Author Archives: Brad Chacos

10 surprisingly practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do

Practical Pi projectsImage by Raspberry PiThe Raspberry Pi single-board computer and all its variants have captured the imaginations of DIY enthusiasts and budding hobbyists alike. And now that the price of the 2GB Raspberry Pi 4 has been slashed to $3… Continue reading

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How to check your graphics card’s GPU temperature

How hot is your PC’s graphics card temperature? During normal operations, your GPU temperature shouldn’t matter much—your graphics card should simply drive monitors and play games without overheating and shutting down. But if you have an older… Continue reading

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Xbox Game Pass for PC: 5 reasons it’s the best deal in PC gaming

When I say an Xbox Game Pass for PC subscriptionRemove non-product link is the best deal in gaming today, that’s no idle recommendation. I have a deep-seated hatred of today’s subscription culture. Yes, many streaming and subscription services … Continue reading

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Google retires the affordable Pixel 3a as Pixel 4a rumors swirl

It’s the end of the line for our favorite bang-for-buck Android phone. Google’s superb Pixel 3A and 3A XL are now discontinued, as rumors of an imminent Pixel 4a launch swirl.“Google Store has sold through its inventory and completed sales of … Continue reading

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‘Significant and fundamental’ Windows tweak sets the stage for GPU innovation

Over the past week, both Nvidia and AMD released fresh graphics cards drivers that unlocked “hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling,â€� a new feature introduced in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. Now, Microsoft has revealed what that setting does, an… Continue reading

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The best SSDs of 2020: Supersized 8TB SSDs are here, and they’re amazing

Switching to a solid-state drive is the best upgrade you can make for your PC. These wondrous devices obliterate long boot times, speed up how fast your programs and games load, and generally makes your computer feel fast. But not all solid-state dr… Continue reading

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Arm Macs and AMD rising: How Intel’s endless 10nm struggles cost it so much

Intel’s endless 10nm nightmare has cost it so, so much.It all started on September 5, 2014. That’s the day Intel introduced 5th-gen Core M chips based on “Broadwell,â€� the company’s first processors built using the 14-nanometer manufacturin… Continue reading

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Microsoft permanently closes all of its retail stores

Microsoft’s retail stores mimick the look and feel of Apple’s iconic sales fronts, from the glass walls to the wood tables to the very design of the Surface hardware on display. But as anyone who ever wandered through a mall can tell you, Micros… Continue reading

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Cyberpunk 2077 goes all-in on ray tracing and Nvidia’s DLSS 2.0

The first time we saw Cyberpunk 2077, we were convinced there was no way it would be a current-gen game, despite CD Projekt’s claims. Apparently we were wrong, but there’s no question the level of fidelity and sheer density of the game will make… Continue reading

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Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards are now the first DirectX 12 Ultimate GPUs

Nvidia rolled out its latest Game Ready drivers for GeForce graphics cards on Tuesday. We don’t normally cover the hot-and-heavy world of graphics drivers releases (just keep them updated, okay?), but this one features a notable milestone: Game Re… Continue reading

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