Published on: 2025-06-06 12:04:00
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust WTF?! It's fair to assume that if you've got an RTX 4090 in your PC, you'll expect to easily play most games at their highest settings in 4K. That's most games, not all of them. Hell is Us, for example, can only manage 30 fps in this setup – and that's with upscaling enabled. The Unreal Engine 5-powered Hell is Us is still three months away from its official September 4 launch date, but you can try
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-06 12:31:00
Adam Breeden/ZDNET For many people, motion smoothing on TVs is only appropriate for gaming and watching live sports; enthusiasts typically prefer turning off the feature to watch anything else because it can detract from the filmmaker's original intent, making on-screen images seem artificial or hyper-realistic. This is what's called the "soap opera effect." Also: I changed 6 settings on my Samsung TV to instantly improve the performance It's a perfectly descriptive metaphor that probably req
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Kerry Wan/ZDNET Say you recently picked up a shiny new TV. You unbox it like a kid at Christmas and prepare to indulge in all its visual glory. You think to yourself, "This is 2025. TV technology is sizzling, and it's going to look amazing no matter what." So you plug it in and don't take one look at the default settings. Big mistake. Also: Your car's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not taking advantage of I've been guilty of it. And I'm okay with that because it's wide
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Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET It's been agreed upon by the ZDNET team that the OnePlus 13 is this year's sleeper hit. At a starting price of $899, the flagship phone can compete against more expensive phones like the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. And we have OnePlus' clean yet highly customizable software experience to thank for that. Also: I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with the Edge model for two weeks - here's my buying advice If you switched to a OnePlus phone recently or have been
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Microsoft is testing a dedicated page in Windows Settings for quick machine recovery, which will provide users with additional configuration options. This new settings page can be found under System > Recovery, and it will help toggle the feature and choose how often the device looks for solutions and restarts. "This update makes it easier for you to manage recovery options directly from Settings, streamlining access to important features that help keep your device running smoothly," said Micr
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-11 15:00:00
A brand-new iPhone can easily last all day, but that wanes over time as parts age. But newer software takes its toll too, as the latest iOS 18 software and apps, including Apple Intelligence AI, can drain them quickly. Shooting photos and videos, playing games and watching shows and movies can deplete the battery, too. But before you consider buying a new Apple phone, like the new iPhone 16 or the more affordable iPhone 16E, give these battery hacks a try to make your long-lived iPhone a bit mor
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-11 11:00:07
Yes, even the PlayStation 5 isn't new anymore. That console came out in 2020, which means it's currently in the second half of its life cycle. Since then, new consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2 have hit the market. If you're tiring of your PS5, you have more options than storing it in the top of your closet where it will just collect dust. You could give the console away or sell it for some extra cash. Regardless of whether you're ready to give yours away to the recent grad in your life or if
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-12 20:47:00
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From setting the highest available screen resolution to more
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Maria Diaz/ZDNET Few things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it's stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don't give up on it just yet. Also: Slow Roku TV? This 30-second fix made my system run like new again Like phones and computers, Rokus have caches that accumulate temporary data, which inevitably slows them down over time. There are si
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-14 20:16:35
Tinder is leaning into dating apps’ reputation for superficiality with the launch of a new feature that lets paid subscribers add their height preferences to their profiles. After a Reddit user posted a photo of the new height setting in the Tinder app, a company spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that the discovery setting has been launched as a global test. Tinder Gold and Premium subscribers in the test group will have access to the feature, but not free users, we’re told. In addition, th
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Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET It's been agreed upon by the ZDNET team that the OnePlus 13 is this year's sleeper hit. At a starting price of $899, the flagship phone can compete against more expensive phones like the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. And we have OnePlus' clean yet highly customizable software experience to thank for that. Also: Why I recommend this OnePlus phone over the S25 Ultra - especially at this price If you switched to a OnePlus phone recently or have been using one
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-16 16:19:54
Microsoft has released the KB5058499 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 with forty-eight new features or changes, with many gradually rolling out, such as the new Windows Share feature and tje Click to Do Preview. The KB5058499 update is part of the company's optional non-security preview updates schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to test new fixes and features coming to next month's June Patch Tuesday. Unlike regular Patch Tuesday cumulative updates, monthl
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-17 08:51:34
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing a new, optional split design for Android’s Quick Settings and notifications panels, separating them into distinct pages. This “separate” view will require swiping from the top right for Quick Settings and top left for notifications, contrasting with the current “combined” view. While the feature’s release is uncertain, it’s actively being developed and might appear in a future Android 16 quarterly update. Google is set to roll out
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-17 15:19:44
TL;DR One UI 8 adds deeper integration for Samsung’s older earbuds. Users can now control sound settings for their older Galaxy earbuds through Quick Settings. This tighter integration doesn’t appear to work for the Galaxy Buds Live yet. When One UI 7 was released, it introduced a bevy of changes to Galaxy phones, including deeper Galaxy Buds integration to the Quick Settings panel. However, this integration only worked with the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Now it looks like this supp
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-17 16:43:25
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung added earbud controls to the Quick Settings panel in One UI 7, but the feature only worked with the Galaxy Buds 3 series. The recently released One UI 8 beta update extends support to older models, including the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. The update also adds a new shortcut for the audio controls to the lock screen media player. Samsung introduced a convenient new way for users to adjust earbud settings in One UI 7 by adding volume, ANC, and other sound c
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-18 00:19:00
