Computing Features
No, you shouldn’t just buy whatever Brother printer is cheapest
Brother printers are great but don't rush a printer decision. A bad purchase causes frustration and waste, while costing you time and money.
It’s time to stop believing these PC building myths
Some PC hardware myths are so common that many see them as a fact. It's time to debunk them once and for all.
These 6 tweaks take MacBooks from great to nearly perfect
Apple makes great MacBooks, but you can make them even better by adjusting a few settings. Here, we’ll take you through six of the best ones to change.
These are the PC apps you’re still using — but probably shouldn’t be
These apps are installed on millions, and sometimes even billions, of PCs, even if they shouldn't be.
Apple already has its next big chip, but you may never see it
The M3 Ultra could be the best chip Apple has ever released -- but there are rumors the company might not even launch it. Here’s why that’s a possibility.
A new wave of powerful laptops rises to challenge the MacBook Pro
The M3 Max MacBook Pro remains hard to beat, but there are some new Windows laptops rising to the challenge.
These 5 PC upgrades are the biggest money wasters
If you're upgrading your PC, you're honestly better off skipping these five upgrades -- even if they seem tempting on paper.
Don’t buy the RTX 3060 in 2024
The RTX 3060 is the most popular GPU on Steam, but given the demands of games in 2024, it probably shouldn't be.
5 laptops you should buy instead of the M2 MacBook Air
The M2 MacBook Air is still a solid buy, especially at its lower price. But these laptops are an even better value.
If you buy one MacBook Air alternative, make it this one
At half the price of the MacBook Air, I highly recommend considering this alternative laptop before pulling the trigger.
As a lifelong PC gamer, these are the apps I couldn’t live without
As a PC gamer, there are a few critical applications I need to install on every new PC. Here's what you should download first.
The biggest threat to the MacBook this year might come from Apple itself
The iPad Pro is in line for some major updates this year, which makes me wonder: Will it finally be able to truly challenge the MacBook? The answer may be yes.
Intel’s new CPU feature boosted my performance by 26% — but it still needs work
Intel's unique APO feature showed some big improvements in our testing, but it still needs some big changes before it's a selling point for Intel CPUs.
I was wrong about using Stage Manager on Mac
Stage Manager was a headline feature when Apple announced it in 2022. Now, I barely ever use it. Here’s what went wrong and why I’ve moved on from it.
Playing PC games on a Snapdragon X Elite laptop made me a believer
I played two PC games on a reference laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite chip, and I came away with my mind blown.
This secret Microsoft Edge feature changed the way I work
Microsoft Edge's "Drop" feature is a nifty tool that helps me transfer files between devices.
4 CPUs you should buy instead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs you can buy, but there are plenty of alternatives that are worthy of your attention.
I keep my PC on the floor, and you can’t convince me otherwise
Should you mount your PC on your desk or put it on the floor? What about hiding it inside a desk cupboard? They all work, but some may work better than others.
You shouldn’t buy these Nvidia GPUs right now
Nvidia makes some excellent GPUs, but with the current state of the market, here are a few you should steer clear of.
I’m worried about the MacBook’s next big rival
I've been rooting for the next big rival to the MacBook coming later this year. But I'm starting to worry I'll be disappointed.
Don’t buy a cheap GPU in 2024
The narrative about 8GB graphics cards isn't changing in 2024, and it's getting tougher to recommend budget-friendly GPUs as a result.
The case for buying the M2 MacBook Air over the M3 model
The MacBook Air M3 has a few tricks up its sleeve, but is it really worth the extra cash?
Horizon Forbidden West is a marvel — if your PC can handle the heat
Horizon Forbidden West is finally on PC after two years exclusively on the PS5. Here's how to get the most out of the game on PC.
