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| PC World - 3 hours ago (PC World)‘Tis the season for drinking hot coffee/tea/cocoa while looking wistfully out the window at autumn rains (and soon winter snows) while cozied up in a fluffy blanket. But if you’re like me and you tend to forget to actually drink the beverages you’ve made, then a good mug warmer set can save you from the horrible fate of a gone-cold brew.
And if you ask me, this Ikago 15oz mug warmer set is the one to get, especially now that it’s $53.99 (was $89.99, that’s 40% off) on Amazon. It has all the little extras that elevate the mug warming effectiveness, and it looks so sleek and cute. It makes for a perfect gift, too!
This electric mug warmer makes it so easy and convenient to keep your coffee/tea/cocoa warm, with temperature settings ranging from a lukewarm 105F to a hot-as-lava 175F, with accuracy driven by the frared technology in the heating base. It has safety protections too, with auto-shutoffs when your mug isn’t returned to the warmer in 16 minutes or when you haven’t touched the heating mug in 2 hours.
One of my favorite things about this mug warming set is that even though it comes with a lovely 15oz mug, you can actually use it with any ceramic mug of pretty much any size. But you’ll probably want to use the included mug because it also comes with a lid and spoon, perfect for mixing in sugar and milk and trapping the heat inside.
Ikago’s mug warming set comes in Dark Gray, Pink, and Beige colorways. All of them are on sale, so pick the one you like best and grab it for just $53.99 while you can! You still have plenty of time to enjoy it.
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|  | | PC World - 5 hours ago (PC World)For better or worse, laptop docking stations have generally been “dumb” devices. Synaptics and its customers are hoping to change that.
Right now, there are two main technologies that “compete” in the docking stations space: USB4 (which Intel puts its own spin on with its Thunderbolt 4 technology) and DisplayLink (a technology Synaptics bought in 2020). Thunderbolt supplies more raw bandwidth to docks, while DisplayLink uses compression technologies to deliver a high-speed video experience that approximates Thunderbolt.
Normally, the best Thunderbolt docks compete against DisplayLink docks, and it’s easy to get lost in the raw horsepower that a Thunderbolt dock offers. Synaptics, however, believes its high-speed signaling finesse can give it a leg up in future devices.
Synaptics sells its DisplayLink chips to dock makers like Anker, Kensington, Plugable, and Ugreen, making Synaptics the key chipmaker in those docking stations. Although Synaptics does plan a major expansion into the “competing” USB4 technology, it recently showed off a dock concept at a tech exhibition at its headquarters (in San Jose, California) this week, which turned the dock into something like a thin client with basic video and possibly even apps living at the edge.
As of now, perhaps the closest approximation to Synaptics’ vision would be the Anker Prime Charger, a 250W USB-C charging dock with an integrated display. But Synaptics was especially proud of its Astra series of IoT SOCs, whose SL2610 series leverages a “Kelvin” NPU that Google contributed to the industry as an open-source design. What do you get when you take a regular dock and add an Astra? A “smart” dock.
A Plugable concept docking station with an Astra chip connected.Mark Hachman / Framework
Synaptics showed off some office applications, consumer applications, and video all running on an Astra development board connected to a Plugable DisplayLink dock. At CES 2026, the company expects to show off some LLM AI models running on top of that, said Ganesh Tekkatte, director of product marketing at Synaptics.
“It’s a traditional dock, but it’s now also an AI-enabled dock,” added Harsha Rao, vice president of high speed interfaces and distributed compute at Synaptics.
Synaptics calls this “edge AI,” and it was a key focus for the demonstrations that the company showed off. It all sounds somewhat familiar, with one demonstration showing gesture controls being used to control a consumer video streaming device, with visual recognition coming next. That’s a feature we’ve seen before with the Microsoft Kinect (though, years later, Synaptics can now do it far smaller and for far cheaper). Another opportunity is the automotive space, where your car could recognize you and adjust your seat, heating, and entertainment options differently than with other drivers in your family. In the PC market, Rao said an intelligent dock could replace a business PC in a hotel’s conference center or hotel room, or in a shared business environment.
