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HP Spectre Foldable PC front view showing desktop mode.

I reviewed 40 laptops in 2023. Here are the 5 that stood out

I reviewed a ton of laptops in 2023, and a handful stood out. Whether you're looking for value, innovation, or performance, one of these five laptops will suffice.
A solider from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3.

When a high frame rate can lose you the game

Nvidia's Frames Win Games campaign has a lot of truth, but with DLSS 3 Frame Generation, the sentiment gets a little more complicated.
The lid of Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air seem from above.

5 things you need to know before buying a new MacBook Pro

With the advent of the new M3 MacBook Pros, there are some important things to keep in mind when configuring your machine. Here are five of the most important.
Someone using a MacBook Pro on a table in front of a scenic background.

Steve Jobs killed this MacBook feature 15 years ago. Now it might be back

Apple is working on 5G MacBooks, a new report claims. If true, the change could massively improve your connectivity while you’re away from Wi-Fi networks.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman standing on stage at a product event.

OpenAI is on fire — here’s what that means for ChatGPT and Windows

OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, fired CEO Sam Altman on November 17, kicking off a string of events that are still playing out.
The Threadripper 7980X CPU installed in a motherboard.

AMD isn’t competing with Intel anymore — Threadripper just wins

AMD's new Threadripper 7000 CPUs put up insane performance, but it's the fact that you can actually buy them that stands out.
Lies of P being played on an iMac.

These are the best games to play on your new M3 Mac

Apple’s M3 series of chips has taken Mac gaming to another level. If you want to test your new machine with the most demanding Mac games, try these on for size.
Jon's latest gaming and work machine.

I built the best gaming PC in the world — and it wasn’t worth it

I upgraded my PC with some of the fastest components in the world and it's made my work much faster, but it barely effected my gaming at all. Here's why.
Dell G15 series on desk.

This is the best Dell gaming laptop you can buy

This is currently the best Dell gaming laptop that you should be buying in 2023.
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.
A mudflat on the left with mountains in the background. On the right is the same mudflat with a car and pond superimposed into the foreground and a car-shaped cloud in the sky. This image was made with Adobe Photoshop's Generative Fill tool.

This magic Photoshop feature has changed how I edit photos forever

The latest generations of AI aren't just great to chat to and for making fun AI art -- they can speed up your workflow in Photoshop too. Here's how.
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

Whatever you do, don’t buy an Nvidia GPU right now

We're already seeing deals on graphics cards for Black Friday, but now is just about the worst time to pick up a current-gen Nvidia graphics card.
A Safari window and the Maps app open in macOS Sonoma.

All the best macOS Sonoma tips and tricks you need to know

Find out how to get more from macOS Sonoma and uncover some of its most useful features with these clever tips and tricks for Apple’s operating system.
A MacBook Pro 13-inch on a table.

A major era in MacBook history is finally over

We're living in a golden age of MacBook glory. But only since the removal of the 13-inch MacBook Pro were we able to officially embrace it.
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a desk.

This is the best Alienware gaming PC you can buy

Alienware is no stranger when it comes to gaming laptops, but if you are looking for a gaming desktop, this is the one you should buy.
The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

What reviews didn’t say about the Steam Deck OLED

The Steam Deck OLED makes a great first impression, but there are a few nuanced changes that deserve a closer look.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

Here’s why people are raising concerns about the M3 Pro MacBook Pro

Apple's M3 Pro MacBook Pro hasn't gotten much attention this week, which may have been on purpose.
YouTube app running on an Amazon Fire Max 11.

I couldn’t live without this simple desktop YouTube feature

YouTube's Picture in Picture feature is super useful for keeping videos within view when you're multi-tasking. Here's how to make the most of it.
An Apple iMac Pro in a dark room flanked by two monitors, one on either side of it.

A new iMac Pro could still launch. Here’s what I want from it

Despite recent reports, it looks like Apple is still working on a larger iMac Pro. If that’s true, here’s everything I want to see in the next all-in-one Mac.
Xreal, TCL, and Rokid smart glasses displayed together.

I tried the next generation of smart glasses, and my nose loves them

I tested the next-gen smart glasses from Xreal, Rokid, and TCL to find out if they offer enough comfort, quality, and compatibility to spur an upgrade.
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.
A vision of Meta's metaverse in the work setting.

The case for XR at work isn’t going away just yet

VR/XR might finally take off with the help of the enterprise space, with many everyday people getting their first taste of virtual reality at work.
Doom Eternal running on an Alienware x14 R2.

5 things you should never do with your gaming laptop

Gaming laptops require some specific care to keep humming along. Here are some key gaming laptop mistakes to avoid.
The iMac screen on a desk.

How to buy and configure a new iMac without wasting money

Apple has just a single iMac, but with the M3 update, there are a few important configurations to choose between.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

I tested Intel’s new overclocking tool, and it does AI all wrong

Intel's new AI Assist feature, which promises higher overclocking performance with the touch of a button, doesn't seem to be doing much.
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.
update your bios pc bsod

Your PC problem could probably be fixed with a BIOS update

A BIOS update is a critical troubleshooting step you should take with your PC, but it's shockingly skipped over all too often.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel’s next-gen GPUs are its first real shot at being the best

Intel has slowly been building a foundation for its next-gen Battlemage GPUs, which provide its first real shot at budget-minded PC gamers.
Apple CEO Tim Cook standing in front of four Vision Pro headsets.

The Vision Pro is the wrong product at the wrong time for Apple

Apple’s rollout of the Vision Pro could hamper its sales, a report has claimed, with a high price and in-person appointments adding to the sales friction.
Woman holding her back in pain while using a laptop.

I tried fixing my bad posture with an annoying pop-up app — and it worked

I'm always battling against poor posture, but my willpower often isn't enough to stand up straight all day. With SitApp, it's much easier.
Alan Wake looking at a projection of himself.

Don’t believe the hype — the era of native resolution gaming isn’t over

A string of PC releases has suggested that native resolution gaming is dead, but there's a little more to the conversation.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

5 things you should never do with your MacBook

Want to have a better time with your Apple laptop? Here are five things that can ruin your MacBook, from running out of space to overheating your device.
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.
Stadium lighting on the Alienware x16 laptop.

This is the best Alienware gaming laptop you can buy

The Alienware x16 offers great performance, an excellent keyboard, and a relatively thin package that makes it stand out among desktop replacements.