The Nvidia RTX 3060 12GB brings a new level of performance to the mainstream market--sort of. Officially, the RTX 3060 launches today with prices starting at just $329. Realistically? You're as likely to find one at that price as you are to find an RTX 3060 Ti at $399, RTX 3070 at $499, or RTX 3080 at $699 — not entirely impossible, perhaps, but highly unlikely. Nvidia's Ampere architecture now powers many of the best graphics cards , and they're all seeing massive levels of demand from both gamers and cryptocurrency miners . Nvidia has added firmware and driver code to detect Ethereum mining, which should help a bit, but when people are willing to pay extreme scalper pricing on eBay , even for cards like the GTX 1660 Super and RTX 2060, everything in our GPU benchmarks hierarchy is pretty much sold out right now. Nvidia is even working with partners to bring back previous generation Turing and Pascal cards . None of that makes this a bad GPU, … [Read more...] about GeForce RTX 3060 12GB Review: Hope Springs Eternal
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The best Marvel games of all time
The Marvel franchise has exploded in popularity over the past decade or so, leading to a slew of films, TV shows, comics, and video games. Though, even before the MCU took the film industry by storm, Marvel games were always popular — dating back to the PlayStation 2 days in the early- to mid-2000s (and even earlier). Over the course of the franchise’s rich history, we’ve gotten Marvel video games based on films, as well as original stories coming in the form of all sorts of genres. There are action games, cooperative multiplayer titles, fighters, beat ’em ups, and others ranging across various styles of play. There’s even a Marvel pinball series out there! With that in mind, we decided to take a look at the best games the franchise has to offer, looking back over two decades of releases. These are the best Marvel games of all time. Recommended reading: The best superhero games of all time Every suit you can get in Marvel’s Spider-Man Marvel’s Avengers to get … [Read more...] about The best Marvel games of all time
Please don’t buy these cheap Android tablets
Not everyone wants to shell out a bunch of cash for a high-end tablet, and it makes sense. While I have turned my iPad into my laptop replacement , some prefer simply to use their tablet to watch the occasional series on Netflix, browse the web, and read the news. If that’s you, you might be tempted to open up Amazon dot com, and find the cheapest tablet you can get your hands on. You should avoid doing that. I get it. Why not spend as little as possible for a product that you won’t use all that much? But in the not-so-long term, you’ll likely end up spending a whole lot more when you have to prematurely buy another tablet. Not to mention the fact that if you do a little research, you should be able to find something that’s a way better — and still not overpay. The worst offenders If you fire up Amazon and type in the word “smartwatch,” you’ll see dozens of off-brand devices that look like expensive alternatives, but cost less than $50. They’re almost all terrible … [Read more...] about Please don’t buy these cheap Android tablets
How to check your phone for viruses
Smartphones are far from immune to getting attacked by malware. A variety of viruses can cause all kinds of problems, and while some of these viruses are very obvious, others play a more subtle game to steal money or information. Here’s what to watch for if you think your phone may have a malware problem and what you should do if you confirm something has gone wrong. Watch for signs of a problem Viruses usually find their way onto phones due to users accessing content they shouldn’t. There are good reasons why you should never click that strange link in a text, open unknown email attachments, or download a random new app — these are all possible sources of malware, and mobile devices are frequent targets since people often don’t think as much about opening a text or checking out a new app. Even iPhones are susceptible to various trojan horse and phishing tactics, especially if they have been jailbroken. This also means that many users don’t realize that their phones have been … [Read more...] about How to check your phone for viruses
Here are 3 can’t miss Apple deals today — AirPods Pro, iPad Air, MacBook Pro
Amazon is hosting some great must-have Apple deals right now. You can currently get the Apple Airpods Pro, latest iPad Air, and 16-inch MacBook Pro for heavily discounted prices right now. If you’ve been holding out on making a big Apple purchase, now’s your chance. Grab one or all of these Apple gadgets at their discounted price and upgrade your workspace. This might be your only chance to grab them on the cheap. Apple AirPods Pro — $219, was $249 The Apple AirPods Pro are some of the best wireless earbuds on the market. They feature two new listening modes, noise-cancellation, and transparency. Get an immersive music experience like no other with active noise-cancellation or tune into your surroundings with transparency, it all depends on what you’re going for. These fan-favorite buds are also sweat and water-resistant allowing you to wear them during your toughest workouts. You’ll also love their ergonomic fit. There are three different ear tip sizes so you can choose one … [Read more...] about Here are 3 can’t miss Apple deals today — AirPods Pro, iPad Air, MacBook Pro