Undervolting can be a convenient way to reduce temperatures and improve power efficiency on your PC, and it is quickly becoming a staple in the toolkit of enthusiasts looking to cut down on power bills, reduce noise around the workstation, and, in some cases, even squeeze out a little extra performance. While most CPUs and GPUs tend to handle undervolting well, not every component and configuration responds well to voltage tweaks. There are some cases where undervolting can be more challenging than convenient, and leave you quite frustrated. Here are some components you're better off not undervolting.

When I first started using Obsidian, it felt powerful, but also raw. I had the foundation of a fantastic networked note-taking app, yet something was missing from my personal workflow. I spent hours tweaking settings and tried to force the core features to do things they weren’t designed for. The real turning point didn’t come from a core update; it came from the incredible community.

Our computers can do more than anyone could have imagined a couple of decades ago, and that's both a blessing and a curse. While having all these capabilities is certainly great, it can also be very easy for something to take your attention away from your work. Notifications come in, and simply seeing app icons on the taskbar can be a reason to distract yourself.

SSD storage is some of the best you can buy right now, mainly because it's going to offer some of the best performance you can get no matter the form factor. Those looking for a simple and quick way to get their data from one device to another will want to look towards a portable SSD.

Google appears to have blocked AI search results for the query "does trump show signs of dementia" as well as other questions about his mental acuity, even though it will show AI results for similar searches about other presidents.When making the search about President Trump, AI Overviews will display a message that says, "An AI Overview is not available for this search":Go directly to AI Mode, and you'll only receive a list of 10 web results instead of a summarized page of information:Similar searches about Trump are limited in the same way. Various queries about dementia, Alzheimer's, and senility display no AI overview and only prod …Read the full story at The Verge.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has already had an eventful launch year for fans that managed to pick up the console. New games hitting the market have kept Nintendo fans busy with fun adventures, including a few major games from classic Nintendo mascots like Donkey Kong and Mario. But as 2025 begins to wind down over the course of the fourth quarter of the year, the holiday season will bring more games to Nintendo's latest console for everyone. And some titles are going to make a bigger splash than others to end off the year on a high note.

Starting your first Raspberry Pi project can be exciting, but it often comes with surprises that don’t make it into the tutorials. While the guides usually focus on wiring diagrams and software installation, the practical side of setting up and running a project can feel less straightforward. There are details about hardware, storage, costs, and troubleshooting that beginners usually only discover once they’ve already hit a snag. Being aware of these issues in advance makes your first project smoother and saves you a lot of frustration along the way.

Hello and welcome to Regulator. Today is the last day of The Verge's very good subscription sale: $4 for a month and $35 for the year, for full access to the entire site. Don't delay!When we launched Regulator two months ago, the premise was that I'd write about the collision between Big Tech and Big Government. The key word was collision. Tech and politics no longer existed as separate planets that would occasionally cross paths - they were now crashing into each other in very messy and dramatic ways. The plan was to write a column about one subject a week that talked about a recent tech / politics collision. But dear god, there are so …Read the full story at The Verge.

This might sound absurd coming from someone who works in tech, but I was never really a "mouse person." For years, I flat-out refused to use one, mostly because the only mice I'd ever touched were the flimsy, soulless ones you’d find sitting in computer labs.

Home Assistant is flexible enough to run on a wide range of hardware, but in my experience, nothing matches the Raspberry Pi 4B or 5. It isn’t just about convenience or power efficiency, though those matter too. The Pi unlocks certain features, integrations, and community support that you’ll struggle to find anywhere else. For anyone serious about automating their home, a dedicated Raspberry Pi is the best foundation you can give your setup.

