Monthly Archives: April 2019

10 Common LG G8 Problems & How to Fix Them

10 Common LG G8 Problems & How to Fix Them

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The LG G8 is a good looking phone with a lot of neat features and powerful cameras, but it’s not perfect. Whether that’s issues with battery life, the AirMotion controls, or something else. Now that more users have one we’re starting to hear about a lot of little LG G8 problems. If you’re facing a few, here’s how to fix them.

Thankfully it is easy to fix most small LG G8 problems on your own right from home. You won’t need help from a carrier retail store or have to call LG support and sit on hold for hours. Just follow our guide and tips.
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How Does the GMC Sierra's CarbonPro Bed Compare vs. the Ford F-150's Aluminum Bed?

How Does the GMC Sierra’s CarbonPro Bed Compare vs. the Ford F-150’s Aluminum Bed?

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Which material is best for a pickup bed?

Pickup trucks make serious cash for their makers, who then pour a lot of that money back into development of future products in search of new technology and fresh grenades to lob at their competition. In 2015, Ford launched its thirteenth-generation F-150 with an aluminum bed and body panels. This summer, GMC will introduce its CarbonPro carbon-fiber bed in the 2019 Sierra. We’ve compared the specs and claimed advantages of the two beds. Decide for yourself who should come out on top of the pickup wars.
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https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27275765/gmc-sierra-carbon-pro-bed-vs-ford-f-150-aluminum-bed/

Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) review – comes to shatter the budget gaming industry

Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) review – comes to shatter the budget gaming industry

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Following Acer’s latest announcement of their updated Nitro series, we were able to get our hands on an engineering sample of Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51). It is a brand new series, which is a direct successor to the Aspire V Nitro Black Edition devices. Moreover, it is a more premium version of the Nitro 5 series.

So apart from having a newly designed body, what’s new about this laptop – well it comes with an also new graphics card – the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650. For now, the laptop is going to ship with the 8th Generation H processors from Intel and we soon expect for the 9th Gen. CPUs to debut on the market. So, let’s find out whether the new Nitro 7 (AN715-51) and its 144Hz screen option are going to capture the market, the way the older Nitro 5 series did, or it is just going to breathe the dust coming from Lenovo’s Legion series.
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https://laptopmedia.com/review/acer-nitro-7-an715-51-review-comes-to-shatter-the-budget-gaming-industry/

Best wireless headphones of 2019: The future is wireless. The future is now.

Best wireless headphones of 2019: The future is wireless. The future is now.

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Next time you get on a flight, take a look around. I’m willing to bet that one of the most common types of headphones you’ll see are wireless headphones. We still have our doubts when it comes to Bluetooth headphones (especially Chris), but it’s hard to deny that Bluetooth has come a long way. Not only do some of the best wireless headphones sound great, but they also come with a number of useful features.
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https://www.soundguys.com/best-wireless-headphones-2595/

Samsung Galaxy J Android Pie Problems & Fixes

Samsung Galaxy J Android Pie Problems & Fixes

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As the Samsung Galaxy J Android Pie update roll out grows, so does the list of problems impacting Galaxy J8, Galaxy J7, and Galaxy J6 users.

The Android Pie update is rolling out to Galaxy J8, Galaxy J7, and Galaxy J6 models in select regions and we expect more countries to get it in the weeks ahead.

The Galaxy J Android Pie update is a huge upgrade and brings a long list of enhancements to these devices including Samsung’s One UI, security patches, and bug fixes.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs GTX 1050 Ti – Turing vs Pascal, the showdown

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs GTX 1050 Ti – Turing vs Pascal, the showdown

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Since the battle between NVIDIA’s new Turing non-RTX GPU – the GeForce GTX 1650 and the Pascal GeForce GTX 1050 wasn’t really competitive, it is time for something bigger. Let’s give the GTX 1650 a more worthy contender – the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. It is still the second most used graphics card in Steam. Its popularity comes from the superb price/performance ratio it offers. Without further ado, let’s get inside this article.
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The 2020 Kia Telluride Is Set to Win Big in the Three-Row SUV Segment

The 2020 Kia Telluride Is Set to Win Big in the Three-Row SUV Segment

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This well-executed SUV for the masses has enough luxury to to meaningfully shift current perceptions of the Kia brand.

