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Explainer: What is an API?
Direct3D. OpenAL. Winsock. You've probably heard of these, you might have even usedthem before, but...
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GeForce RTX on Your Laptop? What Form Will That Take and When?
By now every self-respecting PC enthusiast and gamer will be aware of Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 20 se...
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Why Building a Gaming PC Right Now is a Bad Idea, Part 3: Bad Timing
In the first part of this series we looked at DDR4 memory, discussed pricing and availability, and s...
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Cyrix: Gone But Not Forgotten
Most of you are no doubt familiar with Intel and AMD, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and possibly even...
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Computer Tips & Tricks Everyone Should Know
Many hardcore computer users might consider themselves above learning new tricks, but there are alwa...
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Apple M1: Why It Matters
Ever since Apple launched its M1 processor and showed it running fast and cool on new MacBooks, the...
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The World Wide Web Turns 30: A Timeline
The Web is turning 30 years old this month and clearly we've come a long way since Tim-Berners Lee w...
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2016's $170 GPU vs. 2019's $170 GPUs
Today we're going to review the sub-$200 graphics card market and see how it compares to what we wer...
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Aiming for Atoms: The Art of Making Chips Smaller
In the realm of computer chips, bigger numbers are often better. Morecores, higherGHz, and greaterFL...
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A Look at the Possible Future of 3D Graphics: How More Real Than Real Can You Get?
As CPUs and GPUs continue to get more powerful with each new generation, the push for ever more real...
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How to Google Search Like a Pro: Follow These Tips
How many times have you Googled for something, only to find yourself digging through dozens of resul...
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S3 Graphics: Gone But Not Forgotten
These days, it's rare to see a new hardware company break ground in the world of PCs. However, 30 ye...