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How to use the ROG Ally for PS5 Remote Play
Turn your ROG Ally into a PlayStation Portal for PS5 Remote Play
The Asus ROG Ally is a fantastic handheld gaming console that's powerful enough to handle a lot of AAA titles with ease. It's not without its flaws, but many of us here at XDA use it for gaming and thoroughly enjoy the experience. It's a solid handheld gaming console that lets you enjoy all your favorite PC games away from your computer. But what if you want to play your PlayStation 5 games on the ROG Ally when you are, say, on your bed, or when the TV is being used by someone else?
6 features Apple Notes should borrow from OneNote
Apple Notes is great, but it needs these features to sway me away from OneNote
Being an official offering from Apple, the Notes app has a robust integration on the company’s devices. While some of the Notes features, such as Smart Folders, Quick Notes, tags, and subfolders, are great, the app misses out on several basics and spoils my note-taking experience in no time.
Snapdragon X: Everything you need to know about Qualcomm's Arm computing chips
The Snapdragon X Plus and the Snapdragon X Elite will finally reach laptops very soon, and here's everything you need to know about the X series.
Qualcomm has been talking about the Snapdragon X series for quite a while now, with its custom Oryon cores first being announced way back in 2022. These cores and the Snapdragon X series of SoCs are Qualcomm's answer to Apple's Arm-based chips, and they seem to be just around the corner. Qualcomm has announced the full range of SKUs for the Snapdragon X Elite, along an all-new Snapdragon X Plus.
The US is passing a bill to ban TikTok, but there's hope yet
A US-based sale will be the community's final hope.
The US and TikTok have been wrapped in a legal battle, with the former trying to ban the social media app out of the country. So far, there hasn't been a lot of progress, and TikTok has been allowed to operate normally. However, the biggest threat to the app has just passed through the Senate, and users have a single silver lining that may save the app from a nationwide ban.
Retro gaming has never been better, and it can only go up from here
Give your classics the 21st-century TLC they deserve.
Retro gaming has come a long way in the last decade or so. It may seem odd, given how we've had emulators for a long time now, but as technology has evolved, our retro gaming capabilities have only gotten better. Now, we're at a point where it has never been better to be a retro gamer, and there are plenty of reasons why now is a great time to crack open the classics and try something familiar.
Start menu ads are officially here with the latest Windows 11 optional update
The latest preview update for WIndows 11 is here, including Start menu "recommendations" and some updates to Widgets on the desktop and lock screen.
As we near the end of the month, Microsoft is rolling out its April optional update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, and with it comes the introduction of recommended apps in the Start menu. That's another way of saying you'll now see ads for other apps in your Start menu, at least occasionally. The update is a preview of the Patch Tuesday update for May, so these changes will be coming to everyone soon.
How to save a failing drive with DISM and SFC
Having some issues with your Windows install? Your drive may be failing, but you can try to fix it using the SFC and DISM tools built into Windows.
Hard drives and even the best SSDs don't always work as intended, there are some telltale signs. Your Windows install may start acting off or some things may just not work. These are warning signs you should pay attention to, and if you see them, you should try to fix these issues as soon as possible.
How building a NAS with an SBC can save you money
Build your NAS for less with a small-board computer.
A small-board computer (SBC) is a compact system that can run the same software as a desktop PC on some Linux flavor or Windows. They're capable devices with powerful processors, upgradable and expandable parts, and healthy modding ecosystems. You can find SBCs powering surveillance systems, media centers, and storage solutions. It's possible to transform an SBC into a network-attached storage (NAS) server where you can store backups, sensitive data, and more. Compared to pre-built NAS enclosures from Synology, Asustor, and other brands, this could save you money.
After speaking with Intel, I'm excited for the future of "AI PC"
We interviewed Robert Hallock, Senior Director of Technical Marketing at Intel, to talk about what the future of AI looks like to Intel.
Intel has been going through a bit of a transformation of sorts in the last few months. Pushed by the improvements of chip competitor AMD and the AI dominance of Nvidia, the company has put its foot down and committed to supporting both AI and improving its fabrication nodes at a breakneck pace. Intel doesn't just want to ensure its processors are powerful, but it also wants them to be the smartest in the business.
Someone built a DIY Ryzen 7 handheld, and it's an absolute powerhouse
All it took was 3 months and a sawn-apart Nintendo Switch controller.
Portable gaming PCs are great, but they don't have the same "buildability" as PCs do. If you don't like the look of the current prebuilt gaming PCs on the market, you can simply buy the parts and make one yourself. While it's not as intuitive to make your own portable gaming powerhouse, that hasn't stopped some people, as one Redditor proved by building a Ryzen 7 7840HS unit that took them three months to make.
