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The market for high refresh rate gaming monitors is heating up, with new players entering the market on a seemingly monthly basis.Dellstarted with itsAlienware AW2524H, which features a 500 Hz IPS panel. However, Asus is striking back with two new gaming monitors with a maximum refresh rate of 480Hz. But what sets these two monitors – the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP and PG32UCDP – is the inclusion of superior OLED panels....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Priced at $399.99, the Z890-A Gaming WiFi is a well-equipped upper-midrange motherboard that delivers all the Z890 platform offers and many (but not all!) of Asus’ AI and DIY-Friendly features. Other similarly equipped and priced options are available, but none stand out over this white model from Asus. Improved aesthetics High-quality audio solution Only one PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket Pricier than last year’s model Why you’re able to trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

Today, Bambu Lab released free software to manage your 3D print farm without needing the Cloud or any third-party services. Called Bambu Farm Manager, the software can control an unlimited number of X1 Carbon 3D printers, as well as machines from the P1 and A1 lineups. By Q3, the company will have the system working for the X1E, and the H2D will be ready by Q4. Bambu Lab said in a press release that its goal is to provide a system with privacy, control, and simplicity in mind....

Current-generation gaming consoles have been around for a few years now. While thePlayStation 5andXbox Series S/Xconsoles were initially difficult to obtain and subject to insane price markups, they are now widely available at MSRP or much lower. With this in mind, many people are likely interested in gaming monitors that they can connect to these modern consoles to leverage their performance capabilities. For example, the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 support HDMI 2....

Generally speaking, a router is what creates the Wi-Fi network. But in certain cases, such as when you’re traveling, you may need Wi-Fi access without a router at hand. The short answer for such scenarios is that it is indeed possible to have Wi-Fi without a router. There are various ways to go about achieving this, fromhotspots and tetheringto Wi-Fi dongles and WANET. We’ve talked about setting up Wi-Fi without a router using these methods, as well as other related topics, in the sections below....

China will adjust itscivilian drone export ruleson September 1, reports the Associated Press. Starting from that date, policy changes will prohibit the export of civilian drones that can be used for military or terrorist aggression. China’s Ministry of Commerce says it hopes the new controls will also prevent the use of drones in “the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.” It is difficult to know precisely how Chinese officials will decide which drones are potentially valuable for foreign military or terror organizations—wouldn’t they all be helpful to some degree?...

After China imposedexport restrictions on germanium and galliumlast year, it significantly disrupted global supply chains and caused a rather dramatic price surge. The price hikes amid lack of serious competition to Chinese suppliers are now raising concerns about future shortages, reportsFinancial Times.China is the leading global producer of these metals and around 94% of the global gallium supply comes from China. As a result, export controls have caused these metals to become significantly more expensive....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Corsair RM850x Shift delivers excellent overall efficiency, strong performance, and sleek aesthetics at a reasonable price, but its unique cable connector placement limits case selection. Unique connector placement Excellent efficiency Quiet operation Strong voltage regulation Great voltage filtering Long warranty Very limited case compatibility Slight signs of stress at maximum load in adverse environments Not very competitive price 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....

The fun thing about curses is that they propagate. In this case, hackers using the Domain Name System (DNS) to distribute malware inspired Michael “B’ad Samurai” Bunner to createDNS Mad Libs, whichuses the same technique as the recently-discovered DNS malware distribution hackto provide a distributed version of the popular word game. “This project is inspired by previous research on the use of DNS TXT records to store and retrieve data, which can be used for various purposes including malware distribution and command & control,” Bunner said in the project’sREADME....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Dough Spectrum Black 27 costs a bit more than similar OLED monitors but offers premium build quality, stellar gaming performance and a Gorilla Glass layer which no one else has. It’s a pleasure to use for both work and play. Stunning image made sharper with Gorilla Glass Pro-level color accuracy with no calibration required Bright highlights in both SDR and HDR content Tons of options to fine-tune the image and video processing...

AceMagic X1 Dual-Screen Laptop Confirmed Specs These specifications are based on the original testing unit we saw at Computex 2024. The final specs are not yet listed on the site or anywhere else, and they may be subject to change in the final unit. For now, there isn’t much to go on except the form factor, which we already experienced in a likely-complete or near-complete form at Computex 2024. While the internal hardware was due for revision, the metal-hinged dual-screen form factor seemed to work quite well, and AceMagic’s proposed high-productivity (video editing, writing, etc....

An avid retro games collector has claimed a Guinness World Record after creating a system where his collection of 444 consoles can be simultaneously connected to a single TV. Ibrahim Al-Nasser from Saudi Arabia rigged up the machines using a complex multiple KVM switch system (with supporting PC), explaining that he got fed up with plugging and unplugging consoles and adaptors so that he could enjoy his massive collection. A typical Smart TV in 2024 will come with three or four HDMI ports, an RF-in, and some USB support....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict While cheaper than its siblings, the Espresso Display 15 loses some of its charm without touch support. More affordable pricing compared to its touch-enabled siblings Solid color performance Versatile stand supports various modes Attractive design and durable aluminum chassis No touch support or speakers Still priced higher than most mainstream 15.6-inch 1080p portable monitor Why you’re able to trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....