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The Evolution of the PlayStation Controllers
The PlayStation Controller, an emblematic symbol in the gaming world, has become synonymous with the Sony PlayStation brand since its initial launch in the mid-90s. However, like all technology, it has undergone a significant transformation throughou...
Peter Smith · 12 July 2023 · 58
Gigabyte Motherboards have a firmware backdoor
Researchers from Eclypsium have discovered anomalous behavior on systems with motherboards from the Taiwanese company Gigabyte Technology. The UEFI firmware used in these motherboards, without informing the user during system boot, performed substitution and execution of an executable file for the Windows platform. Subsequently, the executed file w...
Kelly · 01 June 2023 · 64Mechanical Keyboards of 2023: 5 Models Worth Considering
My colleagues and I really like mechanical keyboards. We have written about some of them - detailed reviews based on personal experience. But every year, new models emerge. And in this compilation, there are various keyboard options worth considering...
Jacob Enderson · 29 May 2023 · 95
The future will be built on ARM
ARM CEO Rene Haas outlined why he sees his company in a strong position during his Computex keynote. The development of new processors is becoming increasingly expensive and complex, while resources such as developer capacity and energy are becoming...
Kelly · 29 May 2023 · 81
Nvidia takes off: AI hype leaves gamers out in the cold
Nvidia has risen to become one of the biggest companies in the world. The AI hype is already making Nvidia much less reliant on gamers. Upgrading data centers is now the focus, as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang himself has confirmed. Nvidia: Shifting focus...
Kelly · 26 May 2023 · 49 · 1
How to Choose: Desktop PC Vs. Gaming Laptop
In a world where computing is increasingly coming accessible and convenient for day-to-day use, does a gaming PC still hold any significance, or is a gaming laptop the one you need? Gaming laptops are becoming increasingly powerful thanks to t...
Alex · 01 May 2023 · 102
RTX 4080 vs 3080 Ti - 25 Games at 4K, 1440p & 1080p!
The Nvidia RTX 4080 laptop GPU is expensive, but it offers a better value compared to the RTX 3080 Ti from last generation. In terms of specifications, both GPUs have the same number of CUDA cores, with the 4080 clocking higher. The 3080...
Jacob Enderson · 08 February 2023 · 205
What's an eMMC Laptop?
If you're looking for a cheap laptop, you've probably seen that many of them have something called eMMC storage. However, the spec sheet typically doesn't do a great job of explaining what that is. Is it an extreme cost-cutting measure that should be...
Jacob Enderson · 06 February 2023 · 96
Lenovo Legion 7 vs Legion 7i - Which is Best?
Lenovo Legion 7 and Legion 7i are two of the most popular gaming laptops from Lenovo's Legion series. Both laptops are designed to offer top-notch performance and gaming experience to users. With their cutting-edge specifications and sleek designs, t...
Jacob Enderson · 01 February 2023 · 137
USB4 is a Glorious Mess
USB4 is an absolute game changer. We're talking 40 gigabit per second data rates, support for 8K displays and external GPUs, single-cable docking at up to 240 watt charging rates. And all over the same USB Type-C connectors and cables that you have c...
Den W. · 10 December 2022 · 61
Top 5 Things You Must Consider When Building a Gaming Laptop
Getting a gaming laptop is slightly different compared to buying a pre-built gaming desktop system or building your desktop rig. While the basic concept of purchasing the option with the best hardware for the best lowest price is the same....
Alex · 28 November 2022 · 132 · 3
One Good Thing About the GeForce RTX 4080
NVIDIA's RTX 4090 was a massively powerful GPU with massive power consumption to match, something that's been making headlines since before launch with or without combusting adapter cables. Now the RTX 4080 is here and NVIDIA claims that it's going t...
Den W. · 17 November 2022 · 170
Cheaper than Nvidia: AMD presents new top graphics cards
AMD has presented two new RDNA-3 graphics cards with the Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX. They are supposed to provide up to 70 percent more performance without requiring more power. Even though the exact prices have not been determined yet, the graphics c...
Jacob Enderson · 04 November 2022 · 117 · 1
Intel 13th Gen Review
Who would believe that Intel is the bang for the buck king? But wait, there's more. With the release of the 13th gen Raptor Lake desktop CPUs, they're also the gaming performance king, making Ryzen 7000's reign the shortest in recent memory. The Arc...
Jacob Enderson · 26 October 2022 · 179
Is the fastest GPU ALWAYS the best?
Nvidia RTX 3090Ti is the world's fastest gaming GPU, as of yesterday. Today, Nvidia launches the GeForce RTX 4090, a massive improvement over its predecessor in almost every way. So, why aren't I more excited? The fact that I could, you...
Den W. · 14 October 2022 · 183
Nvidia Announces the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 GPUs
Christmas has come early for fans of high-end gaming PC because Nvidia has announced its latest flagship GPU: the RTX 4090. The announcement comes after months of rumors circulating on various websites and forums. Nvidia revealed the RTX 4090 arrives...
Alex · 28 September 2022 · 129 · 1