Modern tablet computers have much improved screens and battery life compared to the early days of these popular devices. eReaders also have longer battery life than tablets, allowing more extended periods of use without recharging. They’re essentially complete personal computers, while eReaders are more limited. However, some eReaders also offer basic web browsing and audio playback features. Still, you’ll need a different rig if you want to do almost anything else....

Many laptops might let you upgrade the RAM, storage, or other secondary components. But what about an actual upgradeable laptop? Framework’s new laptop takes upgradability to the next level. Framework Frameworkhas just announced the Framework Laptop 16, a new laptop that’s built around the concept of upgradeability. Essentially, you shouldn’t suffer a thermal penalty for upgrading the laptop. For now, Framework wants to gauge interest in this. Framework Source:Framework,The Verge

What Is a Discord Token? First, head toDiscord.comin your net web client and sign in as usual. With Discord open, launch your web client’s Developer tools. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek The keyboard shortcut for this is commonly Ctrl+Shift+I (on Windows) or Command+Option+I on a Mac. you could also access these tools using the menu at the top of your net net app window. For example, in Chrome tap on the three-dots menu, then More Tools > Developer Tools....

Modern devices don’t need this anymore, but older web link devices might. This is where you need a “crossover” cable. What Is an Ethernet Crossover Cable? Josh Hendrickson / How-To Geek Related:What Kind of Ethernet (Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a) Cable Should I Use? A cheap, fast, and reliable way to turn on Ethernet cable from your router into seven. A versatile crimping, stripping, and cutting tool that supports standard and pass-thru RJ4 plugs....

Running a speed test on your home internet connection (and getting great results) is important, right? Sure, a flashy test result is great. But it doesn’t matter that much. Here’s what does. And we’re certainly not trying to take that satisfying feeling away. Here’s why speed test results aren’t as useful as they seem. They’re not exactly rigged in the fraudulent carnival game sense, but they are designed for optimal results....

Windows 11 is constantly evolving, andfeatures are now being rolled out faster, too. Microsoft is once again updating the widgets board, this time to make better use of your screen space. This new design still only uses the side of the screen, without covering your entire desktop. Microsoft

The RTX 4080 is a great graphics card, but is there a way to make it even better? The RTX 4080 Noctua OC edition was announced back in January, during CES 2023. Its biggest selling point? ASUS It has a world-class cooling system where a pair of brown Noctua fans are the stars of the show. This custom version of NVIDIA’s RTX 4080 graphics card uses fans from Noctua to run as quietly as possible, but that comes at a premium....

OpenAI is now introducing plugins for ChatGPT, including some that give ChatGPT access to web data. The first wave of third-party plugins work a bit likeAmazon Alexa Skills. However, OpenAI also has two plugins of its own: a web internet tool and a code interpreter. OpenAI The web browsing functionality seems close to Bing Chat, which is better, but still not great. Source:OpenAI,TechCrunch

Now you could get the company’s tiny 65W charger on sale for just $35. Anker’s 65-watt Nano II charger is perfect for phones, tablets, and even some laptops. The single 65W port is enough to charge most phones and tablets at the fastest-possible speeds. Anker’s 65-watt Nano II charger is perfect for phones, tablets, and even some laptops.

There’s no shortage ofgaming laptops, and many of them come from Lenovo. Besides the larger physical size and screen, they’re almost identical to the 15-inch laptops. WQXGA(2560x1600), 240Hz VRR2. Lenovo WQXGA(2560x1600), 165Hz VRR3.

Quick Links Got a new PC or laptop and wondering what all ports and connections are for? Not all USB-C cables are built alike, somake sure you pick a good one. As we race towards a future where USB-C dominates, you canupgrade your older cables with cheap adapters. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Older Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connectors were different, featuring a non-reversible connector. Thunderbolt has some neat tricks that USB specifications lack, likethe ability to daisy-chain connections....

Roku sells two lineups of smart TVs: “Roku Select” and “Roku Plus.” The discount varies depending on the model, but we have a full list below. Roku also just releaseda matching soundbarthat works with any of the Roku Series or Plus TV models. Chris Hoffman / How-To Geek

Quick Links Thanks to your smartphone, it’s never been easier to start creating videos. The camera in your phone might be great, but the audio still leaves something to be desired. The MKE 200 Mobile Kit, as the name implies, offers more than a microphone. Kris Wouk / How-To Geek The question is: did Sennheiser take on too much with this kit? Who Is the MKE 200 Mobile Kit For? Audio is key when it comes to professional quality video....