Lenovo has been making great strides with its Legion gaming laptops in recent years, pulling ahead of most of the competition when it comes to high-end and mid-range models. Our pick for best gaming laptop is the Legion 9i, a relatively heavy and thick PC that demands a high price. It's a great option if you value performance and premium features, but it's certainly not for everyone. If … [Read more...]
3 things I want to see in Apple's next MacBook refresh
Apple's M1 MacBook Air was announced back in November 2020, alongside the Mac Mini and the 13-inch MacBook Pro model. All these great Macs were among the first to be powered by Apple's M1 chip, which is plenty capable and powerful enough for most users even in 2023. I was one of the first ones to buy the M1 MacBook Air back in the day, and I still use it almost every day. Source: … [Read more...]
Can you use two graphics cards in a PC in 2023?
Using multiple GPUs inside a PC dates all the way back to the early 2010s when more demanding programs began showing up. I've had my fair share of experience with dual GPU systems, complete with groundbreaking technologies like SLI and CrossFire that paved their way, but the GPU landscape has changed for the better with newer and more powerful solutions. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs Dell Latitude 9440: Which high-end business laptop should you get?
There are so many options when it comes to buying a work laptop, especially on the more expensive end. Two of our favorite additions to this part on the market are the Dell Latitude 9440 and the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12. Both are premium laptops that deliver so much in terms of functionality, versatility, and power. The Dell Latitude 9440 was one of our favorite laptops of the year, … [Read more...]
Microsoft Copilot launches as a standalone Android app
Microsoft has launched a dedicated Microsoft Copilot (earlier known as Bing Chat) app on Android to help users improve their productivity. The AI-powered chat assistant is the same as the one you use on your phone via apps like Bing and Microsoft Edge and can perform tasks like writing content, creating images, and everything it's capable of before becoming an Android app. Source: … [Read more...]
This is how DisplayLink virtualizes external displays on base Macs
Apple has done a lot to right the Mac's wrongs from the 2010s, including adding performance with Apple Silicon and returning ports to some MacBook models. But in a classic Apple move, the company has arbitrarily decided that base-model computers can't connect to more than one external display. Luckily, there is a way around that hardware limitation, and it's by using a software … [Read more...]
WingetUI makes downloading CLI packages on Windows easy, and it's getting even better
If you're an advanced Windows user, there's a chance you've used a command line interface (CLI) package other than Windows Terminal to perform specific tasks. While using third-party CLIs can be complicated for a beginner, you can grab apps that make the experience a lot easier. WingetUI achieves this by creating a one-stop shop for all your CLI needs, and a recent update just made … [Read more...]
How to factory reset a Mac and erase all of its content
Before selling or giving away your Mac, you may want to factory reset it. This ensures that the future owner doesn't have access to your personal data and settings. So, by factory resetting your Mac, you're deleting all of the content and settings stored locally on its drive. This handy feature first launched on M-powered Macs with macOS Monterey, and it's still available on the … [Read more...]
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo review: Trailblazing fast laptop thanks to Intel Core Ultra
While the name might sound like a mouthful, the new MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is a really powerful productivity laptop. Coming with Intel's new Core Ultra CPUs, code-named Meteor Lake, under the hood, it is really different from any other non-gaming MSI laptop that I've ever used before. This device is also one of the few that started shipping right when Intel launched that CPU line on … [Read more...]
Windows 11 will let you reinstall your OS through Windows Update without wiping your files
If you've ever performed a fresh reinstall of Windows 11, you'll know how long it takes and how much effort you need to make to get it started. Fortunately, Microsoft is taking note. As spotted in a recent update to the Windows 11 beta branch, the company is working on a way to reinstall your operating system through Windows Update, and no files are lost in the process. Source: … [Read more...]
Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) vs MacBook Air (2023): Choosing between two light and powerful laptops
Apple's MacBook Air saw it's last major refresh in 2022, when it received a new chassis design overhaul, in addition to receiving Apple's powerful M2 8-core processor and a brighter Liquid Retina XDR display. Acer's Swift Go 14 was launched on December 14, 2023, and closes out the year as being one of the first laptops to include Intel's all-new Core Ultra-series … [Read more...]
Reverse engineering: What is it and how to get started?
If you've ever wondered how a piece of software works on the inside, then you may have come across the term "reverse engineering." Reverse engineering refers to dismantling something and finding out how it works on the inside, and there are popular tools that anyone can use for free on a computer to get started. Tools like Ghidra, Process Hacker, and x64dbg are an excellent way to … [Read more...]
Never run out of storage space with this 20TB external drive that's $226 off
For the most part, SSDs have taken over as the preferred storage choice for most applications. Of course, if you're looking to store a lot of data, and want to do so on the cheap, an external hard drive is going to be a better option. With that said, Western Digital's Elements external hard drive is an extremely affordable choice, providing a variety of different storage sizes. Source: … [Read more...]
SSD vs HDD in 2024: What kind of storage do you really need?
Every single thing you do on your desktop or laptop PC consumes storage one way or the other. And while we've come a long way from PC storage being unchangeably tied to the model you buy, storage is still an important consideration. Whether you're buying a new laptop, building a PC, or contemplating a storage upgrade, some degree of research is necessary to decide how much storage you … [Read more...]
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 vs ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8
Lenovo's laptops are routinely some of the best laptops out there, and the ThinkPad line of laptops is, in many senses, the crown jewel of Lenovo's range of laptops. Accordingly, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 is an excellent all-around business laptop, but you may be wondering if the recently announced next-gen ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 is a worthwhile upgrade over the Yoga. And yes, … [Read more...]
How to install Nginx on Ubuntu
Those who are into web development, hosting servers, and managing website traffic might be familiar with Nginx. It is a bit similar to Apache, as it is an open-source software for web serving, proving, caching, and other tasks. If you're running a great Linux distribution like Ubuntu, you can get started with Nginx in just a few steps. We're here to help explain how you can install it by … [Read more...]
WD's 4TB Gen4 M.2 SSD drops to all-time low in year-end deal
If you're looking to upgrade the storage on your laptop, PC, or PlayStation 5 — look no further than this 4TB Western Digital M.2 SSD. The SN850X SSD is a fantastic storage drive with excellent read and write speeds. Furthermore, although it's available in a variety of sizes, this massive 4TB model is now on sale for $229.95. Although the 20% discount isn't huge, it's … [Read more...]
Ayaneo Retro Mini PC AM01 review: A mini PC that you can use as a NAS or console
When it comes to PC gaming handhelds, Ayaneo has been ahead of the pack. The Ayaneo Kun is the best overall PC gaming handheld that you can get, though it comes at a premium. The company is now taking that expertise to mini PCs, with the company's first being the Ayaneo Retro Mini PC AM01. It packs up to an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a very... inspired look. Source: … [Read more...]
Best headsets for working from home in 2023
Working from home is great, but making Zoom calls and plowing through hours of work each day means you will need a headset that can handle it all. Whether you need a pair to cut down on noise or something that integrates seamlessly with the rest of your setup, here are our eight picks for the best headsets for working from home. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
How to install MongoDB on Ubuntu
MongoDB is a free-to-use document database that's known to be quite scalable and flexible. It's easy to use to query and index, and it even stores data in JSON-like documents. So, if you want to use MongoDB on a popular Linux distribution like Ubuntu, we have some good news. Getting started with it is as simple as using the terminal to install it. We'll guide you through the process … [Read more...]
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