Kia is no newcomer to the three-row-utility-vehicle market, nor is it a stranger to spinning the wheel of fortune. When its Borrego launched in 2008, it was an ill-timed wager on the body-on-frame, three-row SUV. Faced with soaring fuel prices, the Great Recession, and a shift to car-based crossovers, the star-crossed ute died after just one model year and 22,663 U.S. sales. That it looked like a copyright-dodging SUV avatar didn’t help.
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https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a26965174/2020-kia-telluride-drive/

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-54) review – gaming on the budget just got better

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-54) review – gaming on the budget just got better

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Soon after we showed you our views on the Acer Nitro 7 (AN715-51) – there was a new arrival in the office. It is the cheaper of the bunch – the Nitro 5 (AN515-54). In contrast to its brother, it is entirely made out of plastic and has the red detail on the hinge assembly – typically for a Nitro 5 laptop. While, the differences with the Nitro 7 end with the lack of SD card reader and a slower Type-C connection, we expect it to be the laptop, that is going to bring more revenue to the manufacturer.

It is going to feature the latest and greatest Core i5-9300H and Core i7-9850H from Intel and on the GPU side, you can choose from NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 and GTX1660 Ti, as of the moment of writing this review. We expect it to compete with Lenovo Legion Y540, ASUS TUF FX505 and Dell G5 15 5590.
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https://laptopmedia.com/review/acer-nitro-5-an515-54-review-gaming-on-the-budget-just-got-better/

Best outdoor speakers of 2019 : Get outside more.

Best outdoor speakers of 2019 : Get outside more.

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When you’re listening to music inside the house, there are certain aspects of a speaker you don’t have to worry about. For example, unless you’re bringing it into the shower with you, chances are you’re not too concerned about whether or not the speaker is waterproof. How loud a speaker gets without distorting might not be an issue either, because in close quarters a speaker probably won’t be on max volume most of the time unless you’re having a party. However, all of that changes when you take it outside. Things that don’t matter as much in the house suddenly become a lot more important. So, what are the best outdoor speakers?
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https://www.soundguys.com/best-outdoor-speakers-of-2019-23250/

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs GTX 1060 Max-Q – Turing vs Pascal showdown

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs GTX 1060 Max-Q – Turing vs Pascal showdown

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Another day, another Turing vs Pascal showdown. Today we’re looking at the new GeForce GTX 1650 and how it fares against GTX 1060 Max-Q. Yesterday we showed you the battle between the former and the GTX 1060 – beefed up version of the GTX 1060 Max-Q. Actually, today’s contender is not a bunch different from the GTX 1060 – it uses the same chip, but keeps the voltage down, while regulating the frequencies to ensure a more cool and quiet work for a laptop.
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https://laptopmedia.com/comparisons/nvidia-geforce-gtx-1650-vs-gtx-1060-max-q-turing-vs-pascal-showdown/

Sony a6400 vs Fujifilm X-T30: Which is best for you?

Sony a6400 vs Fujifilm X-T30: Which is best for you?

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Introduction

The Sony a6400 and Fujifilm X-T30 are the two company’s mid-priced mirrorless cameras. They’re 4K-capable cameras with similar resolution APS-C sensors: 24MP on the Sony, 26MP on the Fujifilm.

Both build on the legacies of Gold Award-winning predecessors, which helps establish them as presumed big hitters. And, having tested both cameras extensively, this is a fair assumption: they’re both class-leading cameras. Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV have already looked at their various strengths and weaknesses, so we’re going to look at how they compare for different types of photography.
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https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2697134803/sony-a6400-vs-fujifilm-x-t30

Nissan GT-R wings it

Nissan GT-R wings it

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How much wing is too much wing? This 1600hp beast generates divine downforce

It may not fit into mainstream ideals of ‘attractiveness’ (or what is road legal), but this incredible Batmobile-ish hill climb Nissan GT-R race car from South Africa shows what can be achieved if you have a vision.

Visionary thinking is clearly part of the package here, but the driver’s vision will be occluded by the sizable front and rear wings, designed to generate extreme levels of downforce.
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https://www.motoring.com.au/nissan-gt-r-wings-it-118173/

And finally: Apple AirPods 3 tipped to launch in 2019

And finally: Apple AirPods 3 tipped to launch in 2019

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All the lighter stories you may have missed this week

Welcome to another fine instalment of And finally, your one-stop-shop for all the wearable tech news from the week.

Grabbing the headlines this week was news that Samsung had to deal with a big Galaxy Wearable app bug, while the new Michael Kors Access Sofie Heart Rate smartwatch launched and Google Fit finally came to iOS. Withings also told us why the Move ECG is being held up.
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https://www.wareable.com/wearable-tech/apple-airpods-3-release-date-price-specs-7199

Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming phone packs cooling fan, 8K recording, 90Hz display

Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming phone packs cooling fan, 8K recording, 90Hz display

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Chinese company Nubia has unveiled Red Magic 3, a new gaming smartphone that packs high-end features for demanding mobile gameplay. The Nubia Red Magic 3 features a built-in cooling fan and liquid cooling system, as well as an ‘esports’ docking station that supports a wired Internet connection, 8K video recording capabilities, and a number of software features designed specifically for gamers.
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https://www.slashgear.com/nubia-red-magic-3-gaming-phone-packs-cooling-fan-8k-recording-90hz-display-28574921/

Which Amazon Kindle to buy? Choosing the one that suits you best

Which Amazon Kindle to buy? Choosing the one that suits you best

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Books aren’t dead. Just ask Amazon, which has seen their collection of e-books grow consistently over the past two years. The e-book market today is pretty well-associated with Amazon’s Kindle e-readers. It’s one of the best ways to read these digital books and probably the option with the fewest distractions.

