Tag: computing
The best USB-C hub for 2025
When Apple put its new M4 chip in the iPad Pro before adding it to a MacBook, that was a pretty clear sign that tablets are more than just idle couch companions. But with just one or two ports, you’ll need a hub if you want to maximize that potential.…
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Got an Intel Core Ultra 200S CPU? These are the patches you need to help gaming performance – with one more update coming in January 2025
Intel has issued a full and detailed report on Arrow Lake’s subpar performance Five separate problems were highlighted, four of which are now fixed You’ll need to update your BIOS and Windows 11 to get those fixes Intel has finished its deep-dive investigation into problems with its Core Ultra 200S…
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The best Chromebook you can buy in 2025
You might be tempted to get a Chromebook as your next laptop and we wouldn’t blame you. Chrome OS has come a long way: Chromebooks today have a good combination of build quality, battery life and power while also supporting years of software updates that will take you years into…
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Now AI can keep you alive after you’re gone, and it’s as creepy as it sounds
A company called Life’s Echo is using AI and in-depth interviews to create interactive simulations of people when they pass away. They clone your voice to make effective ‘digital ghosts’ full of information about your life. Post-death AI mimics are slowly becoming more prevalent, but Life’s Echo is more comprehensive…
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Quordle today – my hints and answers for Thursday, December 19 (game #1060)
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also…
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NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, December 19 (game #291)
Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints…
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