With so many people working remotely, computer access away from an office is more necessary than ever. Windows lets you navigate your computer offsite with the Wake-on-LAN function, which also lets you access your computer even when it's turned off. Most Ethernet adapters support Wake-on-LAN, but it's uncommon for Wi-Fi cards to support this feature. You must have a compatible network … [Read more...]

Replacing the monitors in my setup with a pair of smart glasses was not on my bingo card for 2023, but here I am sitting on a couch as I type this on a MacBook Air, wearing a pair of glasses. What began as an experiment to improve my handheld gaming experience has now become an obsession, and now I can't put these AR glasses down. Using some smart glasses for gaming with Steam Deck was so fun … [Read more...]

Windows 11 is a great operating system for productivity, but if you're a programmer, there's a high chance you're going to need to install and use Java as part of your workflow. Oracle has the Java Development Kit (known as JDK for short) that you can use to help build your apps. It comes with all the tools you'll need, like a virtual machine, debugging tools, and more. … [Read more...]

When building a PC, there's a lot to keep in mind. Even though installing a CPU coooler can be annoying, it's still an important part of the building process. Before you've got anything to install, however, you've got to find a cooler that's right for you. You can check out lists of the best CPU coolers around and pair one of those with the best PC case fans out there, but … [Read more...]

For a while now, if you wanted to enable Copilot on Windows 10, you had to download the Insider build and do a little tinkering to get it to finally run. If you wanted to give Microsoft's AI assistant a try but didn't want to go through the hassle, then fear no longer. Microsoft has just released an optional patch for Windows 10 that brings Copilot to your system. Source: … [Read more...]

There have been plenty of great performance advantages that have come with the Apple Silicon, and there are only a few downsides to the Intel transition. One of them, unfortunately, is external display support. Base Mac models — computers with an M1, M2, or M3 chip — can still only power one external display. At this point, it's fair to reason that this is an intentional … [Read more...]

Standing desks are incredibly useful, and they're becoming even more popular as people continue working from home or in remote environments. But they can be extremely expensive, and they certainly aren't portable. Well, if you've been looking for a standing desk that you can take with you on the go, Moft might have a solution. It's an accessory company that is known for its … [Read more...]

It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that mechanical keyboards have taken over the world — at least in gaming and work-from-home setups. The best mechanical keyboards easily outclass membrane keyboards in both the actual experience and the number of options and freedom they provide. I absolutely love mechanical keyboards and have been using one, the Royal Kludge RK84, for around six … [Read more...]

Microsoft has added lots of new features to Windows 11 over the past year, but it still has some that it's working on in the pipeline. Microsoft has just revealed that it's working on an 'Advanced Windows Settings' panel that lets users take more control over the operating system, and best of all, you can have a say on how it looks. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Cyber Monday and Black Friday are certainly chaotic, and it's easy to miss out on a lot of great deals. If you're one of the many people who couldn't take advantage of all the discounts, Best Buy is giving you another chance. They're running a weekend flash sale right now and there are a lot of great products on sale. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Released in 2022, the Steam Deck is a lauded handheld gaming system that allows players to access their favorite games away from their PCs. It boasts a user-friendly interface, the ability to connect to external displays, and access to your entire Steam Library on the go. There are currently five models available for purchase with a range of storage options, battery life, and screen options. You … [Read more...]

GPU-Z is a powerful software, created by TechPowerUp, that shows you information about your excellent graphics card. The software uses a database with information on every commercial graphics card available, plus a multitude of sensors to measure the performance of your graphics card, giving users information on the GPU’s name, model, VRAM, temperature, and fan speed. It even shows the … [Read more...]

I've been a big fan of the Meta Quest 2 since I bought one nearly two years ago. I used it regularly for a long time, and while my usage has certainly fallen off in recent months, it's still a fantastic VR headset that sells well, too. What if I told you there's an even better VR headset though? Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

If you haven't looked outside of gaming handhelds past the Steam Deck, you're missing out. While the ASUS ROG Ally had a shaky launch six months ago, it has been slowly built up to become a major competitor in the portable console market. Now, the developers have released a huge update for the ROG Ally, packed with features that make gaming on the go better than before. Source: … [Read more...]

The Raspberry Pi is a unique single-board computer that techies and tinkerers can use for all sorts of projects. These little machines can be surprisingly capable, but if you're building a Raspberry Pi setup, one of the first decisions you'll have to make is which case to buy. The best cases for the Raspberry Pi not only make your build look nice but also protect your hardware and often … [Read more...]

Installing a CPU on a motherboard is easy, but it's incomplete without a heatsink or CPU cooler. Installing a CPU cooler is necessary to maintain the CPU's thermal output. Otherwise, it will just overheat and give up before you even boot the operating system. Thankfully, mounting a cooler — be it a fan cooler or a liquid cooler — is fairly simple and won't take you more … [Read more...]

While people have discovered some great uses for the Raspberry Pi 5, its small form factor means it hasn't been amazing at graphically based tasks. However, this hasn't stopped the Raspberry Pi community from finding a workaround. Now, an avid Raspberry Pi 5 user has found a way to implement a graphics card Raspberry Pi 5, and early tests are promising. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Thermal paste has been a mainstay in the CPU cooling space as the most commonly used thermal interface material (TIM). It's cheap, easy to apply, and does the job. For most people, the best thermal paste available might be more than enough even if they're overclocking the CPU. And for the most extreme overclockers, liquid nitrogen or other such materials would make more sense. So, does … [Read more...]

Following the release of some Windows 11 features in advance back in September, Microsoft began rolling out version 23H2 of its latest operating system almost a month ago. One of the key components in these releases is the Copilot, which the Redmond tech firm is improving further and also making available in Windows 10. Sometimes, new versions of Windows also break existing capabilities - as we … [Read more...]

Although the power supply is probably the least exciting aspect of a new PC build, it still plays a crucial role as a part of your computer system. And when you have a nice mid-range GPU like the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti, there are several different directions you could go with a PSU. If you’re on a budget, you could opt for a relatively simple PSU and save some cash upfront. Or, you can go big … [Read more...]