Computers & IT

Qualcomm expands Snapdragon X-Series with the X-Plus 8-core

Ahead of IFA 2024, Qualcomm has announced X-Plus 8-core, which it describes as a “breakthrough platform”

Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 review

Editor’s Note• Original review date: January 2021 • Launch price: $549 (about £440/AU$770) • The Samsung

How to make a bootable Windows 10 USB

Learning how to make a bootable USB install of Windows 10 is handy for installing or

Intel Core Ultra 200V laptop chip brings huge gains to AI and efficiency

Intel has announced its most efficient x86 processors ever in the Intel Core Ultra 200V series

5 Easy Ways To Free Up Storage Space On Windows 11

Using a Windows 11 computer is a great experience, but the accumulation of files, apps, and

New 5-port Mac mini spotted in Apple’s macOS 15 code

We’ve heard several reports that a new Mac mini is a few weeks away, and a

Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU rumored to be 10% faster than RTX 4090 – but it might guzzle nearly as much power as the Lovelace flagship

Rumors are again flying about Nvidia’s next-gen Blackwell graphics cards and purported power usage, as well

V-color’s new DDR5 RAM is launched and it seems like an overclocker’s dream, looking ridiculously fast and stable

V-color has announced the launch of a world-first in the form of its new RGB DDR5

Acer Chromebook 516 GE review

Editor’s Note• Original review date: December 2022 • Launch price: $650 (around £530 / AU$955) •

How to fix an external hard drive that’s not showing up

Issues with external storage can be frustrating, which is why it helps to know how to

LG’s 27-inch OLED gaming monitor with a jaw-dropping 480Hz refresh rate will soon be on shelves – but how much will it cost?

LG Display has announced that its 27-inch 1440p resolution OLED panel sporting a 480Hz refresh rate,

How To Change App Icons On macOS

Apple’s Mac lineup of computers is inarguably some of the best combinations of premium hardware and

The fall Mac event will feature M4 MacBooks and a redesigned Mac mini

In case you’re still reveling in the recent iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods announcements–maybe you’re even

Latest Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU rumors serve up a double scoop of bad news

Nvidia’s next-gen GeForce graphics cards might be delayed, and also Blackwell gaming GPUs could be saddled

Intel has reportedly canceled Beast Lake and its follow-up – and I’m gutted it’s killed off my dream gaming CPU

It seems Intel could have canceled its rumored Beast Lake processors, including a Beast Lake Refresh

Intel CPU prices are nosediving right now – here’s why

Right now there’s a curious phenomenon in which the prices for Intel processors have been steadily

This cool Mac app could transform the notch on your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air into an iPhone-style Dynamic Island

The Dynamic Island was one of the most anticipated features of the iPhone 14 Pro and

Drop CSTM80

The Drop CSTM80 is a fantastic mechanical keyboard which offers lots of easy customisation and an

How To Make Your Windows 11 PC Boot Faster

Nobody likes to wait around, and few things are more frustrating than your computer taking forever

How To Prevent Apps From Running In The Background On Windows (And Why You Should)

By default, your Windows 10 and 11 PC allows apps to run in the background to

Cobian Backup and Cobian Reflector review

The current state of Cobian Backup and Cobian ReflectorWhat Cobian Backup and Cobian Reflector lack in

Power through your day with a whopping $350 off this M3 Pro MacBook Pro

Apple’s entry-level MacBook Pro with an M3 chip and 8GB of RAM is a fine machine,

How to uninstall a game on Steam

If your Steam library is overflowing with completed games, you’ll want to know how to uninstall

Best wireless gaming mouse in 2024

If you’re looking to cut the cord for good while maintaining performance then only the best

Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL review: gaming performance in a keyboard chassis fit for the office

Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL: two-minute reviewThe Logitech G515 sits on the cheaper end of the brand’s

A new leak might have revealed the top-tier GPU in the RDNA 4 line will be the AMD RX 8700 XT

Another day in the tech world with even more rumors to show for it, and this

HP Spectre x360 (2021) review

Editor’s Note• Original review date: February 2022 • Launch price: Starts at $1,149 / £1,199 /

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review: Gorgeous inside and out

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i: Two-minute reviewThe Lenovo Yoga Book 9i solves a problem for that small

Hands on: Acer Nitro Blaze 7: Acer gets in the PC gaming handheld game, but is it enough to Blaze a trail out of a crowded field?

We’ve got another PC gaming handheld on the market to take on the venerable Steam Deck:

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i review: this powerful desktop replacement lets us down in one key area

Editor’s Note• Original review date: March 2023 • Launch price: $2,299.99 (around £2,085 / AU$2,800) •