 2024 à 12:17

I always bring my Kindle on vacation, and Amazon's discounted eReaders make the perfect Black Friday Christmas gift

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

28 novembre 2024 à 12:17

Black Friday discounts hit multiple Amazon Kindle eReaders and make them one of the easiest gifts to give over the holidays.

Amazon Kindle in front of a Windows 11 desktop

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What is Intel Panther Lake? Everything I know about the next-gen mobile processor
Intel is already giving us a glimpse at its next generation of Core Ultra 300 processors, codenamed Panther Lake. Details range from vague to rumored — so here's everything I know so far.Pat Gelsinger holds up Intel Panther Lake.
18 octobre 2024 à 10:18

What is Intel Panther Lake? Everything I know about the next-gen mobile processor

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

18 octobre 2024 à 10:18

Intel is already giving us a glimpse at its next generation of Core Ultra 300 processors, codenamed Panther Lake. Details range from vague to rumored — so here's everything I know so far.

Pat Gelsinger holds up Intel Panther Lake.

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I never wasted my money on Valve's official Steam Deck dock, and neither should you — I went with a cheaper (and superior) option
JSAUX offers exactly the same functionality as Valve's official Steam Deck Docking station at a much lower cost, and now it's even cheaper.JSAUX Steam Deck Dock
9 octobre 2024 à 12:07

I never wasted my money on Valve's official Steam Deck dock, and neither should you — I went with a cheaper (and superior) option

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

9 octobre 2024 à 12:07

JSAUX offers exactly the same functionality as Valve's official Steam Deck Docking station at a much lower cost, and now it's even cheaper.

JSAUX Steam Deck Dock

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I'd buy this Amazon Prime Day bundle to unlock 400+ Xbox Cloud Gaming titles at 17 cents each — if I didn't own it already
Grab a Fire TV Stick 4K, an official Xbox controller, and a month of Game Pass Ultimate for almost half price and unlock 400+ Xbox Cloud Gaming titles before this deal expires.Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K boxed held in front of a wooden background
8 octobre 2024 à 11:39

I'd buy this Amazon Prime Day bundle to unlock 400+ Xbox Cloud Gaming titles at 17 cents each — if I didn't own it already

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

8 octobre 2024 à 11:39

Grab a Fire TV Stick 4K, an official Xbox controller, and a month of Game Pass Ultimate for almost half price and unlock 400+ Xbox Cloud Gaming titles before this deal expires.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K boxed held in front of a wooden background

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I review gaming laptops for a living, and Dell's 16-inch RTX 4070 beast is my top pick — back to its lowest-ever Prime Day price
With a high-end Intel CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, Dell's G16 (7630) is back to its record-low price and offers incredible performance-per-dollar value for gamers on the move.Dell G16 gaming laptop render
8 octobre 2024 à 06:57

I review gaming laptops for a living, and Dell's 16-inch RTX 4070 beast is my top pick — back to its lowest-ever Prime Day price

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

8 octobre 2024 à 06:57

With a high-end Intel CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, Dell's G16 (7630) is back to its record-low price and offers incredible performance-per-dollar value for gamers on the move.

Dell G16 gaming laptop render

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AMD's all-new X870 and X870E motherboards launch: Where to buy the best match for Ryzen 9000 CPUs
All-new motherboards designed for AMD's X870 and X870E chipset features have finally launched for Ryzen 9000 desktop processors. Here are the cheapest boards available on launch day.ASRock motherboard with AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
30 septembre 2024 à 11:54

AMD's all-new X870 and X870E motherboards launch: Where to buy the best match for Ryzen 9000 CPUs

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

30 septembre 2024 à 11:54

All-new motherboards designed for AMD's X870 and X870E chipset features have finally launched for Ryzen 9000 desktop processors. Here are the cheapest boards available on launch day.