Kerry Wan/ZDNET I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was constantly tweaking device settings to squeeze every bit of juice out of their batteries. Thanks to this micromanaging, I successfully pushed the batteries on all my past smartphones to their absolute limit. I don't want to hoard this knowledge to myself, so I've decided to share it wit
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-18 03:45:28
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new “Screen Recording” setting has appeared in the T-Mobile T-Life app, first for iPhone 16 users and now slowly rolling out to some Android devices. While the feature is intended for app usage analysis in order to improve the T Life experience, it is on by default. Needless to say, this sparks some privacy concerns in the community. T-Mobile has not yet provided an official explanation, so users are advised to disable the setting until more information
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Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new “Screen Recording” setting has appeared in the T-Mobile T-Life app, first for iPhone 16 users and now slowly rolling out to some Android devices. While the feature may be intended for app usage analysis or troubleshooting, its silent and default rollout has raised privacy concerns in the community. T-Mobile has not yet provided an official explanation, so users are advised to disable the setting until more information is available. Late last week, s
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-21 00:00:14
Jason Howell/ZDNET Pixel phones have an excellent reputation for smart software, but battery life has been a common complaint with Google's smartphones. Thankfully, that same smart software is now improving battery life and longevity, though many features aren't set up for maximum endurance out of the box. I've found that a handful of features can dramatically improve how long your Pixel lasts, both in a single day and over the long haul. Also: 6 hidden Android features that make my life easie
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How to Install Windows NT 4 Server on Proxmox Windows NT 4 Server Boot Screen What? Windows NT 4 doesn't virtualise well. This guide shows how to do it with Proxmox with a minimal amount of pain. Why? I never got to use it and I only have so much room for old computers. You Will Need VM Creation First upload all the ISO files thorough Proxmox's web interface. Now create a new VM with these settings. General ISO Image: en_winnt_4.0_svr.iso OS Guest OS Type: Microsoft Windows Guest OS Ve
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Maria Diaz/ZDNET Few things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it's stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don't give up on it just yet. Also: Which Roku streaming stick should you buy in 2025? My choice is obvious Like phones and computers, Rokus have caches that accumulate temporary data, which inevitably slows them down over time. There a
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Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 16’s Quick Settings panel allows you to resize tiles to make them smaller or larger. Tapping a small tile will result in its name flashing at the bottom of the Quick Settings panel. This is a helpful addition, as smaller tiles don’t have titles on them. Android 16 is getting plenty of visual tweaks, including the Material 3 Expressive design style. One of the more notable visual changes is the redesigned Quick Settings panel, which will allow you
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-27 16:16:38
Thanks to the release of Android 16 QPR1 beta 1, I got my first taste of Google’s next major OS and its Material 3 Expressive design changes. While I haven’t explored everything this beta offers, a few highlights are worth mentioning. If you’re not on the QPR1 beta yet and want to be, it’s easy to join. We have a guide for installing Android 16 QPR1 beta on your device if needed, but the process is straightforward. Opt into the beta program by selecting your eligible phone, which includes model
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Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Google Pixel 9a might be the best-value phone of 2025, especially now that it brings flagship-level AI tools, a bright 120Hz display, and a massive battery into a more affordable price tier. But, just like any Pixel phone, the best features often aren't enabled by default. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 These tips are based on a Pixel 9a running Android 15. Depending on which Pixel model and Android version you're using, the exact menu locations may vary slig
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-27 16:00:18
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Pixel phones have an excellent reputation for smart software, but battery life has been a common complaint with Google's smartphones. Thankfully, that same smart software is now improving battery life and longevity, though many features aren't set up for maximum endurance out of the box. I've found that a handful of features can dramatically improve how long your Pixel lasts, both in a single day and over the long haul. Also: 6 hidden Android features that make my life easier -
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-27 18:28:46
Signal said today that it is updating its Windows app to prevent the system from capturing screenshots, thereby protecting the content that is on display. The company said that this new “screen security” setting is enabled by default on Windows 11. Signal said that this new feature is designed to protect users’ privacy from Microsoft’s Recall feature, which was announced last year. Recall captures screenshots of the system continuously to remember all of your activities, so you can scroll back
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-28 07:42:18
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is bringing back the ability to toggle Do Not Disturb mode with a single tap in the Quick Settings. The setting can be toggled off/on by tapping on the icon on the left side of the Modes tile. Tapping on the right side of the Modes tile will bring up the menu. When Google rolled out Modes in the latest Android 15 quarterly release, it also removed the dedicated Do Not Disturb (DND) tile from Quick Settings. This toggle allowed you to switch bac
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Kerry Wan/ZDNET Pixel phones have an excellent reputation for smart software, but battery life has been a common complaint with Google's smartphones. Thankfully, that same smart software is now improving battery life and longevity, though many features aren't set up for maximum endurance out of the box. I've found that a handful of features can dramatically improve how long your Pixel lasts, both in a single day and over the long haul. Also: 6 hidden Android features that make my life easier -
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-03 16:06:46
At the Build 2025 developer conference, Microsoft announced a new 'Advanced Settings' feature to help users and developers personalize the OS experience. With 'Advanced' settings, you can customize several features of Windows 11, such as File Explorer and Virtual Machines. The new 'Advanced' Settings page can be accessed from Settings > System > Advanced. It replaces the 'For developers' tab in the Settings and retains all of the features. Unlike the old For Developers page, it gives users mo
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-04 12:00:20
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Few things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it's stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don't give up on it just yet. Also: CNET survey shows Americans spend over $1,000 a year on subscriptions, and they're sick of it Like phones and computers, Rokus have caches that accumulate temporary data, which inevitably slows them d
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