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System76 Has Many New Linux Laptops For You

System76 is one of the brands Linux enthusiasts geek out the most about, and with good reason. The company is not only behind the Pop!_OS Linux distribution but also has a lot of hardware of its own. It is now releasing a ran…

Arol Wright Apr 20th

RTX vs. GTX: What Are the Differences?

NVIDIA has been making graphics cards for several years. However, there are two lineups of GPUs you’ve probably come across with: GTX and RTX. What are the differences between both?

Arol Wright Apr 20th

Acer Couldn’t Make This RTX 4090 Gaming PC Any Smaller

There are plenty of pre-built computers out there in many shapes and forms. Acer just revealed a new model that tries to pack a lot of gaming power into a small(ish) package.

Arol Wright Apr 20th

The Acer Swift X 16 Is Taking on the MacBook Pro

Acer is known for many things. Among them, of course, is laptops. Acer laptops are among the very best out there, and if you’re a fan of the brand, this new laptop belonging to the Swift range might interest you….

Arol Wright Apr 20th

Acer’s New Ultrawide Monitors Have USB-C, Up to 175 Hz

Acer sells some of the best monitors around, especially its gaming-focused models. Now the company is introducing two new options that will pair nicely with any gaming PC.

Arol Wright Apr 20th

Is Hibernating Your PC Bad for Your SSD?

You like to hibernate your PC every day when you’re done using it, but you’re worried that hibernating it puts excessive wear and tear on your SSD. Does it matter, or is it nothing to worry about? We crunched the numbers, so …

Jason Fitzpatrick Apr 19th

How to Use a Smartphone or Tablet as Your Only Computer in 2023

Practically everyone has a smartphone, but not everyone has a traditional personal computer. Many folks find they don’t need one, but what if even people who did need a PC could just use their smartphone or tablet as a replac…

Sydney Butler Apr 18th

10 Mistakes Beginners Make When Building PCs

Building your first PC can be daunting. You watched all kinds of tutorials and read all kinds of guides, but for some reason, you worry you might still mess things up somehow. Here are the most common mistakes beginners make,…

Arol Wright Apr 18th

ASUS Now Sells Slimmer RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti GPUs

Most current high-end graphics cards take up a lot of space, and use a lot of power. ASUS has announced new RTX 4080 and 4070 Ti graphics cards that aim to be more compact and less intrusive.

Corbin Davenport Apr 17th

Liquid Metal vs. Thermal Paste: Is Liquid Metal Better?

Using liquid metal in place of thermal paste has been touted as an upgrade by many. And yes, there are plenty of advantages. But should you actually use it? How does it compare to the regular, everyday thermal paste you’ve al…

Arol Wright Apr 14th

The New NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Is Like an RTX 3080 for $599

NVIDIA’s graphics cards never fail to impress. The company made headlines when it announced its first Ada Lovelace GPUs: the RTX 4090, the RTX 4080, and what would later become the RTX 4070 Ti. Now, the family is growing even…

Arol Wright Apr 13th

Why One Ultrawide Is Better Than Two Monitors

The centerpiece of any impressive PC setup is multiple monitors. Two screens are better than one, right? While dual monitors look cool, you can achieve the same thing without a second display on your desk. It’s time to go ult…

Joe Fedewa Apr 13th

This MSI Tiny PC Also Has a Tiny Price

Tiny PCs are awesome, but depending on what specifications you want, they can get expensive. If you just want a PC for typical productivity work, rather than gaming or AI research, this tiny PC by MSI might be the one for you…

Arol Wright Apr 12th

Samsung’s New SD and MicroSD Cards Are Faster Than Ever

SD cards can be used in everything from cameras to Nintendo Switch consoles, but many of them aren’t all that fast. Samsung is now pushing SD to its limit with two new cards.

Corbin Davenport Apr 11th

Gold vs. Platinum PSUs: Are Platinum Power Supplies Overkill?

When you’re buying a power supply, there are a few specs that you should take into account rather than just looking at its power output. One of them has taken on a lot of importance in recent times: 80+ rating. But what’s the…

Arol Wright Apr 10th

Why This Is the Best Time in Years to Buy a New Computer

New computers, especially laptops, were difficult to find in 2020 as millions of people switched to working from home. That spike in sales numbers has long since passed, which might be good news for you….

Corbin Davenport Apr 10th

What’s the Best Way to Store Data for Decades or Centuries?

While certain people had the luxury of writing important stuff on stone tablets, unfortunately most of us have preservation needs that go beyond ten lines of text. So what’s the next best thing to keep your bits crisp for cen…

Sydney Butler Apr 9th

Why Amazon Is Growing Diamonds

The ever-growing demands on datacenters and networks to keep them running for everyone is leading to some creative ideas. Amazon is now partnering with another company to grow artificial diamonds to improve its networks….

Corbin Davenport Apr 7th

Seagate’s New Star Wars SSDs Put a Lightsaber in Your PC

Seagate has already released a few Star Wars-themed external hard drives, perfect for everything from Word documents to Death Star plans. Now the company has revealed internal SSDs based on Star Wars, too….

Corbin Davenport Apr 6th

The New Microsoft Surface Dock Isn’t Just for Surface PCs

External docks have been a key component of Microsoft’s Surface laptops and tablets, using a proprietary connector. That strategy is finally changing for the better, starting with the new Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock….

Corbin Davenport Apr 5th

AMD A620 Motherboards Will Make Ryzen 7000 PCs Affordable

AMD’s Ryzen 7000 processors are great, but they require new motherboards compared to older CPUs, which is another expense for upgrading. The cheapest B650 motherboards can go as low as $200. If you don’t need all the bells an…

Arol Wright Apr 4th

The Single-Board Star64 RISC-V Computer is Now Available

The Raspberry Pi is the king of low-cost single-board computers, but it uses an ARM-based chipset, and the more open RISC-V architecture is becoming a popular alternative. Pine64 has now released a Pi alternative with a RISC-…

Arol Wright Apr 4th

The ASUS ROG Ally Might Be the Best Steam Deck Clone Yet

There have been plenty of Steam Deck clones out there, but none have managed to quite match what Valve has achieved with its first piece of hardware. ASUS might just have a worthy contender for a change, though….

Arol Wright Apr 4th

NZXT’s New Desktop Microphone Is Tiny and Powerful

It can be hard to pick from the best gaming microphones, and now there’s yet another option. NZXT has just unveiled a new microphone and accompanying boom arm, and they’re both pretty tiny.

Arol Wright Apr 4th

Palm, Claw, and Tip: The Pros and Cons of Mouse Grip Styles

Choosing the right mouse grip can make a big difference in your computer use experience. From palm to claw to tip grip, each style has its pros and cons. Learn which grip is best for you and how it can impact your productivit…

Sydney Butler Apr 3rd

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