RAM modules are one of the most important parts of your PC. Good RAM can give you plenty of benefits, including sizable performance gains and the power to multitask. Here’s how to properly choose RAM, and how to avoid overspending. Buy at Least Two Sticks First off, perhaps the most important thing you should have […]

There are plenty of options out there for keyboards and mice. Depending on what you might need, you might look for gaming-style options or just premium ones. But what if you need something cheap? You probably don’t need to look any further than the Logitech MK370 combo. The MK370 combo serves as a successor to […]

You may know NZXT for its cases and PC hardware, or for its pre-built PCs, but that’s not all the products under its belt. NZXT has now entered the audio market with a new headset and speaker system. NZXT has plenty of microphones, but today, the company is releasing a range of new audio products […]

If you’ve been looking for a Linux-powered laptop, System76’s many options are probably quite tempting for you. And if you haven’t settled on one just yet, you might want to look for the new Bonobo WS and the Oryx Pro, depending exactly on what you want. System76 has announced an update to the Oryx Pro, […]

While a massive gaming monitor may initially seem appealing, potential drawbacks can outweigh the benefits. Issues like lower pixel density, strained reactions, ergonomic stress, and additional hidden costs contribute to diminishing returns as screen size increases. For optimum gameplay, comfort, and budget balance, smaller monitors often prove more beneficial. Common wisdom would say that a […]

The right-to-repair movement has pushed companies to offer (sometimes only marginally) better access to replacement parts for PCs, tablets, smartphones, and other devices. Now you can buy parts for Microsoft Surface products for your own repairs. Microsoft announced in a blog post, “While we have always offered world-class warranty and repair services via Microsoft support, […]

Intel has been slowly undergoing a big rebrand over the last couple of generations. First, it discontinued the classic Pentium and Celeron brands. Now, the company is dropping the “i” branding from its mainstream processors and introducing a new line of Core chips. Intel is replacing its classic Core i branding, which has been in […]

Teraflops provide a simplistic view of GPU performance, but fail to account for differences in architecture, efficiency, and software optimizations. Real-world performance testing and understanding of architecture specifics provide a more accurate comparison of GPUs. Teraflops, often hailed as the ultimate GPU comparison metric, have limitations. This oversimplification doesn’t capture GPU complexity, masking their true […]

Troubleshoot your device and then contact Steam Support. Wait for an answer from Steam Support. Back up and factory reset your Steam Deck. Ship it to a Steam Deck repair center with the prepaid shipping label. Wait for an email from Valve notifying you that your Deck has been repaired or that you’ll receive a […]

Although building PCs has become easier over the years, one thing hasn’t changed — static electricity. It was a problem for PC builders decades ago, and it’s a problem now. Here’s how to properly ground yourself while working on your PC so a few zaps don’t turn a fun project into a pile of frustration. […]