Whatever else you might say about 2020, it’s been a banner year for PC hardware. For enthusiasts, AMD claimed the desktop CPU performance crown from Intel for the first time in over decade. Both Nvidia and AMD released blazing-fast next-gen graphics cards. For mainstream users, laptops got faster and cheaper, and so did phones. Meanwhile, speedy SSDs finally started hitting mainstream prices after years of being out of reach for most buyers.It’s a shame so many of these innovations remain har
Yes, still the best, but Ring hasn’t done much to extend its reach into the broader smart home universe. https://www.techhive.com/article/3601724/ring-alarm-2nd-gen-review.html#tk.rss_all
So you’ve got a new computer. Awesome! That humble metal box is the key to a wide world of potential. It can help you with everything from juggling your finances to keeping in touch with your family to blowing off some steam on, uh, Steam.But a new PC isn’t like a new car; you can’t just turn a key and put the pedal to the metal. Okay, maybe you can—but you shouldn’t. Performing just a few simple activities when you first fire it up can help it be safer, faster, and better poised for the futu
This UPS isn’t the right fit for modern computers, but it’s perfect for keeping your internet connection alive. https://www.techhive.com/article/3602208/cyberpower-sl700u-standby-ups-review.html#tk.rss_all
These days, optical drive bays in cases have all but gone the way of the dinosaurs. Whenever you do find one, it’s usually in an ultra-budget model—hunting for a more premium case that supports a Blu-Ray or even DVD drive can be rough going.So our late discovery of the SilverStone Redline RL08 was a delight, as it doesn’t make you choose between your media collection and having an attractive PC case that’s easy to build in. As you’ll see in the video above, this unique inverted micro-ATX case
The Twinkly app scans each individual LED in the string, setting the stage for eye-popping animations. https://www.techhive.com/article/3601753/twinkly-strings-250-leds-multicolor-review.html#tk.rss_all
These were the best cord-cutting services, devices, and developments in 2020. https://www.techhive.com/article/3602248/2020-cord-cutter-awards.html#tk.rss_all
Gaming never went out of style, but in 2020, it evolved from a fun hobby into an essential lifeline. Staying sane isn’t easy when you’re stuck in isolation for months on end. You can only watch so much Netflix before your brain starts dripping out of your ears. Games provide more active experiences that can help you forget that you’ve been staring at the same walls for weeks, letting you explore far-away virtual worlds or hang out with friends in multiplayer lobbies. In 2020, gaming became vi
Built to lastImage by Brad Chacos/IDGFar too many games these days are built to be played in small bursts: brief encounters, designed for a world with too few hours in the day and too many digital distractions. And that’s fine! Blasting through a few rounds of Overwatch or Rocket League matches is a wonderful way to spend some time.To read this article in full, please click here https://www.pcworld.com/article/2449807/lose-days-of-your-life-to-these-13-deep-and-meaty-pc-games.html#tk.rss_all
Your hardware is only half the equationImage by Gordon Mah Ung/IDGThe best free PC software programs aren’t about the cost (or lack thereof), they’re about a fresh opportunity—collections of code that put the dumb hardware in your computer to smart use, tools that can accomplish anything from balancing your household budget to helping cure cancer.To read this article in full, please click here https://www.pcworld.com/article/2082305/best-free-software-for-pc.html#tk.rss_all