Steam’s sales, both the larger seasonal sales and the smaller themed events, are a smorgasbord for PC gamers. You don’t know precisely what will be on sale, but Steam does post the dates of the events well in advance. The big Autumn sale starts on September 29th, for example. Now you can plan out your wallet wallops for the first half of next year.
It should come as no surprise that students the world over are using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots to cheat. On homework, on tests, and on anything else you care to mention. After all, why work something out yourself when there’s an AI chatbot waiting and willing to do the hard work for you?
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If you’ve had your PC for a while or are issued a laptop for work, it can be difficult to gauge whether your PC is up to speed compared to other PCs. But there’s a quick method I use to find this out: the Windows Experience Index score (WEI).
The WEI was introduced in Windows Vista. It provided a numerical assessment of a computer’s hardware and software pe
Just because it’s tiny doesn’t mean it’s not powerful. This Kamrui Hyper H1 mini PC proves it–it’s small enough to tuck under your monitor, yet powerful enough to rule your workday. Plus, it’s only $400 right now thanks to a 20 percent discount at Amazon.
The beauty of mini PCs is that they can sit on your
If you’re looking for a capable 2-in-1 laptop at a great price, check out this Lenovo Yoga 7–it’s $400 off right now at Best Buy.
Normally $1,000, Best Buy is slashing $400 off for
The best thing about being adults? Adult money! And the beautiful freedom to spend it on whatever we want. Right? Right. Like these absolutely amazing LEGO sets, they’re just calling out to be built and proudly displayed on a shelf somewhere.
Got kids? Great. You can even use them as an excuse to grab that set you’ve been dreaming of. Just saying…
Charging multiple devices at once doesn’t always require a bulky multi-port charger. Sometimes, a smart 2-in-1 does the trick. This Anker model makes it easy to double up on a single cable, and it’s only $17 right now thanks to a 35 percent discount at Amazon.
It’s a four foot cable with three USB-C plugs
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With vacation season upon us, it’s time to figure out what to pack for your trip. Limited tech time is great in theory, but you still need a few things to make your life easier, whether it’s gear for the car, accessories that help you connect to your entertainment, or gadgets for backing up all your pics.
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