How to Turn On the Switch Controller?

The Nintendo Switch has a reasonably simple user interface, and understanding its mechanics is not so difficult. Even so, if you are unfamiliar with this console, setting up the console can get challenging. Furthermore, you may be perplexed about turning on or pairing the controller with the Switch. Although, the different varieties of controllers require a different process to get it done, the process for pairing is relatively easy. Different Nintendo Switch Controllers If you own a Nintendo Switch there are multiple controller options available for you....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Makayla Duran

How to Unblock Plug-In on Mac (Safari, Google Chome, Firefox)

Plug-Ins are great to improve your web browsing experience as they help to access and customize programs. But like any other software and application on your Mac, plug-ins can also face issues, like getting blocked. This can be due to related viruses or system-related issues. However, unblocking your Plug-In requires simple measures. So, let’s look at the given steps below to unblock Plug-Ins on your Mac: Why Are the Plug-Ins Blocked on Mac?...

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Daniel Webb

How to Update Router Firmware

Routers from different vendors may have different UIs, but the actual process for updating the firmware is more or less the same. you’re able to normally use the router’s auto-update feature to update the firmware at the press of a button. For those who want to flash a specific firmware version, I’ve also covered the manual update steps. Before You Begin A common query I hear regardingfirmware updatesis whether they’re even necessary....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Megan Brown

How To Virtualize A Physical Machine With VMware

Physical to Virtual (P2V) operations are a critical part of server consolidation, and few solutions for this are as good as the ones from VMware. VMware vCenter Converter automates the conversion process, for the most part, allowing you to move workloads off physical machines to virtual environments easily. One thing we must mention is that VMware last released vCenter Converter in May 2018 and officially dropped support for it in Dec 2019....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Richard Simpson

HP bricks ProBook laptops with bad BIOS delivered via automatic updates — many users face black screen after Windows pushes new firmware

12-06-2025 update: After reaching out to HP about this issue, we’ve received an official response from the company, included below. The original article continues after the brief statement from HP. HP is aware of a potential issue with a recently released BIOS update that could impact the HP ProBook x360 435 G7, HP ProBook 445 G7, HP ProBook 455 G7, HP EliteBook 835 G7, HP EliteBook 845 G7, and HP EliteBook 855 G7....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Joshua Diaz

I put together an RTX 4070 PC with 2TB SSD for $1,000 using these Prime Day deals

Nvidia’s RTX 4070 GPU makes our list ofbest graphics cardsthanks to its strong balance of price to performance. The card is great for 1440p gaming, provides strong ray tracing performance, and supports other DLSS and DLSS 3 for higher frame rates.Normally, if you want to buy a PC with an RTX 4070 inside, you must spend $1,400 or more and expect an SSD that’s 1TB unless you pay quite a bit extra....

June 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1330 words · Pamela Jones

In a private letter to U.S. President Biden, semiconductor industry groups blast incoming export rules

Several trade organizations including the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and Semiconductor Equipment Materials International, have written a letter to outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden, raising concerns about new U.S. export controls, reportsReuters. The organizations, which represent chip developers, as well as producers of chipmaking tools, criticized the lack of industry consultation regarding regulations restricting the global use of American processors for AI. The letter comes after the Biden administrationintroduceda three-tier licensing system for U....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Ian Norris

Intel Lunar Lake is 'almost entirely' outsourced as Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest get powered on

Intel’s results for the second quarter as well as its outlook for the third quarter were, to put it mildly,nothing to write home about. During an earnings call with financial analysts and investors, the company took some time to talk about its roadmap and the financial implications for future results. It appears that Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake CPUs are on track, whereas next-generationPanther LakeandClearwater Forest processorshave powered on. While Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 ‘Lunar Lake’ processors, due to be announced on September 3 and shipped in volume in Q3 are expected to offer very competitive performance at a very low power, these CPUs are targeted primarily at thin and light notebooks....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Eric Davidson

Intel's market cap plummets to 16-year low as stock rout continues

While many high-tech companies saw their market capitalization drop following the introduction of President Trump’s administration import duties, Intel suffered more than many others as its stock price and market capitalization declined to a 16-year low. Intel, which has suffered technological and financial challenges in the recent quarters, now faces uncertainties with demand and now potentially higher costs. Intel’s closed at $18.13 on Tuesday, down 7.36% and hitting its lowest close since July 2009, according toSeekingAlpha....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Alexis Walker

Intuitive modder builds the gaming PC he couldn't buy — stuffs a Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 3060 Ti in an mATX chassis made to look like an SFF Mac Pro, costs less than a PS5 Pro

When most people think of a $600 gaming PC, they picture plastic-heavy cases, stock coolers, and enough RGB to light up a dorm room. But one builder decided that wasn’t enough; innovation was necessary, and documenting it even more so. Armed with a 3D printer, a can of graphite spray paint, and some surprisingly premium broom handles,Christian Seligon YouTube, transformed a modest build into a personalized showcase piece—one that plays Cyberpunk at 4K and looks like it belongs in a design studio, mostly because it mimics Apple’s cheese-grater Mac Pro....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 883 words · Robert Spears

Is Your AIO Leaking? Here’s What to Do

AIO liquid coolers are fantastic options if you want optimal cooling efficiency without having to invest in custom loops. But many users are worried that the liquid in the AIO will leak and damage the computers. However, leaks are very rare, and you can easily prevent them as long as you set up your AIO properly. I have tested dozens of AIO coolers over the years and have seen such leaks on two units only....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · Mary Woods

Jensen Huang says China's military will avoid U.S. AI tech — 'they don’t need Nvidia’s chips or American tech stacks in order to build their military'

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has downplayed Washington’s concerns that the Chinese military will use advanced U.S. AI tech to improve its capabilities. Mr. Huang said in an interview withCNNthat China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will avoid American tech the same way that the U.S.’s armed forces avoid Chinese products. This announcement comes on the heels of theUnited States Senate’s open letter[PDF] to the CEO, asking him to “refrain from meeting with representatives of any companies that are working with the PRC’s military or intelligence establishment…or are suspected to have engaged in activities that undermine U....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Kathleen Hansen MD

Lenovo showcases a USB-C connected AI Stick with a 32 TOPS NPU on board

Lenovo has taken the wraps off theLenovo AI Stickat MWC 2025 in Barcelona. The idea behind the product is right there in the name, and this time, the ‘AI’ isn’t gratuitous. This USB-C Thunderbolt connected stick conceals a 32 TOPS NPU to enable those local AI-accelerated goodiesMicrosoftand its PC making partners are trying to convince you are the best thing since sliced bread. However, Lenovo’s thumb-stick-sized device is flagged as a “proof of concept” for now....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Teresa Pollard