The short answer: it depends on the operating system. For Windows machines, 16GB of RAM has become the operational minimum on new consumer laptops. Modern workloads have ramped up to such a degree ...

It carries a big price tag, but the HyperX Cloud Mix 2 deftly blends the design and performance of a proper gaming headset and pair of casual headphones to give it the kind of versatility you rarely ...

Sporting, science and community icons have been recognised in this year's prestigious list. IndyCar speedster Scott Dixon and Xero founder Rod Drury are among four new knights in the New Year 2026 ...

VUG is slightly more affordable with a lower expense ratio, while VONG offers a marginally higher dividend yield. Investors focused on reducing fees may lean toward VUG, while VONG offers a very ...

When you unboxed your AirPods Pro, you probably noticed there were multiple different ear tip sizes inside. One thing you’ll want to do is make sure you have the best fit possible when wearing AirPods ...

Q: I’m about to get a new smartphone and want tips to make sure everything is transferred from my old phone before getting rid of it. A: Upgrading to a new smartphone is exciting, but it comes with ...

We talk about tons of tips for making the most of Android and tapping into all the software’s easily overlooked options, features, and shortcuts. But when it comes to real-world productivity, Google’s ...

Ah, the holidays. No matter what manner of winter celebration you prefer (I’m a Festivus man myself), late December is a fine time for kickin’ back and collecting your thoughts for the coming year.

It's rare we get anything for free these days, especially in the realm of storage and memory. But an updated Windows Server driver has officially given Windows native NVMe SSD support, and some ...

Pro 24TB Seagate external hard drive drops to $279.99 — perfect for huge backups and big data lakes Pro Large External SSDs are now cheaper than internal ones as 4TB SATA SSD face extinction due to ...

On the clock and off, I am a gadget problem solver. If you’re reading this column, you’re likely in the same role—the family IT person. As more stuff has become “gadget-fied,” from garage openers to ...

External 4TB SSDs now undercut slower internal SATA storage on price Memory production shifts are reshaping NAND supply and storage pricing dynamics SATA SSDs face shrinking relevance as NVMe and ...