However, the new, notable features are the new graphics perks, including Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and High Refresh Rate (HFR) support, and a new “Balanced” graphics mode. Here’s everything included in the patch notes, as lined out by Guerrilla’s official post on Reddit (opens in new tab). Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.17 Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.17 VRR improves dynamic resolution scaling on 60Hz, meaning that you’ll get a much smoother and crisper gaming experience....

From adding a little bit of stylistic flair to match your personality, or celebrating one of the best Steam Deck games to one maniac having their Steam Deck boot animation be the entirety of the movie Shrek, users have been tinkering hard and creating some incredible start-up videos. My personal favorite is Handheld History, created by KnightMD, delivering a nice retrospective of previous portable consoles before transitioning seamlessly into the home screen menu....

Itinerary This is the first thing you must have and should be written down. Plan your trip as far in advance as possible. If you’re prepared you’ll have the knowledge that comes with ample time to plan. You’ll be ahead of the game if you’ve written an itinerary. Going away on a trip can be exciting, but it can be stressful if you need to prepare well in advance. You will need to call places like hotels and make reservations, so it’s best to make these as soon as possible....

However, all that greatness is not without faults — the biggest being short battery life. There’s also the terrible webcam and a ton of bloatware, but that’s par for the course with HP laptops. Despite those problems, the HP Spectre x360 is still one of the best laptops, best 2-in-1 laptops and best 4K laptops that you can buy. HP Spectre x360 (13-inch, OLED) price and configuration options HP Spectre x360 (13-inch, OLED) price and configuration options...

The service was been around for a couple of years in testing with some clients, but it is now available as a free beta for all to try. HTC describes the service as, “the all-in-one meeting and collaboration solution for VR.” It is a blend of virtual reality and traditional business tools to give users a virtual meeting space that can accommodate up to 30 individuals at a time. Let’s take a quick look at everything that can be done in HTC’s Vive Sync....

Apple no longer wants the entry-level iPad to be merely a dependable entertainment tablet. It wants you to do everything on it, including work, and replace budget laptops. To accomplish that, Apple added the iPad Pro’s smart connector pins — which allow you to easily snap on an external keyboard — and via iPad OS updates added the ability to use several apps at once. The new ninth generation iPad only improves upon these additions....

Intel’s announcement comes just days after AMD revealed its Ryzen Pro 4000 chips for enterprise systems. The rival chipmaker made some aggressive claims about how its new processors compare with 10th Gen Intel CPUs. Instead of refuting those claims, Intel is taking a different path by touting improved management and security. Intel is using four main tenants to promote its new chips: performance, security, manageability and stability. Let’s take a closer look at each of these areas to see how it compares to previous chips and AMD’s new Ryzen Pro 4000....