PCs vs. consoles? The future of gaming looks blurrier than ever
Ah, the PC gaming versus console gaming debate. As we head into 2025, the discussion is no longer about whether playing Super Mario on the SNES is better or worse than Doom on the PC.…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
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Asus Vivobook S 14 review: 20 hour battery life with nice performance
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Long battery life Lots of RAM and storage Vivid OLED screen Cons Low multithreaded CPU performance Glossy reflective screen No touch screen Our Verdict The Asus Vivobook S 14…
Is Thunderbolt 5 storage ready? A first look at the cutting-edge tech
Though it was a bit rough around the edges in terms of backwards compatibility, my first look at 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 storage reveals a very nice uptick in performance — about twice the 40Gbps of…
Meross unveils a Matter-enabled smart thermostat
Shopping for a smart thermostat that works with the new Matter standard? There aren’t many to choose from, but now you’ve got one more option. Smart home manufacturer Meross has just unleashed its first thermostat…
‘Tiny screens on keyboards are dumb’: Why this PC trend needs to die
I’ve been a keyboard nut for a long time. I build mechanical keyboards on my own, soldering iron and all. And I love the excessive way you can customize them, with wireless or wooden keycaps,…
Scientists create diamond battery that can last thousands of years
According to a University of Bristol press release, a team of scientists and engineers have made a significant breakthrough, successfully creating the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery. Based on the same radioactive isotope used in…
11 tips for Samsung’s smart TV software
Although I’ve been reviewing streaming devices for about a decade now, Samsung TVs have always been a blind spot. I’ve never owned a Samsung TV until this past week, when I was bitten by the…
This 2-in-1 HP laptop with Ryzen 7 CPU is $450 off right now
The perfect day-to-day laptop is one that has a good processor, plenty of RAM, and lots of storage space for all your files. Well, this HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop that checks all those boxes…
Microsoft Copilot Vision preview watches your screen to offer AI help
Microsoft is slowly launching Copilot Vision in preview, a version of Copilot that “reads over your shoulder” as you browse the web, to Copilot Pro subscribers today. Microsoft is pitching Copilot Vision as a collaborative…
Revamped Microsoft Store page experience in Windows 11 is here
Back in August, Microsoft started testing some new changes to the Microsoft Store that primarily focused on a new Downloads section and a tweaked Library section, along with a new product page experience in the…