But what if you want to compare a top-of-the-line CPU from a few years ago to a midrange one that came out this year? Or what if you need to estimate the speed gains a new CPU can provide for a specific game or application? That’s where CPU benchmarks come in. What Are CPU...
One popular tech budgeting approach is to adopt different device tiers based on user needs. For example, it may be worth springing for luxury Dell machines for your C-suite execs and dev team, midrange Dell laptops for your professional staff and entry-level Dells for support staff. Minimize...
The forest of names, model numbers, and form-factors can give you a case of the Hansel-and-Gretels. No fear. Here come the fast facts to find a new HP laptop that clicks with your habits and budget. What is the best HP laptop for your type of use? In minutes, you’ll have an ...
But basically, Apple doesn’t make low-end or midrange machines, which is why you can’t find a new Mac for $700. However, there are high-end PCs that are just as expensive as most Macs and even more expensive than entry-level Macs, so it’s not entirely fair to say that Macs ...
For years, the Dell XPS family of laptops has excelled in fitting maximum display and keyboard area into the smallest possible package. The XPS 13 is smaller than many 12-inch laptops and manages to fit numerous ports, features and functions into its enclosure. This model currently ships with...
Be sure to give large groups of players lots of space, and try to find another way around obstacles that avoids these large groups. In fact, you can even use groups to your advantage by letting them rush ahead and letting them make mistakes and take wrong turns so that you can breeze ...
WHAT TO EXPECT No miracles! It is unlikely that you will get beautifully flat frequency response curves. I find the software is best at showing changes rather than describing a static situation. It excels at comparative jobs, such as finding the best speaker and listener positions by trial and...
Arriving home the unit was hooked to power as fast as it could. Oh hell, that's right, Sony chooses to use a proprietary power cable (included) and not a standard micro USB. Where in the box did they hide that cable? Ah yes, there it is! Oh, it even comes with a real lea...
Intel’s midrange245K is even harder to recommend. That leaves older midrange CPUs like theCore i5-13600K, which come with 14 cores, to make the value proposition. Since the release of Intel Alder Lake (12th Gen), Intel has been using a hybrid core structure in its processors. This mea...
BONUS:On the WA-2A, the pre-emphasis is essentially a hi-pass filter. If you set the pre-emphasis to 12 o’clock, you will let more rich low end come through while compressing more midrange and high end. For acoustic guitar, this really gives that “in the room” rounded out sound....