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What Is a Good GPU Temperature for Gaming?

Most modern devices have a form of GPU to assist in generating images and computer graphics, be that your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or desktop. The GPU, which stands for graphics processing unit, is one of the most important components in your computer, in both personal and business spaces.

How to Use Conditions in Go

Conditional statements allow you to execute decisions based on logic that evaluates to true or false. Some examples of conditional statements include if statements, if…else, if…else if.. else, and switch-case statements. Go has full support for these conditionals with a familiar and straightforward syntax.

How to Get Data Off a Broken Laptop

Laptops break. Whether we want them or not, laptops often have a lifespan of three to five years, compared to five to eight years in a desktop computer. And there are many reasons why a laptop can fail: from a broken hinge to a broken keyboard, from a damaged battery down to a complete motherboard failure.

Document Your Java Code Automatically With Javadoc

If you do any kind of programming, you’ll be well aware that one of the most tedious tasks involved is documenting your code. Whether you find it mildly annoying or an undertaking that you face with absolute dread, code documentation is essential. Others need to understand how your code works, and you might even be one of them if you're reading it at a later date!

Timer Mechanisms With C and Linux

Timer mechanisms let you schedule the OS kernel to notify an application when a predetermined time has elapsed. You'll typically use them by providing two pieces of information. First, you'll need to specify how much time the timer should take before notifying. Secondly, you'll need to prepare a callback function to act when that notification occurs.

How Does Crypto Coin Burning Affect Price?

It's almost impossible to keep a cryptocurrency's price consistent in the long term unless it's pegged to a real-world asset. Because this isn't the case for the majority of coins and tokens out there, price drops are pretty commonplace in the market. But there are ways through which a crypto's supply can be intentionally increased. One such method is known as burning.

Everything You Need to Know About Deezer Music

We've all heard of Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play Music, and others. But have you ever heard of Deezer? Deezer has been around since 2007 but wasn't made fully available in the United States until July 2016. For once, users in the US were one of the last to receive access to a service, and, having tried Deezer, all we can say is, "It's about time!"

5 Ways to Stop Junk Piling Up on Windows 10 and 11

You'd be surprised at how quickly your computer can get clogged with unnecessary junk. Whether it's outdated downloads, unused programs, or just messy folder structures, keeping things neat and organized will not only give you peace of mind, it'll free up your drive space, improve navigation, and potentially benefit performance.

The 5 Best Apps to Find Your Parked Car

Finding your vehicle after a long and stressful day can be a total hassle, especially if it's parked in a sea of other cars. Fortunately, there are several apps that can help lead you to your ride in a painless manner. The following is a compilation of the best apps for locating your parked vehicle.

Steam Deck Repair, Windows 11 Ethically Hacked, Anonymous Browsers, and External Hard Disk Errors

Windows 11 has been hacked---but it's okay, as it was by ethical hackers in a competition! Meanwhile, iFixit has leaked the Steam Deck repair inventory, revealing the cost of the device's mainboard. All that and our weekly tips and tricks to help you make better use of your tech, in this week's Really Useful Podcast!

Steam Deck Repair, Windows 11 Ethically Hacked, Anonymous Browsers, and External Hard Disk Errors

Windows 11 has been hacked---but it's okay, as it was by ethical hackers in a competition! Meanwhile, iFixit has leaked the Steam Deck repair inventory, revealing the cost of the device's mainboard. All that and our weekly tips and tricks to help you make better use of your tech, in this week's Really Useful Podcast!

AMD Ryzen 7000 Launching Fall 2022: Everything You Need to Know

The day has finally come. At Computex 2022, AMD took the stage to announce its next step in desktop computing. Ryzen 7000 was finally announced after an initial unveiling earlier in 2022, and it's looking like a very promising update. While Intel managed to reclaim the performance crown with its 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs, AMD is firing back hard—and it's showing.

How to See Your Spotify Stats

Music statistics are a fun way to learn about your taste in music, as well as your listening habits. Do you want to know your Spotify statistics? Or learn about the songs and artists you've listened to the most? You don't have to wait until the Spotify Wrapped at the end of the year to do that. This article will show you how to use Spotify and other third-party apps to check your Spotify statistics.

Every iPhone Camera Mode Explained

The iPhone has multiple different modes in its Camera app, letting you take photos and videos of various types. There’s much to explore, and each mode has its own unique features. To change a camera mode, just tap the options at the bottom of the screen in the Camera app.

What Are All the New Emojis in iOS 15.4?

iOS 15.4 introduced some new features to the iPhone, including mask-friendly Face ID, a gender-neutral voice for Siri, Universal Control, and 37 brand-new emojis! The new emojis include some more smileys, and many specific objects that you’re sure to find useful.

