I'm Tired of NVIDIA Shadowplay—Here's What I Use For Clips Instead

Summary NVIDIA Shadowplay may seem like the only application available for clipping gameplay, but there is a better solution. I really don’t likeNVIDIA Shadowplay. While it’s meant to make it easy to clip your gaming sessions, I’ve had nothing but nightmares with the GPU company’s app heature. Fighting the audio recording is a pain. It’ll randomly turn off without warning, and sometimes it just doesn’t work. Despite all this, Shadowplay is still considered the de facto clipping software....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 885 words · Jean Lutz

It Might Be Time to Admit the Great VR Experiment Has Failed

Summary Do you have a virtual reality headset yet? Odds are the answer is “no,” and it’s probably not going to change any time soon. As someone who considers themselves VR-curious, I’m starting to lose hope. Developers Paint a Grim Picture Asurveyconducted in late 2024 by the Game Developer Collective reported that over half of all developers asked consider the VR market to be in decline or stagnant. Only just short of a quarter of respondents thought the market was still growing....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Justin Williams

Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro Review: A Master-Class Gaming Keyboard

Summary I have always been offended by the excess of gaming keyboards. They typically tout features that require unnecessary CPU usage, cluttered layouts, and gauche aesthetics. Keychron’sLemokey P1 Prokeyboard proved to be the relief I was looking for, trimming this fat and placing the remains in a show-stopping aluminum case. Keychron Lemokey P1 Pro 75% wireless mechanical gaming keyboard in an aluminum frame with cherry double-shot PBT keycaps. Price and Availability The Lemokey P1 Pro costs $129 and comes in three color variants: carbon black, navy blue, and space silver....

June 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1490 words · Cynthia Campbell

My 6 Favorite Portable Peripherals for Laptops

Despite haivng a desktop with multiple monitors, I now do most of my work on a laptop. As a result, there area few peripherals that I’ve come to love. My Portable SSD Rather than buy a flash drive, or upgrade my laptop’s onboard storage again, I opted topiece together my own portable NVMe SSD. I have my SSD set up with two separate partitions. One partition is an exFAT partition that I use to move files between my laptop and my PC; the other is a portable Windows 11 installation for when I need to run Windows on my laptop....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 853 words · Emily Graham

OnePlus Pad 2 Review: You Don’t Have to Pay a Lot for a Premium Android Tablet

Summary Last year, OnePlus surprised me with its excellent first attempt at an Android tablet. The company is back with theOnePlus Pad 2, which builds on the success of its predecessor, bringing even more power, a stunning display, and impressive battery life to the table. But does it have what it takes to compete with other premium Android tablets? In a world of increasingly expensive tablets, the OnePlus Pad 2 stands out by offering a premium experience without the premium price tag—that’s always been the company’s mission....

June 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1872 words · Kelly Shah

PSP Emulator PPSSPP Just Got a Big Update

PPSSPP, an emulator for PSP, has released version 1.18. This update ccomes with better iOS and Mac support, Game Mode improvements, and a lot of bug fixes. The new update had some useful interface improvements, including there are three new themes (seen below), the ability to see game information in-game, and there’s a new post-processing filter, Sharp Bilinear. Users can also now install save games directly from ZIP files without issues, and anyone can map more input actions, like Reset....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Christopher Roman

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE vs. iPad 10th Gen: Battle of the Middle

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE offers a stunning display, a powerful processor, a stylus, and optional 5G connectivity for a lower price than the standard Tab S9. iPad 10th Generation The iPad 10th gen is a colorful and versatile tablet with a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, a powerful A14 Bionic chip, and a landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera. It supports Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard Folio, and 5G connectivity....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1162 words · Donald Wood

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Review: Unparalleled Performance

Summary I can’t stop (and won’t stop) raving about theSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4. These sleek-looking earbuds sound fantastic, are super-comfortable to wear, and are fun to control and customize. Outside of a little ANC hiss and steep pricing, I can’t think of anything I didn’t love about them. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Experience advanced wireless audio and step into tomorrow with the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4. Immerse yourself in sound that’s tuned to your hearing and preferences....

June 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1326 words · Michael Stevens

Sonos Symfonisk Lineup Ends After Breaking Ties With IKEA

The eight-year partnership between audio company Sonos and furniture store IKEA has officially come to an end. This collaboration is what created the budget-friendly and high-quality Symfonisk line of speakers, but this product line will be discontinued. IKEA will be removing all remaining Symfonisk stock from its stores worldwide. No new Symfonisk devices are being planned, and anyone who wants a device will likely run out of time to buy one soon....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Taylor Howard

Tabs in Chrome: 10 Power User Tips and Tricks

Summary Google Chrome is by far themost-used internet browser in the world. It’s arguably the one with the most intricate and versatile features—some of which largely go unnoticed. If you’re one of the many people who use Google Chrome often, you’ll want to know these tips and tricks for using tabs. They’ll make your browsing experience more fun and interesting! 1Create and Manage Tab Groups If you’ve got a ton of tabs open, you may organize them better bycreating Chrome Tab Groups....

June 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1550 words · Stephanie Thompson

The 10 Best ChatGPT Plus Plugins Worth Paying For

Quick Links From fact-checking to shopping, ChatGPT plugins aim to supercharge what the wildly popular AI can do, but which ones are truly worth your time? Here are ten awesome plugins that will convince you to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus. Before you read about the plugins we think are the best for ChatGPT, read abouthow ChatGPT Plus plugins workto get up to speed. While we’ve linked you to the home or store pages of the plugins highlighted here, they are all installed via the ChatGPT Plus Plugins store....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Catherine Nichols

The 5 Easiest Arch Linux Distros to Get Started With

Are you intimidated by Arch Linux’s reputation for being difficult and hard to use? Do you want an accessible way to get the benefits of Arch without the headaches? Well, here are five Arch-based distros for anyone looking for something powerful but not too technical. Arch Linuxfollows a rolling release model, giving you access to the latest software updates as soon as they’re available. You also get access to theAUR (Arch User Repository), which contains tens of thousands of packages at your disposal....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Travis Baker

The Best Budget-Friendly Compact SUV With a Luxury Feel in 2025

Luxury doesn’t always have to come with a luxury price. In 2025, one compact SUV proves that premium design, upscale features, and refined driving dynamics can still be found in an affordable package, making it a standout in its class. This SUV impresses with a sleek exterior, a high-quality interior, and a ride quality that rivals more expensive models. From soft-touch materials and intuitive infotainment to advanced safety tech and responsive handling, it delivers a premium experience without pushing past the $40,000 mark....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1240 words · Kimberly Adams