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Gaming performance The iMac is not a gaming PC, especially not for fast-paced shooters or 3D action games. The Radeon Pro RX 5700XT is a fantastic GPU for gaming, but the screen isn’t cut out for high frame rates. Take a game like Fortnite, for example. It plays just fine, and can hold an average of 60 fps (frames per second) at Epic settings, even at 1440p resolution. But because the screen is locked at 60Hz and doesn’t feature adaptive syncing tech, I was constantly fighting screen tearing and stuttering. Even with Vsync on, it wasn’t as smooth a gameplay experience as the graphics card would have you think. … [Read more...] about iMac 5K 27-inch (2020) review: An old dog learns a few new tricks

It is simple in both what it offers and how it can be customized, and that simplicity has a direct impact on how you use your Mac. It is a welcome change to MacOS that I did not even realized I needed. Now that I have it, though, it is going to be hard to live without it. … [Read more...] about Updating to MacOS Big Sur is worth it for this one feature alone

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 – $950, was $1,100 While the 13.3-inch Razer Blade Stealth might be the smallest gaming laptop right now that doesn’t skimp on real power, it doesn’t offer the same level of performance as the slightly larger 14-inch Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. Boasting AMD’s latest Ryzen 7 processor that’s working alongside Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1650 graphics chip, this gaming rig is insanely fast and can easily tackle the most demanding games. The only processor that offers that same level of stamina is the Intel Core i9 processor, and that’s normally reserved for high-end laptops like the Dell XPS 15, MacBook Pro 16-inch, or ThinkPad X1 Extreme. The downside of having so much power in such a small device is it cannot deal with the tremendous thermal output when running heavy games and programs. The result is it can get distractingly hot and loud – but that’s totally forgivable. … [Read more...] about 3 gaming laptop deals you can’t afford to miss today

Today’s best Mac Mini deals Mac Mini 2014 (Core i5 CPU, 4GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Amazon Renewed) — $285 Mac Mini 2014 (Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 480GB SSD, Amazon Renewed) — $479 Mac Mini 2020 (Core i3 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $670 at checkout, was $770 Mac Mini 2018 (Core i3 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $720, was $799 Mac Mini 2020 (Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,049, was $1,099 Mac Mini 2018 (Core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 256B SSD)— $1,230, was $1,299 How to choose a Mac Mini The aptly named Mac Mini is Apple’s pint-sized desktop computer. Small PCs such as this have been around for a while, but as an Apple device, the Mac Mini runs on MacOS rather than Windows — if you like the idea of a desktop computer but you want something with a small footprint, the Mac Mini is your best option if you favor Apple software. … [Read more...] about These are the best cheap Mac Mini deals for August 2020

The PowerPort III Nano also utilizes Anker’s patented PowerIQ 3.0 technology which optimizes and tailors the flow of power for whichever specific device it’s charging at the moment. The result? Charging times that are roughly 2.5 times faster than standard chargers, meaning no more waiting around for an hour or more when your iPhone, tablet, or other gadget needs a quick pick-me-up. Even if your smartphone doesn’t feature 18-watt USB-PD charging, PowerIQ 3.0 is universally compatible for optimizing the power flow (and thus greatly improving charging times) for virtually anything you’d need to juice up on the go. … [Read more...] about This tiny charger will take your iPhone from 0% to 50% in only 30 minutes