How to change your PIN on Windows 11
Changing your Windows 11 PIN helps ensure no one can log in to your account by memorizing your current one. Here's how to do it.
More and more, we see companies try to move away from traditional passwords. Windows 11 (and 10) both recommend that you set up a PIN after signing in using a Microsoft account. This is so your Microsoft account password isn't exposed every time you login, and instead you have a unique code to your device.
How to access NAS on your Android or iPhone
Want quick and easy access to your NAS drives on Android or iPhone? Here's how
Need to access your network-attached storage (NAS) on Android or iPhone? Well, the beautiful thing about NAS is that you can connect to it on almost any device — including a smartphone or tablet — and it's surprisingly simple, especially if all your devices are connected to the same network. Once you set everything up, you'll be up and running in no time.
A leaker claims that AMD will continue using slower GDDR6 with their next GPUs
A huge step down from GDDR7, but is this AMD's plan to appeal to budget PC builders?
The battle for the most powerful GPU has raged like never before. Nvidia has struck gold with its AI hardware, with companies so reliant on it that they're beginning to make attempts to swear off purchasing Nvidia hardware. Meanwhile, Intel wants another shot at the GPU game with its upcoming "Battlemage" unit. Everyone is looking to AMD to make a big play with its Radeon GPUs, but a recent leak has revealed that Team Red may not be bringing the most powerful hardware available to the table.
Start11 vs StartAllBack: Choosing the best Start menu replacement
Start11 and StartAllBack are the two most popular Start menu replacements out there. We've used them both, so which one is better?
As many users have found themselves unhappy with the Start menu on Windows 11, a lot of options have popped up to help you replace it with a better alternative. Two of the top options you'll find out there are Start11 and StartAllBack, both of which have a long legacy as Windows Start menu replacements.
Gachapon gamble pays off with Intel Core i7-8700 CPU prize for just $3
A remarkable find that relied on a lot of luck
Gachapon machines are a great way to let go of some loose change, often packed with fun prizes like keychains, stickers, and miniature figurines. While primarily aimed at children, there are alternative machines out there catering to adults that aim to add a little more excitement to the experience by offering mystery prizes that could far exceed the amount of money invested.
How to turn your SSD into a boot drive for your new or existing computer
Upgrading your PC's boot drive to an SSD is one of the best things you can do for performance improvement
The boot drive is the most important of all the drives on your PC as it contains the operating system. Whether it's a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD), it'll contain everything your computer needs to boot. SSDs are generally faster and more reliable than HDDs or something like a USB drive, so it's recommended that you use one of the newer SSDs as a boot drive on your computer. Seriously, swapping out your old spinning hard disk drive for an SSD is one of the best upgrades you can make to speed up your computer. Not only will it boot the operating system faster, but even the programs installed on the OS drive will launch quicker. There are plenty of ways to create a boot drive and use a new or existing SSD as a boot drive, and the following steps will get you started.
4 reasons Intel is better than AMD for the average gamer
For most gamers out there, Intel is clearly the better choice when building a gaming PC. Here are the simple reasons why
When it comes to building a gaming PC, you have two choices for the processor — Intel and AMD. Brand preference aside, which camp you go with depends on which processor lineup is currently faring better on various parameters such as price-to-performance, features, overall platform cost, platform longevity, power efficiency, and more.
Apple's long-awaited Calculator app for iPad could finally make its debut in 2024
It's been asked about for years, and now, after a long wait, it may finally become a reality
For years, people have been asking for a Calculator app for their iPads, and it looks like in 2024, that might actually happen. According to new information, it appears that Apple may actually launch its own Calculator app for iPad with the release of iPadOS 18.
When it comes to PC gaming, the best experiences happen at 4K resolution. The best graphics cards can keep up with the maximum refresh rates of 2160p monitors with their visual settings cranked up high, providing countless hours of enjoyment. But if you're looking for a GPU to pair with your new 4K monitor or TV for optimal performance, we've got you covered with our shortlist of recommendations for the best 4K GPUs. These cards are overkill for 1080p and 1440p, but can achieve super-high frame rates effortlessly. The price of graphics cards right now is all over the place, inflating almost every GPU out there, but our roundup of the best 4K GPUs can help you find a great one at an attractive price.
5 reasons Snapdragon X Elite will finally get me to upgrade
Time to bid goodbye to my 7-year-old HP Spectre x360
I have been using Windows since college, and bought my first premium Windows laptop (HP Spectre x360) after graduation in late 2016. I usually upgrade my laptop every five years, but I kept holding onto the current Windows convertible since I couldn’t find a worthwhile upgrade that met my expectations. That said, the introduction of the Snapdragon X Elite CPU from Qualcomm may finally convince me to move on from my Spectre x360.