7 Reasons You Should Ditch RGB Lighting From Your Gaming Setup

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If you were injured by electricity (but not killed), you were merely shocked. Electrocution is a portmanteau word derived from electro and execution, and only applies when the person is severely injured or killed by the electrical shock.

TODAY'S TOP STORY 7 Reasons You Should Ditch RGB Lighting From Your Gaming Setup


RGB lighting is a big part of gaming PCs and culture, lighting up our rigs like a dazzling rainbow Christmas tree all year-round. But is all that glitz really helping your gaming experience or could it be detracting from it? Read More »

 
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Prime Day 2023 has finally arrived, and it’s time to cash in on the best deals of the year. If you’re in the market for an intuitive, time-saving robot vacuum, you won’t want to miss the amazing discounts Roborock has to offer. You can save hundreds on their top-tier robot and manual vacuums during this annual sale. Read More »

 
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5 DuckDuckGo Features You Should Be Using


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The Best Gaming Controllers of 2023


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Stop Using Your Phone as a Flashlight


Smartphones come with a fairly powerful built-in flashlight that is so convenient and easy to use. But you should stop relying on it (and putting your phone in peril) right now. Read More »

 
6 Tricks That Won’t Secure Your Wi-Fi (And 6 That Will)


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» 🌈 Lighting Isn’t for Everyone

You might love a setup with RGB, RGB, and more RGB, but we’ve got a compelling argument or two against it and in favor of a clean illumination-free build. And hey, if we’re going to share one potentially unpopular opinion, why not double down—while you’re thinking about lights, feel free to check out why HTG Editor-in-Chief Jason Fitzpatrick thinks you should stop using your phone as a flashlight.

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  4. Logitech G Pro X wireless gaming mouse for $110 (~$30 off)
  5. Logitech StreamCam webcam for $130 ($10 off)
  6. Samsung 43″ 4K Smart Monitor for $366 (~$33 off)
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Removable Smartphone Batteries Might Make a Comeback


Remember when you used to be able to remove your battery by just popping off the plastic back of your phone? That era of smartphone design might make a (partial) return, if the European Union has anything to say about it. Read More »

 
How Much Money Will Unplugging My TV and Accessories Save?


TV sets and all the various support devices and accessories can carry a surprising phantom load, adding to our electric bills even when we’re not using them. Here’s how much you can save by unplugging them. Read More »

 
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These Streaming Services Won't Punish You for Password Sharing


In the early days of streaming, platforms like Netflix encouraged users to share their accounts with family and friends. But those days are coming to an end. Netflix is now cracking down on moochers, and other services are sure to follow suit. Read More »

 

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