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Season 2022
Is the built-in malware protection in Windows all you need?
Is the built-in malware protection in Windows all you need?
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.
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.
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.
What's the point of routers and switches that only have one Ethernet port above 1 Gbps, such as a 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, or 10 Gbps port?
What's the point of routers and switches that only have one Ethernet port above 1 Gbps, such as a 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, or 10 Gbps port?
What's interesting about HDMI 2.1a?
What's interesting about HDMI 2.1a?
Learn about the new Microsoft Pluton security chip and why it matters for your next PC and CPU.
Learn about the new Microsoft Pluton security chip and why it matters for your next PC and CPU.
There's a lot to look forward to in 2022 - here's what we're most excited about!
There's a lot to look forward to in 2022 - here's what we're most excited about!
Confused by all those random letter/number combos AMD and Intel use to describe their chipsets? Don't be - we explain it all in this video.
Confused by all those random letter/number combos AMD and Intel use to describe their chipsets? Don't be - we explain it all in this video.
How can Nvidia's Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution, or DLDSR, improve the look of your games without much of a performance hit?
How can Nvidia's Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution, or DLDSR, improve the look of your games without much of a performance hit?
What do all those lenses on modern smartphones do? #Shorts
What do all those lenses on modern smartphones do? #Shorts
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?
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.
RCA cables were the big thing before HDMI took over the world - and you often needed a LOT of them. #Shorts
RCA cables were the big thing before HDMI took over the world - and you often needed a LOT of them. #Shorts
What are those mysterious DLL files that are omnipresent in Windows - and have often caused problems, especially in older versions?
What are those mysterious DLL files that are omnipresent in Windows - and have often caused problems, especially in older versions?
Does Linux best Windows in enough areas to merit serious consideration as your desktop operating system?
Does Linux best Windows in enough areas to merit serious consideration as your desktop operating system?
Here's why buying expensive cables makes no sense. #Shorts
Here's why buying expensive cables makes no sense. #Shorts
Did you know that you can build your own router that'll perform a lot better than off-the-shelf products? It's easier than you think!
Did you know that you can build your own router that'll perform a lot better than off-the-shelf products? It's easier than you think!
Learn about ASICs and FPGAs, and why they're often more powerful than regular processors.
Learn about ASICs and FPGAs, and why they're often more powerful than regular processors.
Here's how smart TV manufacturers are ripping you off with underpowered hardware. #Shorts
Here's how smart TV manufacturers are ripping you off with underpowered hardware. #Shorts
Your motherboard has a battery to power something called a CMOS chip. But...why?
Your motherboard has a battery to power something called a CMOS chip. But...why?
We've been promised drone delivery for years...so where is it?
We've been promised drone delivery for years...so where is it?
Why did NVIDIA's bid to buy ARM fail?
Why did NVIDIA's bid to buy ARM fail?
What's up with that Energy Star label you see on so many electronics?
What's up with that Energy Star label you see on so many electronics?
Could Web 3.0 change the internet as we know it?
Could Web 3.0 change the internet as we know it?
Why does the NAND flash inside SSDs wear out, but typical RAM doesn't suffer from this problem?
Why does the NAND flash inside SSDs wear out, but typical RAM doesn't suffer from this problem?
Wireless USB was actually an official standard years ago - so what happened to it?
Wireless USB was actually an official standard years ago - so what happened to it?
Remember when tons of people had those big C-band satellite dishes in their yards? Whatever happened to those, and why were they so large?
Remember when tons of people had those big C-band satellite dishes in their yards? Whatever happened to those, and why were they so large?
Be sure to keep your SSDs and flash drives away from heat!
Be sure to keep your SSDs and flash drives away from heat!
Learn about the new ATX 3.0 standard.
Learn about the new ATX 3.0 standard.
Did you know you can power some devices using just an Ethernet cable?
Did you know you can power some devices using just an Ethernet cable?
How did Apple come back from the brink of death to become a $3 TRILLION company?
How did Apple come back from the brink of death to become a $3 TRILLION company?
Learn about UCIe and how it could let different companies collaborate on one processor.
Learn about UCIe and how it could let different companies collaborate on one processor.
Learn about Intel's and AMD's contrasting approaches to building CPUs.
Learn about Intel's and AMD's contrasting approaches to building CPUs.
Are we getting 5 gigabit internet - or even faster speeds - in the near future?
Are we getting 5 gigabit internet - or even faster speeds - in the near future?
How did Google go from a search engine developed by a couple of Stanford students to one of the world's most valuable companies?
