In this issue

Review: Dell XPS 13 Plus. 7 frustrating Windows 11 annoyances. Intel Arc’s AV1 video encoding is the future of GPU streaming. What the $52 billion CHIPS Act means. Get the old Gmail design back.

Here’s what the $52 billion CHIPS Act means for regular people

As the pandemic showed us, globalization has painful weaknesses. The CHIPS act addresses those.

3 mins

The iconic Winamp media player is back from the dead

The new version looks just like you remember, but it's running on a much more modern code base.

1 min

Dell wants your laptop to wirelessly charge your phone

Dell's patent has yet to be acted upon in an official capacity.

1 min

NZXT Canvas 27Q: A stunning monitor debut

An impressive showing from the new kid on the block.

8 mins

DIY PC builders can finally buy Windows 11 licenses

There's no need to install Windows 10 first anymore.

1 min

Chromebooks are getting a video editor, virtual desks, and more

And if that's not enough, Google is going to integrate the LumaTouch LumaFusion app into Chromebooks, too.

2 mins

The Quest 2 now costs $100 more, because Meta got tired of selling so many

The best-selling VR headset on the market gets a baffling price hike.

2 mins

MSI shows off world's first ATX 3.0 power supply for next-gen GPUs

The massive 1,300-watt PSU can send 600 watts to a graphics card via the new 12+4-pin rail.

1 min

Windows 11's Media Player brings CD ripping back from the dead

Now you just need to track down a CD-ROM drive.

2 mins

Dell XPS 13 Plus: The future is now

This is one fast and stunningly sexy laptop.

9 mins

HyperX Cloud Core Wireless: A quality headset without the fuss

It's hard to fault this sub-$100 gaming headset.

6 mins

7 frustrating Windows 11 annoyances, and how to fix them

MAKE THE PAIN GO AWAY WITH THESE TIPS AND TRICKS.

6 mins

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