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This article was published in the March 2015 issue of Maximum PC. For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here. We discover that balancing size and power is a delicate process when building a specialist content creator rig Length of Time 1–2 Hours | Difficulty: Low The Mission Sometimes we build systems in this…
And…it’s gone! Google on Wednesday added a new item to its online store, that being a tiny Ethernet adapter for its Chromecast dongle. Chromecast already comes with 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity baked in, but if you need a wired connection for any reason, you were out of luck. Not anymore (well, sort of). The Ethernet adapter…
Yes, another Windows 10 Technical Preview Microsoft on Thursday announced a new Windows 10 Technical Preview, which is something that’s becoming a frequent occurrence as of late. The latest build (10166) adds more polish and chases off a few more bugs as Microsoft readies a final release for July 29. Build 10166 has been released…
Giving SSDs some TLC Congratulations if you’re reading this, it means you weren’t scared off by the word “affordable” in the title. For power users, terms like “affordable,” “value,” and “budget” typically translate into low performance, but that’s not necessarily the case with OCZ’s newly minted Trion 100 solid state drive line. The new drives…
photo credit: kennymatic Help diagnosing hardware problems It’s a scenario that everyone dreads: You build a computer, power it on, and then… nothing! Or you install the OS and the system starts acting up before you’ve even made your first foray onto the Internet. Or you’re using your computer and all of a sudden, something…
New Catalyst drivers? Yes, please! You can stop holding your breath now, AMD’s WHQL-certified Catalyst 15.7 graphics drivers are available to download. Yes folks, new WHQL drivers…from AMD! It’s been several months since we’ve been able to say that, and though the wait for polished drivers has been long, the reward for your patience is…
Top Deal: Imagine a world where only the only major CPU player was Intel. That’s right, in this fictional world, AMD is a ghost, leaving Intel to rule the landscape. Do you think innovation would move at the same pace? What about the lack of price competition? That’s not a world we like to envision,…
School is almost in session Back to school promotions are always a sobering reminder that summer vacations go by way too quickly. Well, at least for students (we can see some parents shaking their heads in disagreement). They’re also a good way to save some money heading into the school year, and to help students…
New look Logitech Logitech has a new logo, though the company didn’t change things up simply because it was bored. Instead, it’s supposed to represent a new direction for Logitech as it embarks on its “biggest brand transformation in its history.” Or more specifically, Logitech is looking to go from a tech company into a…
A 4K panel that’s (relatively) easy on the wallet You don’t have to spend a fortune upgrading a to a 4K Ultra HD resolution display, though you do have to decide what features are important to you. If you ultimately decide that price is the most number one factor, AOC’s new U2870VQE is an option…