4 things to consider before buying a GPU
Before you buy a new graphics card (GPU), you need to make sure that it’s compatible with your system. Not only does your PC case need enough space to accommodate the GPU, but the power…
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Qualcomm buying Intel makes no sense because of AMD’s ace in the hole
The hits just keep on coming for Intel. AMD’s Epyc chips are gobbling up market share in data centers while Intel’s desktop chips are frying themselves after years of being stuck on a stalled architecture.…
Thinking about buying an iPhone 16 Pro? Maybe think again
At the company’s Glowtime event on Monday, Apple announced new Watches, AirPods, and, yes, new iPhones. The iPhone 16 series is almost here and this year’s crop may leave some people in a quandary. Apple…
AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 CPUs: 7 things you must know before buying
After a brief delay, AMD’s Ryzen 9000 has hit shelves—but to everyone’s surprise, the first processors come with surprising caveats. Despite offering plenty to like, the $279 Ryzen 5 9600X, $359 Ryzen 7 9700X, $499…
Buying a budget laptop? Don’t go below these minimum specs
It’s easy to spend a lot of money on a laptop, but you don’t have to. In fact, most people don’t need to spend much at all. Whether you’re on a budget or you’re buying…
Back to school: Apple buying guide for students
Whether they’re just learning their ABCs or ready to venture off to university, the students in your life will rely heavily on digital devices. But it can be hard to pick the right Apple device…
I never regretted buying an Apple device–until now
I have almost no regrets when it comes to Apple products. Whenever Apple introduces a new device, I can count on it being a sophisticated product even if it’s not immediately obvious. For example, despite…
Massive global IT outage is a perfect ad for buying a Mac
If you couldn’t fly, buy tickets, withdraw money, watch the news, or buy groceries this morning, you’re not alone. A massive global IT outage affecting countless businesses and services grounded United, Delta, and American Airlines…
Chromebook vs. laptop: Buying advice and recommendations
While it’s easy to focus on what you’re going to do with either a Chromebook or a Windows PC—web browsing! games!—it’s easy to lose sight of the little things. One of the best features of a…
Windows Copilot+ laptops: 7 vital things to know before buying
Copilot+ laptops are the talk of the PC industry right now: AI-powered, energy-efficient, with long battery life and good performance on top of that. So why wouldn’t you buy one? As it turns out, there…