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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.
Anker's 8-in-1 USB-C docking station gets massive price cut, falling to lowest yet at 50% off
Plenty of ports and also features a built-in wireless charging stand
If you're really looking for an easy way to expand your port selection, you can't go wrong with a USB-C docking station. A docking station not only offers extra ports, but it can also deliver additional power, which can be enough to supply output to additional monitors from just one device. While these are great devices, one of the negatives is that they aren't as affordable as USB-C hubs.
Here's everything you need to know about RSAT, Microsoft's remote server management tool
RSAT is a set of tools that allow you to manage remote Windows Server machines. Here's what you need to know.
If you're a Windows IT administrator, you've probably heard of RSAT before, but for everyone else, there's a good chance this crucial tool is completely new to you. RSAT is short for Remote Server Administration Tools, and as the name sort of suggests, it's a set of tools useful for managing Windows Server instances remotely.
How to fix the ROG Ally's fingerprint scanner when it's not working
It's nothing a simple troubleshoot won't fix.
The Asus ROG Ally is among the best gaming handhelds out there, which can handle a lot of games to deliver an enjoyable experience on the go. It's not without its flaws, though, and we highlighted many of them in our review. One of the issues that you may face while using the ROG Ally has to do with its fingerprint scanner, which may have some trouble working. If you encounter any fingerprint scanner issues on your ROG Ally unit, then here are a few things you can try to resolve them.
Hands-on with Rokid's more affordable and lighter Vision Pro alternative
Rokid's new AR glasses and computing box combine to offer a spatial computing experience that can approximate what the Vision Pro does
I've been testing my fair share of consumer AR glasses from brands like Rokid, TCL, XReal, and Viture, as the first three are definitely the current market leaders. While I find them very useful as wearable screens (my colleagues feel the same way), they haven't been doing much with Augmented Reality thus far. Rokid is looking to change that with the newly-announced Rokid AR Lite: a kit which includes a new pair of AR glasses named Rokid Max 2 and a phone-shaped computing box named Rokid Station 2.
Asus ROG Ally warranty update provides extended coverage and compensation
If you've experienced microSD card-related issues, then this update is going to be music to your ears
Even in 2024, the Steam Deck is still the one to beat, regarded by many as one of the best PC gaming handhelds you can buy right now. But that doesn't mean there aren't a lot of other options on the market. In fact, there are quite a few to choose from with the likes of the Lenovo Legion Go, Ayaneo Kun, and Asus ROG Ally.
How to edit an Apple Watch workout
Once an Apple Watch workout is logged, it's logged. But there are ways to edit and even manually add or delete one.
Have you ever worn your Apple Watch during a workout, only to find out later that it didn't track anything properly? This happens to almost every Apple Watch owner at some point. Maybe you used a third-party app to log your workout, or simply just forgot to hit start or stop at the right time. Fortunately, it's relatively easy to edit Apple Watch workouts (with some limitations). You can also manually add a workout after the fact so it more accurately represents what you did and, conversely, delete one that was added accidentally.
How to disable Telegram's "Contact joined Telegram" push notifications
If you have had enough of Telegram notifying you every time someone from your contact list joins Telegram, this guide is for you.
Telegram is arguably the best messaging service out there right now. Many of the features other apps have added in recent years appeared first on Telegram, and the app continues to deliver new capabilities and a smooth and easy-to-use UI that just works nearly perfectly for messaging. It's also lightweight and has capabilities you can't find anywhere else, like the ability to send files up to 2GB in size (4GB if you have Telegram Premium).
AI wants to help you: 5 creative ways to use LLMs
Don't miss these great opportunities where AI could be saving you time, money, and hassle
Over the past 18 months, LLMs (Large Language Models) have been making dramatic strides forward, and better yet are improving all the time. These improvements have sometimes been locked behind paywalls, like GPT-4 and DALL-E, but new mediums have also become available. LLMs are now available for everything from AI content generation, image processing, video editing, and much more, as well as a host of software generation and debugging tools. The rate of change within AI at the moment is stunning, so it's easy to miss opportunities where AI could be saving you time, money, and hassle right now. Let's take a look at how you can make the most of these tools.
How to access and update the Asus ROG Ally BIOS
If you have an Asus ROG Ally, you may be wondering how to access the BIOS or update it. Here's everything you need to know.
The Asus ROG Ally, like any computer that runs Windows, has a BIOS that you can access and make modifications to the system from. It's part of its motherboard, and sometimes updates are even released for it that result in improved performance and battery life. Because of that, it's worth keeping it up to date, and we'll show you how to do exactly that in this guide.
