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Arol Wright

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About Arol Wright

Arol is a tech journalist and Staff Writer at MakeUseOf. He has also worked as a news/feature writer at XDA-Developers and Pixel Spot. Currently a Pharmacy student at the Central University of Venezuela, Arol has had a soft spot for everything tech-related since he was a child. When not writing, you'll either find him nose-deep into his textbooks or playing video games.

Latest Articles

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VHD vs. VHDX: What Is the Difference and When Should You Use Them?

VHD and VHDX files sound similar but they have some key differences you should know about before using.

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Everything You Should Know About Session Cookies

Session cookies are one of the most important parts of your browsing experience. Here's everything you need to know about them.

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What Is Vo5G (VoNR) and How Does It Compare to VoLTE?

Vo5G calling is coming, and it promises crystal clear calls—so long as you have a 5G connection.

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6 Lesser-Known Mechanical Keyboard Switches You Should Check Out

There's more to life than Cherry or Gateron. Here are some of the lesser-known brands and types of mechanical keyboard switches.

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What Is an M.2 NVMe SSD Heatsink?

The concept of an M.2 SSD heatsink is actually wider than you think, but the same can't be said about its usefulness.

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AMD Announces FSR 3, But Will It Compete With NVIDIA's DLSS 3.5?

AMD just announced the latest version of its upscaling tech. But is it actually worth its weight against what NVIDIA just announced?

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What Is IPS Glow and How Can You Reduce It?

IPS glow is perhaps the top enemy of IPS LCD monitor owners. While you probably can't fix it, there are ways to reduce it.

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4 Common GPU Problems and How to Troubleshoot Them

GPUs are the most expensive parts in our PCs, but also one of the most tricky to troubleshoot.

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What Is GPU Sag and How Do You Fix It?

GPUs increase in size with each generation, and GPU sag is becoming more of an issue. But what can you actually do about it?

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Do You Really Need a Numeric Keypad On Your Keyboard?

The numeric keypad, and its importance in today's keyboards, is a very controversial discussion for some. But do you really need it?

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Reviving an Old PC? Here's Why You Might Want to Ditch Windows

When reviving an old PC, many advise that you should ditch Microsoft's OS for a lighter alternative. Is this really a good idea?

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What Is AMD EXPO and How Does It Compare to Intel's XMP?

AMD EXPO is set to become the answer to Intel's XMP technology, and we're absolutely here for that.

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4 Reasons to Switch to Intel Arc GPUs

A third player in the GPU game has emerged, and maybe, just maybe, you should give it a shot and see what it has to offer.

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Intel CPUs Explained: What Are E-Cores and P-Cores?

Intel's new Alder Lake chips come with two sets of CPU cores: E-cores and P-cores. But why have two types of core in a single CPU?

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Intel Core i9 vs. Intel Xeon: Which Processor Is Best for Workstation Builds?

Do you really need to spend a lot of money on an Intel Xeon, or can you get away with a Core i9 and call it a workstation?

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What Is AMD 3D V-Cache and How Does It Work?

AMD's 3D V-Cache technology has leapfrogged Intel in gaming performance and revolutionized the CPU space. But what's it all about?

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How Does Generative AI Search Work & Which Companies Are Using It?

Generative AI search catches the headlines, but what is it and how does it actually work?

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5 Signs Your Graphics Card Is Dying

Graphics cards, like any other PC component, can die down the road. Learning to spot the signs can help you plan accordingly.

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Intel U vs. P vs. H Laptop CPUs: What's the Difference?

Checking how a CPU should perform on a laptop isn't as straightforward as it is on a desktop, but that doesn't mean it should be complicated.

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4 Reasons to Upgrade to the Nvidia RTX 4080

NVIDIA's long-awaited RTX 4080 graphics card is finally on store shelves. Here are a few reasons why you might want to get one.

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