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Michelle Johnston Holthaus holding an Intel Core Ultra CPU.

Who’s the winner of CES 2024?

Nvidia, AMD, and Intel all presented their fair share of new products during CES 2024. Which tech giant comes out on top?
LG's dual refresh rate monitor at CES 2024.

LG’s new OLED monitor does 4K — and so much more

Gamers have been looking for a 4K OLED monitor for a while, and LG's new display is that and so much more.
HP Omen Transcend 14 sitting next to a window.

The best gaming laptops we saw at CES 2024

It was a lighter year for gaming laptops at CES 2024, but these are the ones that really popped.
The Dell XPS 14 on a table.

The best and most exciting laptops I saw at CES 2024

CES 2024 brought a host of new laptops across a variety of categories -- but these were the absolute best.
The Asus 480Hz OLED gaming monitor set up at a press event.

The best monitors we saw at CES 2024

CES 2024 was all about monitors, with high refresh rates, new form factors, and so much more. Here are the best monitors we saw at the show.
Assassin's Creed Mirage on the MSI Claw handheld.

The best PC hardware we saw at CES 2024

From Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and even other brands, here's the best PC hardware we saw while scouring the halls of CES 2024.
Lenovo Legion Go standing up in case

I replaced my gaming laptop with a Legion Go, and I’m not going back

When my gaming laptop wasn't fitting with my lifestyle, I decided to replace it with a Lenovo Legion Go. It was a great decision.
An Intel Meteor Lake processor socketed in a motherboard.

NPUs are officially useless — for now

NPUs are new to Windows laptops, and it doesn't feel like they have a compelling use case right now over your GPU or cloud AI workloads.
MSI RTX 4080 Suprim X installed in a PC.

I’m worried about the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super

Nvidia dropped the price of its RTX 4080 Super, and while that's a positive step for GPU prices, I'm worried about how expensive the card might end up being.
A close-up of Apple's Mac Pro from 2019 showing the front "cheesegrater" grill and top handle.

There will be good news for Mac fans this year after all

A fresh report claims Apple is working on a new Mac Pro and Mac Studio, but there are still plenty of reasons why 2024 could be a year to forget for Mac fans.
Sonic Superstars running on the MSI Claw.

MSI Claw handheld hands-on: it’s more significant than you think

We knew the MSI Claw was coming based on some big leaks that emerged prior to CES, but the handheld is still more significant than you might imagine.
The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 sitting on a table.

This is how Asus defeats the Razer Blade 14

A striking redesign on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 means that we finally have a proper competitor for the Razer Blade 14.
The HyperX Alloy Rise gaming keyboard.

HyperX just made your next favorite gaming keyboard

HyperX's new Alloy Rise gaming keyboard pushes into the enthusiast realm, and it might be the go-to gaming keyboard to buy in 2024.
HP Omen Transcend 14 sitting next to a window.

I tried the world’s lightest 14-inch gaming laptop — here’s what surprised me

HP claims its new Omen Transcend 14 is the world's lightest 14-inch gaming laptop. Here's what surprised me after spending some time with the laptop.
Fortnite running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 at CES 2024.

I saw the second generation of Samsung’s QD-OLED gaming monitors

Samsung's new QD-OLED gaming monitors manage to be even more stunning when you see them in person, and I can't wait for them to release.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

Here’s why 2024 is going to be a slow year for the Mac

Between the Vision Pro launch and delayed chip upgrades, 2024 could be a quiet year for the Mac. Despite that, there are still a few reasons to be hopeful.
Steam Deck held between two hands.

You just can’t kill the Steam Deck

We've seen a slate of supposed Steam Deck killers over the past year, but Valve's handheld remains the head honcho.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Why I went with the MacBook Pro over the Mac Studio

After a meaningful analysis, I decided to go with a MacBook Pro 16 over a Mac Studio. It wasn't an easy decision, and here's why I made that choice.
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These recent PC cases make me excited for what’s next

Some of my favorite recent PC cases get me excited for what's coming next.
The XPS 13, XPS 14, and XPS 16 on a table.

Here’s why people are upset about the changes to the XPS lineup this year

Dell has launched some huge changes to the XPS lineup this year, and people are already complaining.
RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

Please, don’t buy an AMD GPU right now

There aren't a ton of rumors about AMD launching new graphics cards soon, but we still expect to see prices drop in the next few weeks.
Blue Titanium iPhone 15 Pro showing Disney Emoji Blitz.

I need to change how I use Apple tech in 2024. Here’s how I’m going to do it

Despite using Apple devices every day, I want to change the way I interact with the company’s products. Here’s my 2024 New Year’s resolution for all my tech.
Apple Mac Studio top down view showing PC and keyboard.

How to configure a Mac Studio that’s right for you

The Apple Mac Studio is a powerful, compact, and elegant desktop PC. However, it's not expandable, so choose wisely when configuring yours.
Apple Vision Pro's spatial computing could make it easier to work from home.

Spatial computing went public this year, but the true test is ahead

In 2023, Apple announced its first spatial computer, Meta wowed us with mixed-reality gaming, and smart glasses improved -- 2024 will be even better.
A screenshot from Star Wars Jedi Survivor.

PC ports need to be better in 2024 — here’s how

We saw several problematic PC releases this year. Here's what PC ports need to do to be better next year.
An open MacBook Pro on a table.

Here’s what the Mac needs in 2024 to not fall behind

2023 was a massive year for Mac fans, but 2024 could be even better. Here are the four things I’m hoping Apple brings to its computers over the next year.
The cable management in the back chamber of the CLX Scarab.

A starter’s guide to PC cable management that won’t intimidate you

If the cabling in your PC is a bit of a mess, now is the time to get it sorted. Here's why you should and how you can do it.
The Corsair Steel Crimson keyboard sitting on a desk mat.

This stunning Corsair keycap set has one major problem

Corsair's new Steel Crimson and Steel Azure keycaps look stunning, but there's one problem that holds back their potential.
Horizon Zero Dawn on the LG UltraGear OLED 45.

OLED was the hero of PC gaming this year

2023 was a big year for PC gaming, but the biggest thing that enhanced my gaming experience was the introduction of OLED gaming monitors.
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

I hope Nvidia never makes an RTX 5090

We'll probably see the RTX 5090 when Nvidia is ready to release next-gen GPUs, but I hope it doesn't repeat the mistakes of the RTX 4090.
Apple CEO Tim Cook standing in front of four Vision Pro headsets.

6 upcoming products that will make 2024 a huge year for Apple

Apple is set to launch a host of exciting products in 2024, from the Vision Pro to the iPhone 16 range. Here are the devices we’re most looking forward to.
Most features, like adjusting a document's layout in Word, work fine on a Quest 3.

I tried Microsoft Office on my Quest 3 and came away disappointed

Microsoft Office apps are now available on the Quest 3, but how good is the experience and is it different than using Microsoft365 in Meta's browser?
An open MacBook Pro on a table.

Apple could fix the MacBook lineup with this one change

Apple’s MacBook range is looking pretty tasty with the arrival of the M3 generation of chips, but there’s one model that is holding everything else back.
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 playing Cyberpunk 2077.

How gaming laptops grew up in 2023

Gaming laptops have treated the display like an afterthought for years, but in 2023, gaming laptops grew up in a big way.