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PS5 Pro: The Fastest Gaming Console On the Market

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The PlayStation 5 Pro has been out for the last few months and it’s generated a lot of attention being the fastest console on the market. It was designed to give you the best of performance and fidelity mode. Games on the PS5 Pro are supposed to target 4K 60 FPS while some games boast 8K resolution (For real this time). The PS5 Pro is just about everything we expect, although at a steeper price than most would like. Now priced at $749.99, not including a disc drive, or a stand, it’s not exactly a bargain for most people.

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You’ll Own Nothing And You’ll Like It: The Importance Of Physical Media

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Digital content has solidified its dominance in media consumption and convenience. While this is great , a crucial thing these big corporations leave out is that even though you pay for it, you don’t own it. The world is getting so comfortable with the subscription model that even major retailers like Best Buy have announced they will no longer carry DVDs and Blu-rays in-store. (Video Games excluded)

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Playstation Portal Review

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Released on November 15th, 2023, the PlayStation Portal is Sony’s latest handheld device. At first glance, gamers hoped this device would be the spiritual successor to Sony’s previous handheld devices, such as; the PS Vita and the PSP. Unfortunately, this handheld isn’t quite like the prior generations. The PlayStation Portal does not play games locally like the Steam Deck or the Nintendo Switch, it streams games from your PlayStation 5.

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Social Engineering: The Most Dangerous Cyberattack

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Cybersecurity has become an increasing concern for corporations and individuals. Corporations have been attempting to mitigate cyber risk by implementing security controls such as firewalls, and multi-factor authentication, or by purchasing services like cyber insurance. While these can help reduce the impacts of cyber attacks, they cannot stop them. Cyber attacks vary in complexity, some

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Galaxy S24 Overview

Smartphones /

Samsung has just released the highly anticipated Galaxy S24 Series and it has all the bells and whistles. The new “gimmick” or main feature of the phone is AI. Samsung has implemented AI throughout the device. Most will agree that the hype around phone launches has dwindled in the last few years, but can Samsung change that with its suite of AI features?

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RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super, RTX 4070 Super Announcement

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On January 8th, 2024 Nvidia finally announced their anticipated refresh of the RTX 40 series of GPUs. The cards announced include the RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super, and RTX 4070 Super. New GPUs are always exciting for gamers because that means higher framerates and better visuals. However, Nvidia’s 40 series has received a significant amount of criticism for the price especially, compared to the previous generation. Can this refresh of the 40 series convince gamers to upgrade?

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Is The Switch OLED Still Worth It In 2024?

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The Nintendo Switch has been around since 2017 and has seen many revisions. The most notable is the Switch OLED, this is because of its vibrant screen. This iteration of the Nintendo Switch has received criticism because there are no increases in performance, which has made many debate if it’s a worthy upgrade. Gamers are patiently waiting for the next Nintendo console, despite the rumors, there has not been any concrete evidence of when it’s coming. Does this make the Switch OLED still worth buying in 2024?

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The Problem With The PS5 Slim

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The release of the PS5 Slim has drawn a significant amount of attention and with the holidays around the corner, gamers may be looking to upgrade. With the new model, users can now opt for the “cheaper” Digital PS5 Slim and then later purchase a separate disc drive to attach to their console. At first glance this sounds beneficial, but the way Sony priced the consoles makes it hard to recommend over the original due to a price increase.

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PC Gaming: Desktops Vs Laptops

Gaming, PC Gaming /

The recent news of price increases in the console space has left some gamers looking for an alternative. PC gaming is notorious for its price, but the price hike of Sony’s online services should make gamers reconsider. A $500 console, paying a yearly fee of $60-$80, and also buying a few games for $70 each puts you pretty close to the price of a gaming PC. Gamers switching to PC gaming will reignite the age-old debate of whether gaming desktops or gaming laptops are better. While many people choose laptops for convenience, a desktop is a better choice in most cases due to its performance, upgradeability, and cost.

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