
Is your PC feeling a bit sluggish or running out of space? Don’t sweat it. Windows 11 has some handy built-in tools to help you declutter and boost performance. We’ll walk you through this simple guide on how to optimize your memory and free up some space.
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At Computex 2025, Biwin presented a brand-new PCIe 5.0 SSD called the Black Opal X570 Pro, which reaches sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s and almost fully realizes the potential of the PCIe 5.0 interface. The M.2 2280 SSD is connected via four PCIe 5.0 channels and comes in 1TB,

Phone chargers are a pain in the neck. It’s great that Apple has finally been forced to use USB-C on its latest devices, but for years my iPhone-using friends and I were stuck with mismatched proprietary cables. We could never help each other when our phone batteries dipped low.
My gripes with charging cables don’t end there. I hate that they tangle up if y

Warhammer 40K is having a bit of a moment in PC gaming. In addition to new modding tools for the smash hit Space Marine II, there’s a new game based on the excellent old-school Doom-style boomer shooter, Boltgun. I

Logitech's flagship gaming mouse gets limited-time 31% discount at Amazon

Thermaltake is serious about bringing immersion liquid cooling to the enthusiast PC market with the IX700.

President Trump says iPhones sold in the U.S. must be made in the U.S., or face at least 25% tariffs.

Arctic is bringing back its PC case line after more than 10 years with the Xtender and Xtender VG mid-tower cases.

Is a $30 CPU Cooler enough to tame Intel’s i7-14700K and AMD’s Ryzen 9950X3D? You might be surprised.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/thermalright-royal-knight-120-se-review

Seagate has suggested that the tech industry is facing a "carbon crisis" as AI demands outpace the data storage field's ability to keep up.


Bandai Namco has confirmed the rumors going around that Elden Ring will be adapted into a live-action movie. The project will be produced by Bandai Namco and American film company A24, and it will be helmed by filmmaker Alex G

Memorial Day sales are in full swing, and if you've been eager to make your home a bit smarter, this deal on the


Would you believe Google really wants to sell you on its AI? This week, we dive into the news from Google I/O 2025 with Engadget's Karissa Bell. We discuss how Gemini is headed to even more places, as well as Karissa's brief hands-on with Google's prototype XR glasses. It seems like Google is trying a bit harder now than it did with Google Glass and its defunct Daydream VR platform. But will the company end up giving up again, or does it really have a shot against Meta and

There are plenty of Memorial Day sales on tech worth considering this year, included a few solid discounts on Apple devices. Key among them is $100 off the



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It's easy to miss this hidden iPhone feature from 2023, but it can make your calls clearer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-make-your-iphone-call-quality-better-with-voice-isolation-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

Recent internal reviews at Amazon unleashed a wave of new refunds: Some are getting more than $1,000 back from purchases made up to 7 years ago. https://www.cnet.com/tech/why-amazon-is-giving-surprise-refunds-for-years-old-purchases-and-if-youll-get-one/#ftag=CADf328eec

Struggling with a slow internet connection? Here's how I figured out what was slowing mine down. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/i-gave-my-internet-a-stress-test-heres-what-broke/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cornell chicken is an icon in upstate New York. Here's a brief history of the simple grilled chicken recipe and how to make it yourself. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/cornell-chicken-how-an-ivy-league-professor-may-have-invented-bbq-chicken/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Department of Education's website says the SAVE payment pause will last until at least this fall. Experts think it will last longer. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/attention-save-borrowers-dont-expect-student-loan-payments-to-resume-this-year-do-this-while-you-wait/#ftag=CADf328eec

This holiday weekend, more than 45 million people will travel, according to AAA. These tips could help you save on your getaway. https://www.cnet.com/news/expect-record-traffic-for-memorial-day-weekend-6-money-and-time-savers/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: I tried a prototype of Android XR glasses, and it made me feel like I was in Mission: Impossible. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/i-hated-smart-glasses-but-googles-android-xr-let-me-see-a-new-future/#ftag=CADf328eec

Patients may experience trouble when suddenly stopping their use of certain over-the-counter allergy drugs. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/zyrtec-and-xyzal-flagged-by-fda-for-new-side-effect-how-to-know-when-to-see-your-doctor/#ftag=CADf328eec

More info has been revealed on what we can expect from Jony Ive and Sam Altman's ChatGPT device, and it sounds pretty familiar.

You'll need a mobile number to access Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-gamechat-will-require-a-mobile-number

EarFun's new headphones deliver 120 hour playback, Hi-Res sound and AI-powered ANC for a very low price

Java turns 30 with a legacy built on platform independence, backwards compatibility, and cautious evolution, proving that stability, not hype, drives long-term relevance in tech.

