RGB News and Articles

OpenRGB 1.0 brings a major update to universal RGB control

Managing RGB hardware from different brands often means installing several separate utilities, which is exactly what OpenRGB aims to avoid by controlling compatible lighting from one application. Version 1.0 marks a major step forward with support for more devices, a redesigned profile system, background service operation, including PawnIO and Qt6.

By Ivan Franco, September 14, 2026, 1:33 PM

Hardware Software

SignalRGB update improves UI and adds support for dozens of new devices

SignalRGB is a free app that makes RGB chaos manageable, letting you sync lighting effects across keyboards, mice, RAM, fans, and other PC gear – even when it's all from different brands. This update polishes the UI, fixes bugs, and expands compatibility with dozens of new devices.

By Erik Orejuela, February 20, 2026, 7:28 AM

Hardware Electronics

Asus' latest OLED gaming monitor combines RGB stripe tech and Tandem OLED

New monitors debut at CES with sharper text, richer color, and cutting-edge OLED tech

By Skye Jacobs, January 8, 2026, 8:54 AM

Trivia Hardware

What was the first RGB-lit PC component that wasn't a case?

Who flipped the switch on RGB for PC gamers (besides fans and cases... of course)

By TechSpot Trivia, November 29, 2025, 10:44 AM

Electronics Hardware

Zalman's jet engine-inspired CPU cooler is now available

WTF?! Electronics with loud fans are often compared to jet engines, but Zalman deliberately designed its newest CPU cooler to resemble one. The Zet 5 is the latest in a series of flamboyant designs introduced this year. For some PC builders, fluorescent lighting is no longer enough.

Full story By Daniel Sims, July 28, 2025, 9:39 PM 12 comments

Software

New Asus beta BIOS adds support for Windows RGB controls

You can finally uninstall Armory Crate

By Daniel Sims, July 8, 2024, 5:05 PM 7 comments

Hardware

Your RAM's RGB lights might bleach your GPU's backplate

Excessive ultraviolet ray exposure is the likely culprit

By Daniel Sims, April 9, 2024, 7:39 AM 9 comments

Gaming

Cougar's latest gaming chair comes with an integrated RGB fan

Available later this month for $399 or €449

By Daniel Sims, October 16, 2023, 3:57 PM 10 comments

Software Download of the Week

OpenRGB lets you control all your RGB devices across platforms

Available for Windows, Mac and Linux, OpenRGB lets you control all your RGB devices from a single app. It provides a plugin interface for additional functionality without having to run software from different manufacturers.

By Ivan Franco, July 10, 2023, 2:48 PM

Software

More File Explorer changes and Android file sharing coming to Windows 11

The Windows 11 native RGB lighting controller also arrives

By Daniel Sims, June 13, 2023, 4:28 PM

Microsoft Software

Microsoft is testing a native RGB-lighting controller in Windows 11

No more annoying third-party lighting apps

By Rob Thubron, February 10, 2023, 8:36 AM 9 comments

Gaming

You can now buy an AMD gaming chair with optional RGB lights for $549

Show how much you love AMD

By Rob Thubron, July 29, 2022, 5:17 AM 14 comments

Hardware

The 3-key Stack Overflow keyboard gets updated with RGB, hot-swappable switches

And it costs the same as its predecessor

By Rob Thubron, May 6, 2022, 6:15 AM 10 comments

Download of the Week Hardware

Control all your PC lighting from a single app with Signal RGB

Signal RGB is a free application that allows control of all your peripheral's lighting effects. Razer, Corsair, SteelSeries, HyperX, Logitech, and more are supported.

By Erik Orejuela, January 13, 2022, 6:05 AM