Home Computers, Laptops & Tablets
Computers, Laptops & Tablets
How to set up and use Samsung DeX mode
If you have a flagship Samsung smartphone, you then have the ability to use DeX mode, the company’s mobile-powered desktop computer platform.
Replacing your wireless router: what’s really involved and what you gain
With 802.11ac (Gigabit Wi-Fi) now mainstream, we are currently in the midst of a big wireless router replacement cycle. I’ve tested so many routers in the past year that I’ve lost count. Despite the potential payoff of a new router, many people are reluctant to make the upgrade. Routers can be intimidating, and once our Wi-Fi is working, it’s such an integral part of our homes now that we’re naturally reluctant to do anything that might rock the boat. After getting a taste of what the latest generation of 802.11ac routers can do, I finally made the jump myself, replacing my own aging router. And to help you understand everything that’s involved, I chronicled every step of the process. Hopefully this account of one person’s Wi-Fi router upgrade will help to demystify the process and show why it’s worth doing.
Comprehensive CPU compatibility guide: ensuring your processor works seamlessly
Ensure your processor is compatible with your PC. Our comprehensive CPU compatibility guide 2024 covers motherboards, RAM, cooling solutions, and more.
Mobile computing in style: 5 laptops that make an impression
Laptop design has come a very long way in the past decade or so. There are still plenty of relatively boring looking black or...
What is the difference between Windows 7 and Windows 10?
You know you need to upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Windows 10 by January, but what’s the difference between Windows 7 and Windows 10?
What to look for in a gaming monitor: refresh rate, response...
Buying a gaming monitor? Learn how refresh rate, response time, resolution, and panel type impact your performance and visual experience.
New Macs offer more than ever before
Got an older iMac, MacBook Air or other Apple computer you’re thinking of handing down to someone in your family? It’s tempting to pass your old Mac on to someone—especially a student—but new Macs bring a lot to the table. In many cases, it may be better to buy them a new Mac than to give them your old one.
Enter for a chance to win an ASUS ProArt 4K Ultra...
Level up your content creation workflow with unmatched colour details and accuracy by entering for a chance to win an ASUS ProArt 4K Ultra HDR monitor.
Review: Was Wolfenstein: The New Order worth the 20 year wait?
It’s been a really long time since Wolfenstein was a thing, though for many FPS gamers, it was the first. Some 22 years after the original Wolfenstein 3D graced our 286 computers and sound blasters, Bethesda are now the rightsholders and bring it back in Wolfenstein: The New Order. But was it worth the wait, and is this just poorly rehashed nostalgia? Read on to find out.
What’s the difference between VR and AR?
Competing tech solutions can be confusing. Here's a quick breakdown of the difference between Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).