Big, performance-oriented cores and small, efficient cores was a concept that was previously exclusive to smartphones. Intelbrought to the PC ecosystem, and now AMD plans to make processors with the same hybrid architecture. But right now, things are looking great.
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Toggle on the Quick Phrases you’d like to use. TheGoogle Assistanthas two wake-up commands—“Hey Google” and “OK Google.” It can be a little tedious to say these three-syllable phrases for everything. Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek “Quick Phrases” let you skip saying Google’s name for certain things. We’ll show you how. It’s how your phone or smart speaker knows when to jump into action. For certain tasks, this gets really repetitive, which is where “Quick Phrases” come in....
So what’s involved, and is it worth it? How Does Switch Emulation Work? Like other consoles, Switch emulation requires the use of an emulator. Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek Emulators are software applications that mimic original hardware and provide additional options for playing native games. On top of an emulator, you’ll also need firmware, system keys, and game files. All of these can be dumped froma hacked Switch consoleusing tools likeTegraExplorerA andLockpick_RCM....
Most people will make their money back in less than a year. It’s like knocking $10-20 off your internet bill, forever. Each provider maintains a list of approved modems. Corbin Davenport / How-To Geek With that in mind, check with your provider. Some providers, such asSpectrumandCox, have published lists on their help sites. However, modern cable modems are interoperable thanks tothe DOCSIS standard. This dependable and popular option from the Arris Surfboard lineup is perfect for cable internet subscribers with any subscription tier at or below 800 Mbps, which is the majority of cable broadband users in the United States....
If you’ve been eyeing a specific model, it’s probably on sale right now. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Roku’s own lineup of TVs is sold exclusively through Best Buy, ranging in size from 24-75 inches, and they’re now cheaper than ever, going from $99 to $799.
Quick Links Smart watches may be popular, but are they really worth it? Do we really need another smartphone buzzing with notifications and downloading software updates on our wrist? Here’s why we think analog watches may actually be better than smart watches. Solios On your phone, they’re easy to ignore. But imagine the same number of notifications filtered right to your wrist. And you have to read each minuscule message to gauge its importance....
Even an entry-level MacBook requires a serious investment. you could’t Upgrade Your Mac None of Apple’sM1 or M2-based Mac modelscan be upgraded after purchase. If you intend to keep your laptop for three or more years, the answer may be yes. annah Stryker / How-To Geek For $200 you’re able to double the internal storage to 512GB. There are cases where the pricier objects better suit your needs. You Don’t Need a Fancy Apple Monitor macOS is designed with high pixel-density displays in mind....
But, before you do, these Windows 11 tweaks tweaks can be a big help. Enable Windows 11 Game Mode Windows 11 arrived with a brand new feature called Game Mode. Enabling this mode results in several background changes designed to improve game performance. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Changes include disabling automatic driver installation and restart notifications. To enable Game Mode, bring up the controls app and go to Gaming > Game Mode....
The 10G data pipe is not related to 5G cellular and doesn’t offer 10 Gbps speeds. You’re certainly not alone. Here’s what you oughta know. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek But as of 2023, we’re still firmlyliving in a 5G world. We’ll be waiting on that for quite a while. The next generation of cellular technology is still deeply in the testing and development phase. Comcast Comcast does providecellular servicethroughXfinity Mobile....
Quick Links Building a PC can be a confusing experience even before you roll building it. Here’s how you’re able to choose PC parts and not die trying. But also, you should be realistic with your expectations. Jason Fitzpatrick / How-To Geek If you want to future-proof it, you should aim to make it a bit more generous. As a rule of thumb, we don’t recommend spending less than $600 on custom-building a PC....
You will need ChatGPT Plus to do so. After enabling Plugins mode, you will need to install plugins from the store. ChatGPTcan now browse the web to find up-to-date information. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Here’s how to turn these features on. You cansign up for ChatGPT Plusfor $20 per month if you haven’t done so already. To turn on Web Browsing and Plugins, open ChatGPT’s options window. Turn on the features you want to use here....
Fromfake tech supporttoFacebook Marketplace, scammers are trying to deceive unsuspecting users everywhere. And WhatsApp Messenger hasn’t remained unscathed. So here are some tips to help you identify a scammer and some common scams on WhatsApp. Jason Montoya / How-To Geek Why Are There So Many WhatsApp Scams? WhatsApp is the biggest messenger app in the world, way ahead of WeChat, Facebook Messenger, andTelegram. Unfortunately, these unsuspecting users are juicy targets for scammers....
