Why ‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’ feels so buttery-smooth
DOOM 2016 is one of my favorite shooters, and a big part of that is how fast and smooth it feels, despite being no slouch in the visuals department. Its threequel, DOOM: The Dark Ages,…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
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Intel’s latest Core Ultra CPUs slow down high-end SSDs, tests find
In another blow for Intel’s “Arrow Lake” or Core Ultra 200S platform, testing has confirmed that SSDs inserted into an M.2 slot on a Intel X890 motherboard won’t achieve their full performance. The SSD Review…
Govee Skyline Kit review: Lovely floating LED accent lighting
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Mid-air lighting effect is nothing if not unique Zillions of color and scene options in the Govee app Cons Installation can be onerous; plan accordingly Dangling power cord is…
Ditch your old router to stay safe from hackers, FBI warns
Devices need security updates to stay safe. That’s probably not news to you if you’ve used a phone in the last 20 years, or you’re staring down the barrel of a Windows 10 end-of-life deadline.…
The latest iPad just got a rare discount. It’s down to $278 right now
It pains me to admit this as an Android fanboy all the way back to the Nexus One, but Apple just does tablets better. There’s an iPad sitting on my massive PC-laden desk, not a…
My favorite Shokz open-ear headphones are massively discounted today
I’ve been using Shokz bone conduction, open-ear headphones for years—ever since they were known as Aftershokz. It’s a rare day that I leave the house without them. And today, multiple Shokz models are deeply discounted…
This 512GB USB-C SSD is so tiny, you’re definitely going to lose it
Both my parents grew up in the computer industry of the 1970s and 80s, and they told me stories of “hard drives” the size of washing machines that only held a few megabytes of data.…
Radeon RX 9060 XT cards spotted on Amazon for $450 and up
New AMD graphics cards appear to be right around the corner. We’ve been hearing whispers of the RX 9060 XT for weeks, and just a few days ago a listing popped up on a Brazilian…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review: A bold new RPG gem
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fantastic story with secrets, surprises, and twists at every turn Exciting and fun battles with a mix of tactics and well-balanced reactions Interesting characters who go through their own…
Sharing a Max password? Those gentle warnings are about to get firmer
Those “gentle” reminders to stop sharing Max passwords are about to get tougher, the top exec from the streamer warns. Warner Bros. Discovery streaming CEO JB Perette, the top exec in charge of Max, told…