Marvel Combining data, audio/video, and charging into a single port with USB-C and Thunderbolt is one of the coolest innovations in modern laptops. But thanks to a relatively low limit on the amount of power USB-C cables can transfer, more powerful laptops with discrete graphics have had to make do with old-fashioned proprietary or barrel…
Most Google Doodles revolve around art that transforms the iconic search engine’s logo to celebrate anniversaries and special events, or to raise awareness of ongoing issues, like recent ones that shone a spotlight on Route 66 and Teacher Appreciation Day. But a few times each year, the Google Doodle team goes one step further and…
In terms of blocking websites and various online resources, Indonesia is a fairly democratic country. However, some sites are still blocked by…
Samsung Crazy fast NVMe drives keep getting cheaper. Today only, Newegg is selling Samsung’s 2TB 970 Evo Plus for $150 with the coupon code SSBS239. That’s a savings of $50. The deal ends just before midnight Pacific time on Monday evening. When we reviewed the 970 Evo Plus, we gave it four out of five…
Kamal Carter If you’ve ever found yourself playing opposite someone who uses an “aimbot,” a piece of cheating software that can automatically lock onto an enemy in a shooting game, you know how frustrating it can be. This simple but effective hack is the scourge of online multiplayer matches, and part of the reason for…
In brief: Later this month the dedicated GPU market will officially be a three-way race between Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. Team Blue plans to ship as many as four million discrete Arc GPUs in 2022, and the first will debut in thin and light laptops with 12th generation Alder Lake processors. Intel has been dragging…
In brief: Xbox Game Pass announced its next round of titles, adding eight new games to the lineup. From the upcoming snowboard title Shredders to the dark fantasy RPG Weird West, Game Pass subscribers are once again getting spoiled with a variety of games. If you have an active Xbox Game Pass subscription and want…
In brief: While many people who upgraded to Intel’s Alder Lake platform are likely waiting for PCIe Gen5 SSDs to break cover, most industry insiders point to a Q4 2022 release window. In the meantime, the PCIe Gen4 SSD club is growing to include more options at a better price. Consumer-grade PCIe 5.0 SSDs are…
In context: Sloclap’s rogue-like Sifu is a great kung fu game—one of the best I have played since the 2005 Xbox title Jade Empire. Despite the brutal learning curve, the game’s fluid and mostly accurate kung fu styles make it almost as fun to watch as it is to play. What could make it better?…
StackCommerce When it comes to software development, efficiency is vital. After all, if you aren’t delivering on your promises, someone else probably will. So is it time to streamline your team’s operations? Then the 2022 Ultimate DevOps and Agile Prep Bundle, on sale for $30, could be a valuable resource. This e-training package introduces the DevOps and…