You may have noticed that your computer allows you to select a resolution higher than the resolution of your monitor. This may be counterintuitive at first, since your screen can’t show that extra detail, so why do it? Here’s where going beyond your native resolution brings rewards. Taking High-Res Screenshots If you need to take screenshots of … [Read more...] about 4 Benefits of Running Your Monitor Above Native Resolution
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Meet Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro, one of the smallest outdoor native 1080P LCD projectors on the market
LCD projectors can produce instant theatre-like movie experiences wherever you go. You don’t need a large screen because the projector can simply cast the visuals on a wall or other large, flat surfaces. Traditional projectors have been bulky and distorted, making them a poor substitute for an actual theatre experience. But some of the recent LCD … [Read more...] about Meet Vankyo Leisure 470 Pro, one of the smallest outdoor native 1080P LCD projectors on the market
Nvidia GeForce Now app is now native on Apple M1
GeForce Now is Nvidia’s game streaming platform, built to play Windows-based PC games on the cloud across desktop and mobile platforms. Nvidia just released a new update for the GeForce Now service, which includes an M1-native Mac app. GeForce Now has been available in web browsers for a few months now (many of which are M1-native), similar to … [Read more...] about Nvidia GeForce Now app is now native on Apple M1
GitHub adds native support for JavaScript-based diagramming tool, Mermaid
Developers reportedly see a 50 percent productivity boost when documentation is detailed and available in different formats, but previously if you wanted to include pictures and/or diagrams in Markdown files on GitHub, you had to do so by embedding an image. From today, however, developers can now include diagrams and flowcharts generated using … [Read more...] about GitHub adds native support for JavaScript-based diagramming tool, Mermaid
WhatsApp UWP beta now uses native Windows 11 controls
A beta version of WhatsApp UWP has been available for download for a while now and it looks like it is getting a new update with Windows 11 design features. Unlike the desktop version of WhatsApp or WhatsApp web, the UWP version is based on WinUI and XAML, and its scalable interface works on all form factors running Windows 10 or newer. WhatsApp … [Read more...] about WhatsApp UWP beta now uses native Windows 11 controls
Fall Guys may be getting a native PS5 version soon
When it launched back in 2020, Fall Guys was a rip-roaring success drawing in fans thanks to its popularity on Twitch. The excitement for the game has dwindled a bit since then, but it's still pretty popular. Fall Guys managed to break records for being the most downloaded game on PlayStation 4 when it was free via PS Plus. And it can be played … [Read more...] about Fall Guys may be getting a native PS5 version soon
Microsoft has to add native support for haptic trackpads into Windows 11
Like its Precision driver program Microsoft needs to build out force detection for haptic trackpads in Windows 11 to really light up the experience. Earlier this week, I detailed plans for haptic trackpads coming to Windows laptops in 2022. With the Boréas and Cirque partnership and Sensel coming out with next-gen trackpads for mainstream … [Read more...] about Microsoft has to add native support for haptic trackpads into Windows 11
WireGuard is getting a native, high-performance port to the Windows kernel
If you frequently use VPNs (virtual private networks), you’ll be excited to hear about a new project called WireGuardNT. For those unfamiliar, WireGuard is a relatively new VPN tunneling protocol that employs modern cryptography standards, has a secure code base, and has great performance. It’s integrated into the Linux kernel with version 5.6, … [Read more...] about WireGuard is getting a native, high-performance port to the Windows kernel
Android 12 for Android TV will finally bring native 4K UI and refresh rate switching
Android 12 Beta 3 has just launched, and with it came beta images for Android TV as well. While there are a number of changes introduced in Beta 3, the biggest is the introduction of a native 4K UI and dynamic refresh rate switching. While Android TV supports 4K, this is the first time that the UI itself supports being rendered in 4K. Previously, … [Read more...] about Android 12 for Android TV will finally bring native 4K UI and refresh rate switching
Spotify Beta Introduces Native M1 Mac Support
Spotify today announced the launch of new beta version of its desktop app that's optimized for M1 Macs with native Apple silicon support. According to Spotify, the beta software features compatibility improvements and optimizations for the Arm-based M1 systems from Apple. The beta software can be downloaded from Spotify's community … [Read more...] about Spotify Beta Introduces Native M1 Mac Support