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V-Sync Explained: How Frame Synchronisation Solves Screen Tearing at a Performance Cost
Screen tearing is a common visual artefact in PC gaming that occurs when a graphics card’s rendering speed outpaces a monitor’s fixed refresh rate, causing multiple frames to display simultaneously on screen and creating
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The upcoming touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro is reportedly ‘significantly lighter’
Apple is preparing to launch a new MacBook Pro next month that will feature a touchscreen OLED display and be significantly lighter than current models. The company has achieved this by miniaturising internal parts and rearranging components throughout the laptop’s design. This hardware milestone takes on added significance under new CEO John Ternus, who has…
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Five iPhone 18 Pro features you’ll want to try the second you unbox it
The iPhone 18 Pro introduces significant camera enhancements that empower photographers with greater creative control. The standout feature is a variable aperture lens on the 48-megapixel main camera that adjusts between f/1.48 and f/4, functioning like professional DSLR cameras. Apple has also added new manual controls for shutter speed, focus and white balance — capabilities…
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What does V-Sync actually do to your PC’s frames per second?
V-Sync synchronises a game’s frame output with a monitor’s refresh cycle to reduce screen tearing, which occurs when parts of different frames appear at once. It can also reduce the load on the graphics card, potentially lowering power use and heat, but may cause stuttering or make controls feel less responsive. The effect depends on…
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A fourth RuneScape game is under development using Unreal Engine
Jagex has announced RS4, a fourth major RuneScape game being developed with Unreal Engine. The new MMO will expand the series while sitting alongside its existing games, rather than replacing them. Set in the Sixth Age, years after the events of RuneScape: Dragonwilds, RS4 will begin in the Ashenfall area. It was first planned as…
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How frame synchronisation prevents screen tearing in games
Screen tearing is a visual distortion in gaming where different frames appear on screen simultaneously, creating a jagged, split image. Although particularly common in PC gaming, the issue is caused by a mismatch between the speed at which a graphics card renders frames and the fixed refresh rate at which a monitor displays them. Fortunately,…
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Sony digital camera model numbers explained: Bigger isn’t always better
Sony’s camera model names indicate broad differences in format, intended use and price, but the mix of letters and numbers can make choosing a model confusing. The article explains that Sony’s mirrorless cameras use the Alpha name and interchangeable lenses, while its compact cameras have fixed lenses; within the mirrorless range, full-frame models generally cost…
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How to disable or restrict your iPhone’s Apple Intelligence features
Apple has removed the single system-wide switch to disable Apple Intelligence in iOS 27, making the AI suite harder to turn off entirely. However, users can still control most individual AI features through various settings menus, though this requires navigating to multiple different locations. The move reflects Apple’s continued push to embed AI throughout its…
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Here’s what you should do if only one of your AirPods is working
If only one AirPod is producing sound, a charging problem is a likely cause. Cleaning the case and its charging contacts, checking that the case is charged, and charging both earbuds for 30 seconds may resolve the issue. If the problem continues, test the affected earbud on its own and reset the AirPods through the…
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The pros and cons of enabling Wi-Fi calling
Wi-Fi calling (VoWiFi) allows users to make calls and texts over Wi-Fi instead of cellular networks, using encrypted tunnels to route data to carriers’ networks. The feature improves call quality and enables communication in cellular dead zones caused by building materials or weak coverage, whilst remaining seamless to use without additional costs or apps. Wi-Fi…