Nvidia tweaks DLSS to use 20% less VRAM for upscaling
There’s no such thing as too much RAM—ask anyone who’s trying to find a good deal on an Nvidia graphics card. But you might not need to drop a month’s rent on a new GPU…
June 2025
June 2025
Does reinstalling Windows really boost performance? Let’s bust a PC myth
If you’ve been using Windows for a long time, you’ve probably been told to periodically reinstall the operating system to keep it fresh. I remember I used to reinstall Windows XP every few months back…
Why I’m switching from the MacBook Air to the Pro–but not until next year
As a diehard Apple fan and a technology journalist, I try to refresh my gear every year or so to keep up with the latest features. However, while my three-year-old M2 MacBook Air could certainly…
Turn off this feature! Facebook wants the private photos on your phone
A new pop-up from Meta is causing a stir. Facebook users who want to upload stories are prompted to share their photos for “cloud processing,” reports The Verge. But this also allows Meta AI to…
Check your power banks! Anker recalls six portable USB battery models
As a former owner of a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (you know, the explodey one), I’m a little sensitive to exactly how much chemical energy I’m shoving into my jeans on any given day. Case…
Quickly fix your images with the AI-tools in Adobe Lightroom
Thanks to the excellent quality of smartphone cameras these days, we take so many pictures when we’re on holiday, with friends, or just when we see something that we want to remember. Sadly, the results…
These smart plugs for your outlets are now dirt cheap with this code
Having a smart home doesn’t necessarily mean you need to spend tons of money on dozens of smart devices. A few smart plugs can change things up quite a bit, allowing you to remotely turn…
9 nifty USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed
I don’t know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires I’ll likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since…
Europol Dismantles $540 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Network, Arrests Five Suspects
Europol on Monday announced the takedown of a cryptocurrency investment fraud ring that laundered €460 million ($540 million) from more than 5,000 victims across the world. The operation, the agency said, was carried out by…
Hackers can attack phones via Bluetooth earbuds
If you’re even vaguely paranoid about someone listening in on your conversations, you might be a little anxious about that phone sitting in your pocket going forward—if you use Bluetooth. Newly discovered flaws in Bluetooth…