I review laptops for a living, and these are the settings I change on every device
Windows 11 and MacOS have a seemingly endless array of settings to make for the best possible computing experience. Here are the ones I change first.
This ‘Swiss Army Knife’ app transformed how I play PC games
PC games usually arrive with problems, but there's an app that can solve most PC gaming woes with a couple of clicks.
Microsoft Copilot sounds great. Here’s why I definitely won’t use it
Microsoft's Copilot is groundbreaking, and yet, I'm really not that eager to start using it.
Nvidia is cheating with its GPUs, and that’s great for laptops
Nvidia's new laptop graphics cards are powerful, but they recieve the biggest boost from DLSS 3, especially in machines traditionally built for gaming.
Everything Microsoft didn’t announce at its 2023 Surface event
Microsoft has just unveiled lots of new products, from Surface laptops to the AI-powered Copilot -- but some products were missing from the lineup.
I saw the AI future of Windows 11, and it blew me away
We all know Microsoft is going deep on AI with Windows 11, but I never expected to enjoy that journey so much.
Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5 update is what ray tracing always wanted to be
Nvidia's DLSS 3.5 is a game changer for ray tracing, but that assumes you have the hardware to turn on the feature in the first place.
Microsoft September 2023 event: Copilot, Surface Laptop Studio 2, and more
Microsoft announced several new Surface laptops and a lot of AI-driven updates during its September Event. Here's what you need to know.
My last hope for Mac gaming is the iPhone 15 Pro
Mac gaming has been struggling to gain traction, but the iPhone 15 Pro’s crossover into console games could make everything better for players on the Mac.
I finally upgraded my Google One storage. Here’s why I might never do it again
I spent years deciding whether I wanted to upgrade my Google One storage capacity. Here's why I might never do it again.
I write about tech for a living — these are the browser extensions I install on every PC
Browser extensions can enrich the web and solve pesky problems we all find on the internet. Here are my top recommendations for a better browsing experience.
I bought Nvidia’s worst-value GPU, but I don’t regret it
The Nvidia graphics card I ended up buying is a terrible value, but I still wouldn't have chosen AMD if I had to make the same decision again.
I review gaming laptops professionally — these are the only two you should buy in 2023
We review dozens of gaming laptops each year, and there are some great options. But these two laptops truly stand above the pack in 2023.
Prebuilt PCs are problematic — here’s how to avoid getting scammed
Prebuilt PCs have some merits, but I'm never going to buy one again. Here's why I would choose to build my own PC each and every time.
I got a rare peek into Intel’s largest offshore manufacturing facility — here’s what I learned
Intel gave us access to its biggest offshore facility located in Malaysia to show us how it manufactures CPUs.
I built my own robot dog, and you can too
I tried Petoi's Bittle X robot dog kit, an inexpensive way to learn new skills and have fun with advanced technology.
Is a game poorly optimized, or just demanding? They’re not the same thing
PC optimization is a term that gets thrown around so often that it has almost lost all meaning, and it's worth exploring why with Starfield.
Logitech’s new Pro X peripherals are stunning, but I only recommend one of them
Logitech gave its series of Pro peripherals a makeover, but only one of them is truly worth your money.
I review PCs for a living — here are the apps I install on every device
As a reviewer, I use a lot of laptops, not just for reviews, but also for my day-to-day workflow. Here are the apps I install right away.
Nvidia gave AMD’s RX 7800 XT a free win
AMD's new RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT have been met with a mixed reception, so why do we still recommend them? It's because of Nvidia.
No, Apple won’t launch a $99 MacBook for this simple reason
Despite recent rumors, it is highly unlikely Apple is going to launch a cheap MacBook to compete with Google’s Chromebooks -- and the reason is clear.
Starfield PC performance: best settings, FSR 2, benchmarks, and more
Starfield is finally in our hands, and we've put it through a series of tests on PC to bring you optimized settings and performance.
I’m a Windows power user — here are the shortcuts I use the most
Windows 11 provides a plethora of shortcuts that can make your computing more efficient. Here are the ones I use the most.
Starfield bet on FSR, and now Nvidia players are paying the price
Starfield is a visual marvel, but the decision to exclusively use FSR 2 while pushing visual quality keeps many PC gamers from having the best experience.
After four months with the ROG Ally, I’m going back to my Steam Deck
About four months ago, I ditched my Steam Deck for Asus' ROG Ally. But with some distance, I'm going back to Valve's handheld. Here's why.
Exclusive: How Apple inspired creators to take a risk on its $3,500 Vision Pro
Apple’s Vision Pro headset couldn’t have happened without developers. In an exclusive interview, Apple and third-party app designers tell us how it went down.
I’m fed up with the AMD vs. Nvidia vs. Intel discourse, and you should be too
The rivalry between AMD, Intel, and Nvidia might be good marketing at times, but it's to the detriment of most users. Here's why.
My new favorite app is a free PDF editor
PDFGear is a free PDF editor with the ability to sign, merge, and convert. It even has ChatGPT built-in. Here's why it's my new favorite app.
I tried Lenovo’s first water-cooled gaming laptop, and I was blown away
Lenovo's Legion Pro 9i gaming laptop is filled with intricate specs that you might not think are upgrades, but make for a very intriguing device.
The Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch had a baby, and it’s Lenovo’s Legion Go
Imagine a Steam Deck with Switch Joy-Cons. That's exactly what Lenovo is delivering with the Legion Go, and we went hands-on with it.
How I supercharged my productivity with a free typing app
I found this free text expansion app invaluable for detailed, technical writing. It prevented mistakes while speeding up my typing.
My big problem with this stunning $800 keyboard isn’t the price
This is one of the coolest keyboards ever to grace my desk, and when I try hard, I can justify the price tag. It's just a shame I'm a terrible typist on it.
You Asked: Why TVs with same model numbers have different specs
You've got more questions about TVs — and other things. And our resident TV expert has answers. And other things.
The success of AMD’s FSR 3 hinges on this one feature
AMD's upcoming FSR certainly sounds exciting, offering frame generation across almost any GPU. But AMD has to get latency in check for FSR 3 to work.