Chinese Nintendo Switch users in limbo as Tencent winds down online services for console

Chinese Nintendo Switch users in limbo as Tencent winds down online services for console

Tencent Holdings will gradually cut off online sales and services for the Chinese version of the Nintendo Switch console from 2026, potentially affecting millions of users in the world’s second-largest video gaming market. The Tencent-operated eShop for the Chinese Nintendo Switch console will stop selling or offering paid and free video games and software on … Read more

Chinese tech giant Lenovo targets US$16 billion in sales of new AI-powered computers, smartphones via e-commerce partner JD.com

Chinese tech giant Lenovo targets US billion in sales of new AI-powered computers, smartphones via e-commerce partner JD.com

The two Hong Kong-listed partners are targeting 120 billion yuan (US$16.6 billion) in sales over the 2024-2026 period via JD.com’s online and offline channels, covering Lenovo’s next-generation AI PCs, AI-powered smartphones, tablets and other “AI-oriented infrastructure such as servers”, according to a statement published on Sunday by both companies on their respective WeChat accounts. That … Read more

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: is the upgrade worth it?

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: is the upgrade worth it?

Windows 11 is the newest version of Windows, and it’s one of the best Windows versions released. At launch, the operating system was very similar to Windows 10, but it has morphed a lot over the past several years. Now, Windows 11 has several key differences compared to Windows 10. If you’ve been holding out … Read more

Google Messages vs. Samsung Messages: Which should you use?

Google Messages vs. Samsung Messages: Which should you use?

Tushar Mehta / Digital Trends Amid the rise of third-party messaging apps, texting remains a popular means of messaging in the U.S. If you own an Android phone, you’ve likely used or heard of Google Messages, which is positioned as the default text messaging app for Android. It is the culmination of Google’s long history … Read more

How much RAM do you need for a laptop, gaming PC, or tablet?

How much RAM do you need for a laptop, gaming PC, or tablet?

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Random access memory, usually shortened to RAM or simply “memory,” is one of the most important parts of any computing device. Modern PCs, tablets, and phones typically have from 2GB up to 32GB, though some have even more. But how much RAM do you need, exactly? Adding more RAM to … Read more

Asus Zenbook Duo review: a dual-screen laptop worth buying

Asus Zenbook Duo review: a dual-screen laptop worth buying

Asus Zenbook Duo MSRP $1,500.00 “The Asus ZenBook Duo is easily the best dual-screen laptop ever made.” Pros Excellent value in low-end model Quality build Solid productivity performance Great keyboard Well-conceived stacking mode Surprisingly good battery life Cons Inconsistent performance Desktop mode is clunky Laptops with foldable or dual screens are no longer a gimmick. … Read more

How to shut down a computer with keyboard shortcuts

How to shut down a computer with keyboard shortcuts

There’s more than one way to shut down a Windows PC. You don’t always have to use a mouse. You can use your keyboard instead. Plus, keyboard shortcuts are faster, easy to learn, and can even help you bypass certain problems if your mouse isn’t working. Here’s how to shut down your computer with shortcuts … Read more

How to build a PC from scratch: a beginner’s guide

How to build a PC from scratch: a beginner’s guide

Building a PC from scratch might seem like a daunting task. From motherboards and CPUs to GPUs and cooling systems, there are a lot of moving pieces to consider. But despite all these fancy components, building a desktop computer is surprisingly simple. In fact, if you know how to handle a screwdriver and aren’t afraid … Read more

I can’t wait for ARM-based gaming laptops

I can’t wait for ARM-based gaming laptops

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I know, I know. It sounds ridiculous. Preposterous. Antithetical. Apple sure isn’t going to make a gaming laptop, and the current range of Qualcomm-based Windows laptops aren’t exactly performers. But after doing some gaming on a MacBook Pro, I can’t help but fantasize about how excellent ARM-based gaming laptops could … Read more

Should You Turn Your Computer Off at Night?

Should You Turn Your Computer Off at Night?

Many of us spend a sizable portion of our waking hours at or near our computers, whether it’s for work, socializing, or entertainment. Practically the only time we’re not using a computer, it seems, is while we’re asleep. But how should your computer face those night time hours? Leaving a computer on all the time … Read more