At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsClip mount keeps it off your deskClear, distortion-free audioCan get very loudConsNo bassWeak stereo audioOur VerdictThis speaker bar is outclassed by its rivals in pure performance, but its clever clip mounting system, clear audio reproduction, and lack of distortion at high volume keep it in contention. It can be an ideal option for anyone with a tight budget and an aversion to desk clutter.
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One of our favorite SSDs is on sale today and we’re super jazzed about it. Amazon is selling the 2TB Crucial P5 for $180. That’s a savings of $110.
We reviewed the Crucial P5 and gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars and an Editors’ Choice Award. “The P5 is an excellent mid-range SSD that can run with the big drives in everyday performance, and even in all but the most demanding long transfers,” we said.
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Game streamers are spoiled for choice when it comes to hardware as of late, but Elgato (now owned by Corsair) remains a perennial favorite. Today the company is announcing the HD60 X, an upgraded version of the popular HD60 S+ USB-based capture card. While its technical specifications are broadly similar, the big addition is the ability to capture game footage with variable refresh rates.
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I know people who love Windows 11. I am not one of them.
Before anyone tells me why I’m wrong—or that it’s ludicrous for a tech journalist to be against new technology—let me draw your attention to the exact problem first. I want you to right-click on the desktop in Windows 11 and tell me what you see.
Does the menu have the Refresh option? Or are you forced to choose Show more options to get to a secondary right-click menu with the desired feature?
If yo
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