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What Is Thunderbolt 4? A Basic Definition
By Brandon Hill published
Thunderbolt 4 is the latest evolution of the do-it-all interface for PC connectivity.
What Is Input Latency? A Basic Definition
By Brandon Hill published
Input latency is often confused with a monitor's response time, but they are quite different.
What Is Response Time? A Basic Definition
By Brandon Hill last updated
Response time is an important metric for gamers, and here's why.
What Is Contrast Ratio? A Basic Definition
By Brandon Hill last updated
Contrast ratio has a bigger impact on your monitor's image quality than you might have realized.
What Is A Monitor’s Viewing Angle? A Basic Definition
By Brandon Hill published
A monitor with a wide viewing angle may exhibit less brightness drop-off and color-shifting as your head position moves off-center.
What Is OPP? Power Supply Overpower Protection Explained
By Scharon Harding last updated
What is a power supply’s OPP / OLP? The meaning of a PSU’s overpower / overload protection function explained.
What Is Variable Rate Shading? A Basic Definition of Nvidia VRS
By Scharon Harding published
What does VRS mean? Variable rate shading, and which graphics cards support it, explained.
What Is S/PDIF? A Basic Definition
By Scharon Harding last updated
What is the meaning of S/PDIF? S/PDIF explained.
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