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The gold MacBook Air M1's logo and keyboard.

Apple just brought the M1 MacBook Air back from the dead

By making Apple Intelligence backward compatible, Apple just made the M1 MacBook Air worth buying again.
The Zotac Zone handheld gaming console running Steam.

This new gaming handheld has a chance of dethroning the Steam Deck OLED

The upcoming Zotac Zone is a promising handheld console on paper and could very well dethrone the Stream Deck OLED.
The Ryzen 5 7600X sitting among thermal paste and RAM.

PC gaming has an efficiency problem

Peak performance often dominates the conversation with gaming PCs, but peak efficiency is where you should be at in 2024.
Apple Intelligence on iPhone pulling data from across apps.

The internet is a sticky mess, and Apple just gave us an AI mop

Apple knows we're deluged by information coming from every direction. Can AI help filter it for us, even as it contributes to the noise?
The Upscayl app displayed on a monitor.

This free, open-source tool is the only AI app I constantly use

I've tried a long list of AI apps, but there's only one free utility I constantly reach for on my PC.
Apple's Craig Federighi introduces window tiling in macOS Sequoia at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024.

Apple just Sherlocked another beloved Mac app

Does the new window tiling feature in Apple’s macOS Sequoia pinch features from other apps and threaten their existence? We’ve taken a look at the situation.
An Apple executive giving a presentation at WWDC 2024.

Apple says it made ‘AI for the rest of us’ — and it’s right

Apple’s new artificial intelligence tools are an example for everyone else to follow, with features that are intuitive to use and protective of your privacy.
Continuity changes in macOS 15.

These Apple Intelligence features make me want to switch to Mac

With this year's WWDC 2024, Apple is stepping into AI in a big way. Here's everything you need to know about upcoming AI features in Mac.
Apple presenting Apple Intelligence features at WWDC 2024.

Apple’s AI is already beating Microsoft at its own game

Apple Intelligence does a lot of what Microsoft's Copilot+ does, but Apple is already seizing the AI throne with its approach.
The Zotac Zone handheld gaming console running Horizon Forbidden West.

Zotac’s handheld console is promising — when it actually works

Zotac is coming up with its own handheld gaming console, and we have an early look at the device.
The Surface Laptop running local AI models.

Buying a laptop just got very confusing

With all the disturbances in the PC industry around AI and Arm, choosing your next laptop is about to get very complicated.
Another Crab's Treasure running on the MSI Claw.

A wave of new handhelds is arriving at the worst possible time

We just saw a frenzy of new handheld gaming PCs at Computex, but they're showing up at the worst possible time.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with the updated AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX CPU with key highlights at Computex 2024.

Gaming laptops are being left behind

This year's Computex was filled with interesting announcements, but laptop gamers were definitely pushed to the sidelines.
A sign for Computex in Taipei.

These 7 announcements stole the show at Computex 2024

Computex 2024 was absolutely stuffed with announcements, but these seven reveals stood out the most from the event.
Side view of the Lian Li A3-mATX case at Computex 2024.

PC cases were the real winner of Computex 2024

From small form factors to massive enclosures capable of accommodating server motherboards, we look at some of the best PC cases from Computex 2024.
The Asus ProArt P16 creator laptop showcased at Computex 2024.

These were the best new laptops I saw in person at Computex 2024

We list some of the best laptops we saw at this year's Computex expo in Taiwan.
Doom Eternal on the Asus ROG XG27AQDMG.

These were the 5 most exciting monitors I saw at Computex 2024

There were some massive announcements at Computex 2024, including a suite of new, exciting gaming monitors.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Microsoft is warping the PC industry into something unrecognizable

Computex proved that Microsoft has a lot more power over AMD and Intel than we normally give it credit for.
An Asus ProArt laptop on a surface against a desert background.

AMD just won the AI arms race

Everyone's talking about NPUs and AI, but AMD just took the lead at a very important time.
The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme sitting on a stand.

Asus’ new gaming keyboard is the sleeper hit of Computex 2024

Asus has a new version of the iconic ROG Azoth, and it's easily one of the most impressive pieces of tech I've seen at Computex 2024.
The RTX 4070 sitting on top of another GPU.

Don’t upgrade your GPU until you’ve read this

With new graphics cards arriving shortly from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel, you might be in the market for an upgrade. Don't make these mistakes.
The ROG Ally X running Armored Core VI.

I tested the ROG Ally X — and it’s a signficant upgrade

I had a chance to use the new Asus ROG Ally X at Computex 2024, and it's a bigger upgrade than you're probably expecting.
The Acer Predator X27 F3 sitting on a table.

Acer is finally back in the gaming monitor fight

Acer's new X27U F3 OLED gaming monitor puts the brand back at the forefront of the gaming monitor conversation.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Copilot+ was a monster announcement. Here’s how I think Apple will respond

Microsoft's Copilot+ announcements will be judged against what Apple announces at WWDC on June 6.
Computex 2024 logo.

I’m attending the world’s biggest PC show next week. Here’s why I’m so excited

Computex 2024 will be massive, and we already have some hints as to what will be at the show. Here are the main announcements we expect to see.
Apple Mac Mini side view showing edges.

Why you should buy a Mac mini instead of a MacBook Air

Picking between the Mac mini and the MacBook Air can be tough, but there are plenty of reasons why Apple’s bite-sized desktop is the best choice.
A man plays High on Life on an Asus ROG Ally.

Whatever you do, don’t buy the Asus ROG Ally right now

Asus' ROG Ally is still one of the best handheld PCs you can buy, but it's definitely one of the worst times to pick one up.
The new Surface Pro on a table.

The real reason behind Copilot+ PCs goes far beyond just AI

Microsoft is kicking off a new era with Copilot+ PCs, but despite AI being all the rage in 2024, the Copilot+ push is about more than that.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

The MacBook monopoly just got overturned

Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs are faster and longer lasting than the MacBook Air.
Microsoft introducing the Recall feature in Windows 11.

Sorry, Microsoft — I don’t want Copilot+ reading my DMs yet

Copilot+ PCs can track everything you do to provide helpful context, but I'm not convinced the new devices are free of issues quite yet.
Copilot+ PCs being announced from the stage.

This was the most momentous PC announcement in decades

The AI PC started as a nebulous idea, but with Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft is bringing it to fruition in a big way.
An Apple iPad and a MacBook together on a desk alongside a pair of headphones.

I ask again: Will Apple ever merge the Mac and iPad?

A new report says Apple should bring the Mac and iPad closer together. What would this future look like, and is it even a good idea? I’m not convinced.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on a gaming monitor.

This $7 app doubled the performance of my gaming PC — seriously

It sounds too good to be true, but Lossless Scaling, a $7 app on Steam, can double your frame rate in almost any game.
The underside of the Vulcan 2 TKL Pro's keys glow blue.

I traded my mechanical keyboard for a magnetic one. I’m not going back

When my old mechanical keyboard broke down, I decided to go magnetic and try Turtle Beach's Vulcan 2 TKL Pro.