New HDMI Specification and Authentic HDMI Products Drive High-Performance PC Ecosystem

The latest HDMI® 2.2 Specification was launched in June of this year and it’s important to consider the impact on new product development, upcoming launches and integration support designs and systems. HDMI Technology is the foundation for the worldwide ecosystem of HDMI-connected devices. It is the digital interface technology integrated inside displays, set-top boxes, laptops, […]

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Windows 11 gets automatic light/dark modes in next PowerToys update

If you haven’t tried PowerToys—Microsoft’s official add-on pack that gives Windows dozens of extra features—you really should. I’m a huge fan of the FancyZones tool that lets you customize Windows’ snap functionality. But a big update is coming to the fan-favorite program: an option to automatically shift between light and dark modes in Windows 11.

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My brief hands-on with Acer’s new convertible Chromebook has me cautiously optimistic

Acer’s new Chromebook Plus Spin 514, announced at IFA 2025 in Berlin, is the company’s first laptop to use the Arm-based MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor. That chip was used in the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 that launched earlier this summer, and it was key to delivering excellent performance and marathon battery life in that

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Best smart lighting 2025: Smart bulbs, string lights, outdoor, and more

Ready to turn your house into a smart home? Replacing your dumb bulbs with smart ones is perhaps the easiest way to start. Many smart bulbs can be screwed into existing light sockets, and they can be controlled remotely, put on schedules, change colors, and more.  If you’re feeling more ambitious, you can venture into

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Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and actually learn how to use it for just $20

TL;DR: Upgrade your workflow with a one-time purchase: a lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro paired with a hands-on training course, all for just $19.97 (reg. $237).  PC enthusiasts and power users, here’s a deal built for you: Windows 11 Pro plus a professional-grade tutorial, bundled for a clean $19.97, down from the usual $237 value.  Why this matters: Windows 11 Pro isn’t

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Portable SSDs aren’t just for PC backups. Here’s why everybody needs one

Portable solid-state drives are great, offering lots of storage and faster speeds than a USB flash drive while in a still-portable package. People often use them to back up their PCs with backup software. But portable SSDs aren’t just for backups. Even if you prefer using online backup software and don’t plan on backing up

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