Category: Computers & IT
‘Our biggest navigation upgrade in over a decade’: Google Maps gets two massive Gemini-powered features that you’re going to use all the time
Google Maps just got two big upgrades that roll out today in the US ‘Ask Maps’ is a conversational assistant that answers very specific questions Google is also giving drivers the app’s “biggest update in over a decade” The Google Maps vs Waze debate continues to rumble on, but Maps has just been given two…
The Nintendo Switch 2 has a new worst accessory in the Virtual Boy — the best place for it is on your shelf
It’s often said that if at first you don’t succeed, you should try again. With Nintendo’s Virtual Boy rerelease for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, I wonder if it maybe should have ignored that advice. On the one hand, the Virtual Boy accessory for the Switch and Switch 2 is the ultimate novelty…….
‘The fastest desktop gaming processors Intel has ever built’: new Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs are priced to sell, and AMD should be worried
Intel revealed new Arrow Lake Refresh processors They are the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Both offer core count increases compared to their Arrow Lake predecessors — and a sizeable boost in gaming performance to the tune of 15% Intel has released a pair of new desktop processors,…
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, March 12 (game #1508)
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Wednesday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, March 11 (game #1507). Quordle…
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Microsoft’s year of fixing Windows 11 is off to a promising start, as latest update improves stability — but it still has a lot more work to do
Windows 11’s March update is now rolling out Microsoft has actioned a whole lot of fixes and reliability improvements There are a number of new features, too, but they aren’t overly exciting in the main Windows 11’s latest update is now rolling out, and this is a patch you’ll likely want to grab purely for…
Apple’s MacBook Neo has some of the cheapest AppleCare+ fees — but is the add-on worth it? Here’s our verdict
The MacBook Neo can be covered by the AppleCare+ scheme Its repair prices are much lower than for any other Mac Only the Mac mini’s monthly AppleCare+ membership fees are lower Apple’s MacBook Neo “the best budget laptop you can buy”, according to our MacBook Neo review. And with its starting price of just $599…
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, March 11 (game #1507)
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Tuesday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, March 10 (game #1506). Quordle…
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, March 10 (game #737)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, March 9 (game…
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PC hardware prices continue to skyrocket due to the RAM crisis — but not for OLED gaming monitors, and now’s the best time to buy one
The RAM crisis continues to wipe out some PC hardware components, with price hikes limiting consumers’ purchasing options, notably for GPUs, storage, and undoubtedly, memory kits. It’s all thanks to the ongoing AI boom, which shows no signs of bursting, and could last throughout 2026. Fortunately, not all PC components are impacted by the crisis,…
MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air M5 — how do they compare and which should you buy?
Apple announced a clutch of new laptops last week, and two models in particular will catch the eye of the typical consumer: the MacBook Air M5 and MacBook Neo. The former is the latest instalment in what was Apple’s most affordable MacBook line-up, while the latter now takes the crown of the most wallet-friendly laptop…
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