MSI’s newest ‘invisible cable’ desktop PC goes too far
One of my favorite trends in desktop PC design for the last couple of years has been what we call “The War on Cables,” wherein all the interior power and data cables are hidden on…
How To – Windows, PC & Laptop
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At CES 2025, Nvidia dropped the mic while Radeon dropped the ball
CES 2025 was packed with all kinds of techie announcements, but for me the highlight was all the new graphics cards. Nvidia and AMD both played their hands with next-generation products, with some caveats. Nvidia…
An updated USB logo will now mark the fastest docking stations
If you’re buying a USB docking station, especially one with USB4, keep an eye out for an updated USB labeling scheme that will help you identify the USB technology being used. In 2019, the names…
AMD blames HX3D chip shortages on Intel’s crappy chips
AMD’s world-beating 9800X3D chips destroyed the competition and promptly sold out. Why? David McAfee, AMD’s corporate vice president and general manager of its Client Channel Business, and Frank Azor, the chief architect of gaming solutions…
AMD blames Ryzen 9800X3D shortages on complexity, Intel’s crappy chips
AMD’s world-beating 9800X3D chips destroyed the competition and promptly sold out. Why? David McAfee, AMD’s corporate vice president and general manager of its Client Channel Business, and Frank Azor, the chief architect of gaming solutions…
Heck yeah! HyperX gaming mice with custom 3D printable parts
When gaming mice don’t fit your hand or fail to perform as well as you hope, there’s one possible solution to try: personalization! Of course, different gaming mice support different levels of personalization. There’s the…
Best of CES 2025: 16 products that have us pumped
You never know what you’re going to get with CES. Of course, we knew we’d hear a lot about AI — check — and that there’d be announcements of new CPUs and GPUs — also…
Best of CES 2025: The smart home & home security gear we loved
It’s been another banner year for home security and smart home at CES, and after scouring the show floor, we’ve rounded up the smart products that stood apart from the rest. Among our picks: a…
Fubo and Hulu just dropped a bomb on the TV bundle
Two major competitors in the race to replace cable bundles have suddenly become partners. This week, Fubo and Disney announced that they will combine their respective live TV businesses. That means Fubo and Hulu +…
MyVelo TV is a $100 steaming box that also works with an antenna
A top-notch streaming box with over-the-air antenna integration has always seemed like a slam-dunk idea to me. Now, an upstart device brand called MyVelo TV is actually making it happen. For $100, the MyVelo TV…