Do High-End GPUs Waste Power When You’re Not Gaming?
You bought a beefy GPU to game—or perhaps create AI-generated artwork—and when it’s running full bore, it uses a lot of energy. But what about for boring day-to-day stuff? Is it wasteful?
How to Make Your Keyboard Light Up
Need to see your keyboard in the dark? Turn on the backlight on your Windows or Mac computer. If supported, you can enable the light using a keyboard shortcut, a built-in app, or your keyboard’s dedicated app. We’ll show you …
NVIDIA’s RTX 4000 Series GPUs Are the Upgrade We All Wanted
Graphics card releases always generate a lot of hype, and the rumor mill usually begins churning out content a year before they’re released. Well, the official word on NVIDIA’s RTX 4000-series is finally available — here ar…
AMD Will Announce New RDNA 3 GPUs on November 3
NVIDIA unveiled the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 GPUs, and while they’re amazing GPUs, they’re not coming without competition. Not only is there a new player in the game, Intel, but AMD, NVIDIA’s main competitor, is also preparing n…
NVIDIA Finally Unveils Its RTX 4000-Series GPUs
Every two years, NVIDIA treats us to new GPUs. 2018 was the year of the RTX 2000-series GPUs, while in 2020, the company introduced us to the RTX 3000-series with massive improvements over their predecessors. Now, it’s time f…
The New Thelio From System76 Is the Linux Desktop PC to Beat
System76 is a Denver-based company that sells desktops and laptops with Linux pre-installed. It has offered a high-end “Thelio” line of desktops since 2018, and now it is being updated.
AMD’s Ryzen & Athlon 7020 Chips Are Perfect for Thin Laptops
AMD launched the Ryzen 7000 series of CPUs, but those chips are for desktop PCs. In the laptop department, the company has the Ryzen 6000 series, based on the Zen 3+ architecture. AMD is ready to move up to 7000 on laptops no…
Will I Need a New PSU If I Upgrade My GPU?
Graphic cards aren’t getting any less powerful (or power hungry), so if you’re upgrading from an older GPU to a newer model, you might be worried you’ll also need to upgrade your PSU, too.
EVGA Stops Manufacturing GPUs, Accuses NVIDIA of Disrespect
If you were looking forward to buying a new NVIDIA GPU from EVGA once the RTX 4000-series cards came out, you might want to set your sights elsewhere. The company has terminated its partnership with NVIDIA — and has no cur…
Intel Is Killing Its Pentium and Celeron Brands
There used to be a time when Intel’s Pentium series was the company’s flagship CPU range. It’s been 29 years since Intel launched the very first Pentium processor and 24 years since the first Celeron was launched. After three…
Gigabyte’s New Monitor Is for Both of Your Desk PCs
If you’re on the lookout for your next gaming monitor, you might come across some cool options and others that might be a little weirder. This newest one by Gigabyte, though, will be awesome if you’re the kind of person to ha…
How to Clean Your Trackball Mouse
You bought a fancy trackball, and you’re loving the trackball life, but one day your mouse seems to be a bit more sluggish than you recall. It’s time to clean it.
Intel’s 13th Gen CPUs Will Reach 6 GHz Out of the Box
After a two-year break, AMD finally has new Ryzen chips on store shelves, and now it’s up to Intel to step up its game. Intel now says it is breaking the 6 GHz barrier for the first time on its 13th gen CPUs….
Logitech’s New Webcam Borrows a Few Tricks From Apple
Logitech has always been known for its quality peripherals. If you’re looking for something that’s a good fit for both work and play, Logitech has a new line of Brio 500 webcams and Zone Vibe headphones….
Intel’s First Gaming-Focused Graphics Cards Look Promising
Intel has never been a serious contender in the gaming GPU space, as the company was only known for integrated graphics on laptops and desktops. Intel wants to change its GPU reputation with the Arc lineup, and its first gami…
Display Cables: Which Should You Use for a TV or Monitor?
Your monitor or TV probably has a range of ports on the back, so which one should you use? Before you buy any cables, make sure you understand which ones you should be using.
Why Are Workstation GPUs So Expensive? Are They Faster?
Workstation GPUs such as NVIDIA Quadro or AMD FirePro cards come with eye-watering price tags compared to GPUs meant for gaming and general consumer use. But why is it that professional workstation GPUs can justify charging s…
NASA Revises Artemis 1 Launch Date Yet Again
Humans haven’t walked on the Moon since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago. NASA wants to change that sometime this decade with the SLS rocket, which the agency will try launching again in just a few weeks….
This Mechanical Keyboard Has LEGO Attachments
A mechanical keyboard can be a great addition to your desktop PC. They can be endlessly customizable, with different boards and key switches, especially this new LEGO-compatible keyboard.
Will a High Refresh Rate Monitor Make You a Better Gamer?
High refresh rate gaming is more accessible than ever before and brings some tangible benefits to multiplayer titles. But are these benefits game-changing, and will they improve your performance?
USB4 Version 2.0 Is Twice as Fast as Thunderbolt 4
USB is still the industry standard for transferring data and power between devices over a cable, even if the physical ports keep changing. USB4 Version 2.0 has now been announced, and it’s another significant boost for USB de…
Lenovo Glasses T1 Puts Your PC’s Screen on Your Face
Smart glasses are nothing new, but they are still too expensive or impractical for most people to use. Lenovo’s new glasses might be different… whenever they become available to purchase.
Lenovo’s New ThinkPad X1 Fold Has a Bending 16.3-inch Screen
Lenovo released the ThinkPad X1 Fold in 2020 as one of the first computers with a foldable display. Now the company has revealed a follow-up, with a bigger screen and other upgrades.
ASUS’s New Laptop Is All Screen and No Keyboard
Folding phones are becoming more popular each year, but what about something bigger? We’ve already seen a few laptop-sized PCs with foldable screens, and now ASUS has its own version — the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED….
ASUS’ ExpertBook Series Is Ready to Battle the MacBook Pro
The latest MacBook Pro laptops are some of the best laptops around, but not everyone wants a Mac. If you definitely need a Windows PC on the go, the new ExpertBook laptops by ASUS might be for you.