You can get the Era 100 for just $134. | Image: The Verge With the impact of President Trump’s tariffs leading to higher prices on Sonos gear, scoring a deal feels extra special. Right now, Sonos is currently offering up to 25 percent off a range of refurbished devices, including the Sonos Era 100, Era 300, and the portable Move 2, with prices starting at $134. If you want wireless headphones that can seamlessly integrate with your Sonos setup, a refurbished pair of Ace wireless headphones are currently $239, saving you $160 off the price of a new pair.Sonos Era 100 (Refurbished)Sonos’ Era 100 smart speaker is a replacement for the older Sonos One, utilizing two tweeters (left and right) and one larger woofer. In addition to Wi-Fi, the Era 100 also supports Bluetooth audio and line-in playback via an optional 3.5mm to USB-C adapter. Read our review.Where to Buy: $179 $134 at SonosThe refurbished Sonos Era 100 is down to $134 ($45 off), which is close to the price drop we saw on the same model over the summer. In his review of the smart speaker, former senior reviewer Chris Welch said the Era 100 provides rich sound that’s consistently strong across genres. Features include stereo sound, line-in and Bluetooth audio support, and more intuitive physical controls compared to the older Sonos One. The Era 100 has two tweeters, enabling proper left and right channel reproduction, and a larger midwoofer compared to its predecessor, resulting in more booming bass.Sonos Ace (Refurbished)The Sonos Ace are the company’s first set of wireless headphones. They feature a premium, comfortable build and active noise cancellation, along with compatibility with Sonos Arc and other Sonos soundbars. Read our review.Where to Buy: $319 $239 at SonosThe Sonos Ace are currently just $239, saving you $80 off the refurbished price. They’re the company’s first set of wireless headphones that nail style, fit, and comfort. They also deliver on aspects like sound quality, noise cancellation, and a transparency mode that offers an impressive lifelike sound. The Ace also offers a feature called TV Audio Swap, which lets you transfer any sound coming from a Sonos Arc soundbar to the headphones with the press of a button. The private listening mode supports spatial audio and head tracking, providing an immersive experience when watching movies.Sonos Move 2 (Refurbished)With double the battery life of its predecessor and better-sounding stereo audio, the Sonos Move 2’s improvements don’t stop there. It supports line-in audio, can stream Bluetooth audio to other Sonos speakers, and more. Read our review.Where to Buy: $399 $299 at SonosFinally, the refurbished Sonos Move 2 is down to $299 ($100 off), making the portable speaker much more affordable. In his review, Chris Welch called the Move 2 a “slam-dunk sequel,” praising its stereo sound, extra-long battery life, and line-in playback. The speaker initially launched for $449 and has since gone up to $499, making this price drop a great deal. Sonos Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly inspected, cleaned, and tested by the brand’s in-house team, and you get the same one-year warranty as new Sonos products, so what you get should look and perform as though it’s new.Other deals to check outThe Criterion Channel is offering a one-year subscription to new subscribers for $79.99 ($20 off) with the code FALLSPECIAL through October 5th. The streaming service offers a curated selection of classic and contemporary movies that both film aficionados and general audiences can enjoy, with picks like William Friedkin’s Sorcerer, Alan J. Pakula’s All the President’s Men, and Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low. The service is available online or through apps available for iOS, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, and more.The HP Omen Transcend gaming laptop is currently down to $1,599 ($440 off) at Best Buy for today only. The laptop features a 14-inch 3K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an Intel Core Ultra 9-285H processor, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card with 8GB of VRAM. Additionally, the Omen Transcend features a Thunderbolt 4 port, two USB-A ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an HDMI 2.1 port, allowing you to connect it to a TV or monitor. If you’re looking for games to play, Steam’s Autumn Sale is now underway, letting you save on games through October 6th.Amazon’s last-generation Kindle Scribe with a premium pen is matching its all-time low of $299 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. The e-reader features a 10.2-inch front-lit display, giving you more space for reading. But, more importantly, that larger canvas gives you space to jot down notes and annotate books, with an experience that feels like writing on paper. That being said, Amazon just launched a trio of new Kindle Scribe models, including an entry-level model that starts at $429.99 and the Scribe Colorsoft, which starts at $629.99. If you don’t mind having the previous generation, though, you’ll save a lot of money on a larger Scribe. Read our review.

AI and Obsidian go together like peanut butter and jelly, but not all tools are created equal. I tested a local LLM with Obsidian, but I found it didn't perform the way I would have liked. When the chance arose to integrate my vault with Claude, an AI I use regularly for clerical tasks, I had to try it out. What I found completely revolutionized my workflow and took my Obsidian experience to the next level. I already loved the tool for its ability to aggregate my notes and esoteric interests in one place, but Claude allows me to combine that data in ways I wouldn't expect, and links Obsidian with any service connected to Claude.