Windows 11 is getting AI to do more of the hard work for you in Notepad, Paint and Snipping Tool – with some notable catches.

Thanks to lip-synced audio, Veo 3 is proving that it's going to be almost impossible to tell AI video from real life in the future. Here are 9 great examples.

More interior space, more range and more tech than a Tesla Model Y... if it is priced right, the Xiaomi YU7 will prove a real problem for Musk.

The Pocket app, which is used to save articles for later reading, is being shut down.

The third installment in Netflix's American Manhunt series is a hit with critics

The European Cloud Competition Observatory has issued its second damming report against Broadcom, relating to VMware pricing.

At Computex in Taipei this week, Laptop Mag got some quick benchmarking in on an MSI Crosshair 18 HX laptop with an Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/msi-crosshair-hx-nvidia-rtx-5070

Amazon wants you to forget about the Apple Store and let your Apple products soar.

Apple's most iconic designer is teaming up with OpenAI. Can they flip the script on AI gadgets that have so far been a string of flops? Here's what we know.

It’s only been four months since the Poco X7 Pro was announced in January, but the phone has already seen a huge price drop.
The post The Poco X7 Pro is already 23% cheaper with this deal appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
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Microsoft's latest AI model, Aurora, is designed to help provide detailed and accurate weather forecasts. It can generate accurate 10-day forecasts in seconds.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-ai-model-can-accurately-forecast-the-weather

Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever reportedly expressed concerns about AGI, proposing "a doomsday bunker" to seek refuge in an unprecedented disaster.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/openai-scientists-wanted-a-doomsday-bunker-before-agi

NVIDIA GeForce Now has become my favorite gaming service, surpassing even Xbox Game Pass in streaming quality and convenience. Right now, it's a whopping 40% off.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/nvidia-geforce-now-deal

Anticheat is the biggest issue for anyone playing games on Steam Deck, but fortunately, signs all point to good for Dune: Awakening.


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Intel has unveiled three new Xeon 6 CPUs, set to debut in Nvidia's DGX B300.

From blazing-fast SSDs to retro cases, these are the 16 best products introduced at this year’s show.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/best-of-computex-2025-more-hardware-than-hype

Passwords are the keys to our digital lives. But we shouldn’t just hand over the keys to anyone, our passwords should be unique and changed regularly.
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/how-to-manage-user-passwords-in-linux

ASRock finally released an OCF motherboard for AMD CPUs, as well as several new high-end and mid-range boards.

Asus also showcased its premium ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI gaming router with a built-in NPU

Whether you are trying to free up storage space or just want to tidy up your system, uninstalling apps on a Mac is a straightforward process. In many cases, removing an application is as simple as dragging it to the Trash, but depending on how the app was installed, there may be a few extra steps involved. Third-party tools are an option, but in most cases, you can uninstall Mac apps easily yourself. Some apps also leave behind associated files that you may want to get rid of to free up space

Google I/O 2025 happened earlier this week, and while there was no new hardware to speak of, the company barraged developers with new AI announcements, search features and bafflingly pricy subscriptions.
First up is the new AI Mode chatbot in search. AI Mode handles more complex queries than traditio
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Several key refinance rates climbed this week, so it might be worth waiting. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-ride-high-current-refinance-rates-on-may-23-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

A few major mortgage rates are moving up. Here's what to expect if you're in the market for a home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-move-up-over-the-last-week-mortgage-rates-for-may-23-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

According to experts, if you're interested in taking mushroom gummies, you should know the pros and cons beforehand. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/mushroom-gummies-side-effects-benefits-experts-cautions/#ftag=CADf328eec

In honor of National Don't Fry Day, here's what you should know about checking for skin cancer at home and when to see a doctor. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/national-dont-fry-day-what-know-checking-skin-cancer/#ftag=CADf328eec

From rusty knives cookware to potentially toxic plastic utensils and nonstick pans, we asked experts about the most important kitchen tools to replace as they age. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/7-kitchen-tools-that-can-become-dangerous-with-age/#ftag=CADf328eec

Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars won't arrive in May 2026 and May 2027 after all.

How will future AI growth affect power consumption in the data center?
https://www.techradar.com/pro/rethinking-power-how-ai-is-reshaping-energy-demands-in-data-centers

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller's GL/GR buttons have one amazing feature.

