XDA's top picks from Computex 2026: The most exciting tech of the year
…Asus is finally answering those demands with the new Ascent QN10 mini PC, powered by Qualcomm's latest Arm chips for Windows PCs, and that's enough to get us excited. Mini…
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I'd rather buy an older high-end GPU than a newer low-end one, and VRAM is only part of why
…There's nothing wrong with that for the power it draws, but it does mean less thermal headroom, less overclocking room, and likely much higher operating temps under full load, meaning significant…
Nvidia's RTX Spark is a chip unlike any other, and it could change Windows laptops forever
…It has created workload profile scheduling (WPS) to optimize the hardware for the OS, while Microsoft Power and Thermal Framework (MPTF) will ensure the chip delivers the goods without draining the battery…
GPU prices shelved my upgrade plans, so I pushed my 5-year-old GPU to its limits
…Besides, I thought undervolting would reduce the GPU performance in exchange for lower thermals. I also didn't want to go through a hit-and-trial to find an optimal undervolt and…
Your charger's specs matter way more than you think, and here's what actually protects your devices
…Size your charger to around 30% to 40% higher than your max power draw, so for a 65W laptop you'd use a 100W charger. This improves reliability and reduces thermal stress…
SSD prices are still climbing, yet you are killing your drive for no good reason
…Sometimes, your SSD can develop faults due to abnormal power conditions; a UPS provides power backup and surge protection. Also, monitor your drive's health using CrystalDiskInfo once or twice a year…
Your GPU, RAM, and SSD all have firmware you've never updated, and it can actually matter
…They manage power states, thermal behavior, display output quirks, and compatibility with thousands of different system configurations. If an issue can be fixed through a driver update rather than a firmware update…
I stopped enabling BIOS 'gaming mode' when I found out what it actually does
…A lifelong tech enthusiast who has built three gaming and productivity powerhouse PCs since 2018, his passion for technology keeps him closely following the semiconductor industry, from NVIDIA and AMD to ARM…
I ran three home server apps on the Orange Pi Zero 3W to see where it would break, but it hasn't
…If specs matter more than size, you reach for a Raspberry Pi 5 or one of the larger Allwinner and Rockchip boards. If size and power draw matter more than specs, you…
I finally found a use for NotebookLM that isn't research
…NotebookLM NotebookLM is Google’s AI-powered research assistant that turns your uploaded documents, notes, and sources into an intelligent, conversational workspace that helps you connect ideas, summarize insights, and generate new…
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