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Virtual reality (VR) has made its ceremonious arrival into the gaming world and it’s here to stay.

If you haven’t yet experienced this immersive and transformative gaming environment phenomenon, then you will most likely be doing so in the near future. The technology is not only consistently improving, but it’s also coming in at lower price points.

A VR laptop is one that is fast enough to run virtual reality games or applications, and some laptops are engineered specifically to play VR games. Here are the best HP VR-ready laptops today.

The two major options for VR headsets are the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive. These integrated headsets offer unique features - such as microphones, stereo headphones, and handheld input devices - to track your movements, enhance your field of vision, and keep you fully immersed in your VR game.

The Oculus Rift offers striking optics and impressive audio quality, with highly advanced lenses that are constructed precisely for VR.

Choosing a multifunction printer shouldn’t be complicated, but with so many choices on the market, it’s smart to do some research first. Today’s best HP printer and scanner products offer many essential features consumers want most, including fast color printing, wireless capabilities, crisp scans, and touch screen controls.

Are you updating some of your office tech and starting to wonder how to connect an HP printer to WiFi? While there are many different types of printers available today, there are a few related options to consider when it comes to getting your WiFi connection set up properly.

While standalone fax machines aren't something many homeowners or even small businesses own these days, the need to send a fax still exists. What happens if you need to send one right away? How can you use your multifunction HP printer to get the job done? Learn how to send a fax with this easy step-by-step guide.

In this article, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of AMOLED display technology and introduce the versatile new HP Spectre x360 AMOLED laptop. It’s the first in a wave of more powerful devices that incorporate the latest active-matrix OLED systems that balance performance with incredible visuals.

Whether you’re a long-time HP printer user or you’re in the market for a new printer, you’ve probably seen HP Instant Ink mentioned in printer product descriptions. While it started as an HP ink subscription service for Inkjet printers, it now also covers compatible toner printers as well.

HP Instant Ink addresses the biggest printing headaches, including cartridge level monitoring, recycling and replacement, and even the cost of color prints

We’ve all been there. You need reliable WiFi to finish a work assignment, play Fortnite with your friends, or stream a new movie, but you can’t get a good connection. Did you know that your phone has a powerful feature called WiFi tethering that makes it possible for you to connect to an online network?
In this guide, we outline how you can use WiFi tethering to connect to your phone’s cellular network, as well as how the mobile hotspot function works and what kind of data plan you should have to use it.

Before you begin the process of connecting to a hotspot, you should be familiar with your existing data plan and whether you have enough bandwidth to support your planned activity. You should also keep in mind that the data plan you have for your cell phone can directly impact your download and upload speeds.

KNOW YOUR DATA CAP

Some cellular plans have data caps. Even if you have “unlimited” data, you may still face “throttling” after

IOGEAR HUB-C - USB-C to 4-port USB-A HubIOGEAR HUB-C - USB-C to 4-port USB-A HubIf you’ve owned a PC, you may already be familiar with the computer ports and connections available on your device.