Quick Links It used to be the case that gaming desktops were much more powerful than their portable counterparts,gaming laptops. However, as amazing as it might seem, that tide seems to be turning. Aregaming laptops really getting better? Why Are Gaming Desktops More Powerful, Usually? Gaming desktopshave severaladvantages over gaming laptopsthat make them more powerful, and most of those advantages are inherent to their design. After all, a desktop PC is bigger and heavier and is meant to sit still on a desk, whereas laptops need to compromise a bit in order to prioritize not only power but also portability....

Summary If you play games on PC at all, you’ve probably accumulated a lot of extra files in your drive, even for ones you’ve uninstalled, which can hoard more space than you might realize. Fortunately, removing them is simply a matter of deleting a few folders; the hardest part is locating the right ones. Why You Should Remove Leftover Game Files Besides the obvious benefits of freeing up space for other games or various files you may need, clearing out the clutter of unused game files can also help prevent file conflicts and other issues if you choose to reinstall the game later....

Google has announced new smart features coming to Chromebook Plus laptops, including the Live Translate feature for automatic captions across the system. Live Translate has been available on Pixel phones, and now it’s coming to Chromebook Plus laptops. Like its Pixel counterpart, Live Translate on Chromebook Plus is a systemwide feature that’s not bound to any particular app. Instead, Live Translate works no matter what app is used. The feature automatically translates whatever is on your screen into over 100 languages, whether it be a Zoom meeting, a YouTube livestream, a personal video, etc....

Today at CES 2025, Govee announced Gaming Pixel Light, a Wi-Fi-connected accessory that brings a pixel art experience to gaming room tabletops with “more precise, vibrant displays.” Govee designs and sells a myriad of creative lighting products for personalized spaces, and Gaming Pixel Light is no exception. This Wi-Fi-connected lighting solution brings a pixel art experience to your gaming room tabletop setups with “more precise, vibrant displays.” It’s basically a miniature, highly customizable display featuring an industrial design....

Summary While practically every smart home product has now pivoted to using “AI” somewhere in their marketing material, the actual impact of recent AI development hasn’t impacted the smart home experience much. However, with the rise of AI agents, that’s set to change in a big way. What’s Agentic AI? Typically, when you interact with current chatbots or other machine learning systems, they are waiting for a prompt from you to do something....

Quick Links The macOS menu bar appears at the top of the screen above every app, on every monitor, so it’s a perfect place for convenient little tools that help improve your day-to-day productivity. Here’s are my top five. What Is the macOS Menu Bar Good for? By default, the macOS menu bar can be a disorganized mess. It’s ideal for accessing context menus under File, Edit, and so on. But some inconsiderate apps tend to just dump themselves there and start taking up valuable space, without concern about whether you need to regularly access them or not....

Quick Links We all know we need to put down our phones and “touch grass,” but what if I told you that my phone actually helps me get outside more and experience the broader natural world? It’s true. I Can Touch Grass, and Trees, While I Work Some context. I use my phone more than most people. It’s not because I can’t get off social media or stop playing mobile games....

Quick Links Summary To add a printer on your Mac, open System Settings > Printers and Scanners and click “Add Printer, Scanner or Fax”. Select your printer from the list that appears, then click “Add.” If your printer doesn’t appear, try adding the printer using its IP address or a Bluetooth connection. Need to print something? you’re able to connect a printer to yourMacBookordesktop Macin several ways, including over Wi-Fi, a USB cable, or a Bluetooth connection....

Quick Links Summary If you’re getting an Error 1020 Access Denied message, that means the website’s firewall believes your IP address is a threat. you’re able to try accessing the website from a different browser, adjusting your browser’s settings, restarting your router, or toggling your VPN to fix a 1020 error. It can be frustrating to see “Error 1020: Access Denied” pop up on the screen when attempting to access a website....

Quick Links Summary To resolve a checksum error in WinRAR, utilize the app’s “Keep Broken Files” feature, fix your damaged archive with the app, use another archiver, re-download your archive, disable your antivirus, or uninstall and reinstall WinRAR. Trying to extract a RAR, ZIP, or another archive format but WinRAR keeps displaying achecksumerror? In most cases, this indicates a problem with your archive. Luckily, you can follow a few troubleshooting tips to fix the underlying items and resolve your issue....

Quick Links Summary Buying speakers and amplifiers with compatible wattage is important, but it’s not the only aspect to consider when speaker shopping. You also need to consider impedance, the sensitivity of the speakers, and how much volume you’ll generally need for your stereo or home theater setup. Buying speakers can be a daunting process. Is matching up the wattage enough, or are there other important specs? How many watts do you need?...

Quick Links Summary If you’re experiencing issues with your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or network on your Samsung phone, it’s worth resetting your network settings to resolve those issues. We’ll show you how to do that using your Galaxy phone’s Settings app. What Happens When You Reset Your Network Settings? When you reset your Android phone’s network settings, Androiderases all your saved Wi-Fi networks, removes paired Bluetooth devices, and deletes other network configurations....

Summary You might think those little Linux emulation handhelds are limited to playing SNES and PS1 games, but you can effectively turn them into a tiny (andverylimited) Steam Deck using PC Ports. Now, I’d love to show youexactlyhow to do this with your handheld, but unfortunately, there’s such a diversity of handhelds, operating system options, and installation methods that the best I can do is provide details of the broad process and point you in the right direction....