Can You Mix Different Brands Of AA Batteries In Your Electronics?
Sometimes, you're desperate and need to combine battery brands, and other times you're just not thinking — but it could be causing more problems than you think.
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5 Creative Uses For An Xbox Controller
More than 20 years ago, Microsoft released software that allowed Xbox controllers to work with PCs. Now, they're used for a lot more than gaming.
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9 Amazon Basics Gaming Accessories Worth Buying (And 3 To Avoid)
Some Amazon Basics gaming accessories are surprisingly good, but a few fall short — here’s what’s worth adding to your setup and what you should avoid.
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Two Companies Make Most Of The Memory Chips Inside Of Our Devices (And They're Being Sued...Again)
Of all the electronics out there, just two companies (along with a smaller third) make most of the RAM that goes into them, and they're getting sued...again.
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3 PC Parts You Should Always Buy Used (And 7 You Shouldn't)
Some PC parts work great used, but others need to be new to stay reliable — know the difference to save cash without risking your build.
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Are Intel GPUs As Good As Nvidia And AMD? Here's What Users Have To Say
Intel GPUs rarely get as much discussion or praise compared to their Nvidia or AMD counterparts, but are these graphics cards worth the investment?
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6 Easy Arduino Projects For Beginner Coders
Arduino projects can help ease the learning curve of getting into programming, and even add some smart functionality to your everyday tasks around the house.
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This YouTuber Made Computer RAM At Home, But Proved It's A Crushingly Complex Task
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.
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6 Of The Best Arduino Nano Projects To Build
There are a lot of fun Arduino projects that you can accomplish with the company's nearly $26 boards.
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Why Some USB Ports Are Color-Coded, But USB-C Ports Aren't
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.
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How To Spot Fake SSDs
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.
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6 Things You Can Do With The New Raspberry Pi AI Kit
Raspberry Pi's new AI kit offers has tons of promise. While projects are just starting to integrate its tech, here are some of the key features they'll use.
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Intel Is Reportedly Boosting Its Profits By Selling 'Scrap'-Quality CPUs
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.
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You'll Never See This Classic Car Feature On Your Dashboard Again - Here's Why
Many drivers love analog driving, but one mechanical feature is now virtually extinct for key practical reasons relating to safety and longevity.
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5 Graphics Cards That Could Outperform Xbox Series X
Picking a GPU is hard, and it gets even harder when you're trying to beat a specific console.
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Fixing Your Slow SSD Might Be Easier Than You Think
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.
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HDD Or SSD: Which Storage Drive Has The Longer Lifespan?
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?
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What's The Difference Between HDMI And Mini HDMI?
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?
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Are SSDs Really More Reliable Than Traditional HDDs?
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.
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Your TV's HDMI Port May Be Spying On You - Can You Actually Stop It?
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.
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This AI Designed An 843-Part Computer (And It Booted On The First Try)
Although the AI didn't select the components or board layout, its assistance with routing potentially saved engineers weeks of work.
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Why RAM Prices Are Out Of Control In The US
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.
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Powerful Nvidia AI Chips Are Already In China: Here's How
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.
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AI Is Making These Common PC Upgrades Painfully Expensive
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.
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5 Reasons You Might Want To Stop Using HDMI Cables
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.
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Why Did Nvidia Discontinue Its GTX Graphics Cards?
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.
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When Did Laptops Get Rid Of CD/DVD Drives?
Remember when laptops had disc drives? Here’s when — and why — manufacturers decided to leave CDs and DVDs behind for good.
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