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As cool as modern hardware is, there are plenty of examples of older tech had that a certain look and feel that still looks great today. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to bring the past into the present and re-live the technology that got us to where we are today. 8BitDo has been making retro mechanical keyboards for a little while now, and the company has just announced its new Commodore C64-themed keyboard that you can preorder right now.
How much of an open-source fan are you? As good as the biggest and best products can be, nothing can beat an app or tool that lets you see exactly what it's doing. If you've always wanted to see what was going on inside your GPU, you're in luck; someone has created their own home-made open-source graphics processor, and while it won't be a staple in gaming PCs any time soon, it's still an amazing feat.
8 tips and tricks to up your OneNote game
Everything you need to know to become a OneNote power user.
Microsoft OneNote is one of the best note-taking apps out there, especially for Windows users. It integrates seamlessly with Microsoft OneDrive and other Microsoft products like Word, Excel, and Teams. This integration opens the door to easy file sharing and collaboration, but it offers much more even if you’re not a part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
How to fix screen flickering on Windows 11
If your monitor is experiencing flickering or flashing, here's what you need to do to fix it.
Screen flickering is an annoying and common problem that can occur on Windows 11 for various reasons. Sometimes, it's an issue with an incompatible application, and other times, it might be a problem with the graphics driver. Constant screen flickering is incredibly disturbing to the eye, and using a monitor with this issue is impossible for long periods.
How to disable Xbox Game Bar on Windows
Don't care about Microsoft's Xbox overlay in games? Here's how you can disable the Xbox Game Bar UI in Windows.
Out of the box, Windows 11 and 10 give you a way to record and share your games, as well as chat with your Xbox friends, manage system resources, and do all kinds of things thanks to plug-ins. All of this is available through the Game Bar, also known as Xbox Game Bar, but what if you don't care about any of these features and they're just using up resources on your laptop? Thankfully, you can disable the Game Bar so it doesn't bother you, at least to some extent. Here's how.
Windows 11 Home vs Windows 11 Pro: What's the difference?
Trying to choose between Windows 11 Home vs Pro? These are the main differences between the two editions you should be aware of.
Every major version of Windows comes in a few different editions. The same applies to Windows 11, which has many editions including Home, Pro, Enterprise, and the specialized Windows 11 SE, made for young students. While there are plenty of editions of Windows 11, technically, you're not really going to see most of them. If you're buying and using your own computer, the choices boil down to Windows 11 Home or Pro, which are the options you'll find preinstalled on most laptops.
The official Python package repository has blocked new registrations in response to latest malware campaign
The official third-party package repo for Python, PyPI, has blocked new project and user creations in response to a sophisticated malware campaign.
If you utilize Python as a programming language during software development activities, you might know about Python Package Index (PyPI). This is the official repository for Python packages and is essentially the place where pandas, numpy, seaborn, matplotlib, and other libraries are downloaded from when you run pip install libraryname. Now, in a move that may surprise many, PyPI has blocked new user registrations in an attempt to defend itself against a recent malware campaign.
iOS 18: 4 features and changes coming to the iPhone in 2024
Take a look at all the rumors and leaks related to iOS 18, which Apple will preview at WWDC 2024 in just a few months.
We're officially starting to look forward to iOS 18, the next version of Apple's operating system for the iPhone. The update is still many months away from a public release, but Apple recently announced the dates of its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. WWDC 2024 will be held from June 10 through June 14, and the first day of the event will feature an opening keynote that will include the first iOS 18 preview. That's when we'll get the full picture of all the features and changes Apple will debut in iOS 18. Until then, let's review what we've learned so far through various rumors and leaks about the next operating system upgrade coming to all the best iPhones.
On this day 8 years ago, Oculus Rift CV1 was released
Surprisingly, the original Oculus Rift headset holds up well in 2024
If you're in the market for a new VR headset, there are a ton of options available today. However, the situation was radically different a few years ago, when the computing space was filled with clunky, underpowered, and overpriced headsets. All that changed in the mid-2010s, when Oculus began crafting modern VR head-mounted displays, or HMDs.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series: All of the rumors so far
Interested in the new Blackwell GPUs? Here's everything you need to know about them
With Intel joining the GPU race with its Arc series, there’s a lot of competition in the graphics card industry. Nevertheless, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 series continues to top most of our best GPU lists, and for good reason. Not only do you get amazing ray-tracing capabilities, but you also get to enjoy smoother frame rates thanks to a combination of DLSS 3.5 and frame generation. These two features are exclusive to the Ada Lovelace GPUs.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ vs S9+: Is the extra money worth the premium?
Is mid-range enough, or do you require something a bit more premium?
