You don't need a 4K monitor to make DLSS 4.5 worth it
…Of course, you can always enable frame generation to get much higher numbers, but if your base frame rate isn't decent, the game won't feel as responsive as the number…
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What makes the MSI Raider 16 Max HX a performance-focused gaming laptop?
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1w agoLinux finally has working HDR, but you still can't use it for most streaming services
…L1 is the "highest" level of Widevine, which certifies that the playback device meets high security standards and thus can be trusted for streaming at higher resolutions and bitrates. Widevine L1 is…
Your SSD has a built-in health report you probably never checked, and it could save your data
…Most Gen5 SSDs will need a heatsink, but even some high-end Gen4 drives demand one. Then, ensure you don't fill your SSD to the brim. Doing so leaves little room…
I stopped carrying a laptop after trying Android's desktop mode
…08 / 8 Hardware What is the primary reason a high-end Android flagship in desktop mode can still feel faster than a budget laptop for everyday tasks? A Android apps are coded…
We have reached the GPU ceiling, and AI tricks like DLSS are how companies pretend we haven't
…Related Stop calling it AI slop — upscaling is democratizing high-end gaming for the 99% Better visuals for those not on the bleeding edge. The "demand" has spiraled out of control Native…
Most DIY smart home buttons are terrible, so I built one that actually feels good
…This is so much better than a sticker, as it won't peel and won't fade from finger oils, and it looks like it belongs in a high-end control room…
I’ve used the Nvidia Shield TV for years — and I’m not switching
…The Apple TV, for example, converts everything to LPCM, which sounds fine on paper but loses the spatial metadata that high-end Atmos setups rely on. Even though Nvidia does not appear…
I tested VRR on and off for a week, and I'm keeping it off
…get with a high-end gaming monitor. I always left VRR enabled, mostly out of habit rather than because I strongly believed it was helping across all the games I played. But…
Your phone's USB-C port can let you run a full desktop, and most people never try it
…Stop treating your high-end smartphone like a locked-down media appliance. Grab a high-bandwidth USB-C cable, bring it to the closest desktop monitor, open up a clean desktop multi…
The Decky plugin that doubled my frame rate is the only handheld upgrade I cared about this year
…However, for people who already own something like the Steam Deck or any gaming handheld with the Radeon 780M, the gains from the new handhelds come at a much higher price than…