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  • Complete PC setup with monitors, desktop and a case in a dimmed neon-lit room

    Your AMD GPU Has A One-Click Setting That Can Extend Its Lifespan

    It's increasingly more important to take care of the hardware in your computer, especially your AMD GPU, because the rising prices make it difficult to replace.

    By Faith Leroux 49 min ago Read More
  • A floppy disk resting atop the lower edge of a gray '90s-era computer keyboard.

    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.

    By Sydney Louw Butler 4 hours ago Read More
  • Inside a gaming pc tower with RGB lighting

    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?

    By Aaron Greenbaum 5 hours ago Read More
  • Intel Core i9 12th Gen and AMD Ryzen 9 processor boxes displayed side by side.

    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.

    By Eduardo Ariedo 6 hours ago Read More
  • An ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 graphics card box on a wooden surface.

    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.

    By Diego Perez 13 hours ago Read More
  • Image of a Raspberry Pi and SD card sitting on a laptop keyboard

    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.

    By Ian Garland 20 hours ago Read More
  • A silicon wafer in a foundry.

    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.

    By Jules Wang 23 hours ago Read More
  • Teacher with student at computer

    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.

    By Joel Loynds 1 day ago Read More
  • Old PCIe 56k modem card.

    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?

    By Christian Wait 1 day ago Read More
  • Several smartphones in various stages of repair sit on a table as a worker has a small screwdriver to the back of one of the devices, the worker is wearing a white lab coat and blue gloves.

    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.

    By Nichols deCourville 1 day ago Read More
  • External webcam resting on top of a laptop's keyboard

    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.

    By Briley Kenney 1 day ago Read More
  • Pi 5 and Mu Ultra

    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.

    By Joel Loynds 1 day ago Read More
  • Noctua cooler installed on a motherboard against a black background

    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.

    By Obaid Ur Rehman 2 days ago Read More
  • A MacBook and an iPhone

    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.

    By Chifundo Kasiya 2 days ago Read More
  • Generic close up of an AMD GPU

    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?

    By Joel Loynds 2 days ago Read More
  • Nearby Sharing icon in the Share panel on Windows 11

    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.

    By Marinel Sigue 2 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU

    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.

    By Obaid Ur Rehman 2 days ago Read More
  • a person's hands opening a MacBook on a table

    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.

    By Talia Roepel 2 days ago Read More
  • PlayStation 5 controller sitting on top of an Apple MacBook

    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.

    By Ian Garland 3 days ago Read More
  • Motherboard with massive cooling apparatus

    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.

    By Joel Loynds 3 days ago Read More
  • A black Xbox Series X stands next to a white Xbox Series S, both consoles are standing on what appears to be a white marble surface in front of a colorful backdrop

    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.

    By Nichols deCourville 4 days ago Read More
  • Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition operating inside a MainGear Zero gaming PC

    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.

    By Christian Wait 5 days ago Read More
  • AMD Ryzen 500 series marketing image showcasing the front and back of the CPU on a red to orange gradient backgound

    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.

    By Christian Wait 5 days ago Read More
  • An AMD graphics card inside a PC.

    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.

    By Jordan Gloor 6 days ago Read More
  • An SC port on side of a Dell laptop

    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.

    By Suzanne Bonnett 6 days ago Read More
  • Apple Silicon and Intel chip renders

    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.

    By Joel Loynds 7 days ago Read More
  • Image of  a gaming PC setup with an ultrawide monitor and various peripherals

    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.

    By Ian Garland 7 days ago Read More
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