Nvidia may be widely considered the king of the GPU industry, but some customers may prefer to look for alternatives. Nvidia’s flagship RTX 5090 is incredible, but surely there must be a cheaper option? Well, China tried to fill this niche – and, unfortunately, it failed from the start. Recently, Chinese company Lisuan Tech launched the LX 7G100. Some of the marketing for the local graphics card claimed that it could compete with an RTX 4060, a last-generation but reliable component. However, according to 潮玩客, a reviewer of BiliBili, these claims are grossly exaggerated.…
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Apple HomePod is more than just a smart speaker; it’s a robust command center for all things music streaming, smart home, and Siri. The Apple HomePod returned in 2023 with even more bass and clarity than its predecessor, and the HomePod mini is a very small option for those looking to get into an Apple ecosystem on the cheap – the mini costs $99, compared to $299 for the standard model. Both Apple speakers offer solid sound quality and a host of features and customizations, but…
Wongsakorn 2468/Shutterstock As laptops become more and more affordable, they have also become as essential to the student experience as backpacks and laptops. The demands of being a student haven’t necessarily changed much, however, writing papers, conducting research, taking notes in class, and adjusting to new schedules remain among the main challenges of each semester. Apple’s MacBook line is a favorite tool to help meet the challenges of students of all ages, with macOS offering features that put more capabilities in their hands with each passing year. Since there’s a…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s been 30 years since the first IPS (In-Plane Switching) monitor hit the market, making IPS technology a veteran in the display screen field. Although the market has seen the declining popularity of TN (Twisted Nematic) panels and increasing demand for OLED monitors during this period, IPS monitors have retained a place for themselves. This is largely due to their superior color accuracy and wider viewing angles compared to other LCD monitors. These benefits have made IPS monitors a good choice for content creators,…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mesh Wi-Fi systems get a lot of noise these days, but you can still get fast, reliable network performance with a traditional single-unit router. Brands like TP-Link, Netgear, and Belkin are just a few of the manufacturers making standalone routers that we can get behind, and our friends at Consumer Reports (CR) share similar trends. But none of these brands have been able to secure CR’s biggest seal of approval for a single-unit router; that honor goes to the $389.99 Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000.…
Lazy_Bear/Shutterstock There’s a lot of noise around the audio formats you choose, whether it’s listening to music or surround audio from your favorite movies and shows. But there are plenty of options, even if you’re considering a proprietary format like Dolby Digital. From Dolby Technologies only, we have Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Plus. If you’re wondering what the big difference is, you’re not alone. Dolby Digital, in general, is an audio compression technology used for multi-channel immersive and surround audio. In order to efficiently fit digital audio…
photojon/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Headphones are a popular choice when it’s time to listen to music or an audiobook, or stream a video without disturbing those around you. The term can be used to generally describe all headphones that go in your ear, but this is not always the case. There are also in-ear monitors, or IEMs. They are also inserted into the ear, or rather more precisely into the inner part of the ear. On the other hand, headphones tend to be…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Google’s Fitbit Air is a solid choice for a personal fitness tracker, emphasizing seamless comfort with its compact, low-profile design. While it might seem superfluous to add any type of accessories to such a simple device, the simplicity of the Fitbit Air actually makes it ideal for homebrew modifications. All you need is a 3D printer and some designs from a site like MakerWorld to create all sorts of useful gadgets like charging stands and strap adapters. The Fitbit Air itself is a very…
Andrew Burton/Getty Images When it comes to streaming devices and smart TVs, Amazon’s Fire TV hardware is one of the most popular options on the market. Brands like Hisense and TCL allow the use of Amazon’s Fire TV operating system for everything apps, smart home, and UI, but there are also plenty of Amazon-branded TVs to choose from. Whether you’re using the much-loved Amazon Fire TV Stick or a bright and bold Ember Mini LED TV, if the Amazon name is on it, the product comes with a Fire TV…
Blue Blue/Shutterstock Many apps – or at least digital devices – come with a dark mode (a lighting mode that uses light text in front of a dark background). Since many people grew up reading dark text on a white background, you may be wondering why this seemingly sudden obsession with this method of lighting. Blame the people who grew up with computers, or at least the companies that advertise them. According to web design agency Digital Silk, brands focused on Generation Z (people born between 1997 and 2012) have…