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I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Core i9-14900K, and it isn’t pretty
AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X didn't provide the performance gains we expected, and Intel's Core i9-14900K is surprisingly competitive.
Microsoft Excel keyboard shortcuts everyone should know
Looking for a faster way to work with your spreadsheets? Check out these Excel keyboard shortcuts you should know for quick actions and easy navigation.
Why I finally gave up on gaming laptops
Gaming laptops serve a purpose, but I can't find room for one in my repertoire of devices any longer.
People are arguing about this classic macOS feature, and it’s hilarious
A simple post on X ignited a firestorm of debate over whether macOS or Windows does one simple thing better. The results were amusing and often very strange.
The MacBook notch has been redeemed
The NotchNook app turns your Mac’s notch into something you’ll actually want to use, with tools and features that make it like a Dynamic Island for macOS.
5 awesome things you can do with Google Gemini Advanced
Here are some of the more complex tasks you can do with Google's Gemini Advanced paid AI chatbot.
I’ve lost all hope in PC hardware this year
At the start of 2024, we all thought we had a lot of interesting PC hardware coming up. Now, in the second half of the year, things are starting to look bleak.
I grilled Intel about its massive stability problem — here’s what it told me
Intel needs to provide answers for the instability on 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs. I grilled the company, and here's what it told me.
How I fixed the most annoying part of PC gaming
You have to get through half a dozen launchers to access all of your games on PC, and it's the most annoying part of PC gaming. Here's how I fixed it.
These smart glasses turned my iPhone into a legitimate spatial computer
Check out how I used Viture Pro smart glasses as a unique solution for pocket-sized spatial computing with my iPhone and a Bluetooth keyboard.
Intel can’t stay silent for much longer
Instability issues with 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs still haven't been resolved, and Intel's silence on the matter can't continue.
I gave my Wi-Fi a makeover with this router that’s on sale for Prime Day
I ignored my Wi-Fi setup for far too long. Don't make the same mistake I did, so pick up this router on Prime Day.
This pack of corn puffs hasn’t left my gaming PC — here’s why
I carried a small piece of Taiwan home with me, and it's this pack of corn puffs that haven't left the side of my gaming PC.
My Steam library (probably) looks better than yours
There's a treasure trove of customization options within Steam that can turn a bland library into something unique to you.
AMD may lose a golden opportunity to beat Nvidia this year
AMD has a good chance to dominate a portion of the GPU market in late 2024.
The ChatGPT app has changed how I use my Mac in three key ways
OpenAI has launched an official ChatGPT app on macOS. If you’ve got a Mac, it’s definitely worth trying -- here are three things I love the most about it.
Apple’s gaming push is heating up faster than you think
Apple is getting more serious about gaming, and its efforts are progressing surprisingly fast.
They raised $50 million for charity with dusty consoles. Here’s how
Games Done Quick has raised over $50 million for charity over the past 14 years. Here's the tech that keeps the show going.
Tandem OLED laptops are here, but they’re not what you think
Dell's XPS 13 Copilot+ has a Tandem OLED display, but so does the Intel version. We dug into the facts to see what that means, and how it compares to Apple.
This ridiculous-looking charger is one of my favorite gadgets of 2024
With over 200W of charging speed, a partially see-through design, and a color display, this charger is one of the coolest gadgets I've used this year.
This is the PC gaming hardware I’m still looking forward to in 2024
We're halfway through 2024, but there's still a ton of PC gaming hardware on the way. Here's what I'm looking forward to the most.
Don’t wait for macOS Sequoia. This app already has its best feature
Apple is bringing window snapping to macOS Sequoia, but there’s a better alternative app out there that does everything Apple can do -- plus a whole lot more.
This is the best PC gaming hardware I’ve reviewed this year — so far
We're halfway through 2024, and we've already seen a ton of PC gaming hardware. Here's the best hardware we've tested so far this year.
