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Nvidia's RTX AI PCs Are Here, and There Are 4 Reasons to Buy One

Nvidia is one of the world's leading AI companies, and its new AI PCs are taking integration another step forward.

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What Is the Best Nintendo DS Emulator?

If you're looking for a Nintendo DS emulator, try these options.

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Avoiding the News? 5 Alternative Ways to Keep Up With Current Affairs

Struggling to keep up with world news? Here are five ways to make it more manageable.

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It’s Not Just You: More Tech Products Than Ever Are “Unfinished” at Launch

Just cook it for a bit longer, please.

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Not Every Gadget Needs to Be a Smart Device: Here's Why

While smart devices are useful, you can have too much of a good thing.

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5 Reasons I'm Buying Digital Consoles Going Forward

There are a variety of benefits to buying digital consoles with no disc drives.

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The Best Xbox Series X|S Controllers of 2024

From the standard Xbox Core Wireless Controller to the premium Elite Series 2, here are the best Xbox Series X|S controllers.

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8 Ways to Improve Your Steam Recommendations

If Steam is recommending irrelevant games to you, here's how you can improve the suggestions.

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RTX 4070 Super vs. RTX 4070 Ti Super: Which GPU Should You Buy?

It's close, but there is a clear winner.

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The Best PC Gaming Controllers of 2024

These PC gaming controllers are excellent alternatives to the standard keyboard and mouse setup.

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How to Hide Your Steam Activity

Limit who sees your Steam activity with these privacy settings.

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I Tried YouTube's Playables: Here's Why They're Not Worth Your Time

You'll find much better gaming experiences elsewhere.

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9 Alternative Sites Better Than Goodreads for Book Lovers

Goodreads is no longer the top dog when it comes to online book communities.

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Why I Still Use the PS4 in 2024

Despite the PlayStation 5 having been out for several years now, I still own, use, and love my PS4. Here's why.

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What Are Gaming Keypads and Are They Worth It?

Let's take a look at this niche gaming peripheral.

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If You’re Buying a Projector to Watch Outdoors, Make Sure To Check These Specs

Watching your favorite film as the sun goes down is incredible, but you need to check these specs to make sure everyone can see it.

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6 Things You Should Look for When Buying a Portable Power Station

Are you shopping for a portable power station? Here are five things you should look for when buying one.

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No Video When Your TV is Connected via HDMI? Try These Fixes

If your TV doesn’t show any picture when connected via HDMI, it could be a simple fix. Here’s what you can do.

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I Find PS Plus Absolutely Worth the Cost for These 6 Reasons

These benefits make the PlayStation Plus subscription price worth it for me.

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Why I've Lost Faith in AAA Games

Not feeling good about AAA games anymore? You're not alone!

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