Does the Q6600 Still Have Game? Gmail Tips, Google Pixel Audio Problems

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech January 17 TechSpot Feature [A Decade Later: Does the Q6600 Still Have Game in 2017?] Released about 10 years ago, we thought it would be interesting to see [how the Core 2 Quad Q6600 holds up in 2017] while playing today's games on modern GPUs. In other words, what would happen if you paired a trusty old PC with a GeForce GTX 1060 or GTX 1070. Released about 10 years ago, we thought it would be interesting to see [how the Core 2 Quad Q6600 holds up in 2017] while playing today's games on modern GPUs. In other words, what would happen if you paired a trusty old PC with a GeForce GTX 1060 or GTX 1070. TechSpot Feature [How to remotely sign out of Gmail on multiple devices] Gmail has a remote log out feature that's quite handy in situations where your account could be exposed to prying eyes, allowing you to [end all active sessions] from any computer or mobile phone. Some of you might not be familiar with it but it sits right there at the bottom of your inbox and is just a single click away. Gmail has a remote log out feature that's quite handy in situations where your account could be exposed to prying eyes, allowing you to [end all active sessions] from any computer or mobile phone. Some of you might not be familiar with it but it sits right there at the bottom of your inbox and is just a single click away. Featured Story [Inside the mind of a hacker] Writing about security is kind of like writing about insurance. As a responsible adult, you know it’s something you should do every now then, but deep down, you’re really worried that many readers won’t make it past the second sentence.… Writing about security is kind of like writing about insurance. As a responsible adult, you know it’s something you should do every now then, but deep down, you’re really worried that many readers won’t make it past the second sentence.… [Google Support says Pixel audio issues are related to the hardware, not software; no refunds offered] Google’s Pixel smartphones may be considered the best Android devices available right now, but they’re certainly not without their issues. One of the handsets’ reported problems involves audio distortion when the volume is at its highest level. This was initially… [Samsung Galaxy S8 leak points to similarly-sized phones with larger screens and thinner bezels] As Mobile World Congress and the handset’s reported April 15 launch date draw ever closer, we’re seeing more details of Samsung’s Galaxy S8 leak online. Last week brought what is suspected to be the first video of the flagship device,… [Raspberry Pi Foundation launches Compute Module 3, pricing starts at $25] The Raspberry Pi Foundation on Monday launched a brand new version of its Compute Module for industrial-type applications. [Apple hits post-Brexit Britain for a second time, increasing app store prices by 25%] More bad news for post-Brexit Britain. For the second time in three months, Apple is raising the cost of its UK products as a result of the plummeting pound. This time, it’s the price of apps and in-app purchases that… [Microsoft patent details hybrid smartphone / tablet] A Microsoft patent that went public on Monday outlines a foldable mobile device that plays double duty as both a mobile phone and a tablet. [Alleged backdoor discovered in WhatsApp could allow governments to read encrypted messages] An alleged backdoor in WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption protocol is said to have the power to allow Facebook or government agencies to listen in on unsuspecting users. WhatsApp has claimed that no one, not even Facebook staff, can access the messages of… [Hawkeye, ZTE's crowdsourced smartphone, hits Kickstarter for $199] ZTE at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show announced intentions to crowdsource its next mobile device. The Chinese telecom did just that over the summer, ultimately narrowing down the list of potential features with the help of its fans. [Nvidia's 2017 Shield TV reviews are out: a super capable media streamer] The [2nd-gen Shield TV] is a powerful streamer / micro-console running Android TV. Capable of streaming media from major services, including support for 4K and HDR content, the Shield TV can also run any Android game and stream PC games via GeForce Now. With a more refined hardware and software experience, reviewers seem to like what they see in spite of the $199 price tag. Check out [more reviews and info here]. 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