Error Correction Code (ECC) memory helps to protect your system from data corruption. Data errors on RAM are fairly uncommon and you won't likely encounter one anytime soon, but should you be running a server with important data stored, you may start to see some issues with files becoming corrupted. These corrupted files would then be overwritten instead of correct data for snapshots. ECC RAM helps alleviate this by storing more data than is typically required to increase redundancy by using an extra module present on the PCB. Though you shouldn't use ECC RAM inside a desktop PC, it would still be nice to have.

Indie games bring out the creativity and depth of individual or small-scale developers. They are popular among gamers because most of them offer unique experiences often unmatched by big-budget titles. Most indie developers reach their rightful audience through the gaming platform Steam. It’s a store for many undiscovered gems that are a mix of innovative gameplay, artistic design, and engaging storytelling.

Photo by Andrew J. Hawkins / The Verge Five electric vehicles from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis now qualify for the US’s $7,500 EV tax credit, Electrek reports. The new models include popular vehicles like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV9 three-row family hauler. Now, 25 EVs and plug-in hybrids across 10 brands qualify for the credit.The Biden Administration’s EV tax credit rules mandate building vehicles in North America for eligibility and include additional requirements for sourcing battery components. In 2022, Hyundai and Kia threatened to take legal action against Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act after it expanded the available credits but left the EVs they were building in Korea ineligible for them.Now that Hyundai has opened up a $7.6 billion EV manufacturing plant in Georgia to produce the NACS-equipped 2025 Ioniq 5 and the upcoming Ioniq 9 three-row SUV, its vehicles are eligible. Screenshot: The Verge Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models have been added to the Federal Tax Credits list as of January 1st, 2025. However, Hyundai and Kia might lose the benefit if the upcoming Trump administration makes drastic changes. The President-elect vowed during his campaign to eliminate the EV incentives on “day one,” though American automakers have pleaded to let it live.But unless Congress votes to eliminate the program, Hyundai and Kia buyers could still get the incentive for the 2025 tax year or take advantage of it through a lease. The New York Times recently reported that Trump could try to take other actions without Congress by eliminating the credit for leases or taking down websites with information about the program.

Image: Nvidia It seems like Nvidia might be about to reveal its RTX 50 series GPUs, and now Nvidia itself is teasing that the new graphics cards are nearly here. As spotted by VideoCardz, a video for Nvidia’s upcoming LAN party includes brief look at a shadowy PC that will be given as a prize, and if you brighten up the image, the GPU in the computer appears to be one that’s a new design.See for yourself — I’ve included an image of the shadowed version at the top of this post, but here’s our take at tweaking the image to reveal what’s hidden: Image: Tom Warren / The Verge I’ll admit I am not an expert in GPU designs, but VideoCardz says the design is “unfamiliar” and that an RTX 5080 or 5070 Ti could be “among possible candidates” of what’s being shown.Leaks last month from Zotac and Acer indicated that Nvidia may reveal as many as five RTX 50 series GPUs very soon, including an RTX 5090, an RTX 5080, and an 5070 Ti. VideoCardz also reported today on a leak of an RTX 5080 from MSI featuring 16GB of GDDR7 memory.And Nvidia isn’t being particularly secretive about the potentially imminent launch of the RTX 50-series GPUs. The LAN party, which runs from January 4th through 6th, is called the “GeForce LAN 50”, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to deliver a CES keynote on January 6th at 9:30PM ET.

Windows 11 has become much smarter in recent times, thanks to the introduction of features like Copilot and improvements to the file explorer. There are several hidden tips and tricks apart from these that improve the user experience of using Windows 11 on your PC. One of them is the ability to extract text from images. If you take a lot of screenshots and frequently extract text from them, you no longer need to rely on external apps or web services.

If you've been looking for an awesome webcam that isn't going to cost a lot of money, consider the Anker PowerConf C200. Not only does it deliver excellent image quality at 1440p, but it also offers nice perks like an adjustable field of view and built-in privacy cover. The great part is that this webcam isn't all that expensive with a retail price of just $60. For a limited time, you can save 20% off its original price as it drops to just $48. So get it while you can before this promotion is gone.

CES 2025 is merely days away, and people from all over the technosphere will walk its hallowed halls and see everything on the horizon for the upcoming new year. However, tech companies are always keen to give us little tidbits of information so we can know what to expect. Now, Samsung is giving everyone a sneak peek into what it has planned, including an OLED gaming monitor with a stunning 500Hz refresh rate.

Let’s say you’re on the hunt for the coolest pixel-pushing hardware for your next PC when you realize that you’ve run out of budget. As it turns out, you don’t really need a full repertoire of components for a functional PC – if you’re willing to deal with hours of anguish, hair-pulling, and inconvenience just to satisfy your tinkering fantasies, then read on! Here’s a list of essential PC components that, despite fulfilling essential roles, can be removed from your upcoming build.

When I started using Outlook to view all my email accounts in one place, I didn’t realize that signing out would be so tricky. While Outlook’s website provides an easy sign-out option, its Windows and mobile apps don't offer a clear way to sign out of your account.

Up until 5–6 years ago, it was popular wisdom to install your operating system on a 120GB or 250GB SSD, and everything else, including games, on a 1TB or 2TB hard drive. Gamers did this to offset the relatively prohibitive prices of SSDs, which have since come down to a point where the performance benefits of an SSD-only system far outweigh the minimal added cost.

As internet threats have evolved, Windows has consistently provided tools to help users stay safe online. One of the earliest examples is the Windows firewall (formally known today as the Microsoft Defender Firewall), which has been around for decades, and it provides essential protection against potentially dangerous network traffic.

LG’s lifestyle projectors look great when off, probably not so great when on. | Image: LG LG is coming to CES with two all-in-one “lifestyle projectors” which means they’re gong to look great when off, but not necessarily provide the best picture for the money when on. Both run on webOS with plenty of support for your favorite streaming apps.The PF600U is three devices in one, combing a simple full HD projector with a Bluetooth speaker and standing floor lamp. It weighs 16 pounds 8 ounces (7.5kg) and features two speakers of unknown spectitude, as well as an LED lamp capable of nine colors and five brightness levels. Image: LG That image is simulated so temper your expectations for the PF600U. The projector swivels on a 110-degree tilting head with an automatic screen adjustment function that should make it quick and easy to fine tune the projected image as you move the lamp around the room. Just note that it’s only capable of producing 300 ANSI lumens of brightness which means that 1920 x 1080 image won’t look very good unless viewed in blackout conditions. Image: LG I love how small the CineBeam S is because I hate giant TVs that make pretty living rooms look ugly. But this likely isn’t bright enough to replace a TV for most people. The CineBeam S (model PU615U) is a remarkably small (4.3 x 6.3 x 6.3 inches / 110 x 160 x 160mm) ultra-short throw projector that can sit just inches from the wall — or better yet, an Ambient Light Rejection (ALR) screen — and still produce a giant 4K image from its laser (RGB) light source. It has integrated stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support. And while it can produce a slightly brighter 500 ANSI lumen image, it’s still going to look washed out if it has to fight with any ambient lighting in the room.LG isn’t announcing anything useful like pricing or release dates or countries of availability. Presumably the company wants to keep everyone on their toes when these are demonstrated publicly for the first time in Las Vegas, starting next week.