3 Ways to Install Alexa Routines

While it’s true that Alexa Routines can be daunting, you don’t need a ton of smart home savvy to start using them right away. Amazon has incorporated several shortcuts that let technophiles and technophobes alike reap the benefits of Alexa-based home automation without having to suffer through an extensive learning curve to get there.

Is Alexa Not Responding? What to Do to Fix It

Are you having trouble using Alexa? Is Alexa not responding to your commands? There are various reasons these issues occur. It’s possible the virtual assistant has issues recognizing your commands, there’s an issue with your internet connection, or there’s a minor glitch on your Amazon Alexa-enabled device.

Grubhub Spent $6 Million Feeding New Yorkers: What Can We Learn From Its Massive Failure?

On May 12, Grubhub announced a city-wide free lunch for NYC on May 17, from 11am to 2pm. If a customer orders any amount above $15, they'll automatically get $15 off. While this is an enticing offer, it's not unique—Grubhub, and its rivals, UberEats and Doordash, have previously carried out such promotions with varying success.

Emoticon vs. Emoji: The Key Differences Explained

Ever since people started talking to each other using keyboards and screens, they've been using emoticons, smileys, and emojis to fill the gaps. There are no nuances, mimics, or intonation when you text, so you throw in a smiling face to make sure the message is read in the same spirit as it was intended.

The 11 Best Tech Gifts for College Students

College students have a lot going on, from juggling studying, classes, and trying to fit in a social life. Finding them a gift that can help in any one of these areas is a great idea, be that to help them with their studying, or just kick back and enjoy what little free time they have. Either way, they're going to appreciate a useful tech gift.

Pwn2Own Hackers Just Broke Into Windows 11 and Teams in a Single Day

Microsoft is taking a big security-based stance with the latest iterations of its software. As such, you'd expect a group of hackers to struggle when trying to crack it. Unfortunately, a hacking contest proved that wrong, as both Windows 11 and Teams buckled under the prowess of some of the best hackers in the world in a single day.

What NVIDIA’s Open-Source Driver Means for Linux

NVIDIA graphics cards are well-known for their performance. In the Linux world, they’re known for something else too—frustration with drivers. So much frustration that you may have come across a video or GIF of Linux founder Linus Torvalds referring to NVIDIA with a middle finger. That’s why it’s big news that NVIDIA has finally released an open-source kernel driver for their GPUs.

5 Reasons to Get a Wireless Charger for Your iPhone

If you’re looking for a way to upgrade your iPhone experience, picking up a wireless charger could be a great option for you. Choosing wireless charging and finally ditching the cord on your iPhone is easier than ever. If you’ve picked up a new iPhone in the last couple of years, it more than likely already supports wireless charging. And unlike the early days of wireless charging, you don’t have to make a big sacrifice when it comes to charging speed.

5 Ways to Fix the Wrong Date and Time on a Mac

Ensuring that your Mac displays the correct date and time is important for several reasons. Most obviously, an incorrect time could cause you to be late—or early—for an appointment, event, or some other engagement. Additionally, an incorrect date could have you showing up somewhere on the completely wrong day. But other issues can arise, too.

3 Signs Your Hard Drive Is Failing (And What to Do)

The failure risk for an average hard drive increases dramatically after just three years. It can happen sooner when the drive is exposed to changing temperatures, humidity, or external shocks. Realistically, your laptop hard drive becomes prone to failure after three to five years, and this is true for SSDs, too. Getting nervous, yet?

Android Auto Gets Major Update: What Does It Look Like and When Will You Get It?

Android Auto has come a long way since it was first introduced in 2014. It has gone through multiple design iterations and is now found globally on over 150 million cars. To keep up with the times, the infotainment systems of modern vehicles have also grown in size, with some sporting an ultrawide screen while others feature a portrait-style display.

Where to Download Apple’s Official Repair Manuals

Apple originally announced its Self Service Repair program in 2021, and the initiative was officially launched in April 2022. This program aims to make it possible for users to repair problems like cracked iPhone displays or faulty batteries themselves. Apple’s product repair manuals are an important component of this program.

How to Create a Cozy Desktop Setup

Whether you are a freelancer, working from home, or setting up a gaming station, creating a cozy desktop setup has many positive benefits. Because we spend so much time in front of a screen, making your desktop a place you genuinely want to be can increase productivity and inspire you to do your best work.

12 Things That You Can Buy With Bitcoin

In our day-to-day lives, most of us use traditional currencies to pay for products and services, be it by card, cash, or even our phone. But now, you can pay for a wide variety of things using Bitcoin, the world's first and most valuable cryptocurrency. So, what exactly can you purchase with your Bitcoin funds?