ASRock motherboard with AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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China is "the first to train a single generative AI model across multiple data centers" with an innovative mix of "non-sanctioned" GPUs forced by US import blocks on AI tech
Chinese AI data centers are splitting their generative AI workloads across multiple data centers, potentially solving the issue of power limits and working around US-based blocks.CPU with Chinese flag concept
30 septembre 2024 à 10:36

China is "the first to train a single generative AI model across multiple data centers" with an innovative mix of "non-sanctioned" GPUs forced by US import blocks on AI tech

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

30 septembre 2024 à 10:36

Chinese AI data centers are splitting their generative AI workloads across multiple data centers, potentially solving the issue of power limits and working around US-based blocks.

CPU with Chinese flag concept

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AMD unlocks over 60% Ryzen CPU power boosts for two of my top-rated desktop processors with a new TDP firmware update
AMD Ryzen 600 Series motherboards can push the TDP of its 9600X and 9700X desktop processors by over 60%, but it comes with an important trade-off.AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor in motherboard socket
30 septembre 2024 à 09:00

AMD unlocks over 60% Ryzen CPU power boosts for two of my top-rated desktop processors with a new TDP firmware update

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

30 septembre 2024 à 09:00

AMD Ryzen 600 Series motherboards can push the TDP of its 9600X and 9700X desktop processors by over 60%, but it comes with an important trade-off.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor in motherboard socket

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Intel's breakthrough CPUs go beyond my expectations as Core Ultra Series 2 thrives in ASUS' sleek 14-inch Zenbook
Going hands-on with ASUS' all-new Zenbook S 14 is a double-whammy of Intel's breakthrough Core Ultra Series 2 processor performance benefits and a compact revision of a gorgeous laptop range.ASUS Zenbook S 14 with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
24 septembre 2024 à 09:50

Intel's breakthrough CPUs go beyond my expectations as Core Ultra Series 2 thrives in ASUS' sleek 14-inch Zenbook

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

24 septembre 2024 à 09:50

Going hands-on with ASUS' all-new Zenbook S 14 is a double-whammy of Intel's breakthrough Core Ultra Series 2 processor performance benefits and a compact revision of a gorgeous laptop range.

ASUS Zenbook S 14 with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)

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Hands-on with Thunderbolt 5: Is this bleeding-edge dock a sensible set of future-proof ports or just trivial tech?
Kensington's SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station opens up even more connectivity with an all-new Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, even if your new laptop likely doesn't support it.Kensington SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 docking station with cable connections
17 septembre 2024 à 08:05

Hands-on with Thunderbolt 5: Is this bleeding-edge dock a sensible set of future-proof ports or just trivial tech?

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

17 septembre 2024 à 08:05

Kensington's SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station opens up even more connectivity with an all-new Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, even if your new laptop likely doesn't support it.

Kensington SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 docking station with cable connections

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My top 13 back-to-school tech deals compile affordable laptops and accessories to make your academic life easier than ever
Get ready to head back to school with my top picks of the best tech deals in categorized lists with quick links, and keep coming back for updated discounts!Image of the Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse.
19 août 2024 à 12:21

My top 13 back-to-school tech deals compile affordable laptops and accessories to make your academic life easier than ever

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

19 août 2024 à 12:21

Get ready to head back to school with my top picks of the best tech deals in categorized lists with quick links, and keep coming back for updated discounts!

Image of the Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: While Intel suffers setbacks, Team Red takes the mid-range gaming CPU crown
AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X desktop CPU offers improved performance at a lower price and power draw compared to previous chips and rivals at Intel, making it a solid mid-range option.AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
7 août 2024 à 09:00

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: While Intel suffers setbacks, Team Red takes the mid-range gaming CPU crown

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

7 août 2024 à 09:00

AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X desktop CPU offers improved performance at a lower price and power draw compared to previous chips and rivals at Intel, making it a solid mid-range option.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review: Cheaper and more efficient than ever, Zen 5 tempts with an entry-level gaming CPU
AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X offers affordable gaming, excelling in single-core performance and power efficiency. However, minimal multi-core bumps won't benefit users with recent CPUs.AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor
7 août 2024 à 09:00

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review: Cheaper and more efficient than ever, Zen 5 tempts with an entry-level gaming CPU

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

7 août 2024 à 09:00

AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X offers affordable gaming, excelling in single-core performance and power efficiency. However, minimal multi-core bumps won't benefit users with recent CPUs.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor

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