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The most influential Google Chrome features in its history

The most influential Google Chrome features in its history

Google Chrome recently hit version 100, and it's been six years since it launched. Here are some big moments that got it to where it is today.
Nvidia DLSS showcase.

Is Nvidia DLSS about to become obsolete? Here’s the proof

Is Nvidia DLSS about to become obsolete? Here’s the proof

Nvidia DLSS has been the de facto upscaling feature, but recent games show that it has trouble brewing under the surface.
Cables hanging under a desk.

6 cable management tips to keep your tech looking tidy

6 cable management tips to keep your tech looking tidy

We all have a mess of cables we're trying to hide behind our tech. Here are a few tips to get a grip on them and keep your setup looking clean.
Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti in a PC build.

4 ways the Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti struggles, and 1 way it’s great

4 ways the Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti struggles, and 1 way it’s great

Nvidia’s 3090 Ti is an incredibly high-performing GPU, but should you buy it? We’ve scoured the reviews to find the key pros and cons of this beastly card.
The MSI Suprim X RTX 3080 installed in a PC.

The RTX 3090 Ti is the halo GPU we’ve waited three years for

The RTX 3090 Ti is the halo GPU we’ve waited three years for

The RTX 3090 Ti is real, and it's here. It's not great from a value perspective, but it's the first true halo product for Nvidia's RTX 30-series range.
The iPad Air attached to the Magic Keyboard.

The M1 iPad Air can’t replace a MacBook, but it gets close

The M1 iPad Air can’t replace a MacBook, but it gets close

Now with the M1 in it, can the iPad Air replace the MacBook Air? Maybe, but it depends highly on the apps you typically use.
A portrait of Louisa Heinrich, founder of Superhuman

The UX Pioneer: Louisa Heinrich’s quest to humanize tech

The UX Pioneer: Louisa Heinrich’s quest to humanize tech

Louisa Heinrich was thinking about user experience long before UX was part of the popular vernacular -- and she has some big ideas on how we can do it better.
A pile of cables sitting on the floor.

How to get your collection of tangled cables under control

How to get your collection of tangled cables under control

There's no shame in having a massive cable collection. We all do. Here's how to get a grip on it, organize what you have, and get rid of what you don't need.
Julianna pins Colt to the ground in Deathloop.

FSR 2.0 is the complete reboot AMD’s upscaling needed

FSR 2.0 is the complete reboot AMD’s upscaling needed

AMD revealed more details about FSR 2.0 at GDC 2022. Here's everything we learned about the upcoming upscaling feature.
Hopper H100 graphics card.

Nvidia RTX 4080: What we learned from GTC 2022

Nvidia RTX 4080: What we learned from GTC 2022

The RTX 4080 was a no-show at GTC 2022, but the next-gen Hopper architecture still holds some hints for the upcoming graphics card.
RTX 3090 installed inside a gaming PC.

Microsoft is hindering Windows 11 on custom-built PCs

Microsoft is hindering Windows 11 on custom-built PCs

A new watermark is showing up on custom-built PCs running Windows 11, notifying users that their machines aren't supported. But that's the problem: They are.
Hedy Lamarr, inventor of frequency hopping.

How Hedy Lamarr built the foundations of Wi-Fi 80 years ago

How Hedy Lamarr built the foundations of Wi-Fi 80 years ago

Hedy Lamarr is best known for her work as an actress, but she also co-invented a radio communication technique that laid the foundation for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
The IdeadPad Duet 5i with screen detached.

6 upcoming Windows 11 features worth upgrading for

6 upcoming Windows 11 features worth upgrading for

Windows 11's next big update is coming later this year, but you can already preview some of the upcoming features. Here are six of them.
The Apple Studio Display alongside a Mac Studio computer on a desk.

Why the M1 Ultra was doomed to disappoint

Why the M1 Ultra was doomed to disappoint

Apple said the M1 Ultra is more powerful than Nvidia's RTX 3090. It was always a ridiculous comparison, and now we know that Apple's claims weren't true.
a painting of Ada Lovelace.

How Ada Lovelace became a feminist icon and a computer pioneer

How Ada Lovelace became a feminist icon and a computer pioneer

Ada Lovelace is often described as the world’s first computer programmer -- an achievement she earned nearly a century before the creation of the first computer
Someone using a VPN on a Macbook Pro.

7 benefits of using a VPN (spoiler: it could save you money)

7 benefits of using a VPN (spoiler: it could save you money)

Using a VPN is a vital part of browsing the internet safely now. Here are the key benefits to using a VPN.
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ExpressVPN vs. Surfshark: Which is the better VPN in 2022?

ExpressVPN vs. Surfshark: Which is the better VPN in 2022?

Not sure whether you need ExpressVPN or Surfshark? Read on while we explain all the pros and cons.
A close-up of a computer monitor displaying a generic VPN.

