What do you need for a good GeForce Now experience? | Ask an expert

Q: Given the current graphics card drought, I thought I’d give GeForce Now a spin. What do I need for a good experience in it? I’ve never tried cloud gaming before.A: If you watch our weekly Full Nerd live show, you’ll know that we’ve repeatedly recommended Nvidia’s game streaming service to combat the double whammy of the graphics card shortage and price increases—the key reason being, you can run it on a potato. GeForce Now lets you play games you own (provided they’re on the list of compat

How cord-cutters can watch March Madness without paying for cable TV

Our cord-cutter's guide to March Madness shows you how you can watch every game in the tournament at the lowest possible cost. https://www.techhive.com/article/3042604/how-to-watch-march-madness-without-paying-for-cable-tv.html#tk.rss_all

Some dude is selling an AMD Ryzen 5000 APU before it's launched

It's been a crazy month for CPU leaks. First, a retailer put Intel's upcoming 11th-gen Rocket Lake S up for sale a month ahead of its official release (leading to a wave of early reviews). And now some dude might actually have topped that by selling AMD's upcoming Ryzen 5000 APU on eBay well before its launch.To read this article in full, please click here https://www.pcworld.com/article/3611349/some-dude-is-selling-an-amd-ryzen-5000-apu-before-its-launched.html#tk.rss_all

Windows 10's latest update appears to cause BSODs when printing

If your PC is suffering from a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) while trying to print, a recent Windows Update from Microsoft may be to blame.According to reports from Windows Latest and other sites, all referencing a Reddit thread, users began experiencing BSODs soon after they installed Windows Update KB5000802, which was installed on March 9.To read this article in full, please click here https://www.pcworld.com/article/3611331/windows-10s-latest-update-appears-to-cause-bsods-when-printing.html

Is Netflix cracking down on password sharing?

Some Netflix viewers are being asked to enter a verification code sent to the account holder before they start streaming. https://www.techhive.com/article/3611529/netflix-cracking-down-on-password-sharing.html#tk.rss_all

Getting started with Signal and other encrypted messaging apps

Right now. That’s always the best answer to the question, “When is it a good time to start using an encrypted messaging app like Signal?” Ever since Edward Snowden became the world’s most famous whistle blower, concerns about digital privacy have been front and center, and apps like Signal can help protect the wary. But what is Signal and other encrypted messaging apps, and how do they work?How Signal provides secure messaging There are several end-to-end encrypted messaging apps for both And

Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) review: Alexa's got her eye on you

The rotating screen on Amazon’s latest smart display is the big attraction, but there’s plenty more to like about this excellent smart home hub. https://www.techhive.com/article/3611170/amazon-echo-show-10-review.html#tk.rss_all

The Full Nerd ep. 171: Intel 11th-gen Rocket Lake pre-review, how to find new hardware

In this episode of The Full Nerd, Gordon Ung, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, and Adam Patrick Murray talk about an early pre-embargo review of the 11th-gen Core i7-11700K and go over methods to get hard to find hardware.In the first segment of the Full Nerd, the crew discusses a review of Intel's officially unreleased 11th-gen Core i7 chip weeks before it's launch—and even its formal announcement. Should you be disappointed? We provide some crucial context.To read this article in full, please click

How the ROG Phone 5's crazy controls turbocharge mobile games

The next gaming phone from Asus has landed—and it continues to push the boundaries of mobile gaming. This year there are three versions of the ROG Phone 5: the standard ROG Phone 5, the ROG Phone 5 Pro, and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate. The most expensive ‘Ultimate’ version is crammed to the gills with the highest-end specs including a Snapdragon 888, 18GBs of RAM, and a built-in screen on the back! Adam Patrick Murray/IDG

The ROG Phone 5 Ultimate a tiny screen on the back. I put a picture of my cat


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