ASUS has now revealed two new models built with new AMD processors, including a compact 14-inch laptop. The laptops share a similar design, though the 16-inch model is bulkier to allow more powerful components. That’s one of theZen 5 processors that AMD just announced. ASUS The laptops will also have dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards for gaming andyou guessed itmore demanding AI workloads. The surface temperature is a whole 7 C lower than the previous model, based on ASUSs own tests....

Theres now a new model on the way with new AMD hardware and the same great design. ASUS just announced an updated ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop (model GA605). The company alreadyresigned the laptop earlier this year, andreviews for the latest modelare generally positive. ASUS It will ship with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card. That’s one of theZen 5 processors that AMD just announced. It also features an ROG Nebula display with an OLED panel that supports NVIDIA G-SYNC....

Quick Links Can you explain what a ribbon is? Do you know the three types of cell references? Do you know how to convert a number to a currency? Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |olesia_g/ Shutterstock There are three types of cell references in Excelrelative, absolute, and mixed. Arelativereference (the default reference jot down in Excel), refers to the relative position of the cell. Anabsolutereference does not change if you copy the formula into another cell....

What was once a throwaway April Fools' joke is now a proper tech demo. However, G-Assist is more than just a futuristic game guide. These are minor conveniences, but they’re conveniences nonetheless. NVIDIA It also supports both local and cloud processing. NVIDIA isn’t the only company that’s toying with the idea of a context-aware in-game assistant. (In any case, neither of these things are real products.) It’s neat to see how NVIDIA is retooling a seven-year-oldApril Fools' prank....

Sony has now confirmed PC support, but there are a few catches. It will allow the existing PlayStation VR2 headset to be used with gaming PCs through SteamVR. Sony has also created a desktop system for customizing the options and play area. Today, were happy to share that well be rolling out this support on August 7. Sony says foveated rendering and 3D audio will be available on PC in some games....

Maximize your immersion with lossless streaming, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, and world-class Active Noise Cancellation. Hear whats going around you with Aware mode. Enjoy up to 30 hours of battery life, exceptional comfort, and flawlessly clear calls. Tyler Hayes / How-To Geek Connect to your devices wirelessly via Bluetooth, or use the included USB-C and 3.5 mm cables. Price and Availability The Sonos Ace headphones go on sale June 4th and retail for $449....

Once again, Spotify is jacking up its prices in the United States. We heard rumors of this price increasea few months ago. At that time, we assumed that Spotify was hoping to recoup costs from its newaudiobook library. Historically, Spotify has avoided price hikes. The company’s Premium plan retained its original $9.99 price tag from 2011 to 2023. I’d like to point out that July 2024 is the anniversary of last year’s price hike....

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....

Summary Windows 11 has started displaying ads in the Start menu. Unfortunately, this isn’t the only annoying ‘Feature’ being introduced to Windows 11. Many also opt to bring back as much ofWindows 10’s visual appearanceas possible.

Quick Links When was the last time you really looked at your email address? Here are a few things to consider when deciding if it’s time for an email upgrade. A reference to that band I loved, but all my friends teased me about? (No judgment herewe all made those kinds of choices.) So much in my life has changed dramatically since creating that very first address. So, does your original email still suit who you’ve become?...

That’s why it’s so concerning that Microsoft has been increasingly more aggressive with ads in Windows 11. Is this going to be the future of our operating systems? Microsoft’s Self-Promotion Knows No Bounds Windows is already full of Microsoft’s built-in apps and bloatware. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |TarikVision/ Shutterstock All the “set up” did was recommend various Microsoft products to me that I already declined previously. All this self-promotion does is clutter an otherwise great operating system....

Even if you only use Word occasionally, I’d recommend you do the same. Some of the steps are not available in the free web-based version of the program. For example, which font do I want to use for my main body text? Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek |BongkarnGraphic/ Shutterstock Whattypes of headingswill I use? Whicheditor languagedo I want Microsoft Word to help me with? These questionsamong othersmust be answered before I jot down my first word....

This is a step in the right direction, but its just the tip of the iceberg. The next big improvement is a larger battery. Next up is 24GB of LPDDR5X-7500 memory, which is 8GB more than on the original model. ASUS The X should weigh 678 grams, which is 70 grams more than the OG Ally. I think Ill wait for the ROG Ally 2 which will, hopefully, be a bit slimmer....