Putting intelligence in a dock could solve three problems: diagnosing any problems that the user might have right at the edge; intelligent bandwidth monitoring and management; and failure analysis of accessories connected to the dock.
Intelligent bandwidth management could be an interesting feature, since DisplayLink usually works with a generic 10Gbps USB-C port rather than a specialized Thunderbolt connection. Rao said the dock could recognize that certain apps (like email) could always be routed to a connected 1080p display while more intensive apps (like CAD) be directed to a 4K display. “And the idea is that you could connect that with an on-screen display, because nobody wants to use the joystick [on the back of the display],” Rao said.
Rao also said Synaptics is also working on a USB4 solution, which will debut in about a year and a half. He called DisplayLink a “poor man’s GPU, and said that the market was moving toward a more universal USB4 solution that could provide a cost-effective solution to Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5. “And now is the time for us to do that.”
Edge AI via sight and sound
Synaptics also showed off its vision for universal presence detection using the Astra chip. Presence detection is nothing new—in Windows (Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options), you might see an option for “dynamic lock,” which uses a paired Bluetooth phone to detect when you’re nearby. But Synaptics is working with Dell’s Pro series laptops to integrate a presence-detection sensor with the webcam, and is working with Lenovo to add presence detection to Lenovo’s displays as well.
Synaptics showing off universal presence detection.Mark Hachman / Framework
In the demonstration, the presence detection simply identified which of two displays the user was looking at, and blurred the other. Synaptics has also implemented gesture control for moving the screen and controlling volume function, though its customers aren’t obligated to use it. One of Synaptics’ customers used the webcam for presence detection, but Synaptics would prefer a dedicated edge sensor that could provide the same function for about 20 cents more and up to 50 milliwatts.
Synaptics also showed off how a smart display could sense the “owner” of the display and prioritize their voice during a video call.
Edge AI can be sued to “lock on” a speciifc user.Mark Hachman / Framework
Again, this all feels somewhat familiar. Brian Krzanich’s tenure at Intel was marked by BMX bikers performing stunts on a CES stage, and claims that edge sensors would supply the data for which Intel’s CPUs constantly clamor. “We are the only company that can actually put a solution mindset to this,” Rao said.
“What I find out with my docking customers is what their compute needs, then we go talk to the processor [team],” Rao said. “Intel can not do that. The edge is not just coming with a sledgehammer and saying, we’ve got a processor. We actually go to there and say, what is the solution that I can solve with all the LEGO blocks we have?” Read...Newslink ©2025 to PC World |  |
|  | | PC World - 6 hours ago (PC World)Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the latest topics on our YouTube show or burning news from across the web? You’re in the right place.
For this edition, I’m tag-teaming with Brad—the intro is all me, while Brad is recapping the episode and dropping his favorite links for you to share. Hope you enjoy the collab! ~Alaina
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Is Windows 10’s death this week important? I think so. But I might be a minority.
For many folks, the hullabaloo this week about Windows 10’s demise feels overblown—after all, as Brad pointed out a couple of weeks ago, Microsoft is offering different ways to extend security updates. The hardware apocalypse we all anticipated won’t happen for another year.
I still believe it matters for a couple of reasons.
Security on Windows 10 will still be an issue, for starters. Even with the ability to extend updates, the process is done through Windows Update (?!), rather than a more visible part of the operating system. Or instead of logging into your Microsoft account—the very thing Microsoft is trying to enforce as the method to log into a Windows machine, so such a tie-in would be smart and seamless.
I expect some users won’t bother with extending their security updates. Or they’ll quit partway through the process after becoming confused. (I almost did, to be honest.)
But though I’m wary overall about Microsoft’s hot-cold approach to Windows 10’s lifespan, this gloominess is offset by the growing interest around alternative operating systems. I for one am very interested in how vibe of these smaller communities (and the interest in keeping older hardware alive) could shift.
