Convert aging DVDs to MP4 with WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, then upscale them to 4K for smoother playback on today's TVs, ...

MSI's third MAG B850 Tomahawk motherboard iteration, the Max WiFi II, is the best so far, but it needs a price drop if it's ...

I’d recommend checking out the Internet Archive for cool VHS rips if you want to keep your content appropriate for the era, and hitting up YouTube for trailers and ads. For the purpose of walking you ...

I never thought smart home tech was for me. Maybe that’s because my introduction to it was largely centered around my friends incessantly yelling “Hey Google!” whenever they wanted a light turned on ...

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 won’t be for everyone. Its performance is good, but it’s no match for Consumer-aimed models that also cost significantly less. Unless you need certain ISV certifications ...

In a new study, published in Cell, researchers describe a newfound mechanism for creating proteins in a giant DNA virus, comparable to a mechanism in eukaryotic cells. The finding challenges the dogma ...

Qualcomm has turned up to the laptop party and started making waves, particularly when it comes to cleaning Apple’s clock. The Snapdragon X Elite was only the opening act, with the San Diego outfit ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Adrienne Maxwell Adrienne Maxwell is an editor covering AV gear. Her specialty ...

Using windows, you have the option to right click files and select from a few specialized options. One option that would be really nice, would be encode with Handbrake. When this is done, it should ...

When I try to encode with Handbrake nightly via QSV AV1 (8 or 10 bit), Handbrake crashes. This doesn't happen in HB 1.9.2. QSV HEVC works, but unfortunately, QSV AV1 doesn't. Activity Log, Crash Log ...