6 things to consider before buying a used graphics card
Who doesn’t love a good deal? Especially if it’s on something that’s basically new or lightly used. We’ve been devoid of any such deals on graphics cards for the last few years, […]
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AMD’s first Ryzen 7000 motherboards wield insane USB ports
For Americans, more is more. And though the motherboards for AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7000 processors are being produced in Taiwan, the top-tier options—the new X670e models aimed at enthusiasts—are embracing our supersize-everything-and-the-kitchen-sink […]
DuckDuckGo will now block Microsoft trackers
DuckDuckGo has made a name for itself protecting users from being tracked and preserving their anonymity, which is why folks were understandably upset when they discovered that the browser maker had given […]
7 frustrating Windows 11 annoyances, and how to fix them
For a while, it looked like Microsoft might never move past Windows 10, but then it dropped Windows 11 in late 2021. Even with a longer gap between new versions, it was […]
Tested: Intel Arc’s AV1 video encoder shames Nvidia and AMD
Imagine a world where video streaming could have significantly higher quality without using up more bandwidth—or have the same quality while having half the impact on your data caps. A world where […]
Security guru sends spammers to a hilarious password purgatory
Whether it’s John Wick or The Count of Monte Cristo, we all love a good revenge story. Right now, my current favorite is a wholesome nerdy tale told by Troy Hunt. You […]
Ebay electronics resellers cry foul on new ‘refurbished’ rules
What’s the difference between a gadget that’s used or one that’s refurbished? It’s a thin line with a lot of grey covering it, and it’s always been a bit fuzzy on big […]
Secrets of an Excel esports player: How pros tap true spreadsheet power
Most people view Microsoft’s Excel as a simple “spreadsheet program” that’s rapidly being eclipsed by free web-based apps that run on any cheap laptop. Well think again. Modern-day Excel is an advanced […]
Nvidia’s $1.4 billion GPU shortfall is great news for PC gamers
Nvidia’s run of sky-high financial results on the back of soaring GPU prices has come to an end. The company pre-announced second quarter 2022 revenue of $6.70 billion, versus the $8.10 billion […]
Intel announces Arc Pro workstation GPUs for desktops and laptops
We’ve been waiting with varying degrees of patience for Intel to launch its full line of desktop GPUs in western markets. But, while that nebulous release date gets more and more fuzzy, […]