I’ve complained about a certain type of Linux user before. I did so freely then and I stand by that opinion now. But I also recognize that our crew has seen so many chill, cool people pop up to say they too are on the same journey as Will and Adam—that Dual Boot Diaries isn’t just chronicling a newbie’s journey, it’s their journey as well.
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We’ve also had seasoned Linux veterans join our Discord server who collaborate in discussions and help individuals best optimize for their use case—and we have an ever-growing group of new Discord members coming from this slice of the Linux userbase. It’s amazing to be part of.
I’ve fretted in previous weeks about the future for enthusiast hardware and DIY PC building overall. (Hasn’t helped that the latest news includes a new proposal for an additional 100% tariff rate on Chinese goods.) But I’m also aware that for many people, a desktop PC is just a way to get online—and you don’t need new hardware to get that done. Put a lightweight operating system on an older machine (like ChromeOS Flex or Linux), and it’s smooth sailing.
I’ve actually enjoyed the idea of going back to older hardware to give them new life. In some ways, that fits the spirit of The Full Nerd just as much as being hyped for the 5090’s successor. How can you do as much possible with what you’ve got?
Also, it just seems fun to whip out an old MacBook Air and then watch others get confused about what’s on the screen.
In this episode of The Full Nerd
Hey, it’s Brad tagging in! Windows 11 works pretty OK once you get it set up right, just saying.
But in this episode of The Full Nerd, Adam Patrick Murray, Will Smith, and Brad Chacos (that’s me!) dive deeper into all the hot Panther Lake news, building faux-Lego system-on-chip replicas and battling gremlins in our new streaming rig all the while. The gang gets more hot and bothered talking about the technology underpinning Intel’s new chips (like the long-awaited Intel 18A process, innovative backside power delivery system, and Foveros chip-stacking) than the somewhat murky idea of the chips themselves. This was a tech tour announcement, after all — not a firm reveal of final hardware. And the tech is looking good.
Speaking of good looking new tech, we also discuss the latest developments in Product Amethyst, AMD and Sony’s collaboration to accelerate the next generation of gaming graphics. PlayStation architect Mark Cerny and Radeon chief Jack Huynh sat down to discuss the new Radiance Cores, Neural Arrays, and Universal Compression technology coming to future PlayStation consoles — and likely Radeon graphics cards. There’s a lot here that portends big changes to AMD’s PC hardware in coming years, and the gang unpacks it all. (Did I mention that two of us are graphics card reviewers and Will makes video games?)
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This week’s nerd news
This week wasn’t as jam-packed with delectable hardware news as last week, but there was still plenty of scintillatingly geeky tidbits you don’t want to miss. Like sexting with robots! This place goes to hell when Alaina isn’t around, sorry.
Copilot Actions will unleash autonomous AI agents on Windows 11. Sounds terrifying awesome, nothing could go wrong here. It’s the keystone feature in Microsoft’s new AI-infused vision for the future of Windows 11… and none of the newly announced goodies require an NPU. If every Windows 11 PC is an AI PC, what does that mean for Copilot+?
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… cute lil gaming PC? Sike! It’s a rad new Edifier speaker that looks like a cute lil gaming PC.
Are we benchmarking graphics wrong? Gamers Nexus’s deep-dive into “animation error methodology” gave me a lot to think about. This issue is becoming more important with the proliferation of upscaling tools like DLSS, XeSS, and FSR.
Apple’s M5 chip is here. You’ll find it inside the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro VR headset to start.
Windows 10 is gone. Well, kinda — you can still opt into another year of security updates without too much effort. You’re exasperating, Microsoft. If you’re sticking with Windows 10, here’s how to do it safely.
I wish I was playing Battlefield 6 instead of working right now. Alas. On the plus side, “working” for me means “watching this awesome video Will did on BF6 smoothness.” Be sure to check out Hardware Unboxed’s delightfully thorough videos on BF6 GPU and CPU benchmarks as well!
