Summary VRAM is a crucial yet overlooked aspect of any GPU, and there are lots of us out there with 8GB cards. While you’re still OK for now, when you buy your next graphics card make sure it’s got more than 8GB. Why VRAM Matters VRAM(Video RAM) is to your GPU asRAMis to your CPU. It’s lightning-fast memory that holds all the data your GPU needs to render the current scene, plus some of the data it might need to render what’s still to come....
Micro-dramas are the big new thing in streaming content. These short, mobile-first videos are built for the attention economy and are already raking in vast amounts of money. If you haven’t heard about them yet, rest assured, you will soon. Here’s the lowdown on what you need to know. What Are Micro-Dramas? Micro-dramas are vertically-filmed video serials with titles likeThe Return of My Mafia HusbandandNever Reject a Wolf Princessthat you’re able to watch on YouTube or TikTok or through dedicated apps like ReelShort....
Microsoft has been using Calibri as the default font across Office applications and services since 2007, replacing Times New Roman and Arial. Now there’s a new default font coming to a Word document near you: Aptos. Back in 2021, Microsoftreleased five new fontsit commissioned as possible replacements for Calibri. The new fonts — Tenorite, Bierstadt, Skeena, Seaford, and Grandview — have been available for use in Microsoft 365 applications and services since then....
Summary Want to jump onto the PC gaming handheld train soon or upgrade your current handheld? You ought to wait a few months because the current crop of PC handhelds is getting long in the tooth, and 2025 should be a huge year for handheld gaming PCs, with all kinds of exciting stuff happening. Next-gen Handheld APUs Are Coming Early Next Year The main reason why I advise you to wait is because we’re getting next-gen handheld APUs early next year....
Summary Onyx is still trying to perfect the combination of a device that’s equal parts tablet, eReader, and laptop. While theBoox Tab Ultra C Prois admirable and even interesting in those ambitions, it’s not quite there yet. And this year’s professional moniker doesn’t get it over the hump from the previous model. Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C Pro The Tab Ultra C Pro features a 10.3'' HD E Ink Carta 1200 screen, empowering you to accomplish more....
Quick Links Many video games are now available as a digital purchase or physical media, and increasingly, more games are only available digitally. Does it make sense to buy physical games anymore? PC games are now almost exclusively distributed through Steam, EA, Epic Games, GOG, and other digital stores, partially because most computers don’t have disc drives anymore. However, the physical vs. digital debate is still raging on in the game console world....
If your smart TV is running slow and laggy, acting up, or commands from the remote take forever, you’re not alone. Sluggish TV performance while flipping through menus or channels is a common problem, but one with a super easy fix. When was the last time you fully restarted your smart TV? I’m not talking about turning it off and back on between Netflix binge sessions each night—but a full reboot—cutting power and all....
Quick Links Summer is officially upon us, as are some fantastic deals on various tech devices and gadgets. Whether you’re looking for a new robot vacuum to clean up after your guests, a GPS watch to help with your summer fitness goals, or a good price on a new smartphone, all of these deals and more are available this week. Roborock S7 MaxV For $539.99 ($320 Off) – Best Price Ever Robot vacuums are an excellent investment for any home or living space, and theRoborock S7 MaxVrobot vacuum and sonic mop is especially handy since it’s a vacuum and mop in one device....
It’s a great time to use a Mac, Apple is churning out some top-quality hardware and software. But there’s still plenty of life in even an “outdated” Mac, as our most-read articles of 2024 show. 107 Easy Ways to Repurpose an Old MacBook Over time, your Mac may stop receiving important security patches and updates from Apple. In this case, instead of retiring your laptop, you could increase its functionality by installing an alternative operating system, like Linux or ChromeOS....
Summary Have you been wanting to try out Linux, but aren’t sure how? Since ChromeOS ships with a fully functional Linux shell, a Chromebook Plus might be the best choice for giving Linux a try without fully committing to a high-end Linux laptop from the start. Chromebooks Ship With a Native Linux Shell While ChromeOS is based on Linux, the standard crosh shell doesn’t give full Linux functionality. However, with just a few simple clicks, you can enable a fully native Debian-based shell within ChromeOS....
Summary Smart rings are a cool option for people that want the health/fitness tracking benefits of a smartwatch, without the fluff. They sync to your phone and provide useful insights. Now, the Circular Ring 2 is here, and it’s positioning itself to be one of the coolest smart rings we’ve seen. Following an initial unveiling at CES 2025, Circular has finally officially opened pre-orders for its next-generation smart ring, the Circular Ring 2....
This was a busy week in the tech world, with more news about the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge, Microsoft revealing the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, more news in the Linux ecosystem, and the final shutdown of Skype. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed. The Big News The New Surface Pro Doesn’t Feel Pro Microsoft has announced a new 2-in-1 Surface Pro tablet, once again powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chipsets instead of Intel or AMD processors....
Summary I’ve done the math, and there’s about a 0.001% chance that NASA will, at some point, send a high-rankingCounter Strikeplayer to the International Space Station. It’s entirely within the realm of possibly. So, when our space-faring gamer reaches the ISS, will they be able to maintain their rank? You can probably guess the answer. The ISS' Internet Is “Fast,” but Not In a Conventional Sense While the average American endures internet speeds ofjust 240Mbps, NASA astronauts are privy to a 600Mbps downlink....
