Encased in a premium aluminum chassis, I found its minimalist design exuded professionalism but looked contemporary and sleek. Its lightweight buildjust 2.7 poundsis perfect for taking on the go. Typing on it felt more like a chore than it should’ve been. Jerome Thomas / How-To Geek It felt loose rather than springy. The glass surface touchpad, which measured approximately 2.95 by 4.72 inches, felt better than the keyboard. The touchscreen display was also fairly smooth, though it had slightly delayed responsiveness at times....

Related The Microsoft Outlook mobile app now includes a dedicated contact editor. And, importantly, third-party contacts apps tend to clash with organizational Intune policies. Outlook Mobile will continue to support its contact syncing feature. That said, the addition of an integrated Intune-compliant contact editor greatly reduces the need for contact syncing. Microsoft began rolling out the Outlook Mobile contact editor in April 2024. Note that any contacts that were previously synced to Outlook will still be there after installing the latest update....

Related Amazon has discontinued one of its Echo smart speakers. Existing speakers should continue to function and receive updates for the forseeable future. The move begs the question: Should you get a regular Dot or wait for a new model instead? Your best bet is refurbished or used models on Amazon and eBay. Amazon isn’t the only company that seems unsure about its smart speaker lineup. Apple’s full-size HomePod, which debuted in 2018, was abruptly discontinued in March 2021....

Related A cluttered Steam library is a badge of honor. But it’s also a nuisance and a time-waster, particularly for those who like to keep things organized. Additionally, demos will be automatically removed from your library when they are uninstalled. These are small changes, but they could save users a lot of effort in the long run. The latter feature is intended for developers but may be useful to some very enthusiastic gamers....

Related After a spate of controversial price increases, T-Mobile is now facing a class action lawsuit. An FAQ on T-Mobile’s website clarified that T-Mobilecouldraise prices at any time. Customers who joined T-Mobile between April 2022 and January 2024 have not experienced any changes in pricing. We’re in an odd situation wheresomeT-Mobile customers experience price increases while others do not. Source:U.S. District CourtviaWired

Summary The GPD Micro-PC is a tiny laptop that (actually) fits in your pocket. It’s got full sized USB, USB-C, HDMI and even a serial port! It’s even smaller than GPD’s other micro laptops andhandheld gaming PCs(if a little thicker). Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek | GPD | Asmiana /Shutterstock So what makes it so good for travel? Want to check theGPD Micro-PCout for yourself? Brad Morton / How-To Geek

Figure’s latest progress report shows how the robots could help in manufacturing jobs. Workers there assemble the X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, and XM Sports Activity Vehicles. Over the past 30 years, more than 6.3 million BMW vehicles have rolled off of its assembly lines. Figure isn’t alone in its efforts to bring robots to the factory floor. Earlier this month, Agility Robotics began testing its Digit robotsat a Spanx factory in Georgia....

Related Quick Links Thinking of upgrading to a premium AI chatbot? Each subscription offers its own AI chatbot mixed with a few unique perks and some gimmicks. This can make it hard to decide where to place your money. So, let me break down the options to help you find the best bang for your buck. Some of the biggest names includeGoogle Gemini,Microsoft Copilot,Perplexity, and Claudebesides ChatGPT, of course. you’re free to use each chatbot for free, but there are some limitations....

Related Summary In the past, fighting games were plagued by unstable online experiences. But first, it’s a good idea to have an understanding of what “netcode” even means. Netcode refers to the networking system in a game that allows multiple players to connect online and play together. Unfortunately, netcode doesn’t always work as intended. The benefits of rollback netcode arent just limited to its technical advantages. Unfortunately, delay-based netcode was far from perfect....

There’s more to the meaning and vibe of an article than just the words on the page. you might get a good sense of the things that mattered at that time. It’s also interesting to read what people thought without the benefit if our hindsight. I always learn or remember something interesting when I page through back issues of my magazines. Magazines are cohesive, independent things. you might preserve them in print or as a PDF file....

The first is the high price of admission. Who Is Paying $20 a Month Just to Stream Games? Dont forget that not all Xbox Game Pass games are available for streaming. Only432out of511Xbox Game Pass titles are available on Xcloud. The Premium membership tier unlocks access to classic games in Sony’s PlayStation catalog. On the other hand, Xcloud only supports up to 1080p resolution, even for current-gen games. The difference is clearly noticeable even with YouTube video compression, which says a lot....

Related Summary Apple TV+ is my weirdest subscription service. Shows I would never have known about if I wasn’t a sci-fi nerd. For a company that’s a marketing giant, Apple TV+ is weirdly mishandled, don’t you think? Apple Compare that to Netflix, whereover half of the US Netflix librarynow consists of Netflix Original content. That means Netflix isn’t far short of having nearly 4000 original titles. So Apple’s lineup is tiny compared to the big dogs, but their approach is certainlyquality over quantity....

Used CPUs are generallya safe purchase, as CPUs can easily outlast their usefulness. Even if the CPU was overclocked, a mild overclock is unlikely to have done any permanent damage. I’ve been rocking overclocked CPUs since 2017, and I have yet to see one die on me. you’re free to never know if someone is trying to sell you a broken chip. Refurbished chips are slightly safer, but they’re not without issues....