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 series represents the company's top-shelf premium tablets. The Tab S9+ variant offers a large 12.4-inch AMOLED display propelled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, which is an excellent marriage of fast processing and vivid graphics. Then, there's Samsung's more affordable Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, which appears at first glance to be a near-equal offering while being less harsh on your wallet. If you're on the hunt for a brand-name Android tablet and can't choose between these two top-notch Galaxy devices, keep reading. We'll compare the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ and Tab S9+ below, so you can decide which Android tablet is the best option for you.
Microsoft rolls out improved Personal Vault, ransomware detection, and more for premium OneDrive customers
Microsoft has added a bunch of new features such as an enhanced Personal Vault for OneDrive customers leveraging Microsoft 365 Basic.
Microsoft 365 Basic is a very useful subscription for consumers who prefer the Redmond tech firm's cloud services. For $1.99/month, you get 100GB of OneDrive, access to Office apps on the web and mobile, and an ad-free Outlook experience, among many other things. Now, Microsoft has sweetened the pot even further by announcing new features for OneDrive.
QRD Stellar T5 review: More comfortable than Joy-Con, but they feel cheap
The world of Joy-Con alternatives gets a new contender that excels in comfort and flashiness. Build quality could be better, though.
There's no shortage of Nintendo Switch controllers out there from different brands, trying to address the pain points of Nintendo's own Joy-Con or adding more features. The QRD Stellar T5 is one of the more interesting options I've come across, replacing the Joy-Con and offering most of the features you'd expect.
Garmin Forerunner 955 gets $100 discount that drops it to its lowest price yet
This is one of the best deals you're going to find on the Garmin Forerunner 955
Garmin makes some of the best smartwatches that you can buy in 2024. Garmin smartwatches are known for their impressive durability, along with extensive fitness and health tracking features. But the one thing that makes Garmin smartwatches stand out most is their excellent battery life.
8 things I want to see from the Asus ROG Ally 2
The Asus ROG Ally is already a solid PC gaming handheld, but it could be made even better with these eight upgrades.
Asus' ROG Ally is one of the best PC gaming handhelds out there, but there are plenty of ways it could be improved. Following a lengthy period of time when Valve was the only major player in the PC gaming handheld space, Asus was the first big-time Windows OEM to release a competitor. That spurred insane growth in the gaming handheld market, with Lenovo and MSI releasing their own options. While the initial reception to the ROG Ally was mixed, it has become popular over time, in part due to software fixes.
3 big changes coming in the Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 consumer models
The real Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 will include even more improvements over the business models that are coming in April. Here's what we know.
Microsoft recently launched the Surface Pro 10 for Business and Surface Laptop 6 for Business, which are set to become fully available in early April. But if you follow us, you already know we're not that interested in these devices, because what's coming in May is far more exciting.
Surface Pro 10 for Business vs Surface Laptop 6 for Business: Which is right for you?
New Surface machines are on the way, but between the Surface Pro 10 and the Surface Laptop 6, here's which computer is the right choice for you.
For those in need of a great business laptop, your eye might be drawn to the top laptops in general or, perhaps, the best convertible laptops. Even still, there are a lot of options. Microsoft's Surface computers, though, are always reliable choices, and the Surface Pro 10 for Business and Surface Laptop 6 for Business laptops are the latest Surface computers set to arrive this April.
How to completely uninstall Nvidia drivers
Running into issues with your current Nvidia drivers? Here's how you can remove them from your PC
Regularly updating your GPU's drivers is one of the best things you can do to maintain your PC. From improving stability to enhancing performance and getting rid of bugs, it is also one of the best things you can do to maintain your PC. However, there are rare cases when you might want to uninstall the drivers. For example, you may have corrupt drivers that could result in your GPU not sending any output to your monitor. It’s also possible to run into compatibility issues if you upgrade to a new graphics card without uninstalling the older GPU drivers.
Anker's 10-in-1 USB-C docking station falls to record low with massive price drop knocking $130 off
Get it while you can because this discount knocks 52% off for a limited time, dropping it down to its lowest price ever
If you're looking to expand your current laptop setup with more ports, docking stations are a great way to go if you want to gain the most out of your space. While USB-C hubs are great, docking stations take things a step further with more connectivity and the ability to push devices even further with better expandability. With that said, docking stations can be expensive, with some costing hundreds of dollars.
Razer Blade 16 (2024) vs MacBook Pro 16: Which is right for you?
Apple's M3 MacBook Pro or Razer's latest Blade laptop — find out which of these premium computers is the right fit for you.
When you're on the hunt for the best laptop, there are tons of different computers to consider. The latest MacBook Pro 16 is one of the best Macs, while Razer's newest Blade 16 is one of the best gaming laptops, making it tough to decide between the two.