Overall, our first round of benchmarks with the Cyberpunk 2077 fix indicates that it works well for AMD chips with lighter core counts, meaning chips with eight or fewer cores, and the performance delta will vary based upon how close you are to a GPU bottleneck. As such, those with lesser GPUs will see varying levels of success. You'll see more noticeable performance improvements with newer generations of Ryzen processors, but even the first-gen models benefit in some scenarios. In many cases, the best approach to determining if your particular configuration will benefit simply consists of making the relatively simple change and giving it a spin. Proceed with caution, though, as the 'fix' isn't officially acknowledged by CD Projekt Red. … [Read more...] about Cyberpunk 2077 Bug Bulldozes AMD Ryzen: Here’s a Fix, Tested (Updated)
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Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Ultrabook review
This laptop is tough, but it also has great design features. The material texture is perfect, and the chassis feels balanced if you hold it in one hand. The hinge can do some acrobatics, letting the display turn a full 180 degrees from the closed position until the entire unit lies flat on your desk or table. Another nice touch is the red dot over the “i” in the “ThinkPad” logo. It’s an indicator light that can tell you if the system is asleep, or charging. … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Ultrabook review
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs. OnePlus 8 Pro
Specs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus OnePlus 8 Pro Size 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm (6.36 x 2.98 x 0.31 inches) 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm (6.51 x 2.93 x 0.33 inches) Weight 202 grams (7.05 ounces) 199 grams (7.02 ounces) Screen size 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.78-inch Fluid AMOLED Screen resolution 2400 x 1080 pixels (394 pixels per inch) 3168 x 1440 pixels (513 pixels per inch) Operating system Android 11; One UI 3 Android 11; OxygenOS 11 Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB MicroSD card slot No No Tap-to-pay services Google Pay, Samsung Pay Google Pay Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 RAM 8GB 12GB Camera 12-megapixel wide, 64MP telephoto, 12MP ultrawide, 10 MP front 48MP wide, 8MP telephoto, 48MP ultrawide, 5MP color filter, 16MP front Video 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps, HDR10+ 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, HDR 10+ Bluetooth version 5.0 5.1 Ports USB 3.2, USB-C USB 3.1, USB-C Fingerprint sensor Yes, … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs. OnePlus 8 Pro
Urbanista Athens review: The underdog of sports earbuds
Urbanista went with a multi-press control system with the Athens, which the logo on each side serving as your button of choice. The manual lays out all the controls very matter-of-factly, including volume control (gratefully), the ability to pause and switch tracks, answer and end calls, and voice assistant integration. If you’re thinking that’s a lot for two buttons, you’re right, especially since none of these controls are utilized by more than two presses. It’s learnable, but not the easiest system, considering some commands are situational — for instance, pressing the left logo twice pauses and plays tracks, but also answers and ends calls. … [Read more...] about Urbanista Athens review: The underdog of sports earbuds
The most common motherboard problems, and how to fix them
If this happens, your computer might refuse to boot your operating system after POSTing, or it might not POST at all. Luckily this is a minor inconvenience with a quick fix. First, re-install whatever old hardware you removed to confirm the issue and boot your computer. Once the old hardware’s in, you can boot your computer, go to your motherboard manufacturer’s website, and find the latest BIOS/UEFI version. After installing the latest BIOS/UEFI version is complete, you can re-install your new hardware. … [Read more...] about The most common motherboard problems, and how to fix them