How did Google go from a search engine developed by a couple of Stanford students to one of the world's most valuable companies?
Learn about proprietary storage technology that ended up failing in the market - including a video tape you couldn't even rewind!
Learn about proprietary storage technology that ended up failing in the market - including a video tape you couldn't even rewind!
Will leaving your PC on 24/7 hurt it, or could it actually do it some good?
Will leaving your PC on 24/7 hurt it, or could it actually do it some good?
Why do phones and laptops need bulky chargers?
Why do phones and laptops need bulky chargers?
The term "4K" is very often tossed around in a way that makes it misleading...
The term "4K" is very often tossed around in a way that makes it misleading...
Learn about magnetic levitation (maglev) computer fans.
Learn about magnetic levitation (maglev) computer fans.
What's the point of launching a CPU, graphics card, or game console if no one can actually buy one?
What's the point of launching a CPU, graphics card, or game console if no one can actually buy one?
USB isn't really universal...
USB isn't really universal...
Learn about every version of the Android OS that's ever been released.
Learn about every version of the Android OS that's ever been released.
Are browser stop buttons less useful than they used to be?
Are browser stop buttons less useful than they used to be?
Is e-mail going to be pushed into irrelevance by direct messaging?
Is e-mail going to be pushed into irrelevance by direct messaging?
Believe it or not, 56K dial-up connections still exist!
Believe it or not, 56K dial-up connections still exist!
It's easy to stream videos in 4K - so why is there so little 4K content available on traditional cable and satellite?
It's easy to stream videos in 4K - so why is there so little 4K content available on traditional cable and satellite?
Why is Netflix suddenly struggling to keep people interested?
Why is Netflix suddenly struggling to keep people interested?
If you're having problems using certain devices on your home network, give port forwarding a try...but what exactly IS port forwarding, anyway?
If you're having problems using certain devices on your home network, give port forwarding a try...but what exactly IS port forwarding, anyway?
Why can't you just install a GPU in a motherboard socket instead of buying a bulky graphics card?
Why can't you just install a GPU in a motherboard socket instead of buying a bulky graphics card?
Why do cell towers have so many antennas - and where do they get THEIR signals from, anyway?
Why do cell towers have so many antennas - and where do they get THEIR signals from, anyway?
Learn about the different kinds of 5G connections - and what your provider might not be telling you.
Learn about the different kinds of 5G connections - and what your provider might not be telling you.
What are you really agreeing to when you click "accept all cookies" or "agree to all?"
What are you really agreeing to when you click "accept all cookies" or "agree to all?"
What's the difference between a desktop graphics card and a laptop GPU?
What's the difference between a desktop graphics card and a laptop GPU?
Here are some famous software updates that made things worse instead of better!
Here are some famous software updates that made things worse instead of better!
Why did your dial-up modem make that weird screeching sound when it connected to the Internet?
Why did your dial-up modem make that weird screeching sound when it connected to the Internet?
Here are some tech specs that used to matter, but you can safely ignore them now.
Here are some tech specs that used to matter, but you can safely ignore them now.
Learn about VESA's new AdaptiveSync standard and how it could make picking a display much simpler.
Learn about VESA's new AdaptiveSync standard and how it could make picking a display much simpler.
Why are graphics cards becoming so power-hungry, and does this mean you'll need a new power supply?
Why are graphics cards becoming so power-hungry, and does this mean you'll need a new power supply?
How did computer spam get its name?
How did computer spam get its name?
Could the iPod and similar digital music players make a comeback?
Could the iPod and similar digital music players make a comeback?
What's up with the weird numbering scheme AMD uses for Ryzen CPUs?
What's up with the weird numbering scheme AMD uses for Ryzen CPUs?
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!
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.
Everything's got Wi-Fi in it these days, but (spoiler alert) all of it is pretty bad!
Everything's got Wi-Fi in it these days, but (spoiler alert) all of it is pretty bad!
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?
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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?
Learn about the history of the classic serial port and why it's still relevant today!
Learn about the history of the classic serial port and why it's still relevant today!
Why did Apple's HomePod smart speaker fail so miserably?
Why did Apple's HomePod smart speaker fail so miserably?
With the popularity of streaming services, how is Redbox still in business?
With the popularity of streaming services, how is Redbox still in business?
Is keeping your PC's UEFI BIOS up-to-date more trouble than it's worth?
Is keeping your PC's UEFI BIOS up-to-date more trouble than it's worth?
Why don't PC parts and components have odometers so we can see how much they've been used?
Why don't PC parts and components have odometers so we can see how much they've been used?
