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?
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.
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.
After decades of Windows loyalty, I’m switching to Mac
After decades of being a Windows devotee, I've decided to make a transition to all-Apple computing. It's a big step, and here are the reasons why.
The GPU shortage is over, but it’s still wreaking havoc
GPU prices have been stable over the past year, but the lingering effects of the GPU shortage are still in the air today.
How I fixed my annoying, overheating laptop
My laptop was a hot mess, but I managed to make it a lot better. Here's what you should do to keep your laptop from overheating.
My hopes for a new iMac Pro have been dashed — for now
A new report has outlined Apple’s plans for 2024, but the iMac Pro isn’t mentioned at all. Does this mean the pro-level Mac is still a long way from release?
This was the most exciting gaming laptop I reviewed in 2023
I review dozens of gaming laptops every year, but no laptop stood out to me in 2023 quite like the Lenovo Legion 9i.
5 ways to take your PC from boring to beautiful
Performance is one thing, but what about aesthetic? Here are a few things you can to do make your PC look as great as it runs.
A look back at the best (and worst) PC games I tested in 2023
I test dozens of PC games every year. Here are the most impressive (and the most disappointing) PC ports I looked at in 2023.
A Mac gaming renaissance is upon us
Mac gaming enjoyed a genuine renaissance in 2023, with amazing hardware and a slate of superb AAA games to enjoy. Here’s why 2024 could be even better.
Laptops are going to feel very different in 2024
While 2023 was a relatively boring year for laptops, 2024 promises more significant updates. It all starts with Intel's Meteor Lake and Qualcomm's latest chip.
The best Core Ultra laptops that just got announced
Intel's new Core Ultra chips have been announced, along with a slew of new supporting laptops. Here are the best of them.
How I conceded to the RTX 4060 Ti
I recommended the worst GPU released this year to a friend who was building a PC, and he loves it. Here's why.
If I’m not supposed to smell the Steam Deck vents, why do they smell so good?
Apparently, you aren't supposed to smell the fumes coming off your new Steam Deck, but that probably won't stop me.
This was the weirdest, most exciting laptop I reviewed this year
Of the 40 or so laptops I reviewed in 2023, the HP Spectre Foldable PC was the laptop that stands out the most. If only it were more affordable.
2023 was the year of AI. Here were the 9 moments that defined it
This year was a massive one for artificial intelligence (AI), with new products, outrageous scandals and much more. Here are the biggest events we saw in 2023.
Everyone who should (and shouldn’t) buy the M3 MacBook Pro
The M3 MacBook Pro is bewildering, but there's a reason for its existence that runs deep in Mac strategy and marketing.
Macs may finally be moving on from 2020
A new report claims Apple is about to kill off the M1 MacBook Air once and for all. That’s a good thing, but the outlook isn’t entirely positive for Mac fans.
I’ve used ultrawide monitors for a decade. Here’s why I’ve given up on them
I've used a 21:9 PC monitor for 10 years, but I'm finally giving up the form factor. Here's why I stopped.
This was the most disappointing GPU that I reviewed this year
We've seen a ton of new GPUs this year, but there's one card that stands out as the most disappointing GPU of 2023.
I’m a laptop reviewer, and these were my biggest disappointments of 2023
I reviewed a lot of very good laptops in 2023. However, not all of them lived up to their promise. Here are the six most disappointing laptops.
Apple has a chance to fix Mac gaming for good in 2024
Mac gaming has come on leaps and bounds in 2023, but there’s still work to do. If Apple is going to fix it, there’s one massive thing it needs to do next year.
Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro: don’t make a mistake you’ll regret
If you want to buy a 16-inch MacBook Pro, you’ll have to make a lot of choices about its parts. Our buying guide dives into detail to help you get it right.
This new Windows 11 shortcut made using my PC so much easier
One feature that flew under the radar in Windows 11's latest feature update has made using my PC feel so much easier.
AMD’s new Ryzen 8040 CPUs aren’t all that new
AMD revealed its new Ryzen 8040 laptop CPUs, but looking closely at the specs, it doesn't look like there's much new with them at all.
I’m glad GTA 6 isn’t coming to PC right away
It looks like GTA 6 won't launch on PC alongside console, but despite a barrage of criticism, that's a good thing for PC gamers.
The most innovative laptop of 2023
There was one laptop that stood out this year from the rest as a pure example of design innovation.
The most innovative monitors of 2023
2023 was a huge year for monitors. Here are the displays that pushed the envelope forward like no others this year.
I traded the my gaming monitor for something totally different
The Alienware 34 QD-OLED is widely considered the best gaming monitor you can buy, but I traded mine away for something completely different.
How a MacBook Pro sneakily got me back into PC gaming
I have fond memories of the old days of PC gaming. Somehow, Baldur's Gate 3 on a MacBook Pro brought me back.
This is the best Lenovo gaming PC you can buy
If you are looking for a powerful prebuilt gaming PC from Lenovo, this is the one that you should be spending your money on.
To celebrate its milestone, here are the best (and worst) examples of RTX in games
Nvidia now has over 500 RTX games and apps, so it's time to look back at a few big wins, and a couple of unfortunate misses.
Brighter isn’t better for OLED monitors. An expert told me the surprising reason why
The most common criticism of OLED gaming monitors is that they don't get bright enough, but there's a good reason for that.