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, […]

Maybe your gaming laptop doesn’t have enough storage. Or you simply want an easy way to make your game library portable. An external SSD can fix both of these issues (and more) by providing an easy way to expand storage that you can take on the go. But choosing an external SSD means sorting through

Usually I consider a Windows laptop a deal if I can find one with 16GB of RAM — the lowest I would recommend at this point — for around the $500 mark. But today you can get one with a full 32GB, practically bougie, for under $300. Newegg’s official eBay store has an HP EliteBook

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.

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

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

After years of waiting for new Nest smart gear from Google, it appears we’ll actually get our wish next month.  “Gemini is coming to Google Home,” a post reads on Google’s official X account. “Come back October 1st,” the message continues above an animation of a Nest camera peeking into the frame.  A link labeled

If there was ever a good time to upgrade your gaming laptop to one with a cutting-edge GPU, it’s now. The Lenovo Legion 5i with an RTX 5060 is now on sale for $1,350 at B&H, a massive $350 off its MSRP. Who says good things don’t come to those who wait? Not only is

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

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