Why Oil-Cooled PCs Aren't Popular Anymore

January 3, 2022

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At one point, PC performance enthusiasts had the idea to cool a computer by immersing its components in mineral oil—and it worked! Yet today no one’s doing it anymore, so what happened to these awesome submerged “fish tank” PCs? Read More »

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Wireless charging is a great convenience to have with your smartphone, but not all chargers are created equal. Certain wireless chargers will work better with your phone. How do you know which one to get? We’ll show you. Read More »

It’s hard to stand out at CES, but Acer found a way to make us stand up and take notice with its Chromebook Spin 513, which comes packed with just about every feature you could ever want from a Chromebook without breaking the bank too much. Read More »

There are a lot of TVs at CES, but this one truly stands out. Samsung seems to have included every bell and whistle imaginable with this TV, including the ability to choose between 4K and 8K resolutions. Read More »

NFTs are the hot new thing in the blockchain and cryptocurrency world. Think of an NFT like a digital collector’s item. It’s a unique digital object, and NFTs are exploding in popularity. But what is an NFT? Read More »

If you’re sick of using boring free weights and other at-home workouts, Vitruvian’s V-Form Trainer+ is here to change the way we lift weights at home by building on everything the original V-Form Trainer brought to the table and then some. Read More »

If you are thinking of upgrading from a traditional watch to a smartwatch, there are quite a few options. But which is the right choice for you? To help, we have handpicked the best smartwatches you can buy. Read More »

CES is like Christmas time for tech fans. Usually, it’s the big TVs that have us excited, but Samsung announced a new Eco Remote for TVs that actually charges via the radio waves from your home’s router. You’ll never need to worry about changing your remote’s battery again. Read More »

There are tons of devices to choose from when it comes to smart home products. A new competitor has entered the battlefield, as the Eve MotionBlinds have all the smart home features you need and the style you want from high-end window coverings. Read More »

Who among us hasn’t made a New Year’s resolution to declutter at some point? If getting organized is on your to-do list getting some expert advice might be just what you need to get the ball rolling. Read More »

The holidays are known for being a time where people imbibe just a bit too much. From holiday parties to New Year’s Eve celebrations, there’s a lot of alcohol flowing, and you be seeking a way to reset post indulging. Read More »

A big part of CES is seeing products that are coming soon. Concepts for the future are as important, though. Dell knocked it out of the park with its Concept Flow, a future docking station designed to make moving between workspaces seamless and secure. Read More »

If you are shopping for an 8K TV, you’ll likely come across something called “8K Association Certified” or “8K Certified.” Here’s what this certification means and how a regular 8K TV is different from an “8K Certified” TV. Read More »

Tech CEOs keep talking about “the metaverse.” Mark Zuckerberg insists that Facebook will be seen as a “metaverse company” instead of a social media company—so much so that he renamed the company “Meta.” Satya Nadella proclaims Microsoft is creating a “metaverse stack” for the enterprise. We’ll explain what’s going on, starting with Snow Crash. Read More »

If you no longer wish to cross-post content, and you’d prefer to keep your accounts separate, it’s easy to unlink Facebook and Instagram accounts. Here’s how to do that on both desktop and mobile. Read More »

With conditional formatting, you can highlight data on your spreadsheet automatically. If you have a sheet where you need the dates easier to spot, you can use conditional formatting in Google Sheets based on date. Read More »

Google Search’s dark mode looks great, but just like everything else in the world, it’s not for everyone. If you’d prefer performing your searches on a light theme, here’s how to turn off dark mode on Google Search on desktop and mobile. Read More »