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How the HomePod can be Apple's new iPod: Fun, popular, and simple

The iPod was recently laid to rest. Now it's time for the HomePod to rise.

Italian spyware iPhone attack: Why there's probably no need to worry

The attack underscores the importance of keeping iOS up to date.

You can now watch YouTube videos on your Apple Watch

WatchTube isn't quite the ideal viewing experience, but it's a cool idea.

U.S. lawmakers back push to force iPhone to switch to USB-C

EU rule to take effect this year.

The MacBook's notch inspired this developer to make a better AirDrop

This developer used one of the MacBook's least popular features to make an improvement to one of the better macOS features.

MIT researchers warn of 'PACMAN' M1 flaw that can't be patched

A new vulnerability is built into the chip but there's no way to know if the M2 fixes it yet.

Apple's new dual charger offers smart power splitting

MacBooks and iPhones are automatically allocated a larger power share than Apple Watches and AirPods.

How the M2 will shape the next Macs and complete the Apple silicon transition

Apple's next-generation chip is here but it might take a while before it shows up in another Mac.

Why Apple's Newest Chip Isn't the Best

But that shouldn’t stop you from buying one.

REVIEW: 13-INCH MACBOOK PRO M2 A POWERFUL TWEENER IN APPLE’S LINEUP

APPLE’S NEW LAPTOP IS STUCK BETWEEN THE LOWEND AIR AND THE HIGH-END M1 PRO/MAX MACBOOKS.

AMD ZEN 4 UNWRAPPED - Welcome to the modern age

AMD’S ZEN ARCHITECTURE revitalized the CPU industry, bringing much-needed competition and higher core counts to consumers everywhere. It’s hard to believe we languished on 4-core Intel CPUs as the top mainstream solution for a full decade, starting with the Core 2 Quad in early 2007 and lasting until the Core i7-8700K launched in late 2017. If you wanted more CPU cores, you had to move to the more expensive LGA2011 HEDT (high-end desktop) platform. AMD kicked that idea to the curb with its first Ryzen 7 CPUs, and we’ve been watching an arms race of escalating core counts and clock speeds ever since.

PHOTOREALITY CHECK

Real-time photorealism is the holy grail of gaming. And it’s coming to the PC sooner than you think, says Jeremy Laird

Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2022)

Be careful what you wish for…

Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED

Two screens better than one?

Asus RX 6750 XT ROG Strix

An incremental improvement worthy of the price?

Editor’s Pick: Logitech MX Mechanical Mini Keyboard

Mechanical keyboards: not just for gamers

Playdate

Netflix meets handheld retro gaming?

AMD’s refreshed mid-tier machine

Is the new Radeon RX 6650 XT worth adding to your rig?

3D map effect with GIMP

WHEN USING A PHOTO MANIPULATION application such as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP, there are many more possibilities than you may initially realize. Plenty of these programs can be used in various ways to create unique pieces of artwork. In this tutorial, we will create isometric 3D art using GIMP. This technique can be transferred onto all sorts of different media and can be used to emphasize a particular place or subject. Learning as many skills as possible can enable you to broaden your creativity by applying them to new forms.

THE LIST - THE TOP FIVE CAPTURE CARDS

WHILE NVIDIA AND AMD’S increasingly sophisticated capture software can do a fantastic job of livestreaming or recording your gameplay prowess for the world to see, if you’re taking things seriously, you’ll probably still need a capture card. That’s because you’ll either want to have a dedicated computer to take care of the recording and mixing for a professional look, or you might just want to play a console game now and again. This varied list of cards, covering a range of prices, resolutions, and card type, allow you to do just that.

Why are Thunderbolt docks so hard to find? Blame electric cars

There are only so many chips to go around.

Internet Explorer dies today, but its spirit lives on in Microsoft Edge

If you’re still using Internet Explorer, here’s what you need to do.

What is masked email? This new spin on an old practice supercharges your security

Using unique login information is one way to make account takeovers harder for would-be criminals. Email masking adds another layer to that concept.

LAPTOP PORTS EXPLAINED: EVERY SYMBOL AND CONNECTOR IDENTIFIED

THIS HANDY GUIDE WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE LAPTOP PORTS, PAST AND PRESENT.

10 little-known Windows features that will blow your mind

These quick tips will help you save time and get organized.

Tested: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D bookends an incredible era of AMD upgrades

Will we ever see four generations of compatibility with one socket again? Let’s hope so.

I SWITCHED FROM GOOGLE TO DUCKDUCKGO'S PRIVATE SEARCH: 5 BIG TAKEAWAYS

PROMISING UTMOST PRIVACY, DUCKDUCKGO IS THE ANTI-GOOGLE SEARCH ENGINE. BUT WHAT’S IT REALLY LIKE TO USE?

SK Hynix Platinum P41 SSD: The pursuit of affordable speed

This top-tier PCIe 4 SSD performs on par with the best around, and is nicely affordable.

Logitech Lift: A smaller vertical wireless mouse for the masses

For people looking to avoid wrist and elbow discomfort, it’s a good start.

Acer Nitro XV272: Top-tier gaming on a 1080p monitor

Though expensive for 1080p, the Acer Nitro XV272 delivers attractive image quality for both gamers and creators.