Silicon Power Mobile C07 USB 3.2 Gen1 USB Type-C 256GB Flash Drive Review

Storage/Other by stefan @ 2023-03-26 read/post comments(0)

The Marvel C07 USB-C 3.2 Gen1 offers entry-level performance for the supported bus, but it should be fine for most mainstream applications, since it does not heat up at all. We can use it to transfer data from mobile devices supporting OTG as well and can be dedicated as a secondary backup device (besides cloud) when moving large quantities of data; in this case we would recommend going for either the 128 or 256GB variant. read more

CHERRY GENTIX 4K Office Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2023-03-19 read/post comments(0)

The 70mm width of the GENTIX 4K needs some time for adjustment, but afterwards the mouse is quite comfortable; the buttons are a bit harder to press versus mice with Kailh mechanical switches such as the T.G.A series from AQIRYS, and the USB cable is not as flexible as we have seen with more recent gaming mice. read more

Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus-G NVMe Gen4 2280 2TB SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2023-03-12 read/post comments(0)

The new Rocket 4 Plus-G 2TB performed admirably in our tests, trading punches with the non-G variant while kept blank but outperforming it when filled more than 50%. We did also note a sustained write rate much higher than the drives we have tested before, being able to finish writing over 1.1TB with about 2.7GB/s, which is quite impressive! The offered heatsink really does its job and prevents throttling during intense workloads, for the Rocket 4 Plus-G to always perform at its top. read more

Can predictive AI write a hardware review if we give it raw data?

Others/Editorials by jmke @ 2023-03-09 read/post comments()

Predictive machine learning modules are all the rage now. If we feed it with some raw test data and ask to write some filler text, will it compute? read more

Crucial 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-5200 Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2023-03-05 read/post comments(0)

The new 5200MHz memory modules from Crucial are a great improvement in terms of overclocking versus their 4800MHz counterparts we have tested before, being able to reach 5800MHz without too much of a hassle, just by increasing the stock voltage to 1.25 and keeping the timings as the manufacturer intended. For compatibility sakes, we are also getting a 4800MHz XMP profile, while AMD users would be happy to know that these feature an EXPO profile as well! read more

Toshiba Canvio Basics 2022 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External HDD Review

Storage/HDD by stefan @ 2023-02-26 read/post comments(0)

The mainstream Canvio Basics 2022 USB 3.2 Gen 1 External HDD from Toshiba does trade punches with the Canvio Slim we have tested some time ago, since it incorporates the exact MQ04UBD200 2.5’’ drive inside. The new chassis is easy to hold onto due to its grippy finish, while the potential customers can choose capacities up to 4TB. read more
Others/Mice & Keyboards AQIRYS ADARA Gaming Keyboard Review by stefan @ 2023-02-20
Storage/SSD Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External SSD Review by stefan @ 2023-02-12
Storage/Other Silicon Power Elite 256GB Class 10 A1 UHS-I U1 microSDXC Card Review by stefan @ 2023-02-05
Storage/SSD Sabrent Rocket nano NVMe Gen3 PCIe 2242 M.2 2TB SSD Review by stefan @ 2023-01-29
Memory Crucial 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5-4800 Memory Kit Review by stefan @ 2023-01-22

Hardware or Gadgets/Multimedia news

GAMDIAS Hermes M4 Hybrid Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review @ APH Networks

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* Description: The GAMDIAS Hermes M4 is a well-built 65% wireless mechanical keyboard featuring Huano Red switches, but refinement in features and software make the user experience so much better. Go To Full Article

Synology Diskstation DS723+ Review

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Description: " While hardware transcoding isn't the strong point of the Synology DS723+ it's still a very capable and robust NAS to get your hands on. At the time of writing, the Synology DS723+ retails for around AU$779 and you… Go To Full Article

HYTE Y40 Premium Mid-Tower Chassis

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" … The HYTE Y40 may not be the best PC case I've reviewed, but it is a solid product that delivers unique features to gamers and PC enthusiasts. The relatively affordable price makes it one of the most significant… Go To Full Article

Portions of Twitter's source code were reportedly leaked online

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In yet another embarrassing development for new Twitter boss Elon Musk, court filings published Friday reveal that portions of the social media site's source code — the base programming that makes Twitter possible — have been leaked online, the New… Go To Full Article

Eaton 5PX 1500i RT2U Netpack UPS Review

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Description: Professionals looking to get a tower/rack UPS for their offices should really consider the 5PX 1500i RT2U Netpack model by Eaton, not just because of its overall performance but also its plethora of useful features. Go To Full Article

Elon Musk reportedly values Twitter at $20 billion

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Elon Musk values Twitter at about $20 billion, according to an email seen by The Information and The New York Times. Musk shared the valuation, a significant drop from the $44 billion he paid to buy the company last fall,… Go To Full Article

Sennheiser’s Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are cheaper than ever

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One of Engadget’s favorite pair of noise-canceling headphones is on sale at Amazon. After a nearly $85 discount, you can get the Sennheiser Momentum 4 for $265. If you’re not fussy about color, the white model is an additional $6… Go To Full Article

Microsoft releases fix for Windows 11 screenshot privacy bug

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Microsoft has released a pair of emergency updates to address the “aCropalypse” security flaw found within its native Windows 10 and 11 screenshot editing apps. As Bleeping Computer reports, the company began testing a fix for the vulnerability earlier this… Go To Full Article

Internet Archive violated publisher copyrights by lending ebooks, court rules

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A federal judge has ruled against the Internet Archive in its high-profile case against a group of four US publishers led by Hachette Book Group. Per Reuters, Judge John G. Koeltl declared on Friday the nonprofit had infringed on the… Go To Full Article

