Alienware’s New 500hz Monitor Has a (Slightly) Lower Price

It is, for the most part, identical. But AMD’s FreeSync technology is an open standard, while NVIDIA’s isn’t. Still on the expensive side, but it’s $180 less. Alienware Alienware

August 24, 2023 · 1 min · 29 words · Louis Byrd

Here's What's New in GNOME 45

Even distributions that have a different default desktop still have a version available with GNOME as its desktop. This release carries on that tradition. It should be noted that were previewingthe beta releasehere, not the finished article. Some things might change between the time of writing and the release date, although thats unlikely. Improvements to GTK 4.12 and Mutter GNOME 45 usesGTK 4.12. This release of the graphical toolkit includes improvements to its Vulkan back-end renderer....

August 24, 2023 · 3 min · 451 words · Corey Reed

How to Create Multi-Photo Animated GIFs With Google Photos

Related Summary GIFs are perfect when a full video isn’t necessary. Google Photos simply calls the feature “Animation,” but that downplays how cool it is. it’s possible for you to select anywhere from 2-50 photos and generate a GIF from them. It’s a handy feature in those times when you’re snapping a bunch of photos in rapid succession. Let’s try it out. First, open Google Photos on youriPhoneorAndroiddevice and go to the “Library” tab....

August 24, 2023 · 1 min · 133 words · Vincent Sherman

How to Send and Receive Faxes Without a Fax Machine

Related Faxing documents in 2023? Yes, its actually more common than you may think. In the 80s and 90s, fax machines were a staple in offices around the world. You might be surprised to learn that they still have a significant presence and frequent usage in businesses today. Many industries still use fax machines. Doctors, lawyers, and government institutions still rely on faxing to send sensitive information. All of this can be done without having to print a single document....

August 24, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · Elizabeth Mata

HP Omen Transcend 16 (2023) Review: Laptop Gaming With Style

More recently, in 2021, HP acquired Kingston’s gaming division for computer peripherals, HyperX. Looks are one thing, but with a gaming laptop, what really matters is the performance. The specs are all there on paper, but how does this distinctive-looking gaming laptop deliver in practice? Let’s find out. The HP Omen Transcend 16" handles demanding games along with its solid battery life and thermal regulation. The HP Omen Transcend 16-inch comes with Windows 11 Home....

August 24, 2023 · 3 min · 508 words · Julia Moore

Lego VIP Is Now Lego Insiders: Here’s What Changed

Related Weve got big news from the world of LEGO. In case you havent heard, the LEGO VIP loyalty program is no more. On August 21, LEGO launchedLEGO Insidersas the programs replacement. Even though this is a new program, there’s a lot that isn’t changing. Thats because your LEGO VIP points transferred directly into LEGO Insiders points. As a member, you’re free to still earn great rewards by redeeming points....

August 24, 2023 · 1 min · 182 words · Derrick Henderson III

Proton Reveals What’s Next for Its Password Manager

That’s why Proton issharing a roadmapfor upcoming password management features. Most of these new features are pretty typical for a password manager. But there’s some odd and interesting stuff here, too. Only login sharing has a defined release window (late Q3 or early Q4 2023). Proton also notes that the development of these features is subject to change at any time. For a detailed rundown of these new features, check out theProton Pass roadmap....

August 24, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Lawrence Nelson

Razer Kishi V2 Pro Controller Now Available for Android Phones

It’s not the only announcement by Razer, though. If you think those two things are worth the premium, by all means go ahead and buy it. Razer

August 24, 2023 · 1 min · 27 words · Sandra Miller

Why Do Streaming Devices Become Outdated?

Why didPlex drop support for the PlayStation 3when the console can still play Blu-ray discs and graphically-impressive games? a Roku stick) by decoding the file. Apple VideoandMicrosoft Video 1were some early examples, released in 1991 and 1992, respectively. Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek Over time, new codecs were developed that offered higher quality with better compression technology, likeRealVideoandH.263. In the case phones, laptops, or other portable devices, that also means worse battery life....

August 24, 2023 · 1 min · 179 words · Jenny Roberts

Windows 11 Is Getting a New ”Backup” App

The app will also give you an estimate of how much space that backup should take up. The Windows Backup app seems like the culmination of all these efforts. This is definitely a useful development for those of you moving PCs. Microsoft

August 24, 2023 · 1 min · 42 words · Amber Cox

Corsair's Modular Standing Desk Matches Your Ever-Changing Setup

According to the press release, this standing desk will be available in multiple configurations. Corsair Corsair

August 23, 2023 · 1 min · 16 words · Melissa Wright

Curbside Grocery Pickup Is the Best Tech You Aren’t Using

Your local grocery store likely has one such thing, and it could make your life much easier. I’ll tell you why you should give it a try if you haven’t. Even if you get comfortable with your store’s layout, it can be reorganized on a whim. Personally, I never bothered with that, which often made the total at checkout an unwelcome surprise. Some grocery stores have started to offer a hybrid between online and physical shopping....

August 23, 2023 · 2 min · 215 words · Gary Beck

Facebook Messenger Chats Will Finally Get Full End-to-End Encryption

The problem, of course, is that Facebook itself owns the decryption keys. End-to-end encryption takes the decryption keys away from Facebook. When a conversation is protected by E2EE, only the sender and recipient own the correct keys. That’s why this is such an important development. Here’s the funny thing; Facebook took a “backwards” approach when implementing end-to-end encryption for Messenger. Instead of starting with basic one-on-one conversations, Facebook’s E2EE debuted as part of theSecret Conversationsfeature in 2016....

August 23, 2023 · 1 min · 143 words · Kenneth Brown