My RTX 3080 now spends most of its life switched off, and that’s exactly how I want it. For years, I’ve wanted my mini PC to game like a desktop without bringing back a desktop’s heat, noise, and footprint, and USB4 finally makes that practical. Ugreen’s LinkStation eGPU Dock puts a full-size graphics card on the end of a single cable, and after a few weeks of plugging it in only when it’s time to play, it’s become my favorite PC gaming accessory.

Windows 11 can share sound between two Bluetooth headphones, but compatible hardware, drivers, and LE Audio support determine whether it works.

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Windows 11 can share sound between two Bluetooth headphones, but compatible hardware, drivers, and LE Audio support determine whether it works.

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I remember a time when you'd have to be mad to use a wireless mouse, even if you were only working with spreadsheets or playing Solitaire. Weak signals, low-res optical sensors, and a Wild West of driver and software support made my first wireless mouse experience very frustrating indeed.

Desktop upgrades are usually either expensive, underwhelming, or both. It’s easy to spend a fortune on some piece of equipment, only to realize later that it’s completely useless. However, with this particular gadget, the opposite is true—it’s both cheap and incredibly effective.

Nvidia's latest RTX driver adds shader stutter improvements. Here's which GPUs and games support the feature and what it means for PC performance.

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Nvidia's latest RTX driver adds shader stutter improvements. Here's which GPUs and games support the feature and what it means for PC performance.

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The MacBook Neo costs $600 less than the MacBook Air M5. Compare their performance, battery life, and features to find out which Apple laptop is worth buying.

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The MacBook Neo costs $600 less than the MacBook Air M5. Compare their performance, battery life, and features to find out which Apple laptop is worth buying.

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The Mac Studio M5 Max costs $800 more than the Mac mini M5 Pro. Here's what you actually get for the extra money and whether it's worth it.

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The Mac Studio M5 Max costs $800 more than the Mac mini M5 Pro. Here's what you actually get for the extra money and whether it's worth it.

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