Why I finally gave up on gaming laptops
Gaming laptops serve a purpose, but I can't find room for one in my repertoire of devices any longer.
I’ve lost all hope in PC hardware this year
At the start of 2024, we all thought we had a lot of interesting PC hardware coming up. Now, in the second half of the year, things are starting to look bleak.
I grilled Intel about its massive stability problem — here’s what it told me
Intel needs to provide answers for the instability on 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs. I grilled the company, and here's what it told me.
Gamers are flocking to return Intel CPUs — and some are permanently damaged
A retailer has gone on the record about Intel's instability problems and claims high return rates for 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs.
How to replace the SSD in the ROG Ally X in a few minutes
You can replace the SSD inside the ROG Ally X in just a few minutes, and in this guide, we'll show you how we did it.
Intel breaks silence on disastrous instability problem
Intel has finally narrowed down the cause of instability on 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs, but we still don't have a fix.
Intel ‘disgustingly’ rejected some faulty CPU returns, YouTuber says
Intel has addressed the instability issue on its 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs, but a YouTuber says the problem goes deeper.
I reviewed two impressive Copilot+ PCs, but one was clearly better
The HP OmniBook X and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x are the first two Copilot+ laptops we've reviewed. They're similar, but not identical, and one is clearly better.
Asus ROG NUC 970 review: an impossibly small PC
The Asus ROG NUC 970 is an impossibly small desktop, but looking closer at the performance reveals why it's so tiny.
Intel can’t stay silent for much longer
Instability issues with 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs still haven't been resolved, and Intel's silence on the matter can't continue.
This clever device fixes my biggest frustration with laptops
The new MagicBook Art 14 from Honor is just 1 cenitmeter thick and weighs only 1 kilogram -- oh, and it also has a removable webcam.
AMD just snatched the performance crown, even with an impaired Ryzen 9 9950X
An early sample of AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X has been tested, and it already manages to beat the Intel Core i9-14900KS.
Excellent ROG Azoth Extreme keyboard probably costs more than your graphics card
The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme wears its name proudly with one of the most premium designs I've ever seen, but its price is almost impossible to stomach.
This pack of corn puffs hasn’t left my gaming PC — here’s why
I carried a small piece of Taiwan home with me, and it's this pack of corn puffs that haven't left the side of my gaming PC.
Copilot+ PCs are already selling well, but not because of AI
Well who'd have thought that people would care more about their laptop's battery than its ability to generate an image or some translated captions?
This is the PC gaming hardware I’m still looking forward to in 2024
We're halfway through 2024, but there's still a ton of PC gaming hardware on the way. Here's what I'm looking forward to the most.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 review: this Copilot+ PC needs some polish
Samsung's first Copilot+ PC has a great OLED screen but feels a bit too clunky in day-to-day use.
It only took 41 years, but Notepad just got its most important update ever
After 41 years, Microsoft has added two essential features to its storied Notepad app in Windows 11, and you can get them now.
This is the best PC gaming hardware I’ve reviewed this year — so far
We're halfway through 2024, and we've already seen a ton of PC gaming hardware. Here's the best hardware we've tested so far this year.
Intel just discontinued a CPU that’s only 2 years old
Intel is discontinuing several CPU models, including the Core i9-12900KS that was released just two years ago.
Dell Copilot+ PCs and Snapdragon X processors are the ultimate power convergence
Dell Copilot+ PCs and Snapdragon X processors were like a match made in heaven with excellent performance, and great productivity support. Learn more.
This could be the reason you upgrade your GPU
Nvidia, AMD, and Intel are all looking toward neural compression techniques, and they may play a big role in the next generation of graphics cards.
Intel’s next-gen CPUs are leaving a big feature behind
The first major leak for Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs is here, and it shows that the chips will drop support for a big feature we've seen in previous generations.
Everyone’s waiting for Windows 10 to die
Windows computer sales are expected to surge with the end of Windows 10 on the horizon. Sales have already grown, but will they continue to do so?
5 ways PCs are becoming more sustainable, from recycling to smarter design
PCs are always getting faster, but are they becoming more sustainable too? Here are five reasons to be optimistic.
AMD just revealed a game-changing feature for your graphics card
AMD is set to reveal a neural texture block compression technique next week, which could have big implications for the next generation of graphics cards.
The biggest question about Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs was just answered
Intel's Lunar Lake CPUs have been shrouded in mystery, but a new leak details the critical specs of these processors.
The new Surface Laptop whips the MacBook in this important test
Microsoft has finally ended its non-repairable reign of terror, and its new Surface devices have earned an impressive 8/10 from iFixit.
No, Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs aren’t being delayed
A new report suggests that Intel's Lunar Lake CPUs are being delayed, but Intel says that's not the case.
3 important ways gaming on Arm PCs just got better
Arm PCs have yet to conquer consumers who use Windows for gaming, but Microsoft is confident in their potential.
How to fix a red light error on a motherboard
If you've ever built a PC, you know how frustrating that little red light error can be. Here's how to fix it.
The 7 worst CPUs of all time
We see disappointing CPUs in every generation, but few are truly bad enough to earn a spot among the worst processors of all time. Here's a look at them.
These are the PC upgrades that will have the biggest impact on performance
If you want to give your PC a boost, here's how you can make the most of your budget.
5 gaming mice you should buy instead of the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 is a fantastic gaming mouse, but these 5 alternatives give the mouse a run for its money.
I hate prebuilt gaming PCs — but the Corsair One i500 changed my mind
The Corsair One i500 is an expensive gaming PC, but it still manages to feel worth every penny.
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.
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.
Gaming laptops are being left behind
This year's Computex was filled with interesting announcements, but laptop gamers were definitely pushed to the sidelines.