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This YouTuber Made Computer RAM At Home, But Proved It's A Crushingly Complex Task

staff@slashgear.com (Emma Street) — Sat, 30 May 2026 19:45:00 +0000

The ongoing memory shortage might make you wish you could make RAM at home, but this YouTuber's experiment proves it's not an easy feat.

Why Some USB Ports Are Color-Coded, But USB-C Ports Aren't

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Ever wondered why some USB-A ports are blue, red, or black while USB-C looks identical everywhere? The answer is more complicated than you think.

How To Spot Fake SSDs

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Fake SSD scams can cost you money and put your files at risk. Knowing what to check before and after buying can help you avoid a bad storage drive.

Intel Is Reportedly Boosting Its Profits By Selling 'Scrap'-Quality CPUs

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:45:00 +0000

A surprising behind-the-scenes tactic is helping Intel cash in on soaring AI demand, while exposing just how strained the CPU market has become.

You'll Never See This Classic Car Feature On Your Dashboard Again - Here's Why

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:45:00 +0000

Many drivers love analog driving, but one mechanical feature is now virtually extinct for key practical reasons relating to safety and longevity.

5 Graphics Cards That Could Outperform Xbox Series X

staff@slashgear.com (Azzief Khaliq) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Picking a GPU is hard, and it gets even harder when you're trying to beat a specific console.

Fixing Your Slow SSD Might Be Easier Than You Think

staff@slashgear.com (Marko Sokolovski) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Is your SSD getting slow? Discover the hidden reason behind the problem and find out the simple trick that can bring it back to its former glory.

HDD Or SSD: Which Storage Drive Has The Longer Lifespan?

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Both hard drives and solid-state drives are fairly reliable, but both will also eventually fail, as all storage devices do. Which one actually lasts longer?

What's The Difference Between HDMI And Mini HDMI?

staff@slashgear.com (Anthoni Oisin) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:45:00 +0000

HDMI has been on the market for years, and in that time it's become pretty much the main standard of A/V connection, but did you know it has multiple versions?

Are SSDs Really More Reliable Than Traditional HDDs?

staff@slashgear.com (Philip Kambutu) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Both SSDs and HDDs have their advantages, and both can fail, but their weaknesses are very different. Here's what really determines which one lasts longer.

Your TV's HDMI Port May Be Spying On You - Can You Actually Stop It?

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:45:00 +0000

Your TV's HDMI ports can play a role in data collection. Here we explain why smart TVs monitor connected devices and what that means for privacy.

This AI Designed An 843-Part Computer (And It Booted On The First Try)

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Although the AI didn't select the components or board layout, its assistance with routing potentially saved engineers weeks of work.

Why RAM Prices Are Out Of Control In The US

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:45:00 +0000

Buying RAM for your PC has become a nightmare. Retailers are hiding prices, costs have doubled, and one major brand has reportedly shut down entirely.

Powerful Nvidia AI Chips Are Already In China: Here's How

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:15:00 +0000

The Trump administration announced on Dec. 8 that it would allow Nvidia to sell some AI chips in China, but a report reveals they already are available there.

AI Is Making These Common PC Upgrades Painfully Expensive

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:15:00 +0000

PC gaming has been an expensive hobby recently, and it looks like it's just going to get worse even more components are getting pricier due to AI.

5 Reasons You Might Want To Stop Using HDMI Cables

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000

HDMI is pretty much the global standard in A/V connection these days, but that doesn't mean it's a perfect solution for everyone - far from it, in fact.

Why Did Nvidia Discontinue Its GTX Graphics Cards?

staff@slashgear.com (Ali Hassan) — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Nvidia's graphics cards used to carry the GTX branding, but that all changed a few years ago. Here's why the company left its GTX brand behind.

When Did Laptops Get Rid Of CD/DVD Drives?

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +0000

Remember when laptops had disc drives? Here's when - and why - manufacturers decided to leave CDs and DVDs behind for good.

Nvidia Is Shooting One Of Its Most Powerful Chips Into Space

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Nvidia is planning for to blast some its most impressive tech into space, as part of a big bet on the future viability of physical AI data centers.

5 Signs You Might Want To Replace An HDMI Cable

staff@slashgear.com (Marc Magrini) — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:30:00 +0000

HDMI has been the go-to standard for wired TV and computer monitor connections for a long time now, but that doesn't mean your cables will last forever.