ExpressVPN vs. IPVanish: Which is the better VPN in 2022?

ExpressVPN vs. IPVanish: Which is the better VPN in 2022?

ExpressVPN and IPVanish are great VPNs when it comes to the basics but what about when it comes to streaming, downloads, and more? We take a look at which is the best.
The front of the Surface Laptop Studio in Stage Mode.

Your next laptop may have a haptic touchpad, and that’s good

Your next laptop may have a haptic touchpad, and that’s good

The mechanical touchpad has a number of weaknesses that haptic touchpads can address. That's why it's so great that they're making their way to Windows laptops.
A character stares out over Limgrave in Elden Ring.

Ray tracing on Elden Ring? Here’s how I added it myself

Ray tracing on Elden Ring? Here’s how I added it myself

You can't get Nvidia's RTX ray tracing in Elden Ring, but you can use the technique to enhance the look of it and most other PC games.
Logo on the RTX 3090.

Apple’s M1 Ultra is faster than an RTX 3090? Don’t count on it

Apple’s M1 Ultra is faster than an RTX 3090? Don’t count on it

Apple made some big claims when it announced the M1 Ultra during its spring 2022 event, saying that the chip can outclass the RTX 3090. Here's why it won't.
A person works at a station equipped with the all new Mac Studio and Studio Display.

Apple’s Mac Studio isn’t modular — and that’s a good thing

Apple’s Mac Studio isn’t modular — and that’s a good thing

Apple announced the Mac Studio, and it fits in a similar spot as the modular Mac Pro. But it's a good thing the Mac Studio isn't following in those footsteps.
The Apple Studio Display alongside a Mac Studio computer on a desk.

4 big problems with Apple’s brand-new Studio Display

4 big problems with Apple’s brand-new Studio Display

Apple’s Studio Display brings an awful lot to the table, yet it also has its fair share of disappointments. Here are four problems with the new monitor.
The 2019 Apple Mac Pro set against a dark red background.

Apple spring event: Everything that didn’t get announced

Apple spring event: Everything that didn’t get announced

Apple's March 8 event delivered new iPhones and iPads and the Mac Studio. Here are the products that did not get announced.
Apple Mac Studio desktop and Studio Display.

Apple is charging $400 for Studio Display height adjustment

Apple is charging $400 for Studio Display height adjustment

Apple’s new Studio Display monitor has a $400 height adjustment add-on, showing that the company still doesn’t know how not to make a meme out of itself.
John Ternus introducing the new cooling system in Apple's MacBook Pro 14.

Why Apple skipped the M2 MacBook Pro at its spring event

Why Apple skipped the M2 MacBook Pro at its spring event

The next MacBook Pro was highly rumored to launch at Apple's Spring event, but it was a no-show. What happened?
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Flaxseed and water bottles? Lenovo’s design experiments try it all

Flaxseed and water bottles? Lenovo’s design experiments try it all

Digital Trends spoke with Lenovo's VP of design about its sustainability efforts, its use of new materials in products, and the future of computing design.
Two graphics cards sitting on top of each other.

Even with lower prices, you shouldn’t buy a GPU right now

Even with lower prices, you shouldn’t buy a GPU right now

Graphics card prices are dropping more than they have in over a year. But right now is the worst possible time to upgrade your GPU.
Lifestyle shot of Huawei MAteBook E. Prakhar working of it.

The best laptops of MWC 2022

The best laptops of MWC 2022

Lots of new laptops were announced at Mobile World Congress 2022, including some stand-out new devices we got to spend some time with.
Armored character wielding sword in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring’s new patch still stutters; here’s how to fix it

Elden Ring’s new patch still stutters; here’s how to fix it

From Software put out a new patch for Elden Ring, but it doesn't fix the game's biggest issue: Stuttering. Here's how to fix it yourself.
Huawei MateBook E connections.

Testing Super Device, Huawei’s ‘pain-free’ multidevice link

Testing Super Device, Huawei’s ‘pain-free’ multidevice link

Huawei's Super Device lets you wirelessly connect different products together for the purpose of multitasking and collaboration. We've tried it out.
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The Interplanetary File System: How you’ll store files in the future

The Interplanetary File System: How you’ll store files in the future

The Interplanetary File System is a radical new file storage protocol that could potentially lead to a tectonic shift in how information is stored on the web.
Steam Deck being held in two hands.

The 4 biggest problems with the Steam Deck

The 4 biggest problems with the Steam Deck

The Steam Deck has received lots of praise from reviewers on its launch day, but the system is not without its issues.
Two players using Steam Decks to play Stardew Valley.

How the Steam Deck dares to untether PC gaming from the PC

How the Steam Deck dares to untether PC gaming from the PC

The Steam Deck could prove that PC gaming has a future beyond just desktops and laptops.