IoT devices might be putting you at risk due to security holes...
IoT devices might be putting you at risk due to security holes...
How exactly can you use other materials as substitutes for thermal paste in a pinch...and is it even a good idea?
How exactly can you use other materials as substitutes for thermal paste in a pinch...and is it even a good idea?
Even though it seems like your phone does everything, these other small devices are definitely worth taking with you too.
Even though it seems like your phone does everything, these other small devices are definitely worth taking with you too.
What's the fastest Internet connection out there?
What's the fastest Internet connection out there?
Does it seem like online outages are becoming more common?
Does it seem like online outages are becoming more common?
Plugging in multiple USB drives can give you lower than expected speeds!
Plugging in multiple USB drives can give you lower than expected speeds!
Are computer cases even really necessary?
Are computer cases even really necessary?
There's something simple that can rip a connector clean off your motherboard.
There's something simple that can rip a connector clean off your motherboard.
Is the SATA interface for hard drives and SSDs on its way out, or is it going to hang on for a long time to come?
Is the SATA interface for hard drives and SSDs on its way out, or is it going to hang on for a long time to come?
Are CPU manufacturers ripping you off by not overclocking chips at the factory?
Are CPU manufacturers ripping you off by not overclocking chips at the factory?
Here are some of the dumbest wearables ever.
Here are some of the dumbest wearables ever.
Windows 95 was a revolutionary operating system...but it was also very buggy. Here's why it, along with Windows 98 and Me, were so unstable.
Windows 95 was a revolutionary operating system...but it was also very buggy. Here's why it, along with Windows 98 and Me, were so unstable.
Why do AMD and other companies such as NVIDIA use a fabless business model instead of making their own chips?
Why do AMD and other companies such as NVIDIA use a fabless business model instead of making their own chips?
It's important to clean your PC - but how often do you really need to bother with it?
It's important to clean your PC - but how often do you really need to bother with it?
It's not very obvious how to look up your Wi-Fi password if you've forgotten it! Here's how you can recover it on Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS.
It's not very obvious how to look up your Wi-Fi password if you've forgotten it! Here's how you can recover it on Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS.
Despite the boring-sounding name, Bluetooth Low Energy Audio is a big deal and is bringing sweeping changes to how you listen to music wirelessly.
Despite the boring-sounding name, Bluetooth Low Energy Audio is a big deal and is bringing sweeping changes to how you listen to music wirelessly.
Those "PC tuning" programs are mostly just a big waste of cash.
Those "PC tuning" programs are mostly just a big waste of cash.
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.
Here's what to know about AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series processors.
Here's what to know about AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series processors.
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?
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?
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?
The days of mining Ethereum with a graphics card are gone forever - but why?
The days of mining Ethereum with a graphics card are gone forever - but why?
USB 4 v2 is here, and is pretty cool despite the stupid naming scheme.
USB 4 v2 is here, and is pretty cool despite the stupid naming scheme.
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.
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?
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?
Team Blue is a big fan of codenames like Kaby Lake, Alder Lake, and Rocket Lake. How come?
Team Blue is a big fan of codenames like Kaby Lake, Alder Lake, and Rocket Lake. How come?
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?
How does Precision Boost Overdrive 2 ("PBO") work on recent AMD Ryzen CPUs, and how is it different from normal overclocking?
How does Precision Boost Overdrive 2 ("PBO") work on recent AMD Ryzen CPUs, and how is it different from normal overclocking?
You've seen plenty of RGB products, but what does it mean when they throw a W in there?
You've seen plenty of RGB products, but what does it mean when they throw a W in there?
Beware of buying a cheap PSU...it might just blow up!
Beware of buying a cheap PSU...it might just blow up!
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Original Title: Why Apple is Called Apple (and other history)
Original Title: Why Apple is Called Apple (and other history)
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Original Title: Don't Throw Away Your Old Laptop!
Original Title: Don't Throw Away Your Old Laptop!
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?
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?
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Here are some of the most pointless GPUs to ever exist.
Here are some of the most pointless GPUs to ever exist.
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?
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.
Is Linux Mint the best operating system you're not using?
Is Linux Mint the best operating system you're not using?
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Can the Steam Deck's hardware stand the test of time, or will it be outdated in the near future?
Can the Steam Deck's hardware stand the test of time, or will it be outdated in the near future?
Intel Arc graphics cards have already faced many challenges both before and after launch; how can they compete with the likes of Nvidia and AMD?
Intel Arc graphics cards have already faced many challenges both before and after launch; how can they compete with the likes of Nvidia and AMD?
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