Save Up to $30 on Doogee Smartphones With Our Coupons

With summer just around the corner, we guess you're preparing for some cool trips outdoors, maybe up a mountain, maybe to the seaside, maybe down a white river. Whatever choice of outdoorsy activity you want to partake in this summer, you need to make sure that your phone will keep up with you and won't shatter on its first stumble.

Use Excel with EVE Online, Play Fortnight on iOS, and Blur Your House on Google Street View

Want to play Fortnite on your iPhone? Thanks to Microsoft, now you can. In this Really Useful Podcast we look at the latest tech news that matters and bring you the best tips and tricks from MakeUseOf. So, expect to learn which apps you should install on a new Windows PC, how to identify what song is playing, and how to blur your home on Google - and whether it's a good idea.

The 8 Best NVMe SSDs for Faster Performance

When looking for SSDs for faster performance, there are currently no faster options than NVMe SSDs. Using the latest technology, these storage devices can reach speeds in excess of up to ten times faster than conventional SSDs, making them perfect for those looking for the fastest read and write speeds possible.

How to Add Discovery+ on The Roku Channel

Discovery+ is finally available as a premium subscription on The Roku Channel. Besides all the original content, this addition brings over 70,000 episodes of shows from Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, Travel Channel, OWN, Animal Planet, A&E, History Channel, Lifetime, and Magnolia Network.

Public vs. Private Keys in Crypto: What's the Difference?

If you own any kind of cryptocurrency, then chances are you've heard of public and private keys. These are fundamental in how cryptocurrency works, and ensure that your funds are kept safe from hostile parties. But how do public and private keys actually work? Today, we'll be highlighting the differences between the two, and breaking down why they're so important in crypto.

How to Save Your iPhone Messages to iCloud

A lot of important conversations happen over text. These conversations could be sentimental or practical, but either way, you can’t afford to lose. This is why saving your iPhone messages is important. And one of the best ways to save your iPhone messages is using iCloud.

Should You Tow a Heavy Trailer With Your EV?

When electric vehicles were first introduced, many people were concerned that they wouldn't make an adequate replacement for the power that petrol and diesel engines make. However, with newly put regulations from the EPA and stricter emission laws, the days of burnt fumes and ICEs are limited.

How to Use a Java ArrayList

​​​​​​A Java ArrayList is a general-purpose resizeable array. It provides several useful features that operate on the data it contains. You can access elements using an index, perform CRUD operations, resize the array, and iterate over its elements.

11 Ways to Fix an iPhone Flashlight That Isn’t Working

Long gone are the days when you need to search for a flashlight in some forgotten drawer or storage box, worry whether you still have the correct batteries to turn it on, or groan in frustration when it’s not bright enough anyway. Nowadays, you can just turn to the multi-functional iPhone you have in your hand. That is, provided your iPhone’s flashlight is working.

Angular JS vs. React JS

Angular and React are two of the top frontend frameworks for web applications. Though their scopes are slightly different (one a development platform, the other a library), they’re seen as major competitors. It’s safe to assume that you can use either framework to develop an application.

The 7 Best iPad mini 6 Cases

The iPad mini 6 is an ideal gadget to use on the go. But that increases the chances of potential damage. To ensure it stays in a pristine condition, consider buying a case that safeguards it from unforeseen falls, scratches, and knocks.

7 Productive Ways to Use Notion

When you first heard about Notion, the whole page within a page thing may have seemed a little daunting. Even avid users likely recall not knowing exactly how databases work at first. However, as you get the hang of even the most basic elements, you begin to unlock its potential.

7 Ways the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe Makes Mobile File Transfer a Breeze

Using multiple ecosystems—such as Android™ and Apple—simultaneously, is not without its drawbacks. Especially if you throw Windows® into the mix as well. Sure, technology is great, but when you have several operating systems on the go at once, for different purposes, things can become somewhat disparate, and quickly.

Kanban vs Scrum: Which One Should You Use

Despite how easy it may seem, there's a bit learning curve in understanding the project management methodologies of Kanban and Scrum. Without comprehending what they are, choosing which frameworks can work for your particular projects, let alone implement them successfully, may get tricky.

Is It Safe to Connect to Public Wi-Fi in China?

If there's one thing we all want in life, it's access to Wi-Fi wherever we go (right?). But public Wi-Fi, though convenient, has its risks, and internet users should remain vigilant when connected to a public network. So what's the situation like in China in terms of public Wi-Fi? Is it safe to connect to the internet in China? Or should you steer clear from it altogether?

How to Get HarmonyOS 2.0 on Your Huawei Phone Today

Huawei’s HarmonyOS 2.0 has been an extremely popular operating system since its release in early 2021. HarmonyOS aims to provide a seamless user experience by competing with industry strong-holds Android and iOS. Through HarmonyOS, Huawei attempted to utilize its native operating system aims to unify all its devices through a single platform.