Building your own PC may seem like a daunting task, especially if it's your first time. But learning how to build a computer is a satisfying experience, and building over buying might help you save money, too. And if you're not sure where to start, this guide will show you the ropes of building a PC for the first time.

The Google Pixel 8a is now official, bringing some of the best features that we know and love about the Pixel 8 to a slightly lower, more affordable price point. Just like the Pixel 7a, which was very similar to its flagship sibling in the Pixel 7 series, the Pixel 8a also shares a lot of common traits with the Pixel 8, like its Tensor G3 chip, a 120Hz OLED display, software support, and more. In fact, I'd say they're so similar that the line between Google's flagship Pixel 8 series and the relatively affordable Pixel A-series is blurrier than ever.

Opera is one of the best browsers on Windows, but if it's an Arm device running Windows, you'll not get the best experience. But this will not be the case forever, as the company has announced that it's embracing Windows on Arm by making the browser fully optimized to run on Windows 11 devices powered by Snapdragon X Elite chipsets.

Thanks to its cross-platform availability, a long list of features, integration with OneDrive, drawing tools, and handy web extension, Microsoft OneNote is easily one of the best note-taking apps out there. While you cant lock OneNote files with Windows Hello, Face ID, or Touch ID on a laptop or mobile device, the software giant does offer an option to password-protect specific sections in order to hide your private notes from others.

The EU is concerned that Meta’s algorithms may cause “behavioral addictions in children.” | Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge The European Union has opened a formal investigation into Meta over concerns that it isn’t doing enough to safeguard the mental and physical health of children who use its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms.The probe announced by the European Commission on Thursday will assess whether Meta has breached rules under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), noting that Facebook and Instagram’s UI and algorithms may cause “behavioral addictions in children” and create “rabbit-hole effects.” The EU is also concerned that Meta isn’t doing enough to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate content, and that its age-verification tools may not be “reasonable, proportionate, and effective.” Today we open formal #DSA investigation... Continue reading…

Lets say youve built your enthusiast-grade battle-station of a PC with the most premium components. Alls well with the new system, except that it sounds like a jet engine every time you run an application thats even remotely taxing on your hardware. While you may assume the fans are responsible for the noise, there are other elements impacting the situation, and this article will go over everything you need to know in order to make your PC quieter.

We're all pretty familiar with the experience of seeing our amazing laptops and computers get slower and slower as time goes on, and there are a few reasons for it. Simply having more programs installed and more files stored can impact performance, but startup tasks are actually a major factor which can make your PC feel slower. Thankfully, you can turn off startup tasks in Windows 11 to regain some of that performance you long for.

If you are looking to build a new PC, chances are, you've been checking out some parts, trying to see which ones are right for your PC build. Of course, one of the most vital parts of any build is going to be the CPU, which is pretty much going to be the heart of the PC. While there are some great options from Intel, if you're on a budget, then going with something from AMD is going to be a better option.

If you've been keeping an eye on gaming handhelds, chances are, you've noticed the sheer volume of new devices that are hitting the market. While we've yet to get our bearings on one, in comes another, and another, and another. And while this can be a little overwhelming, having this many choices can only be a good thing, especially if you're looking for one that really suits your personality and play style.

The Steam Deck is a fantastic handheld gaming console, and it can do so much. You can emulate your favorite consoles on it, you can play through the likes of Baldurs Gate 3 and Cyberpunk: 2077, but there are still some titles that simply don't work on it. These games are few and far between, but there are enough that I have five games I wish worked on the Steam Deck.

Artificial intelligence models just keep getting better, but for most users, they're only going to be as good as the prompts they're fed. This is a common pain point for people just trying their hand with an AI chatbot, because trying to explain something to AI the same way as you would a human doesn't always work the best. At Google I/O 2024, the company gave out a 70-page booklet (44 for the PDF version) explaining how to create effective prompts. It's tailored to Gemini, and specifically Gemini in Workspace, formerly known as Duet AI.

Whether youre into robotics or plan to build projects centered around embedded systems, heavy circuitry, and sensors, an Arduino is the best purchase you can make. With a huge repertoire of boards in its family tree, you can spend hours picking out the perfect Arduino microcontroller for your DIY project.