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When laptops stop feeling like machines

Have you noticed how modern laptops seem more approachable than ever? Gone are the sharp, angular edges and industrial plastic of the past. Today’s machines feel sleek, tactile, and… almost inviting! As a very tactile person myself, this shift in design really changes my emotional connection with the tech I use on a day-to-day basis. I bet it’s the same for you, too. Back in the day…
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Radeon 6000 GPUs were brand new 3 years ago. AMD’s already dropping support

Update 3:313 PM PT: AMD’s Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2 release notes have been apparently rewritten to note that they are compatible with the RX9000, RX7000, RX6000, and RX5000 series of graphics cards, and do not make any mention of a “maintenance mode.” The original story continues. When you buy an expensive piece of technology, you want to know that it’ll have support from the manufacturer…
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ExpressVPN review: A premium service worth every penny

When you think of VPNs, ExpressVPN is likely one of the first names that pops into your head. That’s no surprise as the company has grown into a household name over recent years and become synonymous with online privacy. It is, and has been, one of the most trustworthy and…
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Xbox’s Handheld Compatibility Program needs serious work

Handheld gaming PCs are impressive, but at the end of the day, they’re running integrated graphics originally meant for laptops and cheaper PCs. That means they have some fairly hard limits in terms of graphical oomph. To help owners stay in the know about what games will work on what devices, it’s launched the “Handheld Compatibility Program,” a competitor for the Steam Deck Verified…
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I caved and bought an $80 portable monitor. Now I love working remotely

I’ve been working exclusively from home for well over a decade, so as you can imagine I’ve grown quite comfortable in my cozy home office with a pair of monitors, my trusty MX keyboard, and lots of fresh coffee. I also like working from other places, including restaurants, cafés, and hotels—except that comes with a huge downside. I hate working on my laptop while on the go because one…
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