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E-ink screens are easy on the eyes, but a lack of backlighting and extremely slow refresh rates make them impractical for a lot of things beyond the typical e-reader or signage applications. But constant iteration has rapidly advanced the tech, and now one company is selling a portable e-ink monitor that can handle a full modern OS in comfort. And shockingly, it’s no
Intel is allegedly releasing a “free” overclocking tool called “200S Boost” for Intel Core Ultra 200 Series processors, which could lift performance by about 7 percent without voiding your warranty. Intel has yet to formally announce the technology, but the company’s announcement was spoiled by its partners, including Gigabyte, and by
Last week, OpenAI released its new o3 and o4-mini reasoning models, which perform significantly better than their o1 and o3-mini predecessors and have new capabilities like “thinking with images” and agentically combining AI tools for more comple
I don’t have a lot of RAM — just 32GB — so I need to keep it as free as possible. When apps or other system processes are using that up, I see the telltale signs: slower than normal frame rates, longer load times, and in the worst cases — stuttering. But here’s how I free up my RAM just for my games and keep them running smoothly.
It’s getting hard to find an affordable laptop these days, and not likely to get easier anytime soon… so when I see a surprisingly recent laptop with solid specs sliding in under the $400 point, it’s worth spotlighting. Such is the case with this refurbished HP laptop on eBay, available for as little as $398.96 right no
ChatGPT users are increasingly criticizing the AI-powered chatbot for being too positive in its responses, Ars Technica reports.
When you converse with ChatGPT, you might notice that the chatbot tends to inflate its resp
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is powerful, fast, and has a gorgeous 16-inch OLED touchscreen that’ll knock your socks off—and right now, it’s only $1,149 at B&H. That’s a massive $550 discount!
There are so many great features to enjoy with this Lenovo lapto
Even just a few years ago, one of the most annoying things about a home security system was having to wire it up for power and internet. Wireless cameras were expensive and solar-powered ones were a distant dream. But not anymore. You can get one now—and it’s affordable.
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is both wireless and solar-powered, and it’s
Whenever you purchase a new computer—whether it’s a laptop, gaming rig, or compact mini PC—you probably need three things: a fresh Windows license, a quick way to transfer all your files, and an easy tool that obliterates all the data on your previous device.
Well, right now, you can get a triple bundle with everything you need on the PCWorld Software Store