The Kindle range is a confusing one, however. Devices look very similar and have unapparent features that go beyond just reading plain text. Each step up offers meaningful upgrades that may suit the kind of reader you are. So here is the lineup:
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Galaxy Fold’s bad press just disappeared: Should you care?

Galaxy Fold’s bad press just disappeared: Should you care?

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It would seem that Samsung aimed to remove certain Galaxy Fold articles and features from the web this week. Since we are a news publication that aims to benefit not only readers, but discerning consumers and early adopters of new technology, it’s become time to have a chat. Is it sensible to attempt to control public perception of the Samsung Galaxy Fold at this moment in history? And what’ll it mean if Samsung succeeds?
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https://www.slashgear.com/galaxy-folds-bad-press-just-disappeared-should-you-care-26574863/

Mee Audio M6 Pro 2nd Generation review: ‘Professional’ in-ear headphones at an entry-level price

Mee Audio M6 Pro 2nd Generation review: ‘Professional’ in-ear headphones at an entry-level price

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You won’t see many musicians playing Wembley Arena with £40 in-ear monitors (IEMs) in their ears, but by labelling its latest pair of earphones, the M6 Pro 2nd Generations, as ‘professional monitor earphones’, Mee Audio is aiming them squarely at musical types. With a budget price tag of just £40, the company will also hope that these in-ears have a wider appeal too.
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https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/mee-audio-m6-pro-2nd-generation

Netgear XR700 Gaming Router Review

Netgear XR700 Gaming Router Review

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The very best Router you can buy? But £449…..

What is the Netgear XR700 Gaming Router?

Back in November 2018, we reviewed Netgear’s XR500 Pro Gaming Router. Priced then at £240, and available for a little less now, it offered a huge range of features, performed well across the board but ultimately was no better as far as connection, ping and Wi-Fi performance were concerned than our humble BT HomeHub, although it clearly offered significantly more control and features. When most people are perfectly happy with their free ISP provided router, it is quite a stretch to spend £240 on a replacement.
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https://www.avforums.com/review/netgear-xr700-gaming-router-review.16011
Viltrox announces 85mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount cameras

Viltrox announces 85mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount cameras

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Chinese camera accessory manufacturer Viltrox has announced a new 85mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount camera systems.

The lens, which has an aperture range of F1.8 to F16, is designed for full-frame Sony cameras, but also works as a 127.5mm equivalent on APS-C cameras. It’s constructed of ten elements in seven groups, including one extra-low dispersion element and four specialty elements made from ‘highly transparent glass,’ which Viltrox says reduces aberrations and improves color rendering.
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https://www.dpreview.com/news/9018274882/viltrox-announces-85mm-f1-8-autofocus-lens-for-sony-e-mount-cameras

Why the best Galaxy Note 10 experience won’t reach Verizon

Why the best Galaxy Note 10 experience won’t reach Verizon

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Samsung is at the center of a confusing time in the mobile smart device industry, what with the release of several new eras in connectivity technology. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is key to the company’s strategy in continuing to dominate the Android smartphone market, not only because of its release timing, but because of the way Samsung’s positioned the phone in the market – as the PRO smartphone to beat.
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Everything you need to know about 5G

Everything you need to know about 5G

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UPDATED: Now includes the latest phones to covet and news on network trials

Folding phones might have stolen all the headlines at Mobile World Congress this year but the thing most likely to change the way you use your phone in 2019 can’t even be seen, let alone folded in half.

Yep, 5G is on the horizon and getting closer every day. But what is it, how can you get it, and why would you even want it? We’ve got all the answers right here.
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https://www.stuff.tv/features/everything-you-need-know-about-5g

HP Chromebook 14 (AMD) Review

HP Chromebook 14 (AMD) Review

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HP’s Chromebook 14 is one of the first Chromebooks to sport an AMD CPU, but that doesn’t make it one of the best. The HP Chromebook 14 ($329; starting at $269) has a dull 14-inch display, poor battery life, distorted speakers and, despite its sluggish performance, runs really warm. Apart from its 1080p touch-screen panel and comfortable keyboard, the HP Chromebook 14 is quite underwhelming. There are better Chromebooks for a similar price.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/hp-chromebook-14-amd

The Honda Rugged Open Air Vehicle Concept Is a Ridgeline Pickup for Mad Max

The Honda Rugged Open Air Vehicle Concept Is a Ridgeline Pickup for Mad Max

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Random thoughts race through my mind as I climb over the roll cage and strap in behind the wheel of Honda’s Rugged Open Air Vehicle (ROAV) concept. Why aren’t all desert racers convertibles? What have I done to deserve this bounty? Who invented liquid soap and why?

