14 Forgotten Technologies That Tried To Replace The Floppy Disk
Antiquated disk media is rarer than ever, but floppy disks were once all the rage. These would-be floppy stand-ins, however, haven't survived in public memory.
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Single Tower Vs. Dual Tower PC Coolers: Why The Extra Tower Isn't Always Recommended
Cooling is an essential function for your PC, but does it make sense to set up a dual tower PC cooler or should you just stick with single tower?
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4 Reasons Why You Should Choose Intel Instead Of AMD
Choosing between AMD and Intel involves more than gaming benchmarks. Some lesser-known considerations could make a big difference for your next PC build.
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Which AMD Graphics Card Is Equivalent To The NVIDIA RTX 5070?
Nvidia's graphics cards have become extremely expensive. So, those looking for a competitive alternative to the mid-range RTX 5070 might want to look into AMD.
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You Can Build An Ad Blocker With A Raspberry Pi For All Your Devices
People are starting to push back against big tech surveillance and invasive advertising. Some people use ad blockers on their devices, but you can go further.
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Budget Android Phones Have A Storage Problem That You Might Not Have Noticed
Cheap Android phones look like a great deal on paper, particularly when they offer features that appear comparable to flagships. But the details tell more.
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Here's How Much A Computer Cost In 1986 Vs. 2026
You might be surprised to learn how computer pricing has ebbed and flowed over the last four decades.
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How Long Did It Take To Download 100 MB On A 56K Modem?
If you remember the screech of a dial-up modem, you know downloads could take forever, but are you aware how long did a 100MB file really take back in the day?
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5 Useful Electronics You Should Buy Refurbished
Tech prices keep climbing, but paying full price isn’t the only option. Some gadgets are smart buys refurbished, as long as you know what to look for.
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What's The Point In Buying A Webcam If Your Laptop Already Has A Camera?
Your laptop computer probably came with a camera and microphone built-in, so why do you need to buy a separate webcam? It turns out there are several reasons.
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Raspberry Pi 5 Vs. LattePanda Mu Ultra — Which DIY Computer Board Should You Buy?
We tested the Raspberry Pi 5 and LattePanda Mu Ultra with benchmarks and retro games. Both can do a lot, but neither is a small purchase for your next project.
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What Happens If You Run Your CPU Without A Cooler?
Obviously running a PC without a CPU cooler is a wild proposition, but it is technically possible. However, you're going to run into roadblocks fairly quickly.
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5 Mac Features You Should Try If You Also Own An iPhone
Apple has Continuity features for its Macs and iPhone that allow the Apple devices to exchange information when they're right next to each other.
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Which AMD GPU Is The Closest Equivalent To The Nvidia RTX 5070?
AMD and Nvidia are the unquestioned leaders in the computer GPU market, but which AMD offering matches up best to Nvidia's RTX 5070 graphics card?
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You Should Try Windows 11 Nearby Sharing To Save From The Headache Of USB Drives
If you're not keen on using USB drives to transfer files from PC to PC, Nearby Sharing is a useful alternative.
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Here's When Upgrading Your CPU Might Be Worth It
Upgrading your CPU isn't a particularly common change to make, but depending on the types of workflows you have, it may be necessary down the road.
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Here's How Much The MacBook Cost In 2006 Vs. 2026
The Macbooks of today are vastly different from those of 2006, and their prices have varied alongside the tech.
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Which AMD GPU Is Equivalent To The Apple M5?
Apple's 10-core M5 chip that's built into the iPad Pro and MacBook Air can reach clock speeds of up to 4.6 GHz and deliver a steady 30 frames per second.
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Overclockers Just Broke A World Record On A 13-Year-Old Intel CPU
Intel stopped supporting this processor years ago, but overclockers are still finding ways to push it further. Beating its old record took some extreme cooling.
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Microsoft Is Asking Some Xbox Series X/S Owners To Sell Their Consoles - Here's Why
With 'Grand Theft Auto 6' just around the corner, Microsoft is trying to find as many Xboxes to sell as it can, including in your junk drawer.
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Can You Use AMD And NVIDIA GPUs In The Same PC?
Most people stick to Team Red or Team Green, but what if they worked together instead? There are real ways two different GPUs can help one another.
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Why Do Some AMD CPUs Still Use Pins?
CPU chip designs change all the time, but the connectors they use to plug into a motherboard rarely do. Except with AMD's recent switch to AM5 from AM4.
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Why You Should Undervolt Your AMD GPU (And How To Do It)
While everyone is overclocking their graphics cards, trying to get as good of a frame rate in their favorite games as they can, there are some undervolting.
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What Is The SC Port On Your Laptop For?
Have you ever noticed a slot labeled SC that looks like a wide SD port on a laptop? Here's what the SC port on your laptop is for and when you might need it.
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Are Apple's M Series Chips More Powerful Than Intel CPUs?
Apple and Intel take very different approaches to processor design. We examine benchmarks, gaming performance, and the trade-offs that matter most to users.
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The Biggest Problem With Ultrawide Monitors Is Right At Your Desk
Ultrawide monitors have been incredibly popular for productivity and for gaming, but there is one glaring flaw that you should be aware of.
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The Difference Between CPU Cores And Threads Explained
You've likely noticed notes about cores and threads when shopping for a new processor, but you may not realize they're two very different things.
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