You can now translate sign language automatically with these amazing Raspberry Pi glasses
A good sign for signers.
These days, it's super easy to get started learning a language. If it's not covered by Duolingo, there are plenty of apps and websites out there that can fill the gap. However, when was the last time you saw a language app teaching sign language? While the pickings are quite slim, this Raspberry Pi project is here to save the day by auto-translating what people are signing.
How to download Spotify music onto your Apple Watch
Offline music playback on Apple Watch isn't limited to Apple Music, so Spotify users can join in on the fun too.
The best Apple Watch models have respectable processing power, onboard storage, and everything else needed to make them a nearly standalone device. That includes storing downloaded music for offline playback, and thankfully, this functionality isn't limited to Apple Music. Spotify users can also download songs, playlists, and more to their Apple Watch, so they can listen to music without having their iPhone nearby. There are a few conditions that must be met in order for you to take advantage of the feature, but most Spotify Premium subscribers with an Apple Watch from the last few years will be able to use it. Here's everything you need to know about downloading Spotify songs to your Apple Watch, and how to do it.
Here's why RISC-V is so important
You might not have heard about it, but RISC-V is slowly revolutionizing how all kinds of devices are built.
RISC-V has been an industry buzzword over the last few years, making waves with a range of wacky devices and chips from all sorts of manufacturers. This often-hyped technology has sometimes struggled to live up to expectations, but it is slowly looking more poised to revolutionize the semiconductor market.
How to use iCloud services on your Android phone
Apple services don't always work great with Android devices, but you can get iCloud on your Android phone through these steps.
Part of the reason you don't often see people with Android phones using other Apple products is that the two ecosystems aren't designed to work together. While Google offers a plethora of applications on Apple operating systems, only a few Apple apps are available natively on the Google Play Store. But that doesn't mean using Apple services with an Android phone is impossible. Workflows like owning one of the best Android phones and a Mac are possible thanks to the iCloud web client. With this web client, you can add a shortcut to Apple's services right on your home screen and get the iCloud experience on your Android phone. It won't look like it was accessed on one of the best iPhones, but it gets the job done.
Why Intel believes the "AI PC" is critical to its success
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.
Xbox is getting a VR headset, but not in the way you want
It'll still be an impressive piece of kit, just not what you're likely expecting.
When it comes to console-based VR, it's pretty slim pickings. Sony has the PlayStation VR, and Nintendo has that Labo headwear where you can make your own. However, Xbox hasn't had any luck with immersive reality gaming. Now, Microsoft and Meta have announced that an Xbox VR headset is on the way, but don't get your hopes up; it's not nearly as cool as you might imagine.
How to dual-boot Windows 11 and Linux on your PC
If you want to use Windows 11 and Linux on the same computer, the best option may be to dual boot. Here's how to set up your PC for it.
Today, Windows 11 is widely available on all kinds of PCs, and it packs a lot of improvements from previous releases. From cutting-edge desktops to versatile convertible laptops, you're more likely to have Windows 11 installed on the newest devices on the market. But as good as it may be, there are plenty of cases where you may prefer something like Linux over Microsoft's flagship OS. That said, not everyone might be ready to transition to Linux just yet. So, we've compiled a step-by-step guide to help you configure your PC to boot into Linux or Windows 11 whenever you want.
Intel's Battlemage GPUs will support uncompressed 8K video at 144Hz
It may come sooner than we first thought.
With Intel striving to produce one of the best graphics cards of 2024, it faces some stiff competition with both AMD and Nvidia. Its big splash in the GPU market is a card codenamed "Battlemage," and Intel has been pretty good at keeping a lid on what this new card can manage. And while it's rumored that Battlemage may release sometime before Black Friday, we now know that it will support uncompressed 8K video at 144Hz.
Lenovo Legion Go gets hefty first-time price drop as it falls to just $629
Get it while you can because you're not going to find a better price on Lenovo Legion Go.
The Lenovo Legion Go is one of the best PC gaming handhelds you can buy in 2024. The console offers tons of power thanks to its AMD Ryzen Z1 processor, but the real highlight of this device that sets itself apart from others is the beautiful display and its Switch-like controllers that can be detached from the main unit.
To make the most of the Intel Core i5-14600K, either the best DDR4 or DDR5 RAM will need to be used. System memory is used by the processor to store data for quicker access as these modules are capable of much higher bandwidth than mechanical hard drives or even the fastest M.2 NVMe solid-state drives. The more memory available, the more data the PC will be able to store before having to resort to slower storage drives. For the Core i5-14600K, I'd recommend 32GB as a healthy amount for a new PC.