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  • The side and bottom of the ATH-AL5NC wireless headphones.
    0

    Audio-Technica's new wireless ATH-AL5NC completes its open-back headphone lineup

    The new AT cans offer great sound and convenience, even if they can't be truly noise-cancelling.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 2 days ago Read More
  • A finger about to press a power button.
    9

    Is there any benefit to restarting your PC regularly?

    Rebooting your PC regularly is old advice, but how important is this today? And how often do you really need to restart?

    By Max Miller 2 days ago Read More
  • A 3.5-inch spinning HDD against a yellow background.
    6

    The rise in drive prices is being driven by AI and even HDDs can't hide

    SSDs are preferable for many reasons, but with storage prices skyrocketing, there are some scenarios where opting for an HDD makes more sense.

    By Will Shanklin 2 days ago Read More
  • Rear view of an entry-level TUF Gaming BE3600 dual-band gaming router with four Ethernet LAN ports, a single blue Ethernet WAN port and a USB 3.0 port.
    2

    What is a dual-band router and why is it important for good Wi-Fi?

    Modern routers have two or more bands, but what's the purpose of a dual-band router? Here's what it does and why it matters.

    By Thomas Godwin 3 days ago Read More
  • A speedometer showing an internet speed test at 587 Mbps.
    14

    What is considered good speed for home internet and how can you test it?

    The speed of your downloads, uploads and ping are affected by several variables. Let's measure your internet speed and see if we can improve it.

    By Ben Stegner 3 days ago Read More
  • A hand on a MacBook Air trackpad.
    3

    How to right-click on a MacBook

    Right-clicking, or "secondary clicking," has many uses, but it's not always obvious how to do it on a MacBook.

    By Deven McClure 3 days ago Read More
  • An Anker Nano Charger with a smart display saying
    3

    What is the Anker 'smart display charger' and what does that screen even do?

    Anker's new smart display plug-in wall chargers might be small, but they actually do a lot more than just tell you how fast they're charging your devices.

    By Deven McClure 3 days ago Read More
  • ASML's wafer stage table at its cleanroom building 5 plant in Veldhoven is shown
    6

    Samsung and TSMC hope AMSL's new machines will help address the chip shortage

    ASML, TSMC and Samsung are adopting larger chip photomasks that will boost manufacturing yields and lower costs.

    By Steve Dent 3 days ago Read More
  • Image of laptop on low battery.
    1

    How Long Should A Laptop Battery Last On A Single Charge?

    In the market for a new laptop? You'll want to know just how long it'll run without being plugged in, and how you can maximize the efficiency of its battery.

    By Jack Peachey 3 days ago Read More
  • Close up of a hand plugging in an Ethernet cable into a switch
    4

    Ethernet splitter vs switch: What's the difference and how do you use them?

    At this point, there are very few situations in which you'll want to use an Ethernet splitter.

    By Calvin Wankhede 3 days ago Read More
  • Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds.
    0

    What's the difference between Sony WF-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 earbuds?

    Everything you need to know to decide which set of Sony earbuds are right for you.

    By Billy Steele 3 days ago Read More
  • Black Wi-Fi router with antennas on a white surface.
    0

    Dual-band vs. tri-band routers: What's the difference between them?

    Tri-band routers have, unsurprisingly, one more band than dual-band routers have. But what does this mean in practice?

    By Isaac Egbon 4 days ago Read More
  • Person using a laptop with an illustrated Wi-Fi router and security lock overlay.
    1

    You probably don't need two routers — do this instead

    For better coverage or more wired connections, mesh, access points and Ethernet switches usually make more sense than a second active router.

    By Novak Božović 5 days ago Read More
  • Open hard disk drive with an exposed platter resting on a computer circuit board.
    2

    What's the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?

    Volatile and non-volatile memory are both vital parts of modern computers and devices, but how do they work together?

    By Novak Božović 5 days ago Read More
  • A pile of storage drives with a PC in the background.
    1

    How to check your PC's hard-drive health

    This is a step-by-step guide to checking the health of your Windows hard drive and what you can do if you get a bad result.

    By Husain Parvez 5 days ago Read More
  • iPhone X and Samsung S8+ laying side-by-side.
    6

    Don't get rid of your old phone, turn it into a security camera

    With the right setup, an old, unused phone can be repurposed into a security camera. Even better? It's free.

    By Isaac Egbon 5 days ago Read More
  • A Panasonic Toughbook rugged laptop being used in a dusty outdoor environment.
    2

    The reasons rugged laptops are rarely bought by consumers

    There are plenty of durable, versatile rugged laptops on the market, but you'll rarely see one get pulled out at the coffee shop. Why?

    By Husain Parvez 5 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a computer keyboard.
    1

    You're probably wasting these keys on your keyboard — here's how to remap them

    There are almost certainly keys on your keyboard that you never touch. Assign new functions to give them a job.

    By Ben Stegner 5 days ago Read More
  • A computer chair
    0

    Razer launches a cheaper version of Clio, its head cushion wireless speaker

    Razer Clio X is a headrest with a wireless speaker for your computer chair.

    By Mariella Moon 6 days ago Read More
  • Acer DualPlay Mini concept, in handheld and laptop mode.
    3

    Acer Project DualPlay Mini concept hands-on: Flipping from powerful handheld to powerful tiny laptop

    It's a concept device, sure, but there's something intriguing about Acer's handheld gaming PC and laptop 2-in-1.

    By Mat Smith 6 days ago Read More
  • Person holding a laptop memory stick.
    1

    What happens when you run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool?

    Memory issues could be behind your PC's performance problems, app crashes and random restarts. A Windows tool could help you understand what's going wrong.

    By Adnan Ahmed 6 days ago Read More
  • The Windows Storage screen showing space is almost full.
    4

    How to see what's taking up space on your Windows PC

    Use a methodical approach to see what’s using the most space on your PC and easily clean it up.

    By Ben Stegner 6 days ago Read More
  • The Windows 11 logo
    37

    Microsoft announces Project Zenith, a clutter-free Windows experience meant to entice developers

    But you'll need a powerful system with 64GB of RAM to use it.

    By Devindra Hardawar 7 days ago Read More
  • Photo of an Apple Vision Pro placed in profile on a wooden surface. A large TV, a blue wall, and a white door are fuzzily seen in the background.
    1

    The Apple Vision Pro was used for a successful hip surgery

    Stryker says its SportSuite Vision software for the headset received De Novo authorization from the FDA in July.

    By Anna Washenko 7 days ago Read More
  • Lenovo's Project Swan concept features an expandable screen that goes from 14 to 17 inches at the touch of a button.
    0

    Lenovo's latest expandable screen laptop concept feels like it's ready for the real world

    The Project Swan concept features a 14-inch screen that stretches to 17 inches in just a few seconds.

    By Sam Rutherford 8 days ago Read More
  • Promotional image of the new Yoga Pro 9n and Yoga 9n 2-in-1
    7

    Lenovo unveils two Yoga laptops with NVIDIA's RTX Spark

    Lenovo's Yoga laptops now get the option of harnessing NVIDIA's RTX Spark for heavy-duty workloads.

    By Daniel Cooper 8 days ago Read More
  • The new IdeaPad Vibe is Lenovo's affordable rival to the MacBook Neo and Dell XPS 13.
    17

    Lenovo's $700 IdeaPad Vibe is ready to take on the MacBook Neo

    Lenovo's IdeaPad Vibe features a colorful new design, a range of processor options and, most importantly, is rather affordable.

    By Sam Rutherford 8 days ago Read More
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