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Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a desk.

Alienware just changed everything you know about its desktops

Alienware is giving its flagship gaming PC a major overhaul, flipping everything you know about the company's desktops on its head.
An opened Macbook Air M1 sitting on a table.

Why the M1 MacBook Air still beats the Dell XPS 13 in 2023

The Apple MacBook Air M1 presents a formidable challenger to the Dell XPS 13, long considered one of the best laptops on the market.
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED front view showing display and keyboard deck.

This is the only laptop to send your kid to college with

The Asus ZenBook 14 OLED offers tremendous value, as well as the performance, battery life, and display quality that college students will love.
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The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is another budget laptop that falls short

The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 provides competent productivity performance and great battery life, but its build and display quality fall short of the competition.
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 laptop, opened with a colorful wallpaper on the screen.

Don’t just buy the latest version of a laptop. It’s not always worth it

Buying the latest generation of a laptop isn't always the best idea. Sometimes the changes are minimal, while the price on older models can be much lower.
Alienware x16 hanging out of the backpack.

The Alienware x16 is almost my favorite gaming laptop. Here’s why it’s not

The Alienware x16 performs like a full desktop replacement, and it's compact enough that you could fit it in a backpack. But it still has some rough edges.
The Alienware QD-OLED monitor in front of a window.

How we test monitors

A good monitor can make using your PC feel like a whole new experience. Here's how we test monitors to see if they deliver the goods.
Dell XPS 15 9520 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 15 vs. XPS 17: high-performance siblings duke it out

Dell has two high-performance mainstream laptops: The XPS 15 and XPS 17. They look similar, but there are some important differences between the two models.
A top down view of the Dell XPS 13 Plus' keyboard.

Dell XPS 13 Plus review: extra, in a good way

The Dell XPS 13 Plus is the kind of laptop that'll cause head turns and double-takes, but is it a laptop you should actually buy?
Forza Horizon 5 on the Asus ROG PG27AQDM.

Asus vs. Alienware: a battle of OLED gaming monitors

The Asus ROG Swift OLED 27 and Alienware 34 QD-OLED are two of the best gaming monitors you can buy, but who claims the OLED crown?
Overwatch 2 running on the Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor.

Alienware just invalidated its own high-end esports monitor

Alienware has a new 27-inch monitor focused on competitive gaming, and it may invalidate its high-end, expensive esports display.
The 27-inch Dell S2721QS 4K monitor on a table.

Dubious Dell monitor ads turn into legal troubles

The Federal Court of Australia ordered Dell to pay customers who fell for misleading ads offering discounts on monitor add-ons.
Dell XPS 17 9370 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 17 (2023) review: still great, but going a bit gray

The XPS 17 9730 isn't any faster than its predecessor unless you're gaming, and its design remains the same. It's a good laptop, but it's no longer a leader.
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The best Dell laptops for 2023: XPS, Inspiron, and more

Dell makes a bunch of great laptops, but picking the best Dell laptops isn't easy, Here are our favorites, ranging from gaming laptops to business notebooks.
Two people using the Dell 6K Ultrasharp monitor on a desk.

Dell doubles down on IPS Black, but where’s the OLED?

Dell has launched two new high-end UltraSharp monitors, but has been quiet on the topic of OLED mini-LED.
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Why new OLED gaming monitors still can’t beat the best from last year

A new wave of OLED monitors has shown up in 2023, but none of them can match our favorite OLED display from last year.
Dell XPS Desktop sitting on a coffee table.

Dell XPS Desktop (8960) review: a new performance class

The Dell XPS Desktop 8960 reaches a new level of performance, but it comes at the cost of flexibility that made last-gen's model so attractive.
Dell XPS 15 9530 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 15 (2023) review: a great laptop starts to falter

The Dell XPS 13 (9530) upgraded the CPU and GPU, but left everything else unchanged. That makes for a lackluster update this year.
Desktop background on the Alienware 34 QD-OLED.

I love my OLED gaming monitor, but I feel like it’s gaslighting me

The Alienware 34 QD-OLED is still the best gaming monitor you can buy, and I'm happy I bought one. But the constant reminders of OLED burn-in are fatiguing.
Overwatch 2 running on the Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor.

Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor review: for the pros only

Alienware's 500Hz gaming monitor may not be the right fit for most gamers, but for the most competitive players, it's the best esports monitor you can buy.
A woman using a Dell Inspiron 14 laptop.

Dell’s first Windows 11 ARM laptop is priced like a Chromebook

Dell's new Inspiron 14 might be the budget ARM laptop you've been looking for, with long battery life, plenty of ports, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
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Today’s Best Deals: Get a 50-inch 4K TV for $300 and more

Looking for some of today's best deals? This roundup -- always up-to-date -- is a great place to go. It covers all the daily deals you could ever want.
Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Hub monitor front view showing display and stand.

Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Hub Monitor review: massive is the word

The Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Hub Monitor is a massive display that produces good, but not great images. It will fit some needs, but it needs lots of space.
Alienware Aurora R15 placed at an angle on a table.

Alienware Aurora R15 review: fixing a critical issue

Alienware's long-running Aurora line sees iterative updates every year, but 2023 brings a critical change that makes it a much more attractive gaming desktop.
Someone typing on the Alienware m18 laptop.

The first RTX 4080 laptops are much cheaper than we expected

Alienware finally debuted pricing for a trio of upcoming RTX 4080 laptops, and the prices are much cheaper than we originally anticipated.
A MacBook Pro M2 sits on a wooden table with a nice bokeh background.

What MacBooks needs to learn from competitors about transparency

Apple's entry-level M2 MacBook Pros have slower SSDs in their entry-level configurations. And that's something that Apple should be making perfectly clear.
The front of the HP Envy x360 13 on a table.

HP Envy x360 13 vs. Dell XPS 13: the best tiny laptop?

Dell and HP have two of the best compact 13-inch laptops you can buy. But which is better?
Dell G15 rear 3-quarter view.

Don’t wait on next-gen gaming laptops — here’s what you should buy instead

Next-gen gaming laptops are arriving in a few weeks, but you shouldn't wait on them. Here's why and the laptops you should buy instead.
A side of the MacBook Air showing the ports.

The best fanless laptops in 2023

Fanless laptops provide a completely silent experience that makes then great for quiet environments. Here are some of the best fanless laptops available.
A top down view of the ThinkPad Z13.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus: the most advanced laptops

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Dell XPS 13 Plus both prove that the 13-inch laptop remains a viable choice. But which of these excellent machines is the best?
LG Gram Style top down view showing display and keyboard deck.

LG Gram Style vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus: design above all

The LG Gram Style borrows some design cues from Dell's XPS 13 Plus, with some added bonuses. We'll have to wait for our review, though, to know which is better.
The two displays of the Yoga Book 9i on a table.

The most anticipated laptops of 2023

CES 2023 was packed with exciting laptops, which hints that 2023 should be a banner year for portable machines. Here are the most anticipated laptops for 2023.
The Alienware Aurora R10 Ryzen Edition Gaming Desktop, placed on a desk.

The best places to buy a prebuilt gaming PC in 2023

If you want to buy a pre-built PC but don't know where the best place to shop is, check out our guide on the top five retailers for pre-built PCs.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 vs. Dell XPS 15: big laptop battle

The Dell XPS 15 has long been our favorite 15-inch class laptop, but new competitors are coming. The Lenovo Thinkpad Z16 is one such machine.