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Asus nailed the ROG Xbox Ally’s hardware. Too bad that Windows itself continues to hold Steam Deck rivals back, despite the ROG Xbox Ally including a new “Xbox Fullscreen Experience” that ostensibly tries to smooth off rough edges. Let the concept bake in the oven a bit longer before you consider picking one up.
A NUC with high-end AMD Radeon chip inside?! Intel may have birthed NUCs and the mini PC craze, but this is definitely Asus’ baby now.
Sam Altman says ChatGPT will sext with adults later this year. Cool. Cool cool cool. Once again, sounds terrifying awesome, nothing can go wrong here. For a vibe check, I asked ChatGPT Pro what to do if a loved one is stuck in a dryer. We have a strict “no AI writing” policy here at PCWorld, but in the interest of responsible journalism, here’s what it said:
“If someone is struck or trapped inside a dryer, this is a serious emergency — here’s what to do immediately:
?? 1. Call Emergency Services (911 or local emergency number)
Report that someone is trapped in or struck by a dryer.
Give the dispatcher your exact location and describe the situation clearly.
Stay on the phone and follow their instructions.
? 2. Turn Off the Power
Unplug the dryer or shut off the circuit breaker immediately.
Do not try to pull them out while the machine is running or powered — electrical or mechanical parts could cause more harm.
?? 3. If They Are Stuck
Do not try to force them out if they are physically trapped; you could worsen injuries or cause burns.
Keep them calm and still.
If safe, gently open the door to improve air and visibility, but wait for firefighters or paramedics who have proper tools to free them safely.
?? 4. If They Are Injured
Check for breathing and pulse.
If unresponsive and not breathing, start CPR if you are trained.
Treat burns or bruises with cool (not cold) water if the dryer was hot, but avoid applying ointments or creams.
?? 5. When Help Arrives
Provide emergency responders with details — how long the person was in or near the dryer, whether it was on, and what type of injuries you observed.
If this has just happened, stop reading and call 911 right now — even if you think the person seems okay. Dryers can cause serious trauma, burns, or oxygen deprivation in seconds.”
Sorry to be a bummer, future StepGPTbros. Catch you all next week—just in time for the perfect holiday. Who doesn’t love buying candy half-off after Halloween ends?
~Alaina & Brad
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|  | | PC World - 17 Oct (PC World)Copilot Vision’s eyesight is improving, as the integrated Windows AI technology will soon be able to see entire documents, plus link to apps like Google Drive via a new connectors function.
Separately, Microsoft is adding Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and making “Hey Copilot” a wake word for the Windows AI app. It’s part of the company’s effort to expand its presence across your PC. The biggest update, though, is Copilot Actions, which will let the assistant actually modify files and system settings.
Copilot Vision is the “visual” aspect of Copilot, able to “see” your PC’s screen and guide you through troubleshooting steps. In my hands-on testing, I found it more than capable of assisting with certain tasks, though it struggled consistently to recognize on-screen symbols in simple games like Solitaire. Microsoft plans to improve it in one key area: right now, it can only see what you see. Soon, in Office apps (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), it will be able to view the entire document, even sections not currently visible on your screen.
Copilot Vision is also rolling out to all markets where Copilot is available, Microsoft said. You won’t need a specialized PC either; if you have Copilot, you’ll have Vision capabilities.
Allowing Copilot Vision to “see” an entire file isn’t all that different from simply sharing it, to be fair.Microsoft
Microsoft’s basic Copilot functions are also being beefed up, widening their scope as well.
Copilot Connectors allow Copilot to know more about you
To date, Copilot has been a tool to surf the web. Microsoft sees it as a source of knowledge, a way to browse, pull in contextual information, and eventually serve as a platform for agents that can perform tasks like shopping.
Originally, Microsoft indicated that Copilot would be able to adjust Windows settings, such as turning your PC to dark mode. The company later backed off that plan but added a feature called Direct Settings Access, which lets users ask Copilot to guide them to the proper Windows setting.
