Tag: Computing
The best Apple AirPods alternatives for 2024
Soundpeats Air3 Deluxe HS
Best AirPods alternative with hi-res audio
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Tronsmart Onyx Ace Pro True Wireless Earbuds
Best budget AirPods alternative
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Best AirPods Pro alternative for ANC
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Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9
Like AirPods Pro, but with hi-fi sound
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Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Another budget AirPods Pro buster
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Jabra Elite 8 Active
Comfortable, workout AirPods Pro alternatives
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How one unexpected game changed the Steam Deck forever
The Steam Deck has grown into a certified smash success.
With multiple millions of units sold, the device has changed the way we think about PC gaming, spawned numerous clones, and secured a future for handheld gaming devices. With the backing of a multibillion-dollar corporation, that might not come as much of a surprise.
But there’s an untold story behind what has made the Steam Deck tick — a kernel of engineering passion that unlocked
How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones
Everyone from legitimate marketers to outright scammers wants to get your attention these days. With a mobile phone in nearly every pocket, many of these have turned to SMS text messages as a way to extend their reach. After all, it’s a fast means of communication that’s much more likely to be noticed than traditional email messages. Plus, there aren’t nearly as many spam filtering solutions available for dealing with text messages, making them ripe for abuse. Here, we explore
Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDM review: the one you’ve waited for
Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDM
MSRP $1,300.00
“This Asus Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDM is the QD-OLED gaming monitor you’ve been waiting for.”
Pros
- Fantastic color coverage
- Robust list of features
- BFI support at 120Hz
- Speedy refresh rate
- Beautiful glossy coating
Cons
- No pivot with stand
- Some picture modes struggle with brightness and color
- Expensive
Asus came out of the first wave of OLED gaming monitors as the unofficial champion, sitting on the list of the best gaming monitors with entries like
MacBooks vs. Windows laptops: How do you choose?
The MacBooks versus Windows laptops debate has been raging for decades, but never has it been this intense or important. New advances in chip technology are propelling even entry-level MacBooks to high-performance targets, and a shift in Windows laptops away from cheap plastics evens the playing field between these two platforms. Both Windows 11 and macOS are intuitive and clean operating systems. But where they differ comes down to one key element: their ecosystems.
What
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) review: still the value king?
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024)
MSRP $1,300.00
“When it comes to value, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED remains undefeated.”
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Solid build quality
- Fast productivity performance
- Very good keyboard
- Attractive aesthetic
Cons
- Mediocre creativity performance
- Limited configurations available
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED has been one of my favorite laptops to recommend for budgets under $1,000. It’s one of the few that has relatively few compromises despite its affordable price.
In 2024, Asus has brought an updated
The 5 Best Portable Monitors for Laptops and Gaming in 2024
While your average laptop has a reasonably good screen, a portable monitor can either give you a better alternative or act as an extra screen for you to work with. Of course, you could take a more traditional monitor with you, but then you’ll have to deal with stands and more complex power needs, so they aren’t an option if you’re constantly on the road. That’s what’s great about portable monitors; plus, there’s a ton of variety that you can
Mechanical keyboard switches: all types, explained
There’s one big question when buying your first mechanical keyboard: What switch should you use? Between more than a dozen brands, each with different switch models, it can be tough to know what switch is right for you. Each switch has a different feel and features, making the decision doubly difficult.
Contents
- Important terms
- Cherry MX — Red, Black, Brown, Blue, Speed
- Logitech — Romer G, GL, GX
- Razer — Green, Orange, Yellow, Opto-Mechanical
- SteelSeries
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S23 Ultra: Do you need to upgrade?
The premium Android space does not suffer from a lack of options. There are plenty of good flagships with excellent performance, bright and visually enticing screens, glamorous designs, and cameras that trick you into thinking they are as good as DSLRs. The Galaxy S series ticks most of those boxes, and the new Galaxy S24 Ultra doesn’t waver from the expectations set by its ancestors.
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Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro review: the PlayStation of smartphones
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
MSRP $1,199.00
“The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is the best phone you can buy if you want to play games, but it turns out it’s also a great everyday phone.”
Pros
- Great gaming software features
- AirTriggers work really well
- Hugely powerful
- IP68 rating
- Fast wired charging
Cons
- Fewer hardcore gaming features
- Gets hot when pushed to its limit
Is the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro still a gaming phone? After all, it’s a very