Microsoft’s newly announced iCloud for Windows app, which is intended to connect your iCloud to your Photos app on your PC, has already developed a glitch that is sending photos to the wrong users. Several users have reported instances on the MacRumors Forums where they have received someone else’s images when attempting to load their […]
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Google Meet or Zoom? Soon, it won’t matter
Google has announced support for embedded interoperability on Google Meet and Zoom Room devices at no extra cost, coming later this year. Soon Google Meets devices will be able to join Zoom meetings, and Zoom Rooms will be able to join Google Meet meetings. It will be as easy to use as clicking on a […]
How much does the RTX 4090 cost? RTX 40-series buying guide
Nvidia has finally announced the RTX 40 series, and three new RTX 40 cards will be available later this year: the flagship RTX 4090, the high-end RTX 4080 16GB, and the RTX 4080 12GB. Along with apparently massive performance improvements over last-generation RTX 30 series cards, these new GPUs come with high price tags. How […]
How to half swipe on Snapchat
On Snapchat, there may be times when you want to peek at a chat message rather than fully open it. You may not want to fully open a message because, for whatever reason, you don’t want the app to let the person who sent it know that you read it. If that’s the case for […]
ReSpec: A column about the complex, glorious tech behind PC gaming
If you’ve ever built your own gaming PC, you know that tinkering with the hardware is half the fun. But increasingly, much of the battle for performance and high frame rates has been happening on the software side of things. DLSS, RT, FSR, and dozens of other acronyms all await you behind your game’s innocent […]
5 easy ways to dramatically increase security in Google Chrome
If you’re one of many people who use Chrome as your default web browser, then you might want to take some steps to ensure that it’s extra secure. This can help you in a world where hackers are always after passwords and can easily spoof websites to look like the real thing. Well, Google has […]
The best thin and light gaming laptops 2021
Most gaming laptops are large, ostentatiously styled with massive vents and a fighter jet-like aesthetic, and they’re heavy. They’re not meant to be carried around everywhere like regular laptops, but rather from place to place for gaming sessions. Not everyone wants a massive laptop for their gaming needs, though, and that’s where a new breed […]
Apple could launch a new external monitor with its own dedicated processor
When Apple unveiled the pricey Pro Display XDR alongside the refreshed Mac Pro, the company played up the strengths and innovation behind its pro-grade display. It seems that the next Pro Display is about to get even more powerful, as we’re learning that Apple is working on an external monitor that has its own dedicated […]
Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 review: AMD laptop perfection?
Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 review: AMD laptop perfection? “The Asus ZenBook 13 OLED is a must-buy laptop, so long as you don’t need a headphone jack.” Brilliant OLED screen Excellent touchpad and keyboard Battery life is spectacular Supremely thin and light No headphone jack I may have found the perfect laptop. Or, at the […]
HP’s Chromebook convertible gets major upgrade with 11th-gen Intel processors
HP’s premium convertible Chromebook x360 14c is getting a major upgrade under the hood with Intel’s 11th-gen processors. With the refresh, the Chromebook x360 14c can be outfitted with Intel’s Core i5 processor alongside up to 256GB of solid-state storage, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and Wi-Fi 6 support. HP claims that the updated model will get […]
The best laptops for video editing in 2021
Video editing is a task that requires you to have access to a high-quality display and enough computing power to process large video files. Whether you’re a creative who works on professional-quality videos or you want to launch a YouTube channel, investing in the right laptop will make video editing much easier. The Dell XPS […]
You won’t believe how cheap the Surface Laptop 3 is today — save $400!
The Surface Laptop 3 is not only one of the faster and more powerful laptops you’ll find among these Surface Pro deals, but it’s also one of the better-looking laptops, period. Its appearance is sleek and pro and gorgeous, and right now, at Walmart, the 13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, with touchscreen, is $ 400 […]
Best cheap Dell laptop deals and sales for April 2021
Dell was part of the vanguard of the computer revolution of decades past, but age hasn’t slowed this giant down a bit. In 2021, many of the best laptops, desktops, PC peripherals, and office equipment bears the Dell logo, yet despite its reputation as a suit-and-tie sort of brand, Dell has kept up with the […]
The best alternatives to Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office once had an unquestioned stranglehold on the world of productivity suites and programs. However, the subscription model and the high price of Office 2019 have given rise to a bevy of options that fall outside Microsoft’s banner. The best alternatives to Microsoft Office allow users the freedom to create and edit, and many […]
WWDC 2021: All the new products we expect to be announced
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is one of its biggest events on the calendar. This year’s show is due to run from June 7-11 and will be entirely online (much like many of Apple’s recent events). What can you expect to see at the show? Will there be any exciting new hardware reveals and software […]