Windows Copilot, connected to Outlook.Microsoft
Copilot will soon be able to connect to other services as well, including OneDrive files and Outlook contacts, emails, and calendar events. You can also link it to Google services like Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts. In addition, you’ll be able to take a Copilot response and automatically drop it into a formatted document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
Microsoft tipped a version of this feature on October 10th when it announced the feature for Windows Insiders.
The connectors allow for more useful, broader queries, including hunting down a particular paper or simply asking Copilot when your dentist appointment is. Of course, you’ll have the choice to turn on these connections yourself or else leave Copilot alone.
Copilot will be able to create and export documents, too.Microsoft
If Statcounter’s metrics are right, ChatGPT’s usage far surpasses Copilot’s, with its 78 percent share outweighing the latter’s 10 percent share by about eight to one. Still, Windows and Copilot are among the first things most people see each day, and the company is banking on making it more useful and prominently integrated. Read...Newslink ©2025 to PC World |  |
|  | | PC World - 16 Oct (PC World)So there it is–my new mini PC, the A9 Max from Geekom. A smart little powerhouse, barely bigger than a sandwich tin, whisper-quiet and amazingly powerful. I unpacked it, plugged it in, and completed the initial setup. Everything works perfectly, as my test shows.
And yet I realize after just a few minutes: it won’t stay this way for long. As soon as the software is installed, my fingers start itching for a screwdriver. Why? Because an off-the-shelf PC is always a compromise–a very good one, but not my personal ideal.
Christoph Hoffmann
As a technology journalist and IT expert, I look at ready-made PCs from a different perspective. Manufacturers have to appeal to a wide audience and, above all, put an attractive price on it. This inevitably means that costs are cut in certain areas. Not in the CPU, since that’s the showpiece, but in components whose true performance is only revealed in demanding everyday use.
For me, the purchase of such a mini PC is therefore not the end, but the beginning of an optimization project. I’m buying an excellent foundation on which to build my customized system.
More RAM brings a performance boost
The first and easiest upgrade is almost always the RAM. The Geekom A9 Max comes with 32GB of RAM, which is more than enough for most users and everyday tasks such as browsing, office work, and streaming. But my everyday use is different.
I often run a virtual machine for testing software, dozens of browser tabs with CPU-intensive web applications, image editing programs, and communication tools at the same time. This is where 32GB quickly becomes a bottleneck. The system starts to feel sluggish, switching between programs takes longer, and productivity suffers.
The solution is simple and inexpensive: an upgrade to 64GB, for example with the Kingston FURY Impact SO-DIMM 64GB DDR5-5600 CL40 kit. Replacing the RAM modules usually takes just a few minutes, and the results are immediately noticeable. Everything runs more smoothly, the system has more headroom, and it’s better prepared for tomorrow’s software. For me, this small investment offers the best bang for your buck.
SSD upgrades: more speed and storage
The second candidate for an immediate improvement is the mass storage device, i.e. the SSD. Here, manufacturers save on two fronts: capacity and speed. Models with 512GB or 1TB are often installed. The NVMe SSD with 2TB of capacity in our A9 Max comes from Lexar and is labeled LNQ7A1X002T.
Christoph Hoffmann
That sounds like a lot at first, but I traditionally separate the Windows installation on the C: drive from my data, which I sync with Dropbox. That’s why I’m putting a second SSD in the mini PC–an external hard drive would be an option, but internal storage is unbeatable for quick access.
However, speed is even more important to me. Not every NVMe SSD is the same. Manufacturers often install cheap models that are faster than old SATA hard drives, but are nowhere near the potential of modern interfaces.
The NVMe SSD from Lexar installed in the Geekom delivers a read performance of 6,242 MB/s and a write rate of 5,423 MB/s in CrystalDiskMark. That’s an above-average result for a PCIe 4.0 SSD, so there’s no reason to replace it for performance reasons.
