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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
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
Someone using the Surface Laptop Studio 2 with Adobe Premiere Pro.

4 video editors you should use instead of Adobe Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro is the go-to video editor in 2024, but it's pricey and difficult to learn. Here are four alternatives to keep in mind.
Computing Features
A small form factor build inside the Fractal Terra.

I finally gave up on liquid-cooled PCs after 13 years — here’s why

I've used liquid coolers in my gaming PCs for 13 years, but I'm finally switching back to an air CPU cooler.
Computing Features
Intel keynote.

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.
Computing News
PNY RTX 4080 with the power connector attached.

An overclocking legend is making a long-awaited return to graphics cards

Vince Lucido is an overclocking legend, and the man known as Kingpin is said to be making a return to graphics cards with an unexpected brand.
Computing News
The Special K app running in Elden Ring.

I fixed the biggest problem with Elden Ring on PC with this free app

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is here, but I won't be starting it on PC without these two apps at the ready.
Computing Features
Elden Ring running on the Asus ROG PG42UQ.

Elden Ring PC performance: best settings, fps cap, and stuttering fixes

With Shadow of the Erdtree officially here, it's time to revisit Elden Ring on PC to find the best settings.
Computing Guides
AMD's Scott Herkalman presenting the RX 7800 XT graphics card.

AMD just suffered a massive data breach that could reveal future products

AMD is investigating a data breach that could reveal future products, but it doesn't seem too concerned about the scale of the attack right now.
Computing News
Someone holding the Core i9-12900KS processor.

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.
Computing Features
Android App running on a Windows 11 PC

How to install Android apps on Windows 11

Windows 11 supports Android apps through the Amazon Appstore, but getting everything set up is tricky. Here's how to install Android apps on Windows 11.
Computing Guides
The new Surface Pro on a table.

Copilot+ laptops are ‘not usable’ in one key area, reviews say

Reviews for Copilot+ laptops packing the Snapdragon X Elite chip are here, and it's not all good news.
Computing Features
Twitter app on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover screen.

Social media should be treated like cigarettes, says surgeon general

The U.S. surgeon general is calling on Congress to implement a tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms.
Computing News
The RTX 4070 ITX Sakura Blizzard graphics card,

This new RTX 4070 pulls off the impossible

The RTX 4070 is a monster graphics card, but Zephyr has managed to cut the GPU down to a dual-slot design with only a single fan.
Computing News
The RTX 4090 sitting on top of a PC.

The RTX 4090 has finally met its match

How do you fit the RTX 4090 inside a case the size of a toaster? I found out when trying to build inside of the Fractal Terra.
Computing Features
A flamingo on the LG UltraGear Dual Mode OLED monitor.

LG Dual Mode OLED review: a truly one-of-a-kind gaming monitor

LG's UltraGear Dual Mode OLED does something no other OLED does: 480Hz. It's the standout feature of this excellent display, but the price holds it back.
Computing Reviews
AMD CEO Lisa Su presenting performance for Ryzen AI CPUs.

AMD and Intel are being locked out of Copilot+ — for now

Despite launching new components that meet Microsoft's requirements for Copilot+, AMD and Intel won't have the new AI features at launch.
Computing News
A photo of a laptop with the Snapdragon X Plus CPU.

No, an old iPhone won’t beat the Snapdragon X Elite

One Reddit user received a Snapdragon X Elite laptop early, and the initial benchmarks don't look promising.
Computing News
Microsoft's CEO introducing Copilot+.

Microsoft is backpedaling on Recall, but it’s for the best

Recall, the headline feature for Copilot+ PCs, won't be available at launch, undermining Microsoft's push into the era of AI PCs.
Computing News
AMD's CEO delivering the Computex 2024 presentation.

AMD ‘basically lies’ about Computex benchmark, YouTuber says

AMD is coming under some fire for benchmarks it shared following Computex 2024 that are said to be misleading.
Computing News
Logitech's Pro X 2 Superlight gaming mouse.

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.
Computing Features
A mini PC sitting in front of the PS5.

Sony is convinced the PS4 somehow made PC gaming better

In a recent interview, Sony lead architect Mark Cerny said its consoles are sometimes showing the way for PC gaming.
Computing News
AMD's RX 7700 XT in a test bench.

Snag Starfield and Lies of P for free with these AMD GPUs

AMD is giving you two free games with the purchase of a new RX 7800 XT or RX 7700 XT, and the list of four games includes Starfield.
Computing News
The Ryzen 5 7600X sitting among thermal paste and RAM.

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.
Computing Features
The Upscayl app displayed on a monitor.

This free, open-source tool is the only AI app I constantly use

I've tried a long list of AI apps, but there's only one free utility I constantly reach for on my PC.
Computing Features
The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super AI Top graphics card showcased at Computex 2024.

The RTX 5070 might come with an unexpected downgrade

A well-known leaker has shared specs for Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series GPUs, and some of them could come with a cut to core count.
Computing News
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