When it comes to the internet, most people are concerned with download speeds, while uploads are frequently overlooked. Upload speeds are just as important as download, and even more so when making seamless video calls or using cloud-based services. ISPs, too, prioritize higher download speeds while limiting uploads. The download-to-upload ratio set by most ISPs is not symmetrical, implying that upload speeds are not prioritized. This is the major reason that makes the upload speeds slower....

Maker and influencer Jeff Geerling describes the recently releasedThelio Astrafrom System76 as “the fastest Arm desktop computer in the world.” Geerling backed up his assertion by testing the system in various applications. In Cinebench 2024, it scored over 5,000 points—a world record for a 120-core chip, according to HWBot’s database. System76 sells Thelio Astra starting from $3,299, but the price climbs to almost $25,000 for an ultimate-spec model. The Thelio Astra is by no means low-end in its default specified $3,200 configuration....

Anker Innovations has just kicked off pre-orders for what isclaimedto be the “first 3D-texture UV Printer designed for personal use.” This style of printer enables detailed color textured printing onto a vast range of surfaces, which will likely appeal to a wide range of hobbyist makers and small-scale upcyclers. Released under the firm’s eufyMake creative tool brand, the new UV Printer E1 can print vibrant color 3D texture designs “on nearly any surface imaginable,” says the PR blurb....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Xreal is moving closer to an ideal form factor for AR glasses with the One Series. Thinner frame makes the glasses appear more mainstream X1 chip enhances the user interface and viewing experience Standard electrochromic dimming Comfortable to wear for extended periods Adapters still needed for older iPhones and consoles Field of view can’t match mixed reality headset $500 price tag limits appeal Why you can trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The xTool M1 is a combination blade cutter and laser cutter / engraver in a single unit that can cut vinyl as easily as it can engrave stainless steel. Getting all the bells and whistles is going to cost you, but it’s worth it. Fully enclosed design with exhaust port for smoke purifier Simple and intuitive software with pre-generated projects 16MP for previewing designs on material Excellent documentation...

Nvidia graphics card and mini-PC maker Zotac is now accepting pre-orders for its first gaming handheld, the Zone which will reportedly retail for $799 in selected regions and online retailers. It’s equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U (Hawk Point) APU andRadeon780M graphics based on the Zen 4 and RDNA 3 architecture. Zotac US tellsTom’s Hardwarethat those pre-orders won’t be in the North American market. Some of the features of the Zotac Gaming Zone are the use of hall effect sensors for its trigger and analog stick over conventional ones to prevent drifting....

Depending on your Operating System and how updated it is you will have a certain PowerShell version in the system. A PowerShell version contains three or four numbers separated by periods (.) that represent the Major version number, the Minor version number, the Build number, and the Revision number (optionally). Microsoft integrates new features inside PowerShell while improving the current ones on each successive build or version. Some editions also remove certain outdated cmdlets, so you can only use those in the previous builds....

The four biggest motherboard manufacturers, Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and ASRock, will deliver 38.8 million motherboards in 2024. According to aDigiTimesreport, the combined manufacturers will revive the PC market after the precarious drops in sales from 2020 through 2022 caused by the global pandemic. The firstdrop in sales happened in 2020when motherboard and GPU shipments hit a record low as the world shut down in March. In 2022, nearly three years after the start of the global lockdowns, the motherboard market saw an even more significant contraction, withsales falling by 10 million units— or a nearly 25% drop year-on-year....

Acer has been a leader in glasses-free 3D screens for a while now, having released a series of monitors and laptops under its SpatialLabs brand. Now the company is providing a means to create content for these displays, the SpatialLabs Eyes, a stereoscopic camera cable of capturing at up to 8-MP (aka 4K) per eye at 30 fps or 2K per eye at 60 fps. Available within the next few weeks for $549, the Eyes can record still images or videos either to a microSD card or, via USB connection, directly to your computer where it can also make video calls....

If you recently made critical changes to your Windows OS, you may have unintentionallyviolated the software license agreement. Now, that might have triggered the BSOD with a stop code ‘SYSTEM LICENSE VIOLATION’. Basically, this happens when you try changing the product type or trial period of an evaluation unit of your system. Performing such acts might corrupt disk partitions or important system files. Thus, fixing it can be tedious and might require patience....

“This Network is Blocking Encrypted DNS Traffic” is a privacy warning that occurs when the security of the network does not meet the standards set by Apple. If this warning is appearing recently in an already connected network it may be because of recent software changes your iOS device may have had. If the warning is appearing in a new network, it may be because of the weak security of the router....

For this year’s IFA electronics trade show in Berlin, Acer is adding five new models to its gaming monitor portfolio, all of which are 27 inches or smaller in size. The Nitro family has three new 500+ Hz displays: the Nitro XV240 F6, Nitro XV270 F5, and the Nitro XV270U F5. The 24-inch Nitro XV240 F6 features a Full HD (1920 x 1080) with a mind-boggling 600 Hz maximum refresh rate....

Valvejust posted the latest results of itsSteam Hardware Survey, and we have to comment yet again on the surprising lack ofanyAMD RDNA 3 GPUsother than theRX 7900 XTX. AMD is well-represented among thebest graphics cards, offering compelling price for performance, particularly in rasterization games. Yet, its market share continues to decline, and none of the more recent 7000-series GPUs appear on Steam’s list.Looking at the overall breakdown tells a familiar story....