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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Corsair One i500 sitting on a coffee table.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple presenting Apple Intelligence features at WWDC 2024.

Apple’s AI is already beating Microsoft at its own game

Apple Intelligence does a lot of what Microsoft's Copilot+ does, but Apple is already seizing the AI throne with its approach.
The iPhone Mirroring feature from macOS Sequoia being demonstrated at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

MacOS 15 will completely change how you use your iPhone

Revealed at WWDC 2024, macOS 15 gives you full access to your iPhone without ever reaching into your pocket.
A spatial video displayed on the Apple Vision Pro.

VisionOS 2 is arriving way ahead of schedule

Just a few months after the Vision Pro released, Apple is already releasing VisionOS 2, which includes updates and new features.
A delidded Ryzen 7000 CPU.

AMD on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D: ‘We have a lot to say’

AMD is already working on Ryzen 9000 chips with 3D V-Cache, and it sounds like the company has big plans in store.
Nvidia Blackwell chips.

This is our first look at RTX 50-series GPUs — and there’s one big surprise

We have our first major leak of Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series GPUs, and it reveals some key details.
Another Crab's Treasure running on the MSI Claw.

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.
Computex 2024 logo.

Full coverage of Computex, the world’s biggest computing conference

Computex is the world's biggest computing conference, taking place each year in Taipei, Taiwan. The event this year will take place from June 3 to June 7, showcasing the best new tech in the world of PCs. All the big players will be there, including AMD, Intel, and Nvidia, as well as the supporting ecosystem of new laptops, monitors, components, PC accessories, and much more. We'll be there on the show floor in Taipei covering all the big announcements and new products with in-depth reporting, hands-on coverage, and first looks.
The new Surface Pro on a table.

Microsoft is already backing down on its most controversial AI feature

Microsoft is making some big changes to its Recall feature in Copilot+ PCs, even before they've officially released.
Forza Horizon 5 running on an Asus gaming monitor.

I tripled my frame rate with one button — and you can too

Lossless Scaling, a popular Steam utility for frame generation, just received an update that can triple your frame rate in games.
A sign for Computex in Taipei.

These 7 announcements stole the show at Computex 2024

Computex 2024 was absolutely stuffed with announcements, but these seven reveals stood out the most from the event.
Nvidia CEO Jensen in front of a background.

Nvidia just passed an unimaginable milestone

Nvidia is now the second most valuable company in the U.S., and if it continues at this pace, it'll be the most valuable before long.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 sitting on a desk.

Asus is fixing the most controversial part of the Zephyrus G16

Asus is updating the wildly popular Zephyrus G16, and it goes far beyond just swapping out the Intel CPU for an AMD one.
Doom Eternal on the Asus ROG XG27AQDMG.

These were the 5 most exciting monitors I saw at Computex 2024

There were some massive announcements at Computex 2024, including a suite of new, exciting gaming monitors.
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ sitting on a pedestal with its name badge underneath.

MSI’s sequel to the Claw handheld is a major redesign, and I saw it in the flesh

Just months after the MSI Claw launched, the company already has a second version in the works that's launching later this year. And I saw it at Computex.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Microsoft is warping the PC industry into something unrecognizable

Computex proved that Microsoft has a lot more power over AMD and Intel than we normally give it credit for.