Microsoft outlines Recall security: ‘The user is always in control’
When Microsoft's Recall was first announced, it caused quite the uproar. Microsoft addressed a lot of the security concerns in a lengthy blog post.
Sorry, Microsoft — AI isn’t the reason people are buying new laptops
With all the hype around AI PCs this year, you might think everyone is loving the AI on their laptops -- but the IDC thinks it's irrelevant to sales.
OpenAI’s recent acquisition could change PCs forever
OpenAI has acquired a startup called Multi that could drastically shift the capabilities of its AI systems.
HP’s new 2-in-1 laptop packs a 3K OLED touchscreen
HP just announced several interesting laptops during the HP Imagine 2024 event, including a 2-in-1 option for creative professionals.
Razer just opened the floodgates for its ‘cheating’ Snap Tap feature
Razer is rolling out an update that massively expands support for its competitive Snap Tap feature, including to Razer Blade laptops.
Razer Black Widow V4 Pro 75% Wireless review: What was Razer thinking?
The Razer Black Widow V4 Pro Wireless has the specs, feel, and RGB to compete, but one thing has me scratching my head -- the price.
How to install an SSD in your PC
Installing an SSD in your PC is quick and straightforward, and can give your PC a big performance boost. Here's how to do it.
Asus’ new fish-tank-style case looks gorgeous
The list of fish-tank-style dual-chamber PC cases just keeps expanding, and Asus' entry looks great.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 needs 64GB of RAM for ‘ideal’ specs
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 finally has system requirements, and they call for 64GB of RAM for an ideal playing experience.
Alienware Aurora R16 review: almost the final form
Alienware has totally redesigned its Aurora desktop with the R16, making it a much more competitive gaming PC in 2023.
Microsoft just released its ‘unified gateway to Windows’ for Mac
Microsoft has officially launched its new Windows app, allowing users of various Cloud PC services to access Windows all from one app.
Intel may have been right about killing Hyper-Threading after all
Intel is getting rid of Hyper-Threading, and according to new leaked benchmarks, that may have been the right call.
Intel almost designed the chip for the PlayStation 6
It looks like AMD will be designing the PlayStation 6, as Intel reportedly lost a contract to design the console two years ago.
Asus ROG Ally X review: better in every way
The ROG Ally X is a massive improvement over the original, even if its price tag is a bit hard to swallow given the competition.
Razer September deals: A curated selection of classic gear and excellent prices
These Razer September deals allow you to stock up on classic gaming gear and peripherals, including gaming laptops with RTX 40 series GPUs.
Qualcomm might be Intel’s savior after all
Qualcomm taking over Intel's PC client business could change the entire PC landscape.
This is the most bizarre gaming laptop I’ve ever seen
For IFA 2024, Acer is cooking up an experimental laptop design that holds a handful of unique secrets.
Intel just gave up on a plan it laid out years ago
Intel has been talking about the monumental shift that its 20A node will bring for years, but we'll never see it in action.
The Asus ROG Ally was just outdone
Acer just revealed its Nitro Blaze 7 handheld gaming PC, and it sports a chip that could beat the performance of the Asus ROG Ally.
Asus Vivobook S 15 review: new chip in a throwback laptop
The Asus Vivobook S 15 is a solid addition to the growing stable of Copilot+ laptops. It's fast enough, gets good battery life, and it's reasonably affordable.
Acer is about to do something it’s never done before
Acer might have an interesting product coming during IFA 2024, and it's nothing that the company has ever dabbled in before.
Intel isn’t giving up on GPUs yet
A new slide reaffirms that Intel is still working on its Arc GPUs, and we could see next-gen Battlemage cards surprisingly soon.
I didn’t expect the Core i5-14600K to beat the Ryzen 5 9600X
The Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's latest and great mainstream CPU, but Intel's Core i5-14600K provides potent competition.
This is the gaming PC you should buy under $1,000
It seemed like the era of gaming desktops under $1,000 was behind us, but the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i proves that sweet spot gaming desktops are alive and well.
Asus’ speed-tapping keyboard unveiled on same day Valve bans practice
Asus is finally bringing a keyboard with speed tapping to market, but it's arriving on the day the feature was banned in Counter-Strike 2.
Asus’ 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is cheaper than expected
Asus' 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is one of the most exciting displays we've seen in 2024, and it's arriving at a much cheaper price than expected.
New HP Omen gaming desktop is a radical departure
HP has a new gaming desktop on its hands, and it breaks from what we've seen from the company's Omen brand for the past few years.
AMD has nothing to lose, and that’s the problem
AMD has been on a tear since the release of its original Ryzen CPUs, but its latest Ryzen 9000 chips are an odd bump in the road.
I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Core i9-14900K, and it isn’t pretty
AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X didn't provide the performance gains we expected, and Intel's Core i9-14900K is surprisingly competitive.
I’ve never seen a gaming monitor like Alienware’s latest
Alienware has a new 4K gaming monitor, and it does something we've never seen before from a gaming display.
For top PC and AI-enabled laptop deals, Dell is the way to go
Dell is offering some incredible AI-enabled laptop deals and exclusive student discounts just in time for everyone going back to school. See them here.
Intel’s downfall hurts everyone
Intel is having a really rough time right now, but it's bad news for CPUs as a whole if the company fails.
Intel’s highly anticipated new graphics card is releasing before the end of the year
A conference held by Intel and Asus reportedly confirmed the release date of Battlemage graphics cards, and it's coming up quickly.
Intel is finally stepping up on its instability fiasco
Intel is finally providing details on its extended warranty for 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs. Here are all of the details.
How to free up RAM on Mac and PC
Are your computer tasks taking up a little too much RAM and causing slowdowns or crashes? Expanding your RAM isn't always possible: Here's what to do instead.
MSI Claw review (updated): faster but not better
The MSI Claw shows some promise with its quality build and speakers, but there are far too many problems for it to earn a recommendation.
Intel might get slapped with a class-action lawsuit
Intel's instability problem is only getting more pronounced, with a law firm now investigating a potential class-action lawsuit.
Asus built a perfume dispenser into a laptop, for some reason
Asus has a new laptop that somehow manages to cram a perfume dispenser into the lid, and it's one of the strangest designs we've ever seen.