information and communications technology

For the longest time, all internet was run along the same copper cables that we’ve been using for our phone lines, and while that was revolutionary for the time, there is a limit to how fast they can go, which poses a problem. Luckily, the future is here in the form of fiber optic internet, which is a lot faster than copper. How much faster? Well, fiber lines can theoretically go up to several gigabytes a second, which completely blows out the internet speeds of yesteryear and is perfect for those who consume a lot…

The line between TVs and gaming has been blurring for months. PC gamers are going to OLED TVs for high-end immersive experiences, and console players are flocking to high refresh rate monitors to get the most out of their current-gen consoles. But which should you choose? Picking between a TV and monitor for gaming largely comes down to what you play games on. You’ll likely want to use a TV for console gaming and a monitor for your PC. Here, we explore why and some important differences between the display types to…

Digital Trends The iPhone 15 lineup has been a huge success for Apple, with the refresh to its product line tempting many people to update to a newer model or to switch over from an Android. Apple has also be re-jigging the available iPhone options, and if you’re after a large-sized iPhone then your luck is in as you now have more options than ever. In older generations, there was just one choice for a larger sized iPhone, which was the iPhone Pro Max. But since the iPhone 14 generation, Apple introduced a iPhone 14…

Digital Trends The iPhone 15 Pro series, released last year, comes with significant design changes, which include a titanium body for the first time. The new models boast improved camera quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and a new 3nm A17 Pro chip. While these features are impressive, some may not find them compelling enough to upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro. But what about the iPhone 13 Pro? When comparing the 2023 iPhone 15 Pro to the 2021 iPhone 13 Pro, it’s no surprise that the differences are…

A printer's IP address is a group of four sets of numbers separated by periods that allows wireless access to your printer's settings and information via a web browser. A WPS PIN (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is an eight-digit number that lets you connect your printer to the Wi-Fi network without a password. At some point you’ll need your printer's IP address or WPS PIN to set up and manage it. Having that information can help with Wi-Fi connections. Whether you have an HP, Epson, Canon, or Brother printer, we'll show you…

Asus Zenbook Duo MSRP $1,500.00 “The Asus ZenBook Duo is easily the best dual-screen laptop ever made.” Pros Excellent value in low-end model Quality build Solid productivity performance Great keyboard Well-conceived stacking mode Surprisingly good battery life…

Alan Truly / Digital Trends When you’re shopping for a printer, you want good value, reliability, and great quality at an acceptable price. Our list of the best printers available is a good place to start. If you know your budget is tight, you might want to check out some of the best low-cost printers on the market. If you can’t find a good match on those lists or if you want to do your own shopping, read on to learn more about the types of printers available, common strengths and weaknesses, and the most important…

Apple iPhone 14 Pro (top) and Nothing Phone 2 Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you’re seeing remnants of shadowy or ghost-like images on your smartphone or tablet, your device may have become a victim of screen burn-in. It’s a relatively rare phenomenon among modern electronic devices where either all or part of an image remains faintly, but persistently on your screen, even when it’s either off or supposed to be showing you something entirely different. While display technology has constantly improved over the years…

Joe Maring / Digital Trends The industry returned to Mobile World Congress this year like it was 2019, reinvigorating a trade show that had lost its mojo since those halcyon days. And to celebrate, they brought with them as many mad, crazy, and unexpectedly innovative devices as they could cram in their suitcases. The result is one of the most entertaining MWC events of the recent years, and evidence that mobile companies aren’t listening at all when they’re told mobile tech is boring in 2024. Concepts galore Joe…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends It’s easy to get fixated on image quality when looking for a new monitor, but one feature has flown under the radar for far too long. Over the past several years, we’ve seen an increasing number of monitors include a KVM switch, and it’s a game changer for using your display with multiple devices. It’s one of those features that’s easy to look past, as it gets jumbled in the middle of a list of obligatory features that you’ll find on numerous displays. Don’t discount a KVM, though. Next…