I like this one because its fairly simple to set up and use. Setting up the overlay is pretty straightforward. On the other hand, RTSS requires a third-party app to pull the performance data from. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |Frame Stock Footage/ Shutterstock I recommend downloading and installing theMSI Afterburner and RTSS combo. Download and configure HWiNFO only if you want access to advanced stats not found in MSI Afterburner....

Apple already offers a BNPL service calledPay Later. The U.S. attorneys general has compared BNPL services topredatory lending. And, in the past,we’ve criticizedApple’s use of BNPL. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Apple Pay Later and Affirm both perform soft credit inquiries for new borrowers. These lenders don’t want to follow the rules that every traditional lender follows. Let’s say you want to buy a $1,000 set of golf clubs, or whatever....

Summary Tired of losing files with Windows Backup? Let’s dive in. My Windows Backup Nightmare A few years ago, I experienced a nightmare with Windows Backup. Lucas Gouveia / Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek However, my hard drive failed, and all of my backups were corrupted and unusable. I lost photos, important documents, and years of work. It was a horrible experience that made me realizethe importance of a reliable backup solution....

Quick Links Summary Benchmarks are a staple of PC building. Perhaps no benchmark is as prominent as the all-important GPU benchmark. Synthetic vs. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek Real-World Benchmarks There are two main types of GPU benchmarks: synthetic and real-world benchmarks. Synthetic benchmarks are artificial tests that test a GPU’s raw performance in a standardized test. The most popular GPU benchmark tools are3DMark,Blender, andUNIGINE Superposition. UL LLC In contrast, real-world benchmarks rely on GPU performance in apps that people use....

But there’s another strong contender in this genre that often gets overlookedYouTube Music. There are some cool features of YouTube Music that might make you consider making it your go-to player. OnYouTube Music, you’re free to use AI to create unique artwork for your playlist cover picture. To create unique artwork for your playlist, open YouTube Music and switch to the “Library” section. Then, select “Playlists.” Pick a theme that best describes the songs in your playlist....

Logitech sells a lot of keyboards and mice, and even the companys budget options are usually great devices. Logitech has now released a new affordable wireless mouse with multiple style options: the M340. If you lose that, you cant use the mouse anymore. Logitech Logitech says the entire mouse uses at least 42% recycled plastic, excluding the packaging and USB receiver. The mouse is estimated to last up to 18 months until you better change the battery....

Unfortunately, the company is resorting to flat-out lies in advertising to make that argument. Heres the problem: you cant do that on a Quest headset. The current software is limited to three simultaneous applications, and they aredisplayed in one shared side-by-side view. Meta

Summary Some hobbies and professions require a massive amount of data storage. You just need to decide which storage solution best fits circumstanceunfortunately, this is often easier said than done. People rarely take the time to explain terms like NAS or DAS in simple language. Lucas Gouveia / Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek So, before we dive into the deep end, let’s test the water. Whether you know it or not, you’re already familiar with direct-attached storage (DAS) devices....

It sounds easy, but it isn’tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be connected by some common idea or theme. That common element could be anything....

The software experience is, of course, Amazon’s own Fire TV. Apple’s Mac Mini desktop computer is an extremely capable machine all in a small package. WithmacOS 15 Sequoia coming soon, grab this systemwhile it’s $120 off. Apple, JBL, Amazon Grab one for yourself or for Dad, especially considering it’s37% off right now. Apple’s Beats Studio Buds are down to the lowest price we’ve seen yet. Elevate your listening experience and grab a pair of these true wirelessnoise-canceling earbuds for only $80....

Luckily, you might tweak some of the privacy options from Windows controls. Go to controls > Privacy & Security. Under “Windows Permissions”, go to “General.” Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek By default, everything is turned on. Use the toggle buttons to turn off the data you share with Windows. This setting tracks the websites you browse and the apps you use on your system. Use the toggle button to turn it off....

Heres what I hope well get when NVIDIA chips join the Windows on ARM ecosystem. However, they arent that great when it comes to gaming. It looks like Qualcomm and Microsoft are targeting 40fps in newer AAA games. Justin Duino / How-To Geek Thats decent, but far from impressive. Im sure the company will continue doing a commendable job concerning graphics drivers for its future ARM chip. When NVIDIA joins the Windows on ARM race, were definitely getting ARM-powered Windows laptops that can game....

These are just some of the major ones. Budget models like theRX 7600and high-end RDNA 2 cards can also handle ray tracing. Ray Reconstructionis a new feature made possible thanks to NVIDIA DLSS 3.5. Steam It utilizes machine learning algorithms to denoise ray-traced graphics without having to rely on intensive hand-tuned denoising. AMD hasn’t released any similar ray-tracing features yet, but I expect that to change with RDNA 4. These upscaling algorithms allow you to render games at below native resolutions to improve performance without sacrificing visuals....