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Asian Games 2022: Esports to make debut; FIFA, PUBG, Dota 2 among eight medal events
Esports was a demonstration event at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. ESports will make its debut at the Asian Games 2022 with medals being awarded in eight games, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced on Wednesday. The eight medal games are FIFA (made by EA SPORTS), an Asian Games version ...Read more -
What is 8K?
8 is twice as big as 4, right? Well when it comes to 8K video/screen resolution, that's only partly true. 8K resolution most commonly equates to 7,680 by 4,320 pixels, which is twice the horizontal resolution and twice the vertical resolution of 4K (3840 x 2160). But as all you math geniuses may ...Read more -
EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones
Manufacturers will be forced to create a universal charging solution for phones and small electronic devices, under a new rule proposed by the European Commission (EC). The aim is to reduce waste by encouraging consumers to re-use existing chargers when buying a new device. All smartphones sold i...Read more -
How to Choose a Gaming PC
Bigger isn't always better: You don’t need a huge tower to get a system with high-end components. Only buy a big desktop tower if you like the look of it and want lots of room to install future upgrades. Get an SSD if at all possible: This will make your computer far more faster than loading off ...Read more -
The Features of G-Sync and Free-Sync
G-Sync Features G-Sync monitors typically carry a price premium because they contain the extra hardware needed to support Nvidia’s version of adaptive refresh. When G-Sync was new (Nvidia introduced it in 2013), it would cost you about $200 extra to purchase the G-Sync version of a display, all...Read more -
China’s Guangdong orders factories cut power use as hot weather strains grid
Several cities in China's southern province Guangdong, a major manufacturing hub, have asked industry to curb power use by suspending operations for hours or even days as high factory use combined with hot weather strain the region's power system. The power restrictions are a double-whammy for ma...Read more -
How to Buy a PC Monitor
The monitor is the window to the PC’s soul. Without the right display, everything you do on your system will seem lackluster, whether you’re gaming, viewing or editing photos and video or just reading text on your favorite websites. Hardware vendors understand how the experience changes with dif...Read more -
The chip shortage could turn into a chip oversupply by 2023 states analyst firm
The chip shortage could turn into a chip oversupply by 2023, according to analyst firm IDC. That's perhaps not a fix-all solution for those desperate for new graphics silicon today, but, hey, at least it offers some hope that this isn't going to last forever, right? The IDC report (via The Regist...Read more -
Best 4K Gaming Monitors for PC 2021
With great pixels comes great image quality. So it's not surprising when PC gamers drool over monitors with 4K resolution. A panel packing 8.3 million pixels (3840 x 2160) makes your favorite games look incredibly sharp and realistic. In addition to being the highest resolution you can get in a g...Read more -
The best portable monitors you can buy for work, play, and everyday use
If you want to be super-productive, the ideal scenario is connecting two or more screens to your desktop or laptop. This is easy to set up at home or in the office, but then you find yourself stuck in a hotel room with just a laptop, and you can’t remember how to function with a single display. W...Read more -
FreeSync&G-sync: What You Need To Know
Adaptive sync display technologies from Nvidia and AMD have been on the market for a few years now and gained plenty of popularity with gamers thanks to a generous selection of monitors with plenty of options and a variety of budgets. First gaining momentum around 5 years ago, we've been closely ...Read more -
How Important is Your Monitor’s Response Time?
The response time of your monitor can make a whole lot of visual difference, especially when you have a lot of action or activity going on on the screen. It ensures the individual pixels project themselves in a way that guarantees the best performances. Further, the response time is a measure of ...Read more
