Storage drives are among the most straightforward of the components that you need for a PC. Oftentimes the choice only boils down to quick launching SSDs, or cheap and archiving HDDs. Or maybe if you can stretch your budget further, decide whether or not your DRAM is required for a boot SSD, or for a […]
Windows 11 is here. For those who signed up to Window’s insider program, or are eager for a specific new quirk offered by the OS, entirely new desktop and start menu, it can now be yours by upgrading to the launch edition. But the switch is not easy for the rest of us, who most likely […]
Windows Operating System is no doubt the most popular OS in the world and it has held the crown for decades now in the space of personal computing. According to netmarketshare data, Windows has a massive 87 percent share of the OS market around the world. But what if you prefer something out of the […]
The gaming industry has seen a lot of diversifications over the years. Previously, it was purely a desktop affair with gamers preferring gaming on desktops with a separate physical keyboards that could take the pounding of aggressive gameplay. Eventually, with the concept of portable gaming getting some traction, a part of the gaming community gradually […]
RealMe is a brand that has raised some eyebrows lately with its value for money smartphones and extending its reach from the Asian subcontinent to European markets. In June 2021 it became the fastest brand to ship 100 million devices globally and it achieved this feat in just 36 months. It now has its eyes […]
The question in everyone’s mind right now especially those looking to get in on the smart wearable action is, it Apple Watch 7 worth the extra when you can get the Apple Watch SE for cheaper.
Have you experience playing a game on your latest and greatest GPU, only to realise that it is not delivering the FPS that you expect it to? The first thing that one usually checks when this happens is temperature. Maybe it is throttled thermally upon sustaining a heat load at or near the entire assembly’s […]
The craze in CPUs today is all about cores. More cores, more multitasking, more frames, and ultimately, more performance. But is that really the case? Is it really worth paying for the maximum number of cores or can that money go to more memory, faster storage or even better GPU? Are we overpaying for what […]
Are you struggling to run games or heavy applications with an old PC? Was your processor one of the best in the market when you bought it but is now feeling a bit slow? We have a short guide on overclocking just for you.
During the launch event (Sep 2021), I was waiting for the mention of the chip that powers the totally new iPad mini 6. There were several mentions of its processing capabilities and how it is more powerful than the previous generation iPad mini, but the event did not spell out which A series chip is […]
Honor since splitting from Huawei has launched a good number of devices to expand its portfolio. The brand is trying to find its feet post its separation from Huawei in November 2020. The latest to enter the fray are three devices from its Magic series, the Honor Magic3, Magic3 Pro and Magic3 Pro Plus.
In our last discussion of the Ryzen 3 5300G, we took a glimpse at how the three newest APUs have fared against the design they were intended for. The verdict, is that the Ryzen 3 5300G emerged as the best choice for the price-to-performance ratio that should be expected out of these “integrated” chips. Here […]
Choosing a monitor for your PC may not be as difficult as mixing and matching its system components but it still requires some knowledge of the key specifications. Things such as panel type and color accuracy are common considerations. However, when it comes to pairing the right monitor with your graphics card (GPU), here’s what […]
Performance and value does not always go hand-in-hand, but Plus Chromebooks aim to deliver fast performance, best streaming experience and smooth video calls without the premium price tag. Here are 10 of the best Plus Chromebooks and what makes them good.
The latest Thunderbolt 4 port has already become a super hit with many manufacturers coming up with laptops in 2021 with the coveted port. Thunderbolt 3 has already made a name for itself as a versatile port with its high-speed data transfer capacity that can carry 4K video signals and charge high wattage devices using […]
If you are into realistic racing and flying experience away from the actual tarmac or sky, sim racing and flight simulators are the ones that can take you the closest to reality. With actual racing and flying gears that simulate accelerator pushes and altitude controls, you are going to enjoy the thrill of flying and […]
Research shows that more than half of computer users today understand cleaning a PC as grabbing a cloth and wiping off the stains and dirt on their computer. That is not exactly what is meant by deep cleaning a computer. In technical terms, the junk we are referring to are unused files and programs that […]
Building gaming PCs is now all the craze! As much as DIY enthusiasts don’t want to admit, the still-insatiable demand from gamers remains one of the bigger driving forces for the current GPU crisis. If you are new to the custom build game and thinking of building your own gaming PC, here are some of the […]
PCs today are fast and powerful. Compared to older cans of the last decade, they can boot up in a matter of seconds, launch programs pretty much instantly, and play drop-dead gorgeous-looking games at high resolutions and high frame rates. If your PC is sluggish, you may want to upgrading it instead of spending on […]
Once, the statement ‘I have nothing to hide’ was considered a standard statement when confronted with law enforcement agencies as the world was relatively a peaceful paradise for humans. Several developments in the last two decades like Edward Snowden’s whistleblowing, UK’s Snooper Charter and Barrack Obama expanding surveillance powers on his way out, or even […]