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NVIDIA's RTX 5090 Power Cables Are Melting
As much as NVIDIA technically downsized the RTX 5090, it's still consuming a lot of power. It has a crazy 575W TDP, almost as much as a whole computer could consume a decade ago. No one could've seen this coming: power cables are melting again this generation.
Spotify's New Valentine's Day Playlist Covers Help Set the Mood
According to Spotify, more than 1.6 million Valentine's Day playlists are created globally each year. If you're like me and take great pride in producing the perfect playlist, you'll love this new Valentine's Day sticker collection for sprucing up your playlist with the right cover art.
8 Essential Tips for Selling Your CRT "Tube" TV
While many retro gamers are trying to snap up a good CRT TV before they're all gone (or at least gone up in price) there are some of you that are trying to offload your tubular paperweights, but can't seem to get rid of them. If no one seems interested in your old CRT TV, consider these tips.
Don't Be Like Me, Try Apple Watch Bands Before You Buy
Picking an Apple Watch band is no different from clothes shopping. Feeling the materials of each band, trying out their fastening mechanisms, and strapping them on is the only way to find the best fit. Skirting this process could prove a pricey mistake, just as it was for me.
The New OnePlus Watch 3 Lasts Weeks Without a Charge
OnePlus has revealed the OnePlus Watch 3 smartwatch will be available in North America and Europe later in February. The main selling point here is its long-lasting battery.
10 Used Hybrid Vehicles That Are Smart Investments
Most vehicles depreciate the most in their first five years on the road. This means that if you’re looking for a used bargain that is going to save you a ton of money up front and won’t depreciate aggressively, you should nab one that is around five years old. This is particularly true of hybrid vehicles.
How to Make Your Headphones Sound Better for Free
A good pair of headphones is worth its weight in gold, but what if I told you that you could enhance the sound quality of your existing ones without spending a dime? The solution lies in adjusting your equalizer, and you can do it effortlessly with AutoEq.
Discord Has a New Way to Block People
Discord has released a new feature called "Ignore" that gives users a new way to make someone stop interacting with users. This feature is being rolled out to every user and should be available soon.
The Best Hardware Security Keys of 2025
A hardware security key is a physical gadget—like a USB stick or—that gives you an extra layer of security through multifactor authentication (MFA). When you sign in to certain services, you’ll plug it in and either tap or touch it on a compatible device to confirm it’s really you.
How to Generate, Fix, and Remove Duplicates from Random Numbers in Excel
Generating random lists of numbers in Excel is handy for randomizing lists, statistical sampling, and many other uses. However, Excel's random number functions are volatile, meaning they change constantly. In this article, I'll show you how to generate and fix random numbers and remove duplicates.
This macOS Setting Had Me Screwed Up for Weeks
Have you ever blamed a problem on an app or website, only to learn that your computer was the problem? Yeah, well, macOS' predictive text feature interrupted my work for weeks, and I'm still mad about it.
How to Update Your AirPods Firmware
AirPods rely on software updates to bring new features, fix bugs, device compatibility, and performance improvements. If things aren't behaving as expected, it's a good idea to check whether updates are available. AirPods should update automatically, but here's how to force a firmware update if needed.
The Hidden Costs of Owning a PlayStation 5
Now that PlayStation 5 is receiving games previously exclusive to Xbox, it’s hard to deny that it’s the best all-rounder for current-gen gaming. However, it comes with some serious hidden costs and one crucial component that you may not even be able to buy.
Check In on iPhone is Missing These 6 Features
Check In is a great way to notify someone that you've safely arrived at your destination, like when you go on a jog or head home after dark. Although it was released with iOS 17, Apple hasn't touched the feature for a while and a few extra features would take Check In to the next level.
I Hope DOOM: The Dark Ages Fixes What DOOM Eternal Broke
I've been a fan of DOOM since I first got to play it in the late 90s, but fell off the wagon with DOOM 3. DOOM's 2016 reboot brought me back hard, but its sequel, DOOM Eternal left a bad taste in my mouth. Now my hopes are on DOOM: The Dark Ages to give us more of the real DOOM experience.
pCloud’s Valentine’s Day 2025 Offer: Over 50% off Lifetime Cloud Storage
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates and flowers, it’s also the perfect time to invest in something truly lasting. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a loved one or simply want to treat yourself, pCloud’s Valentine’s Day 2025 offer gives you a chance to secure lifetime cloud storage at over 50% off.
Corsair K70 PRO TKL Review: A Perfect Keyboard For Taking PC Gaming to the Next Level
There are a lot of mechanical keyboards on the market today. They're often quite similar too, with only a few notable differences. The Corsair K70 PRO TKL looks like many other keyboards, but sets itself apart with a wide array of excellent features and an awesome volume control setup.
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for February 10 (#610)
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
What Are "Remastered" Songs on Streaming Services Like Spotify?
While looking for music on services like Spotify, you may have noticed two versions of a song or album, with one labeled "remastered". But, what does this actually mean? Is that better?
Why Is Pluto No Longer a Planet?
People's profound connection with the Solar System led them to feel a remarkable sense of sympathy for Pluto when it was demoted to a dwarf planet in 2006. But why was it reclassified, and why did this cause so much controversy?