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  • Did Apple’s nose just grow? iPhone 15 Pro performance slows with iOS 17.0.3 (tested)

    iPhone 15 Pro’s overheating issues have been prominent for a lot of users (including me), and Apple has just released iOS 17.0.3 to fix it. Recreating situations where I did feel the phone get hot to the touch, I can confirm its been resolved, but I did pose a question earlier this week — would…

  • How to make a graph in Excel

    Too many spreadsheets. There are just too many, but sometimes you’ve got to have them, so if you’re struggling, we got your back. Need to make a graph in Excel? No problem! We’ve also covered other Excel how-to topics, like how to subtract in Excel and how to filter in Excel. But today we’re going to walk you…

  • Early October Prime Day gaming laptop deals

    Early October Prime Day deals on gaming laptops are now live ahead of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event. Amazon and its competitors are jump starting this year’s holiday shopping season with early discounts on gaming laptops. So if you want to beat the Black Friday rush, there are plenty of gaming laptop deals to…

  • 5 wild new Pixel 8 Pro features that may convince you to pre-order

    Following the Made by Google event today, there’s quite a bit of hype surrounding multiple upcoming devices from Google, especially the Pixel 8 Pro. At $999, it’s not a cheap phone, but it’s relatively affordable compared to similar phones from Apple and Samsung.  And at that price, you’ll get a top-notch camera setup, dramatically improved…

  • How to preorder Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: Best deals and freebies

    Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro preorder deals are now available at retailers and wireless carriers. Pricing for the Pixel 8 starts from $699 and the Pixel 8 Pro from $999. Although it’s too soon for direct dollar off discounts, preorder deals amount to big savings.  For example, you can preorder the Pixel 8…

  • Where to preorder the Google Pixel Watch 2

    The newly announced Google Pixel Watch 2 is now available for preorder. Pricing for the Pixel Watch 2 starts at $349 for the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth model and $399 if you want LTE support. One of the best wearables for Android users, the new Pixel Watch 2 makes a great companion device for the new Pixel 8. …

  • Google Pixel 8 vs. Google Pixel 7a: Which Pixel is the best value?

    The Pixel 7a has held the title of best phone for a few months now and while the iPhone 15 series may have something to say about that as we complete our reviews, Google could also fall to one of its own devices now that the Pixel 8 has arrived. The Pixel 7a is assured…

  • Made by Google event 2023 LIVE: Pixel 8, Pixel Watch 2, and every announcement!

    Refresh 2023-10-04T11:11:39.124Z Wait… Why does the Pixel 8 have a temperature sensor? (Image credit: Google) Looking across the back of the Google Pixel 8, there are the usual suspects in terms of a great camera setup (which produces some stellar pictures). But there’s also a infrared temperature sensor… Why is this here? Well, as our…

  • Forza Motorsport review: Did Gran Turismo do it better?

    It’s been 18 years since the first Forza Motorsport, and much like Gran Turismo, the series has had its ups and down. But as Gran Turismo 7 gets its second wind with a wave of updates, new cars and additions to the campaign, Turn 10 has brought the heat with simulation physics and a driving…

  • 9 new macOS Sonoma features that will convince you to update today

    macOS Sonoma was announced at WWDC 2023, and just released to the public a few days ago on September 26. As with any macOS update, Sonoma brings stability and performance improvements, but that’s the boring stuff.  Everyone with a modern MacBook or iMac will likely upgrade to Sonoma at some point, but some might be…

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