BATTERYFORPC BLOG
The Xbox Series X and PS5 are breeding a new wave of affordable 32-inch 4K 144Hz gaming monitors
Next gen consoles aren't just kickstarting a new interest in solid state storage, they're also responsible for a new wave of affordable, high-spec gaming monitors. That's great news if you want high-refresh 4K action, but don’t fancy paying an absolute fortune. Monitors from Viewsonic, Acer, and Philips are among a new generation of displays to bring 4K high refresh to the 32-inch form factor. T ... Read more
2020-11-11 03:13:12
This Windows 10 update could be a winner with tinkerers and perfectionists
Microsoft is working on a Windows 10 update that will introduce a range of new font management facilities and further expand customization options. Windows 10 users can already select a default font from a long list of pre-sets and install new ones via a simple drag-and-drop mechanism, but the upgrade is set to introduce further granularity. The new features, which include the ability to fiddle ... Read more
2020-11-11 03:09:22
Sapphire unveils its own AMD RX 6800 cards, and they're kinda gorgeous
AMD's Big Navi Big Boi, the 6800XT, will eventually hail from third-party manufacturers, but that's a little way away yet. That hasn't stopped Sapphire from revealing its plans for such boards, and they’re looking good, with the GPU manufacturer getting to flex its high-end muscles for the first time in an age. There are actually two in fact: Sapphire’s RX 6800-series line is split into PULSE (wh ... Read more
2020-11-11 03:09:22
What Is the “Windows Feature Experience Pack” on Windows 10?
Windows 10 now has a strange specification named “Experience.” Standard desktop versions of Windows 10 say you have the “Windows Feature Experience Pack” installed. What does that mean? Microsoft is being secretive as always, but here’s what we know. Another Windows 10 Mystery If you head to Settings > System > About and scroll down to “Windows specifications,” you’ll see a line named “Exp ... Read more
2020-11-10 03:12:25
Forget the Surface Go 2 tablet, this rival has a keyboard and stylus for less than half the price
When we reviewed the new Surface Go 2 tablet from Microsoft, we found it to be "an excellent affordable Windows 10 tablet that features a premium design found in the company's more expensive devices”. However, if you want something even more affordable, you should check out the Pipo W11, which retails for about half the price of Microsoft’s diminutive tablet. Pipo is not a household name, ... Read more
2020-11-10 03:10:45
As Huawei is set to drop Android, another tech giant is shunning a Google OS
IN 2021 Huawei will be introducing a massive change - dropping Android for their in-house HarmonyOS software. But the P40 Pro and P30 Pro makers aren't the only tech giant that looks set to shun a Google-made operating system. Rumours are circulating that OnePlus could be about to drop a Google-made operating system on an upcoming device. But Nord fans who are worried about seeing a massive Andro ... Read more
2020-11-10 03:10:45
MSI's GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim Emerges With Jaw-Dropping 1,965 MHz Boost Clock
A Redditor has received one of MSI's looming GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim as a replacement for the Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 Gaming, which the U.K. retailer didn't have in stock. The lucky owner shared some photographs and interesting information on the unreleased graphics card. If you don't take into account the exclusive Lightning series, the Gaming X series has always delivered the fastest ga ... Read more
2020-11-10 03:07:35
AMD Ryzen 5000 undervolting will return better than ever in future update
Director of technical marketing at AMD, Robert Hallock, is promising new and improved undervolting capabilities are on the way for Ryzen 5000 chips, to be bundled into a future AGESA firmware update. Currently AMD's Ryzen 5000 processors do not offer undervolting in any capacity, and that means you'll have to stick to only positive voltage tweaks today. AMD does offer the ability to run your proc ... Read more
2020-11-10 03:07:35
Shuttle XH410G: 3-litre mini-PC launched with Comet Lake-S processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 support
Shuttle has announced its latest mini-PC, the XH410G. While the machine may look like a run of the mill mini-PC, the XH410G packs a punch. Measure 250 x 200 x 79 mm, the XH410G supports with a choice of 65 W Intel processors, an expansion slot and multiple ports. Specifically, Shuttle has designed the XH410G with an LGA1200 socket, meaning that it supports Comet Lake S from the Celeron G5900 to t ... Read more
2020-11-06 04:50:23
THE BEST PEN-BASED NOTE-TAKING APPS FOR YOUR CHROMEBOOK
Have you ever tried to use your Chromebook for note-taking with a stylus? Some devices are more suited to the task than others, with the Lenovo Chromebook Duet being the best, in my opinion. There are a lot of pen-enabled apps that you can use, but which ones are truly the best? Today, we’re going to tell you which three we think are the most featureful and provide the best experience on Chromeboo ... Read more
2020-11-06 04:47:38