Nvidia vs. AMD in 2024: fierce competition, but one winner

Nvidia vs. AMD in 2024: fierce competition, but one winner

Nvidia and AMD make the best graphics cards you can buy, but choosing between them isn’t easy. Unlike previous generations, AMD and Nvidia trade blows point-for-point in 2024, and picking a brand to go with isn’t as easy as counting the dollars in your wallet. I’ve reviewed every graphics card AMD and Nvidia have released … Read more

How to record your screen in Windows 11

How to record your screen in Windows 11

Recording your screen is an incredibly useful feature available on Windows 11. In a professional capacity, it allows you to capture your screen to highlight issues or show off a new workflow to your colleagues. You can also record a presentation that can be shared throughout the company. For gaming, it lets you record a … Read more

How to force quit on a Mac

How to force quit on a Mac

Did an application decide to freeze on you? Getting the spinning beachball of death on MacOS? Or are things just running a bit too slow for your liking? Then you’ll need to know how to force quit on a Mac, allowing you to close out of unresponsive programs. Apple gives you a few different options … Read more

Dell XPS 14 vs. HP Spectre x360 14: which should you buy?

Dell XPS 14 vs. HP Spectre x360 14: which should you buy?

Mark Coppock / Digital Trends The HP Spectre x360 14 and Dell XPS 14 are two of the biggest new laptops announced at CES 2024. Deliberately or not, HP and Dell rolled out significant upgrades of their premier laptops to coincide with the arrival of Intel’s Core Ultra Meteor Lake chipset. The latter introduced a new … Read more

How to add and use text replacements on Mac

How to add and use text replacements on Mac

Think about the words and phrases on our computers that we type over and over again, without even thinking about it. Emails and site logins are just a few of these frequently keyed fields, but there are plenty others. Now what if we told you there was a neat shortcut on macOS that lets you … Read more

How to uninstall Windows 11 and rollback to Windows 10

How to uninstall Windows 11 and rollback to Windows 10

Change is a constant in the world of technology, and operating systems are no exception. Windows 11, with its sleek interface and improved features, may have tempted you into upgrading to Windows 11. Yet, as with any change, there can be a multitude of reasons why you might want to revert to your previous OS … Read more

How to set up a VPN on an iPhone or iPad in 2024

How to set up a VPN on an iPhone or iPad in 2024

Introducing a virtual private network (VPN) to your everyday web browsing is a smart move for a few reasons. For starters, it’s a great way to safeguard your user data when you’re surfing the internet. Because VPNs switch you to a different network and IP address, they’re terrific for accessing region-specific content. Have you been … Read more

What Is Packet Loss, and How Do You Fix It?

What Is Packet Loss, and How Do You Fix It?

There are few things more frustrating than trying to work, game, or stream a movie and experiencing stuttering, pausing, and other unstable behavior due to a dodgy internet connection. Even if your Wi-Fi signal is strong or you’re using a wired connection, you can still experience hiccups due to the irritating phenomenon of packet loss. … Read more

How to adjust screen resolution in Windows 11 and older

How to adjust screen resolution in Windows 11 and older

You’re not actually stuck with the screen resolution setting your Windows PC came with. In addition to tons of other device personalization options, screen resolutions are customizable on Windows PCs. And adjusting the screen resolution on your Windows machine is easier than you think. All it takes is a quick trip to your Settings app … Read more

How to update Chromebooks and Chrome OS

How to update Chromebooks and Chrome OS

If you have one of the best Chromebooks and it works properly, chances are it is properly updated. Why? When Chromebooks get internet access they update automatically on a regular basis. However, if you’re facing common Chromebook problems, you’ll know that making a manual check to get your Chromebook updated is useful. Also, just because … Read more