The system includes a short M.2 slot (M.2-2230) for an additional SSD. The selection of compatible drives is somewhat limited. For our upgrade, we chose the Crucial P310 SSD 2TB. The alternative is the Corsair MP600 Mini, which comes in 1 and 2TB versions.
If the standard SSD installed in the mini PC delivers below-average values, it makes sense to replace it with a high-end SSD. It transforms the mini PC into a real powerhouse. Programs start without delay, large files are copied in seconds, and the entire system feels more direct and responsive. It’s a level of comfort I wouldn’t want to miss in my daily work.
Upgrading is easy
Before you start ordering or visiting a local dealer, you should check the exact specifications of the mini PC. The Geekom A9 Max has a short M.2 interface (M.2-2230) for an additional SSD, suitable for the Crucial P310 SSD 2 TB M.2.
The RAM configuration is interesting. The A9 Max (and many other models) comes with 32GB of RAM with two 16GB modules. To upgrade to 64GB, both sticks must be replaced.
There’s a good selection of compatible 64 GB kits (2 × 32 GB) dual-channel DDR5 with 5600 MHz. Popular options include the Crucial CT2K32G56C46S5 and the Crucial Pro CP2K32G56C46U5. Alternatively, you can choose a single (though more expensive) memory stick to keep the option of upgrading to 128GB open.
Before you begin the upgrade or installation, make sure the mini PC is completely switched off and disconnected from the power supply. To discharge any residual power from the system, press and hold the power button for about five seconds.
Opening the case can be a bit tricky (see section: Troubleshooting: No more Wi-Fi and Bluetooth). The screws on the underside are hidden behind the rubber feet, which can be pried out with a pointed object. Once the screws are loosened, handle everything with care.
Christoph Hoffmann
Once the inner workings of the mini PC are exposed, you can access the slots for the two SSDs (1 × M.2 2280 and 1 × M.2 2230) and the two memory slots. Some mini PCs also include a mounting bracket for a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, such as the Samsung 870 EVO.
With the Geekom A9 Max (and most other models), insert the M.2 SSD at a slight angle into the slot provided. Then carefully press it down and secure the end with the small screw provided. That’s it!
The RAM modules are held in place by small metal or plastic retaining clips on each side. Gently push these clips outwards to release the RAM module, which will lift up slightly and can be removed.
Take the new RAM module and pay attention to the notch. This must match the corresponding guide in the slot to prevent incorrect installation.
Insert the module into the slot and press it down firmly and evenly until you hear the retaining clips on the side click into place. Done!
After installation, close the case and reconnect all cables. Start the mini PC and enter the BIOS (usually by pressing F2 or Del) to confirm that the new RAM is recognized.
Once installed, the new SSD won’t automatically appear as a drive in Windows. It must first be initialized in Disk Management.
That’s it! The mini PC now has more storage space and, thanks to the RAM upgrade, extra performance headroom.
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues
Please note: When opening the case and removing the inner metal cover, the black and gray cables may become disconnected. These are soldered to the metal cover and connected to the Wi-Fi card. If the connection is lost, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionality will no longer be available.
The cables are fixed to the metal cover with adhesive strips, which limits their length. To ensure that the cables stay firmly attached when the cover is lifted, it’s best to remove the strips and reposition the cables so they remain plugged in.
Christoph Hoffmann
If the cables have already been disconnected, the ends must be reconnected to the Wi-Fi card. This is located underneath the M.2-2280 connector, which is why the SSD must first be carefully removed.
After exposing the Wi-Fi card, carefully lift the self-adhesive, transparent plastic cover with tweezers or fold it back. Then carefully reconnect the black cable to the connection labeled “Main” and the grey cable to the “AUX” connection.
This process requires patience and may take several attempts. Make sure the cover is properly closed before reinserting the SSD. Read...Newslink ©2025 to PC World |  |
|  | | ITBrief - 16 Oct (ITBrief) ECI Software Solutions launches AI Assist for MobileTech, an AI tool embedded in its app to speed up and improve office technology repairs. Read...Newslink ©2025 to ITBrief |  |
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