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An Intel executive holding a Lunar Lake CPU.

The Intel we know is dead, but its new Lunar Lake chips are very much alive

Lunar Lake is more than just a new generation of Intel, and our first look at the chips shows that clearly.
Computing News
Qualcomm's CEO presenting Snapdragon X Elite CPUs at Computex 2024.

Qualcomm is invading PCs, and says it’s ‘not going anywhere’

Qualcomm is making it clear that the Snapdragon X Elite isn't just a flash in the pan in the world of PCs.
Computing News
The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme sitting on a stand.

Asus’ new gaming keyboard is the sleeper hit of Computex 2024

Asus has a new version of the iconic ROG Azoth, and it's easily one of the most impressive pieces of tech I've seen at Computex 2024.
Computing Features
An AMD Ryzen CPU socketed in a motherboard.

It’s the end of an era for AMD

AMD wants you to know that it's entering the new era of AI PCs, and it's shifting how it names processors to match the change.
Computing News
AMD announcing its Zen 5 CPUs at Computex.

AMD just answered the question everyone’s been asking about Ryzen 9000

AMD introduced its Ryzen 9000 desktop processors at Computex 2024, and in the process, it answered two burning questions we've had.
Computing News
Destiny 2 running on the Asus ROG PG42UQ.

Nvidia’s G-Assist AI assistant actually sounds incredible

Nvidia's Project G-Assist isn't a joke anymore, and the AI game assistant actually sounds shockingly useful.
Computing News
The ROG Ally X running Armored Core VI.

I tested the ROG Ally X — and it’s a signficant upgrade

I had a chance to use the new Asus ROG Ally X at Computex 2024, and it's a bigger upgrade than you're probably expecting.
Computing Features
The Surface Laptop running local AI models.

Nvidia and Microsoft are solving a big problem with Copilot+

Nvidia and Microsoft are working together to get over the major hurdle facing Copilot+ PCs right now.
Computing News
The RTX 4070 sitting on top of another GPU.

Don’t upgrade your GPU until you’ve read this

With new graphics cards arriving shortly from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel, you might be in the market for an upgrade. Don't make these mistakes.
Computing Features
The Asus ROG Ally X playing Armored Core VI.

Asus is axing one major feature with the ROG Ally X

The Asus ROG Ally X is official, but it ditches one of the most unique aspects of the original handheld gaming PC.
Computing News
The Acer Predator X27 F3 sitting on a table.

Acer is finally back in the gaming monitor fight

Acer's new X27U F3 OLED gaming monitor puts the brand back at the forefront of the gaming monitor conversation.
Computing Features
An Asus gaming monitor sitting on a table.

Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDMG review: an incredible, glossy OLED monitor

Brighter, cheaper, and with a glossy coating in tow, the Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDMG manages to address the pain points with OLED gaming monitors.
Computing Reviews
Computex 2024 logo.

I’m attending the world’s biggest PC show next week. Here’s why I’m so excited

Computex 2024 will be massive, and we already have some hints as to what will be at the show. Here are the main announcements we expect to see.
Computing Features
The Dell XPS 13 in front of a window.

Dell is hiding something about the new XPS 13

The upcoming XPS 13 already includes an impressive list of specs, but Dell hid the most exciting aspect of this device.
Computing News
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 sitting on a table.

Microsoft is adding a controversial app to Windows 11

A new Windows 11 build rolling out to Windows Insiders suggests Microsoft is adding a controversial app as a default within the operating system.
Computing News
Counter Strike running on the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM.

AMD’s free Radeon feature gives you a competitive edge

AMD revealed Anti-Lag 2, which is an in-game latency reduction feature that the company says provides 95% more latency reduction than the original version.
Computing News
Portal RTX running on the Surface Laptop Studio 2.

Microsoft has a killer answer for DLSS with Copilot+

The new Auto SR feature available in Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs puts upscaling in your operating system, and it could have a big impact.
Computing News
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

The first Copilot+ PC has been tested — and it destroys the MacBook

We can finally put some hard numbers to Microsoft's bold claims about Copilot+ PCs, and it looks like the MacBook is in trouble.
Computing News
A man plays High on Life on an Asus ROG Ally.

Whatever you do, don’t buy the Asus ROG Ally right now

Asus' ROG Ally is still one of the best handheld PCs you can buy, but it's definitely one of the worst times to pick one up.
Computing Features
The new Surface Pro on a table.

