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Ports on the Surface Laptop Studio 2.

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.
A building with the Xfinity logo on it.

Use Comcast for internet? Your personal data may have been hacked

If you're a Comcast customer, your data may have been compromised, including sensitive personal information.
A cracked PCB on an RTX 4090.

Great, now GPUs are cracking

A whopping 19 Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics cards were just sent in for repair, and most of them couldn't be fixed. Is this another issue with Nvidia's top GPU?
a PC case with RGB lighting inside.

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.
The RTX 4070 graphics card on a pink background.

GPUs are cheap right now, but don’t be tempted just yet

GPU prices are pretty sweet right now, but you're most likely better off waiting if you're in the market for an Nvidia GPU.
Dell's CAMM laptop RAM module.

A revolution in laptop RAM is upon us

A new, very promising RAM standard just got approved by JEDEC. What does that mean for the future of laptops?
The Hyte Y60 with an RTX 4090 installed.

After this year, I finally understand why people buy prebuilt gaming PCs

I love PC building, but even I can't deny that it's now harder than ever to build a good gaming PC.
RTX 4090.

Nvidia and AMD GPUs work together better than you might think

There's AMD and there's Nvidia, but what if you put them together and use them in the same PC? Insane performance, apparently.
The Dell XPS laptop seen from behind, with the chassis half open.

Why the most powerful laptops of 2024 might not use Intel’s latest chips

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra Meteor Lake processors are just around the corner, but you won't find them in some of the best laptops.
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card.

What AMD needs to do to beat Nvidia in 2024

AMD and Nvidia are always battling for dominance in the GPU market -- but what can AMD do to actually win the fight?
Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

Watch out: Google Drive may have lost months of data

Cloud storage is often thought to be one of the safest options for backing up your data, but users are reporting issues with Google Drive.
Two RTX 4070 graphics cards sitting side by side.

Nvidia’s GPU lineup is about to get completely reshuffled

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 40 Super refresh may bring several new GPUs, but what happens to their older versions?
Gigabyte Aorus P1200W power supply.

Everything you need to know about buying a power supply for your PC

The power supply is a crucial component in your PC, but it can be a little confusing. Here's how to pick the best one for your needs.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Upgrade your PC or start from scratch? Here’s our definitive guide on the question

If your PC isn't cutting it anymore, it might be time to upgrade. But should you start from scratch or replace certain components? Let's find out.
Upcoming Nvidia RTX 40-series laptops over a black and green background.

Don’t wait for new GPUs. It’s safe to buy a gaming laptop now

Nvidia is rumored to soon be releasing new graphics cards, but should laptop users wait for them?
Someone holding the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in a red light.

AMD is valiantly keeping its word to gamers

A new leak suggests that the AM4 platform may not be dead at all, and that new 3D V-Cache chips are on the horizon.
AMD Ryzen 5000G.

Gigabyte may have just leaked AMD next big release

Thanks to an unexpected update from Gigabyte, we now know when to expect the next-gen AMD processors.
Person using a gaming monitor.

The tech that will actually make you a better PC gamer

Is gaming all about skill? Not entirely. Regardless of how good you are, this tech can help you win more games.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger holding a chip.

CPU owners are suing Intel. Here’s the surprising reason why

A class action lawsuit has just been filed against Intel as a result of the ongoing Downfall vulnerability. Here's what's happening.
Nvidia's RTX 4070 graphics cards over a pink background.

Nvidia’s new GPUs could be right around the corner

Nvidia's RTX 40 Super lineup might be closer than we think, as Nvidia is getting ready to deliver a special address.
Front of the AMD RX 7600.

This is the cheapest GPU that’s still worth buying

Not all budget graphics cards are still worth buying, but there are some rare gems that are worth your attention.
A person typing on a laptop that is showing the ChatGPT generative AI website.

GPT-4 Turbo is the biggest update since ChatGPT’s launch

OpenAI has just unveiled the latest update to its language model, dubbed the GPT-4 Turbo. It offers a massive upgrade over the previous version.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang with an RTX 4090 graphics card.

I’m scared of next-gen Nvidia GPUs, and you should be too

Nvidia pushes the limits of GPU performance with each new generation, but somehow, I can't find it in me to be excited for RTX 50-series.
Samsung 980 Pro SSD being held in someone's hand.

The era of cheap SSDs is about to end

SSD prices have been pretty great lately, but that might be about to change. Samsung is said to be increasing prices by up to 20%.
Apple revealing the M3 Max processor.

Apple’s M3 Max appears to keep up with Intel’s top desktop CPU

Benchmarks of Apple's new M3 Max chip just leaked, and the scores bode well for the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
AMD CEO Lisa Su holding an APU chip.

AMD is slowing down at the worst possible time

AMD has been dominating the booming handheld gaming market, but it looks like it might give Intel a lot of room to take over.
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

A major Windows update just launched. Here’s what’s new

The latest Windows 11 update is here, and it's a big one. With wide access to Copilot, AI in Paint, and changes to Teams, there's a lot to dig into.
A gaming PC with RGB synced lights running Apex Legends.

I made an entire PC build for the price of one Nvidia GPU

Nvidia makes some top-notch GPUs, but you could build an entire AMD PC for the price of one graphics card.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility

Intel still thinks ARM is an insignificant threat

Even though AMD and Nvidia might soon be making their own ARM CPUs, Intel is not afraid of the potential threat.
PC Gaming Monitor with LED Lights.

I tried 3 popular gaming headsets, and they all failed me

Are gaming headsets usually this bad, or am I just unlucky? In any case, I found a better solution.
An ARM processor.

How Nvidia and AMD could make Windows laptops feel like MacBooks

In an unexpected twist, it turns out that Nvidia and AMD may be developing ARM-based CPUs. Does Apple need to worry, and what about Intel?
AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

Why it’s a surprisingly good time to buy a GPU right now

If you've been thinking of buying a new GPU, now is the time -- but only if you know which models to look out for.
The PNY RTX 4080 XLR8 installed in a PC.

Nvidia’s RTX Super might be a massive boost at no extra cost

The latest leak on Nvidia's rumored RTX 40-series Super lineup suggests that the GPUs may get a huge VRAM upgrade.
Emdoor's gaming handheld with an Intel CPU and GPU inside.

This Intel gaming handheld could give the Steam Deck a run for its money

This new gaming handheld appeared a little ahead of time, and it serves up an Intel Meteor Lake chip. Will it keep up with AMD's APUs?