Nobody knows exactly how the M3’s Dynamic Caching works, but I have a theory
Apple's Dynamic Caching is one of the most technically dense features the company has ever revealed. Here's our best understanding of it.
Apple has everything it needs to dominate gaming — except games
Apple's M3 could be a gaming powerhouse with its redesigned GPU, but there's just one problem: there aren't a ton of games on Mac.
The M3 is the most important chip Apple has ever made
We expected for Apple to release the M3 during its "Scary Fast" event, but there's a lot more riding on it than raw performance.
Everything Apple didn’t announce at its ‘Scary Fast’ launch event
Apple’s October event has come and gone, and plenty of rumored products never made it to the stage. Here’s everything that didn’t appear at the Scary Fast show.
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.
My PC died and I nearly lost everything. Here’s what saved me
Backing up your computer can save you from a data destruction disaster. I should know -- I nearly lost everything when my PC died, but my backups rescued me.
Alan Wake 2 is proof that more PC games need a potato mode
Alan Wake 2 is one of the most demanding games out right now, and it's a testament to the fact that more PC games need a cutback graphics mode.
Hear me out — Windows on ARM could actually work this time
A few important announcements this week have convinced me that Windows on ARM might finally happen.
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.
Alan Wake 2 on PC is an embarrassment of riches
Alan Wake 2 is finally out on PC, and for as much of a PC tech showcase as the game is, it still carries a handful of issues.
This is the one accessory every Steam Deck owner should buy
There are dozens of accessories to customize your Steam Deck, but if you're going to buy one, it should be Dbrand's Killswitch.
Why owning the best PC hardware didn’t make me a better gamer
It turns out that even with one of the fastest gaming PCs ever made, a fast mouse, a faster keyboard, and anti-lag technology, I'm still terrible at shooters.
This PC case has a touchscreen, but it’s way more than a gimmick
Hyte's new Y70 Touch includes a 10-point touchscreen, but its advancements in case design are what make it truly shine.
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.
Windows is holding back the future of handheld gaming
Handheld gaming PCs are getting increasingly popular, and although some rely on Windows 11, that OS isn't the future for this form factor.
This underrated Nvidia GPU is still the one to buy
We have full product lineups from AMD and Nvidia now, and with the launches behind us, there's one clear GPU that stands above others.
Apple is repeating a major mistake from its past with the Vision Pro
Half a decade ago, the HomePod launched with a sky-high price tag and no cheaper option. Now, Apple risks repeating the same mistake with a different product.
The MacBook boom is over
Apple has enjoyed three years of massive success for the Mac. But that surge has most definitely come to an end.
Why I refuse to buy a gaming laptop, even though I need one
Gaming laptops can be great, but despite having some use for one, I still refuse to buy one. Here's why.
I love Macs. But here are 5 reasons I keep coming back to Windows
Windows 11 and macOS are the two dominant operating systems in use today. But Windows holds three times the market share. Here are five reasons why.
In the year of AI, is background blur really the best we can do?
2023 has definitively been the year of AI, but with a new generation of hardware promising AI accelerators, what will we actually use them for?
As a pro PC builder, here are 5 building tips no one tells you
You can dig up hundreds of guides on how to build a PC, but they don't cover some minor tips that are critical to keep in mind.
Why AMD’s biggest competitor is no longer Nvidia
While the GPU market is split between AMD and Nvidia, the reality is that Nvidia isn't even AMD's greatest rival.
15 years ago, Apple killed one of its most beautiful designs
Apple’s stunning iSight webcam was killed off 15 years ago, and I’m still waiting for Apple to make something as pretty. Here’s why it was such a great device.
This simple keyboard shortcut could save you when installing Windows 11
Windows 11 includes a ton of useful shortcuts, but what do you do when you're stuck in the installer? This shortcut can help you out of a bind.
4K gaming monitors are getting cheaper, but I still won’t buy one
Over the past couple of years, the prices of 4K gaming monitors have dropped dramatically. But you still shouldn't buy one.
Sony just made all other wireless gaming earbuds obsolete
Sony's new InZone Buds are the first true wireless earbuds that meet the bar for a premium, low latency gaming experience.
I can’t get excited about AMD’s next version of FSR anymore
Nearly a year after it was announced, AMD's FSR 3 is here. But it feels like yet another promise for what the feature could be in the future.
I tried a gadget that could totally change how you interact with your PC
I demoed a new device that may bridge the gap between what you see and what you feel while computing.
I dismantled my 8-year-old printer to replace a tiny piece of rubber — and it was so worth it
When my 2015 Samsung laser printer stopped working, I turned to YouTube for the fix.
SteelSeries’ new mic is better than my $700 setup
I've been using a Shure SM7B for years, but Steelseries' new Alias Pro is challenging my expensive setup for half the price.
5 ways Nvidia graphics cards still beat AMD
Nvidia and AMD are pretty even in many ways, but there are still a few areas where Team Green shows a commanding lead.
Don’t buy the Surface Laptop Go 3 — here’s what you should get instead
Microsoft priced the budget-oriented Surface Laptop Go 3 at midrange levels. That was a mistake. It simply can't compete at this level.
I modded the hell out of my Steam Deck, and it’s so much better
I've been using my Steam Deck since it first showed up in the mail, but it quickly became my favorite device after performing a few mods.