The real reason behind Copilot+ PCs goes far beyond just AI

Microsoft is kicking off a new era with Copilot+ PCs, but despite AI being all the rage in 2024, the Copilot+ push is about more than that.
Computing Features
noctua desk fan home line

Noctua just released a product everyone thought was dead

The Noctua community thought its highly anticipated desk fan was dead, but the Austrian PC cooling brand is bringing it back to life.
Computing News
On-package memory on Intel Meteor Lake processors.

Intel is ready for Copilot+ PCs with Lunar Lake

Intel is getting an early start by teasing some details about its upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs, and they sound like a massive upgrade.
Computing News
Microsoft introducing the Recall feature in Windows 11.

Sorry, Microsoft — I don’t want Copilot+ reading my DMs yet

Copilot+ PCs can track everything you do to provide helpful context, but I'm not convinced the new devices are free of issues quite yet.
Computing Features
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces updates to the company's Copilot artificial intelligence (AI) tool.

Microsoft just kicked off a new era of PCs with Copilot+

Microsoft is introducing an entirely new category of PCs, dubbed Copilot+, and they could change everything.
Computing News
A Dell XPS 13 Plus viewed from the side.

Dell is doing something it’s never done before to the XPS 13

Dell is flipping the XPS 13 on its head by adding a new Snapdragon X Elite chip and a suite of AI features.
Computing News
Forza Horizon 5 running on the HP Omen 27k.

Gaming monitors just smashed through an important milestone

TCL just showed off the first gaming monitor capable of a 1,000Hz refresh rate, and the screen manages that insane refresh rate at a 4K resolution.
Computing News
Cyberpunk 2077 running on a gaming monitor.

This $7 app doubled the performance of my gaming PC — seriously

It sounds too good to be true, but Lossless Scaling, a $7 app on Steam, can double your frame rate in almost any game.
Computing Features
Jin riding through a field of flowers.

Ghost of Tsushima is a great PC port with one big problem

Ghost of Tsushima is finally on PC after four years, and although the port is excellent, it has one big problem.
Computing Features
A tandem OLED display shown off at Display Week.

OLED monitors just had a major breakthrough

Tandem OLED is all the rage in the world of display tech right now, and TCL is making some bold claims about its display leveraging the tech.
Computing News
The Keychron Q1 HE keyboard sitting among other keycaps.

Why Keychron’s latest keyboard just became my daily driver

The Keychron Q1 HE builds on an already solid foundation with magnetic switches, and it shoots ahead of the competition in the process.+
Computing Features
Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Hub monitor showing display and laptop.

Intel’s new Thunderbolt feature ‘fundamentally changes’ how you use two PCs

Intel is bringing the new Thunderbolt Share feature to Thunderbolt PCs and accessories, allowing you to seamlessly connect multiple PCs.
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An HDR demo playing on the HP Omen 27k monitor.

HP Omen 27k review: a shockingly good budget monitor

With a 4K resolution, great color, and a suite of features for a reasonable price., the HP Omen 27k is a prime example of how far gaming monitors have come.
Computing Reviews
Donald Glover sitting in a cabin with a movie crew.

Donald Glover is making a movie with Google’s new video AI

Google revealed a new AI model that can generate videos, and it's collaborating with Donald Glover to create a short film.
Computing News
Gifts for PC gamers with a gaming cave setup.

How to check your fps (frames per second) in games on PC

A quick adjustment to the fps settings of your PC game may be all it takes to get you winning more matches. Here’s a guide on how to adjust these settings.
Computing Guides
Someone screwing in a power supply.

A friendly reminder that your PC power supply will eventually destroy itself

It's easy to forget about the power supply in your PC, but it will eventually fail. You don't want to be caught in that situation.
Computing News
How to play Fortnite on Mac

You can play almost any Windows game on Mac — here’s how

With tools like CrossOver and the new Game Porting Toolkit, it's now possible play almost any Windows game on Mac. Here's how.
Computing Guides
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards sitting next to each other.

5 cheap graphics cards you should buy instead of the RTX 4060

Nvidia's RTX 4060 isn't your only option for a GPU around $300. Here are five excellent alternatives to keep in mind.
Computing Features
Forza Horizon 4 runs on an Asus ROG Ally.

You might not be able to afford the ROG Ally X

Leakers are starting to share more details about Asus' upcoming ROG Ally X, and you might not like all of the changes that are coming.
Computing News
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