Quick Links The ever-growing demands of computing means 8 GB RAM can be too limiting for most PCs, leaving 16 GB as the baseline for a quality Windows experience. However, Mac computers are a different story. The rise of modern web browsers, web-based desktop applications (likeSlackorDiscord), and other sandboxed software means nearly everything on your PC demands large amounts of RAM. That’s why 16 GB RAM has been the go-to recommendation for Windows PCs for a few years now, andeven 32 GB RAM makes sensefor some types of work or gaming....

Summary 1080p (Full HD) has been the standard display resolution for a long time. It’s had a good run, but its time is up. I upgraded both my monitor and TV this year, and I haven’t looked back. Now, I’m convinced it’s time to ditch 1080p for good. 1080p Just Doesn’t Cut It for Me Anymore I held on to 1080p for a long time. While it became the standard in phones, monitors, and TVs back in the early 2010s, I was a bit late to the party....

Summary What if your operating system was as exciting as your games? Garuda Linux is a cyberpunk-inspired neon-infused OS that can challenge Windows’ dominance in PC gaming. Here’s a quick overview of Garuda Linux and why I think it’s the best Linux distro for gaming. Linux Gaming Is a Real Thing Forget what you’ve heard about Linux not being viable for gaming—that’s an outdated myth. Linux gaming has come a long way, and the success of theSteam Deckis a living testament to that....

Quick Links The people around you probably see your phone more often than any item of clothing, your house, or your car. For better or worse, it’s part of your look. We tech geeks obsess over specs and performance, but appearances matter, too. It’s okay—even more than okay—to buy a phone based on looks alone. We Look at Phones All the Time You could say many of us look at our phones too much....

Summary Like everything else lately, YouTube Premium keeps getting more expensive. And while I love YouTube Premium, which delivers ad-free videos and a YouTube Music subscription, it needs more options or pricing tiers. Luckily, YouTube is testing a new two-person plan for couples or roommates. Currently, YouTube Premium costs $13.99 per month in the United States, or you can spend $23 on a family plan. And while that’s nice, tons of people don’t need an entire family bundle....

Quick Links The best thing about upgrading or buying a shiny new gaming PC is loading up games that have been in your library for years, but that you could never run in all their maxed-out glory. The question used to be “Can it run Crysis?”, but now even my Nintendo Switch can do a decent job of that, so what are some other hardware-crushing titles from yesteryear? 1Kingdom Come: Deliverance Witha sequelon the way in 2024, the time has never been better to giveKingdom Come: Deliverancea go....

Quick Links Are you planning to build a new PC and want it to be as clean as possible? No RGB, no power and fan cables messing up the internal aesthetics, and immaculate cable management? If that’s the case, read on and find out how to build the super clean PC of your dreams. 1Use a Motherboard With Backside Power Connectors While definitely not a prerequisite for a clean PC build, a motherboard with rear power connectors will significantly improve your next PC’s clean build score....

Apple TV+is one of my favorite streaming services because it prioritizes quality over quantity, with excellent shows likeSeverance,Silo, andShrinking(plus others that don’t begin with the letter “s”). If you’re looking for some top entertainment to binge this weekend, these are some brilliant Apple TV+ shows that you may feasibly start and finish in a day or two. 2022 1 6 4 hours 48 minutes Status Ended The Essex Serpentis adapted from Sarah Perry’s hit novel, here led by the splendid Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston....

While it’s tempting to simply leave your computer on overnight, or have it running in sleep mode, there are a few legitimate reasons why you might want to consider turning it off at the wall. 1It Can Save Significant Power While your computer might not use much power in sleep mode, or idling overnight, using zero watts will always cost less than using some watts. Whether the power saving is worth it for you really depends on factors like your computer’s actual power consumption overnight and how much you pay for electricity overnight....

I usually think of a canoeing trip as a way to get away from all of the technology and noise, but there are some gadgets that are too useful or important to leave behind completely. Some gadgets are just convenient, but others could mean the difference between life and death in a real emergency. A Smartphone Is My Constant Camping Companion A smartphone is my must-have camping companion—the number of utilities they offer is unparalleled....

Quick Links Summary Creating a local user account on Windows 11 is as easy as clicking a few options in Settings or running a command. I’ll show you multiple ways to add standard or admin users to your computer. Using Settings The easiest graphical way to make alocal user account in Windows 11is by using the Settings app. You can choose whether you want to make an admin account or a standard account with this method....

Ubuntu’s open-source nature makes it, like any Linux distribution, extremely flexible. Not only can it boot from external storage rather than your PC’s interal storage, but also there are multiple ways to do this. We’re listing a few external boot methods so you can choose the best for your Ubuntu setup. Keep in mind that installing Ubuntu on an external drive is different fromusing a USB stick as a live disk....

It seems like you can find LEGO sets at almost every major retailer from Amazon to Walmart. However, buying your bricks and sets directly from LEGO has its advantages. Let’s take a look at the big benefits of buying LEGO directly from the LEGO Store or LEGO.com. 1Points Through the LEGO Insiders Program Once you’ve joined the ranks of LEGO Insiders, you’ll receive a digital membership card that you can download to your smartphone....