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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 review: the best way to waste $1,600

If you have $1,600 just lying around, the RTX 4090 is a game-changing GPU. Most people don't, which is where things get tricky for the RTX 4090.
Computing Reviews
The Asus ROG NUC 970 sitting on a table.

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.
Computing Reviews
Steam Deck held between two hands.

The best handheld gaming PCs you can buy

We've seen a surge in new handheld gaming PCs over the past year, but which should you buy? We've rounded up the best handheld gaming PCs.
Computing Best Ofs
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 CPU gets beaten by an unexpected rival

AMD's 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X has been tested, and a last-gen CPU puts it to shame when it comes to games.
Computing News
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How I fixed the most annoying part of PC gaming

You have to get through half a dozen launchers to access all of your games on PC, and it's the most annoying part of PC gaming. Here's how I fixed it.
Computing Features
Promo art for Super Mario Galaxy 2.

The best Wii games of all time

Nintendo shook up the gaming world with the Wii and its unique control scheme. Here are our picks for the best Wii games.
Gaming Guides
Elden Ring running on the Asus ROG Ally X.

I put the new ROG Ally X up against the original ROG Ally

How does Asus' new ROG Ally X gaming handheld stack up against its predecessors? Find everything you need to know in our comparison guide.
Computing Guides
Someone holding the Core i9-12900KS processor.

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.
Computing Features
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A Windows version from 1992 is saving Southwest’s butt right now

Southwest hasn't been impacted by the CrowdStrike outage, and that's reportedly because it's still running Windows 3.1.
Computing News
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X.

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.
Computing News
Nvidia introducing its Blackwell GPU architecture at GTC 2024.

This toolkit just upended Nvidia’s dominance over pro GPUs

The new Scale toolkit promises to be a drop-in replacement for Nvidia CUDA, and that could have major implications.
Computing News
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD has a new motherboard, but you should avoid it at all costs

AMD is introducing the B840 motherboard chipset, which sounds like a slightly downgraded version of B850. It cuts a major feature, however.
Computing News
The Eero 6+ router sitting on a desk.

I gave my Wi-Fi a makeover with this router that’s on sale for Prime Day

I ignored my Wi-Fi setup for far too long. Don't make the same mistake I did, so pick up this router on Prime Day.
Computing Features
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Somehow, AMD made me a believer in AI PC games

AMD says that AI will "dream up" parts of your PC games in the future. I asked the company how we get there and what that looks like.
Computing Features
AMD Zen 5 Tech Day.

AMD is uncharacteristically restricting its awesome new CPU feature

We learned about AMD's Curve Shaper feature recently, but after speaking with the company, it seems the feature is exclusive to Ryzen 9000 chips.
Computing News
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X.

I saw AMD’s Ryzen 9000 CPUs in action, but I still have one big question

I know just about everything concerning AMD's new Ryzen 9000 CPUs after seeing them in action, but I still have one lingering question.
Computing News
The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme among accessories.

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.
Computing Reviews
A pack of Kuai Kuai sitting on a gaming PC.

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.
Computing Features
A Steam library filled with custom artwork.

My Steam library (probably) looks better than yours

There's a treasure trove of customization options within Steam that can turn a bland library into something unique to you.
Computing Features
A speedrunner playing a game at Awesome Games Done Quick.

They raised $50 million for charity with dusty consoles. Here’s how

Games Done Quick has raised over $50 million for charity over the past 14 years. Here's the tech that keeps the show going.
Computing Features
A PC featuring Lian Li's wireless RGB ecosystem showcased at Computex 2024.

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.
Computing Features
Someone using the Logitech G309 gaming mouse.

Logitech has a new gaming mouse, and it looks incredible

New gaming mice struggle to stand out, but Logitech's new $80 G309 truly looks like something special.
Computing News
The ExpressVPN app on Android.

5 VPNs you should use instead of ExpressVPN or NordVPN

ExpressVPN and NordVPN are two of the most popular VPNs around, but they aren't the right pick for everyone. Here are 5 alternatives to keep in mind.
Computing Features
The Notepad app on Windows 11.

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.
Computing News
Forza Horizon 5 running on an Asus gaming monitor.

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.
Computing Features
Core i9-12900KS processor socketed in a motherboard.

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.
Computing News
The board of the RTX 4090 Super graphics card.

This GPU just beat the RTX 4090 — and Nvidia didn’t make it

The team at Teclab spliced together components from different graphics cards to make a GPU that's 13% faster than the RTX 4090.
Computing News
A hand holding the Ryzen 9 7950X in front of a green light.

AMD is about to give your Ryzen CPU a big upgrade

A new feature for Ryzen 9000 CPUs called Curve Shaper could make the best feature of Ryzen CPUs even better.
Computing News
The RTX 4080 in a running test bench.

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.
Computing Features
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

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.
Computing News
Several apps on a PC monitor.

These 9 Steam apps have been transformative for my gaming PC

You're probably missing some of the best apps for your gaming PC, and they're sitting right inside of Steam.
Computing Features
The Corsair K70 RGB TKL sitting on a table with accessories.

5 keyboards you should buy instead of the Corsair K70

The Corsair K70 is a legendary gaming keyboard, but in 2024, there are better alternatives. Here are our 5 favorites, including some from Corsair.
Computing Features
Media Player inside Windows 11.

I gave the Windows Media Player another shot. Here’s what surprised me

I wanted to try Windows' Media Player one more time, and I expected it to fall flat. To my surprise, it wasn't all bad.
Computing Features
AMD announcing specs for Ryzen 9000 CPUs at Computex 2024.

AMD might make a last-minute change to save a Ryzen 9000 CPU

A new report says AMD is considering changing the power specs of an upcoming Ryzen 9000 CPU to help it stay competitive.
Computing News
Evernote running on a laptop.

I’ve given up on Evernote

I've used Evernote to jot down ideas for years, but a series of unfortunate events has led to me abandoning the app for good.
Computing Features
AMD logo on the RX 7800 XT graphics card.

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.
Computing News
The Logitech G515 keyboard on a pink background.

Logitech is finally back in the fight

After a string of gaming keyboards that satisfy the status quo, the Logitech G515 feels like a properly competitive offering.
Computing Features
Intel announcing its Lunar Lake CPUs.

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.
Computing News
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