Graphics card zombies: 7 GPUs you absolutely shouldn’t buy now
We’ve been telling you for a while that it’s an awful time to buy a graphics card, but now we’re serious. Nvidia’s next-gen GeForce RTX 3080 is here (with the RTX 3070 […]
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Worldwide chip shortages shouldn’t stop laptops from thriving
The worldwide chip shortage shouldn’t have a significant effect on the 2021 PC market, which should increase by about 18 percent in 2021, analyst firm IDC said late Tuesday. IDC reported that […]
Why you shouldn’t panic-buy a TPM for Windows 11
With the announcement of Windows 11 last Thursday, the humble Trusted Platform Module (TPM) has gotten more attention than ever. Home users are suddenly interested in this esoteric security tech. Windows 11 […]
Why you shouldn’t just move your Windows drive to a new PC
Migrating your data from an existing storage drive to a new one is a pain. It can take hours to complete the process, and you always run the risk of leaving something […]
You shouldn’t upgrade to Windows 11 yet
On or after October 5, your computer will offer you a choice: upgrade to Windows 11, or remain on Windows 10. You’ll probably want to stay put. Normally, feature updates are a […]
You shouldn’t buy a TPM for Windows 11. Here’s why
By now, nearly everyone knows you need a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 for Windows 11. But many people still aren’t sure if you have to go out and buy a module to […]
Why you should (or shouldn’t) undervolt your GPU
The small, magical box that we affectionately call a graphics card is teeming with enough electrical complexity to make even Zeus blush. (He’s the god of lightning, after all!) Both Nvidia and […]
Why you shouldn’t waste your money on a membrane keyboard
Membrane keyboards are one of the most common input devices, as they’re often found in budget laptops and desktop setups. They rely on pressure-sensitive layers (rubber domes) to register inputs. This construction […]
5 reasons gamers shouldn’t shun cheap mechanical keyboards
Enthusiasts may balk at my opinion and deem it heresy, which is fine—but I’m going to say it anyway: There’s nothing wrong with buying an inexpensive mechanical keyboard for regular use. Most […]
Intel kills off 11th-gen Rocket Lake CPUs you shouldn’t buy anyway
Intel said this week that it’s closing the book on its 11th-gen Core chips, code-named “Rocket Lake.” The company issued an end-of life notice that covers the entire Rocket Lake chip lineup […]
