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Who said you can’t find cool stuff on AliExpress? Hardware sleuthmomomo_ushas discovered the Topton N9, a motherboard aimed at NAS users that offers up to eight high-speed 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Topton is one of many Chinese brands available on online e-commerce platforms such as AliExpress, Amazon, or Newegg. The company’s portfolio includes mini-PCs, laptops, and motherboards. The Topton N9 is one of the brand’s more exciting motherboards. Dubbed as a motherboard for NAS fans, it puts eight 2....

Raspberry Piclocks have been around for a while but the maker community sure seems to have a way of making them increasingly more complex. Today we have an example of such a project—in fact, it’s so complex that it’s hardly functional. Maker and developerMax Björverudis using a Raspberry Pi to power his clocks that use AI to estimate the current time based on smell and sound. The clocks work independently from one another, each using a particular input device (one being a microphone, the other being a multichannel gas sensor)....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Kone II is a large, comfortable wired gaming mouse with a 4-way tilt wheel and a reasonable price. Minimal cable drag 4-way tilt wheel Large and bulky Slippery finish attracts fingerprints Why you may trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test. At the beginning of this year, Turtle Beach decided to retire Roccat and completely absorb the brand, but that doesn’t mean it’s doing away with Roccat’s peripheral lines....

A failed Google Chrome update may show an error likeError 0x80040902. If your Chrome fails to update even after constant tries, it can be due to many common reasons. It can be common bugs, viruses, or problematic antivirus software. So, without further ado, let’s jump into the ways you can fix a failed Google Chrome update error. Why Can’t I Update Google Chrome? Let’s see some of the reasons you’re seeing a failed Google Chrome update....

If your HP printer is offline, it means theprinter is unable to communicate with the PC. And there are multiple reasons why this happens. The printer could be insleep mode, it might haverun into an error state, or there might be issues with theWi-Fi/cable connection. While these are generally the culprits, not having aprinter driver,IP address conflictorcrashedspooler servicecan also cause this. Regardless, let’s see how to fix it. View the Printer Status I recommend you start troubleshooting by checking the printer’s status....

Wsappx is a Windows service process that handles the Microsoft Store. Normally it is always running in the background with minimal system resource utilization. However, when installing, updating, or removing an app from the Microsoft Store, it can have a high CPU and memory utilization. When you are not directly engaging with the Microsoft Store, the Wsappx process should not be using any of your CPU or memory. If Wsappx is interfering with your device usage by high CPU utilization, we might have a fix for you....

After logging in to the computer, instead of showing up your desktop, you might encounter a black screen with only a movable cursor, or, sometimes not even it. Incorrectly opened or corrupted Windows explorer process is likely to cause Windows black screen after login. Besides corrupted windows explorer, Display drivers, third party antivirus and also windows updates are well known to cause the issue. Restarting the process is usually a patch if you may access the Task Manager....

Microsoftjust added a new function to its voice typing feature: the ability to disable the profanity filter. This function arrives withWindows 11Insider Preview Build 26200.550 on the Dev Channel. The function is accessible when you press Win + H, then select the settings icon. From there, you can click on the Filter profanity toggle to disable it, allowing your PC to record your curse words and type them as they are....

Microsoftisretiring the Xbox 360 Storeand Xbox 360 Marketplace starting June 10, 2025. That means you can no longer buy games, DLCs, or other content straight from your Xbox 360 console or through the Xbox Marketplace page.Microsoft initially announced this changein August 2023, and it’s pushing through with the service closure this year. Nevertheless, shuttering these services doesn’t mean you may’t play your games anymore. Dave McCarthy, the Corporate VP for Xbox Player Services and now COO for Microsoft Gaming, said, “This change will not affect your ability to play Xbox 360 games or DLC you have already purchased....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The S1 diode laser is an excellent machine with more safety features than an open frame laser, plus 40 watts of power for speedy cutting and engraving. Easy assembly Large cutting area Custom software Expensive No Camera Why you may trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test....

South Korea has unveiled a ₩26 trillion ($19 billion) support package for its semiconductor industry to maintain its competitive edge in the global market. This initiative aims to bolster chip design and contract manufacturing industries in the country amid fierce international competition, reportsReuters. “As we all know, semiconductors are a field where all-out national warfare is underway. Win or lose, that depends on who can make cutting-edge semiconductors first,” said Yoon Suk Yeol, the President of South Korea, at a meeting with the government....

Smartphones these days come equipped with newer features, stronger processing power and bigger displays. Some flagship phones even come with advanced features like split-screen multitasking and heart rate monitors. So naturally, these aspects require more battery power on your phone. Although manufacturers have incorporated larger batteries to support stronger phones, they still run out just as fast to support new features. However, you can change or disable several features to make your battery last longer....

Visual Capitalist recently releasedan infographic and articleshowcasing the market share of video game revenue, scaled to the massive success of mobile gaming at $101 billion in 2022. PC and console, meanwhile, were at $45 billion and $30 billion, respectively— and data available in charts at the source reveals PC revenues outstripping consoles since 2013. If the PC lead held into 2023, it would mean PCs have enjoyed a solid ten years, trouncing consoles in gaming revenues....