I stopped ignoring these underrated smart TV features, and you should too
…If you have a large-screen OLED TV with a variable 144Hz refresh rate and fast software, you're almost all the way there. That said, some features fly under the radar…
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DisplayPort is everywhere except TVs, and it's quietly limiting PC gamers
…TVs of today offer 120Hz refresh rates, variable refresh rate (VRR) support, and OLED panel tech. PC gamers like myself are already accustomed to high-refresh experiences with capable monitors. The interface…
I’ve used the Nvidia Shield TV for years — and I’m not switching
…simple – decades-old tech is not usable in 2026, except for the Nvidia Shield TV. The first Nvidia Shield TV was announced in 2015, and Nvidia followed up with refreshed versions in…
Restarting isn’t enough — you should always shut your PC down
…While a restart of your PC is a literal refresh, the shutdown option has become a misunderstood hybrid that can actually trap system errors. There is a persistent tech myth that restarting…
iPhone 17e review: The iPhone for your parents gets better
…That said, if you ignore the 60Hz refresh rate, the iPhone 17e's OLED screen still looks stellar, with excellent color and decent brightness at 1,200 nits. Features like StandBy, Live…
Used enterprise workstations are the home lab upgrade everyone overlooks
…These three-to-five-year-old workstations from Dell, HP, or Lenovo have been decommissioned from a corporate hardware refresh cycle, and for a fraction of what they cost brand-new, the…
I discovered most of my HDMI 2.1 cables aren't certified, and it's shockingly common
…Related Don't use old HDMI cables with your new TV or monitor If you're planning to take advantage of high-end features like 120Hz, HDR, and 4K, it's worth…
I ignored my monitor's USB hub for too long, but it's perfect for one vastly underrated thing
…Alienware AW2725DF 360Hz QD-OLED $600 $650 Save $50 9 /10 Screen Size 27 inches Resolution 2560 x 1440 Max. Refresh Rate 360Hz Alienware's AW2725DF gaming monitor brings Quantum Dot OLED…
XDA's top picks from Computex 2026: The most exciting tech of the year
…What this process is, however, is a great way for those with older AM4 platforms to continue upgrading from older, less-capable chips. It's no secret that PC hardware pricing has…
My old Google Pixel has replaced half of my smart home products without costing me a penny
…Your old Pixel 6 has a Tensor chip, a high-refresh-rate OLED screen, and a battery that also can be bypassed for straight power from the USB port. The Google Pixel…