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2026-10-13

AI PCs in 2026: NPUs, local models and a new workspace

The NPU has made AI workloads on personal computers faster and more energy efficient.

Wi-Fi 7 at home: what the new wireless standard changes

Wi-Fi 7 increases throughput, reduces latency and serves many connected devices more efficiently.

OLED laptop displays: colour, brightness and power use

OLED panels deliver deep blacks and strong contrast, although brightness and refresh rate vary by model.

AI smartphone cameras: where marketing ends and practical value begins

A modern smartphone camera combines optics with computational photography.

USB-C with one cable: charging, video and data

The same USB-C connector can hide very different capabilities.

ARM laptops and Windows: compatibility, battery life and performance

New ARM processors combine long battery life with quiet operation while application compatibility keeps improving.

Mini-LED and OLED: two paths to a better picture

Mini-LED excels at brightness while OLED controls every pixel independently.

DDR5 memory: speed, channels and real-world impact

DDR5 changes channel design, power management and bandwidth, not just the headline number.

NVMe SSD generations: PCIe 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0 in practice

Sequential speed is only one metric; latency and sustained writes also matter in daily use.

Foldable phones: how displays and hinges have evolved

Foldable phones are gradually moving from experiments to practical everyday devices.

Tablets as work devices: keyboards, styluses and multitasking

A modern tablet does more than play video and can become a light workstation with the right accessories.

Ray tracing and upscaling in games: what the GPU actually does

Modern game visuals depend on intelligent reconstruction as well as raw performance.

Monitor refresh rates: from 60 Hz to 240 Hz

A high refresh rate improves motion clarity, but frame rate and panel response remain important.

HDR displays: brightness, local dimming and colour gamut

A single HDR badge cannot define quality; several technical characteristics work together.

Caring for lithium-ion batteries in phones, laptops and tablets

Temperature, charging habits and workload affect battery longevity more than one specific percentage.

GaN chargers: why smaller adapters became more powerful

Gallium nitride components make chargers smaller and more efficient.

Matter and the smart home: one standard across brands

Matter aims to make devices from different ecosystems work together more easily.

Robot vacuum navigation: LiDAR, cameras and obstacle detection

Map quality determines how consistently and safely a robot moves through a home.

TV streaming: codecs, 4K and connection speed

4K streaming quality depends on codecs, bitrate and network stability as well as the screen.

Webcams for video calls: details that matter beyond resolution

Lighting, exposure, microphones and framing shape a good video call.

Mirrorless autofocus: phase pixels and subject recognition

Modern autofocus recognises people, animals and moving subjects in real time.

Laptop ports in 2026: Thunderbolt, USB4, HDMI and card readers

Thin designs reduce port counts, making the capabilities of each connection more important.

Computer cooling: airflow, fans and thermal limits

Good airflow sustains performance and reduces component noise.

Display calibration: colour accuracy for photo, video and design

Colour profiles and ambient lighting significantly change what you see on a display.

Protecting data: the 3-2-1 backup practice

One drive is not a backup; reliable protection needs multiple independent copies.

Passkeys and the future of passwords: how secure sign-in works

Passkeys reduce phishing risk by tying sign-in to a protected device key.

Energy-efficient technology: understanding real consumption

Energy efficiency depends on runtime and operating mode, not only maximum wattage.

Bluetooth audio: codecs, latency and multipoint connections

Wireless audio quality depends on codec support, radio conditions and both connected devices.

E-ink displays: why the image resembles paper

Electronic ink uses almost no power for a static image and remains readable in sunlight.

A second life for old technology: data removal, reuse and recycling

Before passing on a device, data should be erased securely, while working hardware can often be reused.