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AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Review: A Scammy CPU?
In testing the Ryzen 7 5700, we feel we’ve stumbled upon a product that is borderline scammy, or is at best anti-consumer. But maybe we’re overreacting, so let’s take a look and see what you think. This is one of the “new” AM4 processors AMD has recently released, which of course technically isn’t new at…
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Desktop vs. Laptop GPU
A while back we reviewed the Nvidia RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, taking a comprehensive look at how it fares in the laptop market. In short, it’s a powerful but expensive upgrade over the previous fastest GPU, the RTX 3080 Ti Laptop mode. Nvidia definitely made impressive strides in terms of performance per watt with the…
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Apple Vision Pro: Unlocking the Potential of Spatial Computing
Introduction I hardly ever get the possibility to get the job done with technologies that essentially disrupt the way we perform. Proper now, I am working with two. The 1st (and most apparent) is a LLM. Massive Language Models are extra than an AI bot that can comprehend human language and reply accordingly. They have…
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Is Upscaling Useful at Lower Resolutions? Nvidia DLSS vs Native at 1080p
Today we’re taking a closer look at Nvidia DLSS upscaling when used to render games at 1080p. This is something that we’ve largely skipped over when discussing the quality of various upscaling solutions, commonly focusing on higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K. However, 1080p remains a relevant resolution in 2024, making it essential to examine…
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Secretlab Magnus Pro XL Review: A Feature-Packed Sit-to-Stand Desk
Here’s a confession: I’ve never liked the idea of a standing desk. I’m well aware of the health risks associated with sitting down all day and the claims that it’s the new smoking, but to me, standing up while typing sounds as unappealing and unnatural as taking a bath with your socks on. However, if…
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AOC 24G4 Review | TechSpot
The AOC 24G4 is an entry-level 1080p gaming monitor that continues their popular 24G line, which we’ve recommended for some time now. Not everyone can afford the latest and greatest OLED technology, so it’s always beneficial to explore options at the opposite end of the spectrum, which typically sees a lot more sales. Therefore, today…
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Review: 3D V-Cache for $250
AMD’s newly released Ryzen 7 5700X3D, while technically new, is not entirely so. What we have here is binned silicon that couldn’t be sold as a 5800X3D since it didn’t meet the clock specifications. But instead of throwing it away, AMD has cut it down some and is offering it at just $250. Compared to…
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Bad News, SSDs Are Getting More Expensive
If you’re considering purchasing a new SSD, you may be receiving mixed signals. Over the past year, there’s been plenty of talk of declining drive prices, yet the cost of many SSDs remains roughly the same as it was a year ago. In fact, if you compare prices from just a few weeks ago, you…
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How Does JPEG Work? | TechSpot
In today’s world of AI and machine intelligence, it sometimes skips the mind that the primary end-user of many computing systems are … human. And, as humans, we are far from perfect – not just in our judgements, but also in our senses and perception of the physical world around us. Early programmers and architects…
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Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 49″ Review
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is a wider version of Samsung’s popular OLED G8 that debuted early last year. It features a 49-inch 5120 x 1440 resolution panel, the equivalent of two 27-inch 2560 x 1440 monitors stitched together into a big super-ultrawide with a 32:9 aspect ratio. The panel uses second generation QD-OLED technology,…