DDR4 vs. DDR5 RAM: What’s the Difference?

Overclocking has improved as well, with Intel updating XMP (eXtreme Memory Profile) to 3.0 for DDR5. Where XMP 2.0 supported just two profiles, the newest version boasts five. Three are set by the memory manufacturer, with two more for you to tweak and edit your own settings. Intel hosts spreadsheets with settings from common manufacturers…

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Best Blender and Food Processor Combos of 2025

“There’s a trend in small appliances where people prefer a multipurpose machine that can do it all,” says Stacy Canova-Turner, a CR market analyst who covers small kitchen appliances. “It’s true for blenders, food processors, toaster ovens, and air fryers. For instance, with the right combination blender and food processor, you can make your favorite…

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Panasonic Z95A OLED TV Review: Searing Brightness and Colors

Photograph: Ryan Waniata Thanks to excellent picture processing, details pop, from crystalline 4K Blu-rays to 1080p and even 720p upscaling. Only the fuzziest SD images fail to impress, sometimes coming through a little blocky, but that’s true of pretty much any 4K TV. The only minor chinks in the armor I noticed over several days…

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Best Booster Seats for Kids

As the name suggests, all booster seats are designed to “boost” your child up so a seat belt can fit correctly over his or her hips and chest. But there are a few different types of boosters you can consider: The right booster seat for you will depend on your personal preferences, your vehicle, as…

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These Maps Show Just How Dry Southern California Is Right Now

THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Dry conditions across Southern California in early January 2025 set the stage for a series of deadly wind-driven wildfires that burned thousands of homes and other structures in the Los Angeles area. Ming Pan, a hydrologist at the University of California-San Diego’s Center…

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The 25 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (January 2025)

While Netflix is busy pumping out more series than any one person could watch (probably), some of the best shows are on Amazon Prime Video. Trouble is, navigating the service’s labyrinthine menus can make finding the right series a pain. We’re here to help. Below are our favorite Amazon series—all included with your Prime subscription….

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How to Clean Your Humidifier

Daily: To prevent the growth of mold and other contaminants, we recommend rinsing, towel-drying, and refilling your humidifier’s tank with fresh water every day. Weekly: Give the tank and the well a deep cleaning once a week, as outlined below. We suggest using white vinegar, because it’s inexpensive, you probably have some in your pantry,…

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