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article What is MU-MIMO? Why is it essential for your next wireless router?

What is MU-MIMO? Why is it essential for your next wireless router?

When examining the specifications of wireless routers available for consumers and businesses, you may notice that many advertise a technology called MU-MIMO. It stands for Multi-User MIMO, and most consumer Wi-Fi routers feature 2x2 MU-MIMO, while higher-end models may offer 4x4 or even 8x8 MU-MIMO capabilities. What exactly does MU-MIMO mean, though? What does it do for your wireless router, and why is it
article What is Wi-Fi 7? A complete guide to features, benefits, and compatibility

What is Wi-Fi 7? A complete guide to features, benefits, and compatibility

If you've recently shopped for a new wireless router or mesh Wi-Fi system, you've probably noticed a new technology being promoted by all manufacturers: Wi-Fi 7. It's being marketed as the next big thing in wireless connectivity, with promises of lightning-fast speeds and ultra-reliable connections. But what exactly is Wi-Fi 7, and does it actually deliver meaningful improvements? Is it truly all about benefits
article Building a gaming PC with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: What to expect?

Building a gaming PC with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: What to expect?

For the past few weeks, I’ve been building and using a new PC designed to be fast, powerful, and cool. It’s been an exciting experience – from making sure it looks good to testing and managing my daily tasks on it. I had high expectations, and so far, this build has exceeded them. Built with a variety of Corsair, MSI, and AMD hardware, this
article Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition: Discover what’s new!

Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition: Discover what’s new!

Many of you know me as an editor at Digital Citizen, but there's another side to my professional life: I'm also a book author. Over the years, I've written ten books, most focusing on Windows. And if there's one thing I've learned through writing these books, including Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies, it's that Windows is constantly evolving. Windows 11, in particular, has taken
article Which is the best browser for battery life in Windows?

Which is the best browser for battery life in Windows?

Your laptop's battery is almost empty, you haven’t finished your work, and you're nowhere near a power outlet. We've all been there once in a while. With our digital lives taking place mostly in browser tabs, could your choice of a web browser be the culprit behind poor battery life? While Chrome, Edge, and Opera all claim to provide users with battery-saving features, I
article DLSS 3.5 vs. FSR 3: Which one gets you more performance?

DLSS 3.5 vs. FSR 3: Which one gets you more performance?

If you’re a gamer, you’ve certainly heard that NVIDIA announced version 4.0 of its Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology alongside its upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series of graphic cards. At the same time, AMD demoed their upcoming FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) version 4.0 on their upcoming Radeon RX 9070 graphic cards. These technologies can boost graphics performance and image quality, with DLSS relying
article Which is better at FSR: AMD or NVIDIA?

Which is better at FSR: AMD or NVIDIA?

If you’re a gamer, you probably know about the technology called AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). It boosts graphics performance and works on almost any graphics card, even older ones! With FSR, you can enjoy higher frame rates and smoother gameplay, whether you have a Radeon or a GeForce card. It even works on Intel graphic cards. However, the question remains: does FSR offer
article How to subscribe to Digital Citizen & spread the word!

How to subscribe to Digital Citizen & spread the word!

While major tech platforms like Google increasingly favor AI-generated content and corporate publishers, independent voices like Digital Citizen face an unprecedented challenge. Our traffic has plummeted 40% since November 2023 – and a staggering 53% compared to November 2022. We’re not alone in this struggle; many independent publications have already shut their doors in 2024. Yet we don’t want to give up. We want
article AMD FSR 3: How much performance boost should you expect?

AMD FSR 3: How much performance boost should you expect?

AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) brings exciting advancements in upscaling and Frame Generation, promising gamers better performance without having to buy a new graphics card or making significant and costly hardware upgrades. If you’re looking to increase frame rates while keeping high visual quality, FSR 3 is definitely worth a look. Yet, how much of a difference does it make in real-world
article What is AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) and how does it work?

What is AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) and how does it work?

Have you come across the term AMD FSR on the internet or maybe somewhere in your favorite game’s graphics settings? Are you wondering what AMD FSR is? Or maybe you want to enable FSR, but you’re not sure if your graphics card is on the AMD FSR-supported GPU list? If you want to understand the reasons behind this technology, why you might want it,