Common mistakes to avoid when building a mini-ITX PC
lding a mini-ITX PC comes with challenges, and it's imperative to steer clear of these common mistakes before delving into the process.
6 laptops you should buy instead of the MacBook Air
The MacBook Air is undoubtedly one of the best laptops you can buy. But if you prefer or are required to stay on Windows, these are the best options.
Why you shouldn’t buy the best GPU of last year
Nvidia's current-gen lineup has been dominated by one GPU for the past year, but new graphics card releases are changing that story.
‘Take this as a threat’ — Copilot is getting unhinged again
Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot appears to get tripped up by a specific prompt that sends it down a dark, unhinged rabbit hole.
Whatever you do, don’t buy a MacBook Air right now
Apple’s M2 MacBook Air is about to be replaced, so if you’re thinking of getting a new Apple laptop, you should wait just a few weeks to avoid disappointment.
Apple is already planning its next big thing after the Vision Pro
Apple’s Vision Pro has made a huge splash, but what comes next? Apple has a few ideas, and they could solve some key problems with its existing products.
I saw Lenovo’s futuristic transparent laptop, and it absolutely stunned me
Lenovo is giving the industry a look at its ThinkBook Transparent Display laptop proof of concept at MWC 2024.
Lenovo partners with iFixit to drastically improve laptop repairability
An iFixit partnership has made the rugged 2024 Lenovo ThinkPad T series a lot more repairable.
Proton and Nier: Automata — the untold story behind what makes the Steam Deck tick
The Steam Deck is a massive hit, but one game changed the trajectory of the device, and Linux gaming as a whole, in a major way.
5 laptops you should buy instead of the MacBook Pro
There's no laptop quite like the MacBook Pro right now, but here are 5 alternatives that come very close.
I never knew I needed this mini Mac app, but now I can’t live without it
Quick Tab is a brilliant little app that greatly improves app switching in macOS. It’s simple, easy to use, and is a genius solution to a finicky Mac problem.
Corsair just stepped up its keyboard game — in a big way
Corsair hasn't done much to set its keyboards apart over the past couple of years, but the new K65 Plus Wireless is changing that.
Don’t believe the reports about people returning Vision Pros
News reports suggest users are returning Apple’s Vision Pro in droves, but is that actually true? Research suggests it’s not as big a problem as you may think.
The RTX 4090 is past its prime, and that’s OK
The RTX 4090 has been the head honcho of GPUs for more than a year, and despite prices creeping down, it's not worth picking up the GPU right now.
I tried the Apple Vision Pro. Here’s why it won’t replace my iPhone
Thanks to a demo at the Apple Store, I tried out the Apple Vision Pro. Will it replace my iPhone? No ... at least not yet.
How Intel could win the GPU war this year
Although dark clouds loom over the future of Intel's discrete GPUs, Arc Battlemage could end up being one of the best GPUs of the year.
It’s the right time to buy an older gaming laptop
If you need a gaming laptop, now is the time to go for it and buy one. Here's why.
The one problem with Mac gaming no one is talking about
Mac gaming is going from weakness to strength, but the Magic Mouse is holding it back. Apple needs to redesign it to make it better for comfort and performance.
Using an RTX 3060? Here’s the GPU to upgrade to next
While the RTX 3060 is the most popular graphics card in gaming PCs, we rounded up a list of GPUs that can take your gaming experience to the next level.
The MacBook Pro is a good enough gaming laptop for me
The MacBook Pro will never be a proper gaming laptop, but as a dabbler, I was surprised by how good it is.
All RTX GPUs now come with a local AI chatbot. Is it any good?
Nvidia is taking a swing at making its own AI chatbot by leveraging the power of RTX GPUs -- but it still has some serious quirks.
Could the Vision Pro replace your iPad? There’s just one problem
People are saying the Vision Pro could replace the iPad, but there are some serious hurdles for it to overcome before that happens -- if it ever happens at all.
3 ways the Quest 3 is better than the Vision Pro
Apple's Vision Pro costs seven times the price of Meta’s VR headset, but we'll explain why the Quest 3 is still better in many ways.
AMD’s FSR 3 compromise just isn’t working
Even a few months after release, FSR 3 isn't in a ton of games. And AMD's frame generation compromise isn't filling the gaps enough.
I’m a laptop reviewer, and I can’t wait for the new Windows on ARM laptops
Windows on ARM hopes to become a viable platform with the release of the Snapdragon X Elite. And I'm hoping that Microsoft and Qualcomm hit one out of the park.
Why I’m feeling hopeful about Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs
Nvidia made some mistakes with the RTX 40-series, but its latest moves are making me hopeful.
I tested 3 years of mini-LED gaming laptops, and I was shocked by the results
Mini-LED laptops are still relatively new, but comparing the last three years of mini-LED tech shows how far we've come.
7 beloved Windows apps that Microsoft has killed over the years
Explore the digital graveyard of once-beloved applications as we unearth the top discontinued gems from Microsoft's software vault.
A new wave of cheap mini-LED gaming monitors has arrived
Mini-LED monitors are getting cheaper, and that means better HDR gaming that more people can afford to experience.
The best GPUs if you’re upgrading from a GTX 1650
The GTX 1650 has reached mythic status among budget PC gamers, but it's time for an upgrade. Here are three GPUs to keep on your short list.
Please stop wearing your Apple Vision Pro outside
If these early days of the Apple Vision Pro headset have shown us anything, it's that this is a device made for the inside, not the outside.
Mac desktops need a serious boost
Apple's Mac Studio is its most attractive and accessible desktop PC, offering tremendous power in a refined package. What will Apple do to keep it on top?
This limited-edition SteelSeries keyboard could have been so much better
SteelSeries is back with a special version of its Apex Pro Mini, but its sound and feel fail to match the beautiful design.
I hate low-profile keyboards, but Asus’ latest has converted me
Low-profile mechanical keyboards haven't been my jam, but the new Asus ROG Falchion RX LP could change that.