By Hank Mitchell on August 0. Technology may shape the world we live in today, but there are many tech lovers who still consider themselves a bit awkward. But it isn't just the fans that can be bit . Here are some of the most toe- curling. By Rob Thubron on July 2.
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Integrated graphics in most ultraportables are not as useless as they once were. It is actually possible to game on an ultrabook, it's just a matter of choosing the game and its settings carefully. We've tested 3. 4 games on a Think. Pad X1 Carbon to give you an idea of what games are actually playable on modern ultraportables. By Tim Schiesser on July 1. There is one type of monitor that ticks nearly every box for high quality PC gaming. One that provides a good mix of resolution and high refresh rate, while still being realistically usable on today's most popular gaming hardware.
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By Tim Schiesser on July 1. The Tech. Spot PC Buying Guide offers a comprehensive analysis of today's best desktop PC hardware spanning five well differentiated budgets. Starting at ~$4. 00 for an affordable PC, followed by two well- balanced enthusiast- oriented machines, a premium high- end build, and finally a dream machine packing the baddest hardware available, period. By Tech. Spot Staff on July 0. I had toyed with the idea of using a TV as a monitor on a couple of different occasions in the past decade with no success, but with the advent of affordable 4. K sets using a TV as a desktop monitor is finally feasible.
Here's my experience during the past few months. By Shawn Knight on July 0. Today we're going to take a quick look at how current- gen GPUs perform when put to the task of Ethereum mining. It seems just about everyone wants in on the action these days, and we're often asked what the best GPUs to mine with are. We didn't have an exact answer, so we decided to find out.
By Steven Walton on June 2. It's no secret that MMORPGs are some of the most popular PC games on the planet. Since the early days of Ultima Online all the way to more recent offerings like Black Desert Online, MMOs have filled a gap in many gamers' lives that other genres - no matter how good they might be - just haven't yet.
Here are what I believe are the 1. MMOs out there right now. By Cohen Coberly on June 2.
Although solid state drives have steadily increased in capacity, so too have the size of game installs. Today's triple- A titles commonly occupy upwards of 2. GB with many approaching or exceeding 6.
GB, especially after accounting for downloadable content. I heard I can make easy money by mining on my home computer; how does that work? Why are there so many types of coins? How do I get started buying and selling cryptocurrencies? In this article we'll focus on the state of mining, exploring the practical side of it, as we hopefully demystify some of the world of digital currencies. By William Gayde on June 1. Player. Unknown's Battlegrounds pre- release build has been available since March, and by the first month it had sold well over a million copies.
So the game is popular, but it's also known for not being greatly optimized. Windows Xp Addons To Integrate Pack For N Lite It. I've been messing around with a few CPU and GPU combinations over the past week, seeing which hardware deliver the most value. By Steven Walton on June 1. As this year's E3 unfolds, so do new trailers for upcoming games.
Expect regular updates to this article over the coming week as more are released. Most of the trailers belong to titles due later in 2. PC. By Tech. Spot Staff on June 1.
Valve. The company introduced Big Picture Mode - a Steam interface for the living room holy trinity of big TVs, joypads, and couches - it was also the year Gabe Newell's behemoth revealed the development of a video game console. A year later, Steam Machines were unveiled as . It can be overwhelming for new players, full of different weapons to choose and smaller mechanics that aren't readily apparent. These tips will help you survive the battle royale and win yourself a glorious chicken dinner. By Heather Alexandra on June 0. In 2. 01. 2 I wrote an article about leaving Facebook. I've kept this stance for about five years now, but an accumulation of several small things during this time have had me questioning whether or not abandoning the social network was the brilliant idea I once thought it was.
By Shawn Knight on June 0. Computex is the third major show we attend this year, and it looks like it's here to remind us about all the innovation and work happening in the hardcore computing arena. After all, while mainstream PC sales have stagnated, the segment occupied by computer enthusiasts, gamers, and e- sports has continued to flourish. Computex is PC power user haven. By Steven Walton on June 0.
Over the years, Steam has accumulated a number of great games that are free- to- play, and I'm here to tell you which ones you should check out. By Patricia Hernandez on May 3. It's not the worst thing can happen to your smartphone, but if you have a ton of duplicate contacts it can be really inconvenient when you try to communicate with your friends and family, probably sending a message or trying to reach an old number. Let alone trying to dial in with the help of Google's voice assistant. The good news is that these can be easily managed and organized. By Ivan Franco on May 2.
Android phones have a habit of getting bogged down after 6 to 1. A phone that was once a speed demon starts to feel a bit sluggish. But before you hand over some hard- earned cash for a new smartphone, there are some things that can be done to speed up your phone experience, and some things that do utterly nothing. By Tim Schiesser on May 2. Of the 1. 00 billion games on Steam, one for every star in the sky, which are the absolute cream of the crop? Which have users rated the highest?
To borrow a cliche from The Bad Internet, the answer may surprise you. By Nathan Grayson on May 2. Hackers, malware, thieves, today's Android users are facing more threats than ever before. As such, your device's security has never been more important. Here are some of the best practices for securing your phone, along with a few helpful tips that could make your life easier. By Rob Thubron on May 2. Sometimes things go wrong and knowing how to hard reboot or reset your Android device can come handy.
But first, it's best to explain the difference rebooting and resetting. Although the terms may seem similar they are quite different.
By Erik Orejuela on May 2. Android powers hundreds of millions of mobile devices worldwide. Its openness has made it a favorite for consumers and developers alike, while its ability to run on all kinds of hardware now makes up the largest installed base of any software platform. Let's kick things off with some convenient features you may not be familiar with to help you get more out of your Android device. By Jose Vilches on May 2. Need to kill some time off?
Google loves Easter eggs and in Android Lollipop it introduced a hidden game within the operating system's settings. The game was a nod to the once popular Flappy Bird that sparked countless clones and reportedly made its developer a ton of money. By Jose Vilches on May 2.
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