Here's some tech snake oil you shouldn't be spending your money on.
Here's some tech snake oil you shouldn't be spending your money on.
2022x3 [RANT] The Most ANNOYING Thing About Windows Audio Episode overview
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Jan 11, 2022
Windows sound management is still unnecessarily complicated, even though we're now on Windows 11.
Windows sound management is still unnecessarily complicated, even though we're now on Windows 11.
2022x4 Desperate for a Graphics Card? DON'T Do This Episode overview
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Jan 14, 2022
The graphics card shortage has left people wondering about how to get their hands on a GPU without paying a scalper - but some of the alternatives are far worse than others.
The graphics card shortage has left people wondering about how to get their hands on a GPU without paying a scalper - but some of the alternatives are far worse than others.
Consoles are more similar to PCs than ever before, but many games designed for console still suffer from performance and technical issues when they're ported over to PCs. Why does this happen?
Consoles are more similar to PCs than ever before, but many games designed for console still suffer from performance and technical issues when they're ported over to PCs. Why does this happen?
2022x13 What The Heck Is "American Megatrends?" Episode overview
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Fev 11, 2022
Find out about the company behind the American Megatrends startup screen you see on so many PCs.
Find out about the company behind the American Megatrends startup screen you see on so many PCs.
Sure, GPU upgrades are great and buying a new monitor is obvious, but it's time to replace your cheap speakers. Your ears will thank you!
Sure, GPU upgrades are great and buying a new monitor is obvious, but it's time to replace your cheap speakers. Your ears will thank you!
2022x65 Why Vending Machines Spit Your Dollar Out Episode overview
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Jun 24, 2022
All you want is a snack (albeit, an expensive one), but the machine REFUSES to take your dollar. This is why it's so complicated for vending machines to take your dirty money.
All you want is a snack (albeit, an expensive one), but the machine REFUSES to take your dollar. This is why it's so complicated for vending machines to take your dirty money.
DisplayPort has been around since 2008 and is still used in computers today, but is there a reason why we haven't fully switched over to only using HDMI?
DisplayPort has been around since 2008 and is still used in computers today, but is there a reason why we haven't fully switched over to only using HDMI?
France just banned a bunch of streaming related ling, so I guess it's time we learned french! Je ne parle pas très bien le français, puis-je encore dire poggers?
France just banned a bunch of streaming related ling, so I guess it's time we learned french! Je ne parle pas très bien le français, puis-je encore dire poggers?
Those "PC tuning" programs are mostly just a big waste of cash.
Those "PC tuning" programs are mostly just a big waste of cash.
2022x92 Monitor Companies Have Been Lying To You Episode overview
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Set 06, 2022
The "response time" spec you often see published with monitors is often derived from cherry-picked tests. Learn about VESA's ClearMR certification, which should give you a better idea of how a display actually performs.
The "response time" spec you often see published with monitors is often derived from cherry-picked tests. Learn about VESA's ClearMR certification, which should give you a better idea of how a display actually performs.
Wi-Fi can cause issues when gaming online - so what if you just didn't use Wi-Fi at all?
Wi-Fi can cause issues when gaming online - so what if you just didn't use Wi-Fi at all?
2022x95 Expensive Tech That's Actually Worth It Episode overview
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Set 13, 2022
There's lots of pricey tech out there - what things are actually worth spending the money on?
There's lots of pricey tech out there - what things are actually worth spending the money on?
2022x96 Why Are These Red Things Still On Laptops? Episode overview
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Set 16, 2022
Pointing sticks - or nub mice - are still a common sight on ThinkPads and other laptops. Why are they still around, and why does anyone use them over touchpads?
Pointing sticks - or nub mice - are still a common sight on ThinkPads and other laptops. Why are they still around, and why does anyone use them over touchpads?
Learn about AMD's somewhat confusing naming and numbering scheme for its new Ryzen 7000 mobile CPUs.
Learn about AMD's somewhat confusing naming and numbering scheme for its new Ryzen 7000 mobile CPUs.
2022x100 Can You Use A Laptop Charger With Your Phone? Episode overview
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Set 25, 2022
If you can't find your phone's charger, can you use your laptop's instead, or will you fry your phone?
If you can't find your phone's charger, can you use your laptop's instead, or will you fry your phone?
2022x101 Your Phone Company Isn't Who You Think It Is Episode overview
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Set 27, 2022
Many mobile carriers don't even own their own cell towers; instead, they use a DIFFERENT provider's network! But why do these carriers - called MVNOs - do this, and how does it work?
Many mobile carriers don't even own their own cell towers; instead, they use a DIFFERENT provider's network! But why do these carriers - called MVNOs - do this, and how does it work?
EVGA recently went through a messy, public breakup with Nvidia, and have quit making graphics cards completely. But why did EVGA give up on a seemingly lucrative business?
EVGA recently went through a messy, public breakup with Nvidia, and have quit making graphics cards completely. But why did EVGA give up on a seemingly lucrative business?
We all had sticker shock at the prices of the upcoming GeForce RTX 4090 and 4080 graphics cards from Nvidia's "Ada Lovelace" lineup. Why do these GPUs cost so much?
We all had sticker shock at the prices of the upcoming GeForce RTX 4090 and 4080 graphics cards from Nvidia's "Ada Lovelace" lineup. Why do these GPUs cost so much?
Even if you have a fast internet connection, a little-known phenomenon called bufferbloat often results in games lagging and video calls dropping. So what exactly is bufferbloat, and how do you fix it?
Even if you have a fast internet connection, a little-known phenomenon called bufferbloat often results in games lagging and video calls dropping. So what exactly is bufferbloat, and how do you fix it?
CCleaner is an incredibly popular tool for clearing space on your PC - but is it actually doing anything that your system can't already do on its own, and could it actually be dangerous?
CCleaner is an incredibly popular tool for clearing space on your PC - but is it actually doing anything that your system can't already do on its own, and could it actually be dangerous?
2022x129 Should You Spend Extra On "Certified USB?" Episode overview
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Dez 09, 2022
Original Title: It Matters Which USB You Buy
Should you make sure to get a "Certified" USB device, and why does it take so long for certified devices that support the newest USB features to hit the market?
Original Title: It Matters Which USB You Buy
Should you make sure to get a "Certified" USB device, and why does it take so long for certified devices that support the newest USB features to hit the market?
2022x131 These Graphics Cards Shouldn't Have Existed Episode overview
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Dez 13, 2022
Here are some of the most pointless GPUs to ever exist.
Here are some of the most pointless GPUs to ever exist.
2022x132 Millions of People Still Use Windows XP Episode overview
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Dez 16, 2022
Windows XP's lifecycle lasted longer than your typical version of Windows - and many people around the world are still using it! But how has it hung on for so long?
Windows XP's lifecycle lasted longer than your typical version of Windows - and many people around the world are still using it! But how has it hung on for so long?
2022x133 What To Know About the New MacOS Ventura Episode overview
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Dez 20, 2022
MacOS 13, or Ventura, is here and has some cool features for those of you in the Apple ecosystem.
MacOS 13, or Ventura, is here and has some cool features for those of you in the Apple ecosystem.