Levi’s will ‘supplement’ human models with AI-generated fakes

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Levi’s is partnering with an AI company on computer-generated fashion models to “supplement human models.” The company frames the move as part of a “digital transformation journey” of diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability. Although that sounds noble on the surface,… Go To Full Article

The next game from the makers of ‘Genshin Impact’ arrives in April

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The next game from the makers of Genshin Impact has a release date. Honkai: Star Rail — a turn-based, space-fantasy, tactical RPG — arrives on April 26th. In addition to previously announced PC and mobile availability, developer HoYoverse announced today… Go To Full Article

Resident Evil 4 Remake: FSR 2.1 @ TechPowerUp

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Resident Evil 4 Remake is out now, with support for AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 1.0 (FSR 1.0) and AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1 (FSR 2.1). In this mini-review we take a look, comparing the image quality and performance gains offered… Go To Full Article

Lenovo Launches LOQ Tower 17IRB8

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While many components used to build a new system have and are coming down in price (except graphics), it's an excellent time to build that new gaming PC. Going prebuilt is the way forward for those who want to plug… Go To Full Article

Intel releases Arc GPU Graphics Driver 101.4255 WHQL

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Resident Evil 4 Remake day-zero Game On driver Intel has released its latest Arc GPU Graphics Driver update, version 101.4255 WHQL, which brings day-zero optimizations for Resident Evil 4 Remake, as well as some performance optimizations and… Go To Full Article

'Diablo IV' beta preview: More polished and even more satisfying

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Later today, Blizzard will open the gates to Diablo IV's long-awaited open beta, allowing anyone to play the action RPG before its June 6th release date. I had a chance to check out the beta during the early access window… Go To Full Article

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P MAX Mini-ITX Case Review @ ThinkComputers.org

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Quote: "If I'm being honest while I really love how small from factor system look, building in them just isn't all that fun. Typically there is not a lot of room inside, you have to figure out what hardware will… Go To Full Article

Corsair iCUE 4000D RGB Airflow @ TechPowerUp

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With the launch of the AF120 Elite RGB fans, Corsair took the opportunity to relaunch the 5000D and 4000D cases as iCUE editions featuring the new cooling units. We take a walk down memory lane and see how the enclosure… Go To Full Article

Redmi Note 12 series now officially available in Europe

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Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Note 12 Pro, Note 12, and new Note 12 4G Redmi has now officially brought its entire Redmi Note 12 series to Europe, including the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Note 12 Pro and… Go To Full Article

Intel, IBM, and Nvidia fights bans on “forever chemicals”

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So much for being green While companies are banging on about how green and circular they are, Intel, IBM, and Nvidia have joined together with industrial materials businesses to fight US clampdowns on “forever chemicals.” Go To Full Article

China shows off indigenous interconnected interface for chiplet

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The quest for independence should buy the US a few years China has come up with an indigenous interconnected interface for chiplet to counter US actions to protect its chip industry. For those not… Go To Full Article

Utah bans teens from social media

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Parents allowed to spy on their kids In a move which is likely to attract support of the State’s youth towards more extreme right-wing parties, the governor of Utah, Spencer Cox, has signed sweeping social media legislation… Go To Full Article

Biggish Blue brings quantum to the Basques

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127-qubit system IBM and Fundación Ikerbasque have teamed up to install and manage a new Quantum computer system, including Qiskit Runtime Services, in the Basque Country. The 127-qubit system will be located on the… Go To Full Article

Framework shows off new laptop

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Same modular design Modular laptop maker Framework has released its Framework Laptop 13, will be available with Intel 13th-gen and AMD Ryzen 7040 motherboard options. The company has promised that its coming Framework 16… Go To Full Article

Sony's God of War: Ragnarok PS5 bundle is $50 off right now

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If you've had your eye on the PS5 and God of War: Ragnarok, which just happens to be one of our best PlayStation 5 games for 2023, then this is your chance to get both together at a discount. The… Go To Full Article

Twitter says it's killing legacy verified checkmarks starting on April 1st

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Pretty soon, previously verified Twitter accounts will lose their checkmarks unless they start paying for it. The website has announced that it will "begin winding down [its] legacy verified program and removing legacy verified checkmarks" on April 1st. It was… Go To Full Article

ASRock B760 PRO RS Motherboard

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" ... If you're after an affordable mainstream motherboard based on the B760 chipset, then take a look at the ASRock B760 PRO RS. It offers decent performance, good compatibility and some unique features from ASRock, making it an attractive… Go To Full Article

Crucial P3 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review

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Description: The P3 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD by Crucial is not just the ideal choice for people with PCIe 3.0 Gen3 motherboards, it can also be a great secondary drive for people with more modern systems. Go To Full Article

Utah passes laws requiring parental permission for teens to use social media

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Utah’s governor has signed two bills that could upend how teens in the state are able to use social media apps. Under the newlaws, companies like Meta, Snap and TikTok would be required to get parents permission before teens could… Go To Full Article

Twitter Blue subscriptions are now available worldwide

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You no longer have to wonder whether or not the revived Twitter Blue subscription is available in your country. Twitter has confirmed that Blue is now available worldwide. Pay $8 per month ($11 if you sign up through the iOS… Go To Full Article

Intel launches 13th Gen Core vPro processors

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Intel has officially announced the new Intel vPro platform powered by the full lineup of 13th Gen Intel Core processors, covering pretty much all markets, from ultraportables, thin-and-light commercial notebooks, and standard notebooks, to desktops, all with the latest vPro… Go To Full Article

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