Openreach says it'll have 25 million customers on its full fibre network by December 2026, and 30 million by 2030.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/openreach-declares-aim-to-accelerate-uk-high-speed-broadband-rollout

It looks as though the Samsung tri-fold will be available in limited quantities, and come with a high price tag.

Is Nvidia set to further anger PC gamers with an underwhelming RTX 5080 Super? Don’t fret – there’s more to this spec rumor than meets the eye.

A new pair of affordable Samsung true wireless earbuds have got to be coming very soon now

A brilliant, well-priced portable projector with a 4K resolution
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We’ve reviewed the specs of the Honor 400 and Poco F7 Ultra and highlighted the key differences between the two mid-range Androids here.
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The latest version of SteamOS has finally made it available to other handhelds, including the partnered Lenovo Legion Go S, the original Legion Go and the ROG Ally.


The Belkin division responsible for developing the excellent Phyn Plus smart water shut-off valve has been acquired by an investor group led by contractor and TV personality Jonathan Scott (HGTV’s Property Brothers).
The announcement is the latest sign that Belkin, which brought the Phyn Plus to market back in 2018, is rapidly losing interest in de

Well, an early EVT3 sample of a Gen6 SSD.

Realtek’s upcoming $10 RTL8127 10GbE controller could finally bring affordable 10GbE connectivity to desktop motherboards and laptops, potentially driving broader adoption.

Symfony's bridge packages integrate third-party services, such as mailers, notifiers, and translation providers, into Symfony applications. With more than 120 bridges available today, Symfony supports everything from major platforms like Google, Microsoft,… https://symfony.com/blog/new-in-symfony-7-3-new-bridges-and-improved-integrations?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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OpenAI Codex promises to revolutionize coding, but don’t be fooled—this shiny new AI tool has some serious flaws. While it’s great for basic tasks, it’s far from ready to replace skilled developers, and it comes with major risks like outdated code, security vulnerabilities, and legal nightmares. https://webdesignernews.com/openai-codex-revolutionizing-code-or-ripping-off-developers/

If you’ve worked in digital design over the last few years, you’ve likely spent considerable time researching or/and designing cookie consent banners. These ubiquitous interface elements, born from privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA, have become a frequent source of UX frustration. https://webdesignernews.com/how-ui-choices-and-user-psychology-influence-privacy-decisions/

AI-generated imagery has become an essential part of the modern product designer’s toolkit — powering everything from early-stage ideation to polished design assets. Stable Diffusion is one of the most popular and flexible platforms for creatives that enables designers to generate a wide range of imagery with ease. However, with growing competition in this space, new services are offering better outputs tailored specifically for design teams. I want to explore... https://webdesignernews.com/stab

More than just a nice-to-have feature to avoid legal trouble, accessibility is a must-have. An inaccessible website can easily cost you your brand’s credibility and the audience’s trust. https://webdesignernews.com/impactful-tips-to-enhance-your-websites-accessibility/

The article explores the fundamental shift in UX as AI-first systems minimize the role of UI, rendering traditional design tools like Figma increasingly obsolete. https://webdesignernews.com/ai-is-flipping-ux-upside-down/

In my experience, most UX teams find themselves primarily implementing other people’s ideas rather than leading the conversation about user experience. This happens because stakeholders and decision-makers often lack a deep understanding of UX’s capabilities and potential. Without a clear UX strategy framework, professionals get relegated to a purely tactical role — wireframing and testing solutions conceived by others. https://webdesignernews.com/building-a-practical-ux-strategy-framework/

In London and Los Angeles, Rob Alderson speaks with Teo Connor about Airbnb’s new direction, her career, and the enduring influence of the Girl Guides. https://webdesignernews.com/designing-the-new-airbnb-app/

This tool will convert an SVG shape created with

What does it take to master craft? Patience, precision, and a willingness to push boundaries. https://webdesignernews.com/practice-a-book-on-design-and-craft-by-figma/

Stuck staring at a blank Figma canvas? Feeling like your UI solutions are becoming… predictable? If you’re a UI designer, you know that generating fresh, innovative ideas is crucial, but sometimes the creative well runs dry. After 18 years in the UI/UX design industry, I’ve seen countless designers struggle with effective brainstorming. It’s often seen as chaotic or unproductive, but when done right, it’s the engine that drives truly user-centered and groundbreaking... https://webdesignernews.co

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-may-23/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 242, for May 23. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-23-242/#ftag=CADf328eec

For SaaS businesses eyeing a successful exit, particularly when engaging with sophisticated Private Equity (PE) and tech investors, the era of simply showcasing impressive top-line growth is over.
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