This radically modified Honda Ridgeline mid-size pickup, which debuted at last year’s SEMA show, is far from a Baja 1000-ready trophy truck, but the vibe is there.
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https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a27284120/honda-rugged-open-air-vehicle-concept-drive/

PS5: Six big questions we want to see answered

PS5: Six big questions we want to see answered

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Sony has finally begun spilling the beans on its next generation console. While it hasn’t revealed the name to be PS5, it’s a reasonable presumption to make now precious nuggets of information have begun to surface.

From what we’ve learned thus far, there are plenty of questions left to be answered for Sony’s upcoming hardware, whether it concerns list of upcoming games or its overall dedication to backwards compatibility.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/gaming/big-questions-ps5-want-see-answered-3706016

Razer BlackWidow Elite review: Finally, Razer's flagship keyboard gets media controls

Razer BlackWidow Elite review: Finally, Razer’s flagship keyboard gets media controls

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My kingdom for dedicated volume controls.

At some point we gave up reviewing every BlackWidow keyboard to come along. It’s not that the BlackWidow was bad or anything, but Razer was content with the design and…well, there’s only so many times you can review what’s basically the exact same device. I don’t know how phone reviewers do it, honestly, and I say that as someone who’s paid to find minute distinctions among different PC peripherals. Even by my standards, Razer was resting on its laurels.
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3385054/razer-blackwidow-elite-gaming-keyboard-review.html

How to Reboot a Frozen Moto G7

How to Reboot a Frozen Moto G7

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This simple guide explains how to reset or reboot a frozen Moto G7. If your phone is acting funny, frozen, won’t turn on, or is completely unresponsive we’re here to help. Just follow our easy steps below instead of calling customer support for help.

The Moto G7 is a fancy phone without the fancy price tag. Featuring a premium design with curved edges. And while that’s nice, the back is not removable, so you can’t just pull out the battery if your phone acts up. Instead, use the button press method we’ve detailed below to fix your problem.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Nikon D5: shooting tennis

Olympus E-M1X vs Nikon D5: shooting tennis

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The Olympus E-M1X sits in a curious spot in the market: it’s got the speed, rugged build-quality and dual-grip design of a full-frame Nikon D5 or a Canon EOS-1D X II, but sports a smaller Four Thirds chip. The smaller sensor is reflected in a smaller price tag; at $3000, it’s half the price of the D5 and $2500 less than the 1D X II. That’s a lot of savings that could be put toward high quality glass. But the D5 and 1D X II are sports cameras with long lineages, whereas the E-M1X is Olympus’ first crack at a truly sports-oriented camera. So can it compete? To find out we pitted it against the D5 at a University of Washington tennis match.
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https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2377188086/olympus-e-m1x-vs-the-nikon-d5-at-the-tennis-match

Yamaha MusicCast 50 Review

Yamaha MusicCast 50 Review

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Yamaha’s MusicCast 50 is a higher-end multiroom speaker that’s an alternative to the Sonos Play:5

What is the Yamaha MusicCast 50?

The Yamaha MusicCast 50 is a higher-end multiroom speaker, an alternative to the Sonos Play:5. Although striking, it isn’t too domineering. Plus, it’s more flexible than some and sounds significantly better than the smaller MusicCast 20. A low-profile design also makes it better-suited for use in smaller rooms than many rivals.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/yamaha-musiccast-50

The 2019 BMW M5 Competition Is the New M5 You Want

The 2019 BMW M5 Competition Is the New M5 You Want

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A marginally better M5 is still a better M5.

After the mild disappointment of its emotion-lite predecessor, the current 2019 BMW M5 marks a welcome return to form for the Motorsport division’s biggest sedan. (We’re not even going to pretend that the M760i qualifies as a true M car.) But BMW’s model-development program moves to a staccato drumbeat these days, and we’re now driven to focus on the new, fractionally turned-up Competition version.
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https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a22637145/2019-bmw-m5-competition-first-drive-review/

Graphics cards ranked, from fastest to slowest

Graphics cards ranked, from fastest to slowest

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May your frame rates be high

When it comes to gaming PCs, nothing matters more than your graphics card. To push as many pixels as possible you’re going to want the fastest graphics card you can afford—but ever-shifting prices and product lineups make it difficult to keep track of what’s available.
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