Technology and Computing
Dell’s XPS ultrabooks are some of the best laptops around, with sleek designs and (usually) the latest PC hardware. Following last year’s redesign of the XPS 13, Dell has now updated the larger XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops. Dell has announced a pair of new laptops, the XPS 15 (9530) and the XPS 17 (9730). They both have that same bezel-less 16:10 screens you’ve come to know and love, with the XPS 15 having a 15.6-inch display and the…
Fanless PCs are possible, but they need extra attention to detail in the planning phase to make sure the PC can stay cool. After building one, regular cleaning and temperature monitoring are both critical for a fanless PC's health.If you’ve seen gaming PCs, you may have noticed the monstrous number of fans these systems use to keep things cool, but what if you went the other way? Can you build a PC that has no fans at all? How Practical…
Razer sells everything from gaming keyboards to laptops, but the company also has some full-sized speakers. The company revealed an advanced head-tracking soundbar earlier this year at CES, and now you can buy it. The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro is a powerful soundbar intended for a desktop setup, with a few extra features beyond normal audio output. For one, it has a new spatial audio tech that employs infrared cameras to detect where your head is and adjust your audio accordingly,…
A powerful desktop PC or laptop often has to trade high performance for noisy cooling and bulky size. If you can’t stand how loud your computer is, don’t have room for it in your office, or want to switch to the living room TV without moving it, these tools will let you use your PC from any room. Remote Desktop Software Remote desktop software allows you to remotely access and control a computer from another device over the internet. It…
Lenovo’s ThinkPads are some of the best laptops around, with the X series sitting near the top of the lineup. Lenovo has now revealed two new models for 2023: the ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 and X13 Yoga Gen 4. Lenovo sells a lot of ThinkPad-branded laptops with overlapping product lines, but the X series laptops are primarily ultrabooks, with a decent amount of processing power packed into a thin and light frame. This year’s fourth-generation models continue that tradition, with…
For people looking for a good, all-around laptop, Lenovo’s ThinkPad series generally does the job very well. Lenovo has revealed a bunch of new laptops, including the new, second-generation ThinkPad Z13 and Z16. Lenovo has unveiled its latest ThinkPad models, the Z13 Gen 2 and Z16 Gen 2, and they are packed to the brim with improvements. For starters, they come with AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors and AMD Radeon 700M series graphics, as well as up to 64GB of dual-channel…
Laptops and tablets each have their place, but some products bring the best of both worlds together. The new IdeaPad Duet 3i from Lenovo is the company’s latest attempt at that. Lenovo has launched its latest detachable laptop, the eighth generation of the IdeaPad Duet 3i, with updated features making it a perfect device for students and professionals who need to work on the go. This new-generation device boasts a slim, sleek design, and an Intel N-series processor. You can…
Lenovo makes some of the best laptops around, but many of the company’s top options are pretty expensive. If you’re looking for the best bang-for-your-buck, the new E-Series ThinkPads might be the answer. The latest additions to the ThinkPad E series are here, including the 14-inch E14 Gen 5 and a brand-new option, 16-inch E16 Gen 1. These new laptops feature displays with a 16:10 aspect ratio and striking screen-to-body ratios of over 90%. The laptops also boast a new,…
If your wireless mouse has come with a dongle, plug it into your computer and the mouse will start working. If yours is a Bluetooth mouse, make it discoverable by pressing the pair button on it. Then, open your machine's Bluetooth settings and select your mouse on the list of available devices.Connecting a wireless mouse to your Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac, Chromebook, or Ubuntu computer is as easy as plugging in the mouse dongle or following the Bluetooth pairing…
Overclocking a PC monitor is like getting a free upgrade, but it has several significant drawbacks, such as image artifacts and potential hardware damage, that you need to accept before attempting it.PC enthusiasts love making things go faster than the product manufacturer says it should, and there are clear benefits to overclocking, say, a CPU. You can also overclock a monitor, but it might not be obvious why anyone would do that. What Does It Mean to “Overclock” a Monitor?…
Razer sells a whole bunch of gaming laptops, but the Blade lineup has always been positioned as a premium option that wouldn’t look out of place in an office. Now there’s a brand new version of the Razer Blade 15. The new Razer Blade 15 is here, a few weeks after the company upgraded its 16-inch and 18-inch models during CES 2023. Compared to those, though, this is a much more modest update. It looks pretty much identical to previous…
While 4K TVs are commonplace, and many PC gamers are moving on to 1440p monitors or higher, there are many reasons why you don’t need to upgrade your 1080p display yet. There’s plenty of life left in “Full HD.” 1080p Is Not a “Low” Resolution While it’s true that 4K offers four times the resolution of 1080p, that doesn’t mean that 1080p is a “low” resolution in absolute terms. After all, it’s still just over two million pixels of detail!…