AOC’s newest monitors hit an ultra-fast 610Hz refresh rate
I’m not sure my puny human eyes could tell the difference between, say, 360Hz and 500Hz. But the sweatiest, most competitive of PC gamers say they can, and I’m not about to call them liars…
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Dropbox is shutting down its password manager. Export your data ASAP
Earlier this week, Dropbox announced that it will be shutting down its password manager app, Dropbox Passwords, just five years after it first launched. The service shutdown will occur in several phases. Starting August 28th,…
Proton launches its own free 2FA app with a native desktop version
Swiss technology company Proton—known for its privacy-centered software solutions and services—just launched Proton Authenticator, a new open-source two-factor authentication (2FA) app. Proton Authenticator is very much like the other 2FA apps you’ve probably used in…
Adobe releases Windows on Arm beta versions for 4 more apps
If you’re running the Arm version of Windows—most notably on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ laptops—then you’ll be pleased to know that four more apps from Adobe’s arsenal have now been optimized for the platform, reports The Verge.…
Nvidia confirms end of drivers for GTX 700, 900, and 10-series cards
Death and taxes, folks. Even the best technology can’t last forever, and plenty of people consider Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 10 series—specifically the 1080 Ti—to be the best it’s ever made. But the company just confirmed…
How to declutter Windows 11’s Start menu recommendations
When you use Windows, the operating system quietly takes note of your habits to help streamline your experience. It customizes the Start menu so you can reach your most used apps and files more quickly.…
Critical security flaws found in Lenovo AIO PCs! What to do if affected
Lenovo is warning users that several BIOS security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Lenovo IdeaCentre and Yoga All-In-One desktops. The support document states that local attackers can execute malicious code in System Management Mode (SMM).…
Amazon yanks Sengled’s Alexa skill after a series of service outages
After more than a month of sporadic outages that left many Sengled smart bulb users struggling to control their lights, Amazon has opted to pull the skill that allowed Sengled users to control their bulbs…
DirecTV quietly built the cheapest streamer for local channels
Cord cutters have long wished for a way to stream local broadcast channels for less than the price of a full-pay TV package. Now it’s finally happening. DirecTV, which has leaned more into streaming than…
Samsung’s huge 4K ultrawide gaming monitor hits best price of the year
Samsung has an insanely large 57-inch gaming monitor with impressive specs, and it just dropped to the best price we’ve seen all year. Act fast to score the Odyssey Neo G9 for just $1,500, which…