relesio/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you shop for a new mouse, wired or wireless, you’ll notice a couple of specifications listed, like DPI and hertz (Hz). DPI stands for dots per inch and denotes the mouse sensitivity, which is usually adjustable in varying increments. The Hz, or hertz,…

Wongsakorn 2468/Shutterstock Tablets are one of the more versatile computing options on the market, as they offer the portability of a mobile device and performance that can compete with Chromebooks and laptops. They can be used for everything from note-taking to mobile photography, and from browsing social media to professional video editing. In fact, there’s…

MAYA LAB/Shutterstock Any gamer knows the tech that fuels their hobby is constantly evolving and developing. As such, a graphics card (or GPU) that may have once served your needs might no longer be ideal. That’s not to say it’s always obvious when it’s time to replace this critical element of a gaming setup. Instead,…

Isvyatkovsky/Getty Images Advertisements are constantly popping up in our faces, and are increasingly present on smart TVs. Companies that own and sell smart TVs, more specifically the operating systems they run on, are relying on ads as a tactic to increase profits. They’re making money not just from other businesses that pay for ad space,…

Habanero Pixel/Shutterstock The Apple iPod is an iconic portable music player that helped to revolutionize the music industry, much like the CD player did before it. Apple discontinued the iPod line back in 2022, but over the past several years, the platform has seen a resurgence as Gen Z has started flocking to iPods. In a…

RSplaneta/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thermal paste, the unsung hero of every PC on the planet. Without it, CPUs would burn up. Since its introduction into the PC market, there have been advances in thermal paste tech to ensure that components stay cool, whether that’s conductivity or even more recent…

Tada Images/Shutterstock Antivirus software is the first app many people install on a new Android phone or tablet, even today. Most do it to protect their device from malware and web-based threats. As surprising as it may sound, while the fear is valid, an antivirus suite is no longer the best solution. Modern Android devices…

AS project/Shutterstock In 2026, the best way to get truly stunning picture quality in your home entertainment setup is to go with an OLED TV. While OLEDs aren’t always considered the best TVs for bright rooms, there’s no denying that their color contrast, rich, deep black levels, and sharp, vibrant visuals make them truly eye-catching…

Colleen Michaels/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you own a laptop with a slim port selection, such as the M5 MacBook Air or the new and affordable MacBook Neo, you have certainly considered USB hubs and docking stations to add more USB ports to your computer. Without these, you are essentially…