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TRADE CHAT: Are cheap chips a thing of the past?
I'M NOT JUST TALKING ABOUT OVERPRICED graphics cards, but the underlying cost of manufacturing advanced integrated circuits. A chip manufacturing expert from Google, Milind Shah, thinks so, recently declaring that the per-transistor cost stalled as far back as the 28nm node over a decade ago. That's pretty worrying, but it can't possibly be true. Here's why.
This is a disappointing generation of GPUs
ALONGSIDE THE INTRODUCTION of the RTX 40-series Super models, this past month also saw the launch of AMD's RX 7600 XT. I think it's fair to say that this entire generation of GPUs has been disappointing on the whole, but AMD's offerings were particularly bad.
GHOST IN THE MACHINE THE RTX 4070 SUPER BUILD Anti-RGB in 2024
PEOPLE, REJOICE—the RTX Super cards have arrived, and with them comes some nicely tweaked internal specs, better performance across some models, and to top it all off, some consistency in their price tags.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super
NVIDIA MADE A MISTAKE. With the announcement of the RTX 4000 series, and our first look at the product line-up, there was one key product that didn't quite hit the mark.
THE ULTIMATE PC BUILD GUIDE
Strap in as we divulge the first 20 tips on how to become the next master PC builder
How to set up a Stream Deck
ELGATO’S STREAM DECK is one of those devices that you don’t think you need, but then you get one and wonder how you ever lived without it. It’s more than just a macro keyboard, and combined with an extensive range of plugins and open-source devkits, its flexibility has been well documented. In fact, a significant number of companies have integrated it into their workflows too, most notably Virgin Atlantic, who utilize a fleet of them for all manner of automation and workflow simplification.
SUCCEED WITH SEEDBOXES
Nate Drake introduces you to one of the internet's best kept secrets to turbo charge your downloads and uploads
List and find files in Command Prompt
YOU'LL NEED THIS WINDOWS 10 OR 11 45 minutes
liyama Prolite XUB3293UHSN-B5
Big, bright, and versatile, this is ideal for showing what your rig can do
Ducky ProjectD Outlaw 65
Build yourself a killer keyboard
Lenovo Legion 9i
This RTX 4090-powered beast might just be Lenovo's finest hour
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Captivating, but where's the focus and refinement?
Intel's new Battlemage graphics coming this year
THE ASSAULT OF THE DISCRETE graphic card market by Intel has been fairly leisurely.
WINDOW'S AI UPDATE
This year's second update is all about Copilot
THE LIST: THE BEST AUDIOPHILE HEADPHONES
YOU MIGHT THINK that it's overkill to use high-end headphones for gaming, but they can transform your experience. They can make your games sound so much better than a cheap headset ever can.
BEST OF CES 2024
The biggest tech show in the world returned to Las Vegas with more monitors, laptops, and handhelds than you could shake a big stick at. Thankfully, Guy Cocker was there, stick in hand, to see all the PC tech you'll want to keep an eye on in 2024
Sony Inzone H5 Wireless Gaming Headset
If brand tax was a thing, this'd be at the top of the pile
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super
The ultimate budget 4K solution
Asus ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM
Our first taste of LG's latest OLED
Netgear Nighthawk RS700
Excels where other Wi-Fi 7 routers fall short
Gigabyte Aorus Gen5 12000
I've got a need; a need for sequentials
Crucial T700 Pro 2TB
For whom the benchmark tolls
Apple connects Podcasts app with Music, News+, and other subscriptions
Subscriptions to eligible services automatically appear in the Podcasts app.
How to insert fractions in Word and Pages
Microsoft and Apple try to help you put the numbers in the correct place and have it look good, too.
How to add widgets to the macOS Sonoma Desktop
Widgets provide quick access to the information you need
Three overlooked Apple apps you should start using right now
The company has spent a lot of time working on several of the core apps across its platforms, trying to ensure that they provide a great experience.
RIP Lightning: In lieu of flowers, please send dongles
A eulogy for the little iPhone port that could.
LIMINK AL ALLOY PORTABLE TRIPLE MONITOR (LK14)
While it is easy to connect external displays to your MacBook for expanded desk-based screen space, you can't easily take this set up on the road with you or pack it neatly away in a drawer.
Safari 17: Everything you need to know about the new features
In Sonoma, Ventura, and Monterey, Safari helps you be more productive and secure.
Intel announces Thunderbolt 5 with double the bandwidth
The new standard will likely be available on Macs in 2024 or 2025.