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Thursday February 6, 2025. 04:00 PM
Chrome’s security features are simple, but as of late, they’ve been improving at a faster rate. Google wants you to know it, too—the most current version of its What’s New page highlights two improvements that aren’t strictly fresh, but likely new to many users....
You really don’t need to pay upwards of $1,000 for a powerful computer these days. Mini PCs are way more capable than they used to be, and they’re way more affordable than equivalent laptops. This decked-out GMKtec M7 Pro, for instance, is down to just $500 on Amazon,...
Last week’s optional Windows 11 update, known as patch KB5050094, was nice because it fixed several issues, including broken USB audio playback and Auto HDR for gaming. But like with so many Windows 11 24H2 patches in the past, this update has broken a few things itself,...
If you’re looking for the best way to watch the Super Bowl in 2025, the answer is more complicated than it should be. Between cable providers, live TV streaming services, free streaming options, and a trusty antenna, there are an assortment of ways to watch the game....
The Raspberry Pi 5 is several times faster than previous models of the compact and cheap computer. For less than a couple hundred bucks, you can have a computer that can do many tasks that previously required a regular PC, that consumes very little power, and for which the...
Qualcomm said Wednesday that it has made strong progress against its goals for Snapdragon PCs, and that its ongoing litigation with Arm had wrapped up. Specifically, according to Circana — which owns the NPD Group — Qualcomm captured more than a 10 percent share of all...
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Attractive design and ergonomic stand Great connectivity including USB-C with Power Delivery Includes ambient light sensor, microphone Good contrast ratio for the price Cons Only 1080p resolution Color performance is mid-pack Lacks...
Last week I spent a few days watching the Asus and Best Buy websites like a hawk, waiting for that slinky little Zenbook A14 to start shipping. It’s a really cool, lightweight laptop with battery life for days, literally. But it has one design problem that I see all too...
TL;DR: Get Visual Studio Pro and beginner-friendly coding courses for $55.97 (reg. $1,999) if you buy before February 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Learning to code? You’ll want a good place to do it, and it helps to have a few professionally led tutorials showing you the ropes....
Wednesday February 5, 2025. 09:34 PM
PC gaming via the Microsoft Store can be a pain: game updates can lag, and mod support may be limited. But Microsoft is testing at least one small improvement: modular downloads of games via the Microsoft Store. The new update, being tested for now in the Canary Channel,...
PC gaming via the Microsoft Store can be a pain: game updates can lag, and mod support may be limited. But Microsoft is testing at least one small improvement: modular downloads of games via the Microsoft Store. The new update, being tested for now in the Canary Channel,...
For many, MIDI means SoundBlaster cards, chiptunes, and WAD files played to the sound of a killer synth score. But Microsoft Windows has begun previewing MIDI 2.0, the first update to the MIDI protocol since 1983. Microsoft is building an in-box public preview of Windows...
2025 might just be the year of the OLED monitor, among many other things. I wouldn’t call any of these vibrant upgrades “affordable” yet, but they’re certainly a lot less expensive than they used to be. Take this 34-inch Asus ultrawide OLED gaming monitor, for...
TechHive Editors Choice At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 2K video resolution Comprehensive feature set Can operate on battery or low-voltage wiring 24/7 recording feature (when hardwired to power) Cloud-storage subscription is truly optional Cons Large,...
When it comes to your home’s security, doors are your first line of defense. If you don’t already have a video doorbell–at your front door at the very least–you should consider adding one. In addition to making it easier for your visitors to let you know they’re on ...
How the heck did Sonos get here? I’m still in a state of slack-jawed shock considering how Sonos torched its once-sterling reputation with last year’s epic app fail. I’m even more surprised by what Sonos is supposedly teeing up as a Hail Mary. The idea of Sonos...
As a mechanical keyboard nut, I’m really picky about the ones I recommend. It’s literally my job. And since it launched last year, my number one pick for gaming keyboards has been Corsair’s K65 Plus Wireless. Normally in the $150 range, right now you can get a...
If you value your sanity, don’t try to buy a new graphics card on eBay right now. I had to take a peek at it on Monday and it’s, to use the technical parlance of my profession, a shitshow. In addition to the usual scalpers trying to make a small fortune off of already...
Most everyone thinks of routers as set-and-forget devices. But you should ditch that habit right about now, especially if you own a Netgear Nighthawk router or Wi-Fi 6 access point. Fixes for two critical vulnerabilities just got issued and they should be applied...
Bitwarden is a beloved password manager for good reason—it’s feature-rich and its paid subscriptions cost bare pennies ($10/yr). The service is also proactive about continually strengthening security for its users. Here’s the latest security update for cloud-hosted...
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