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RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

This new GPU feature is ‘a whole new paradigm’ for PC gaming

Microsoft has introduced a whole new paradigm to DirectX with Work Graphs, and it's something every PC gamer should be excited about.
Computing News
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ARMOR 11G OC review

Modders just gave old Nvidia GPUs a big upgrade

Modders have cracked an essential GPU feature that was previously unavailable on Nvidia's older graphics cards.
Computing News
The Steam Deck OLED sitting in a case.

The Steam Deck OLED needs burn-in protection

The Steam Deck OLED is a fantastic device, but new burn-in testing reveals just how critical prevention features are.
Computing Features
The RX 7800 XT graphics card with the ReSpec logo.

AMD needs to fix this one problem with its next-gen GPUs

AMD's latest graphics cards have been a turning point for Team Red, but there's still one lingering issue that needs to be addressed in the next generation.
Computing Features
The Meletrix Boog75 keyboard on a pink background.

This is the best gaming keyboard I’ve ever used — and you’ve never heard of it

The Meletrix Boog75 is, hands down, the best gaming keyboard you can buy. It's just a shame that a big chunk of gamers probably haven't heard of it.
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Hot Wheels Unleashed on the Asus ROG PG34WCDM.

Asus ROG Swift PG34WCDM review: brightest isn’t always best

Asus' first ultrawide OLED put out the highest brightness we've ever seen out of an OLED monitor, but it's just a little too expensive.
Computing Reviews
Sonic Superstars running on the MSI Claw.

Don’t buy the new MSI Claw handheld — at least not yet

The MSI Claw just released, and you can buy it now. Reviews for the handheld are surprisingly absent on release day, however.
Computing Features
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth running on the Steam Deck.

I turned my Steam Deck into the ultimate cross-platform gaming machine

The Steam Deck is built for Steam, naturally, but I've been using my handheld to play my non-Steam games more and more.
Computing Features
The OneDrive app on a Windows PC.

OneDrive is ruining my PC gaming setup

Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage service is installed on your PC by default, and it can cause some trouble when playing PC games on multiple devices.
Computing Features
Yakuza Like a Dragon on the Asus ROG PG32UCDM.

I couldn’t live without this underrated monitor feature

If you own a newer monitor, it probably includes a KVM switch. Here's why you should be taking advantage of it.
Computing Features
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HP Omen Transcend 14 review: going for gold

HP is entering the 14-inch gaming laptop market, and despite a few stumbles, the Omen Transcend 14 still manages to impress.
Computing Reviews
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with an HDR demo playing on it.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review: it’s damn near perfect

Asus did something crazy with the 2024 Zephyrus G14, and a series of smart concessions has created a laptop that's more than the sum of its parts.
Computing Reviews
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia is the ‘GPU cartel,’ says former AMD Radeon manager

The former head of AMD graphics has come out with some strong words against Nvidia, calling the mammoth GPU company the GPU cartel.
Computing News
RTX 4060 Ti sitting next to the RTX 4070.

Why you shouldn’t buy the best GPU of last year

Nvidia's current-gen lineup has been dominated by one GPU for the past year, but new graphics card releases are changing that story.
Computing Features
Two RTX 4070 graphics cards sitting side by side.

I tested the RTX 4070 against AMD’s new RX 7900 GRE — and it’s not pretty

Nvidia's RTX 4070 has been an excellent GPU, but it has stiff new competition in the form of AMD's RX 7900 GRE.
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The AMD RX 7900 graphics card on a pink background.

AMD RX 7900 GRE review: the best AMD GPU this generation

AMD's RX 7900 GRE is a late-stage addition to the RDNA 3 lineup, but it might be the best graphics card we've seen out of Team Red this generation.
Computing Reviews
A screenshot of Copilot's unhinged responses on a screen.

‘Take this as a threat’ — Copilot is getting unhinged again

Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot appears to get tripped up by a specific prompt that sends it down a dark, unhinged rabbit hole.
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Proton and Nier: Automata — the untold story behind what makes the Steam Deck tick

The Steam Deck is a massive hit, but one game changed the trajectory of the device, and Linux gaming as a whole, in a major way.
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Four soldiers walk in front of a blue Super Earth flag in the Helldivers 2 trailer.

Helldivers 2 CEO says DLSS is ‘not necessary’ — and he’s right

The CEO of Arrowhead Games, developers of Helldivers 2, has responded to the lack of DLSS and FSR support in the successful multiplayer game.
Computing News
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

The new ROG G14 completely upends the Razer Blade 14

Asus' radical new Zephyrus G14 takes aim at the Razer Blade 14, and it comes out on top in a messy battle.
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Person holding Nintendo Switch, looking at the home screen.

Everything you need to know about Nintendo Switch Online

While Nintendo Switch Online doesn't exactly match its competitors, it does have enticing benefits. Here's what you should know about the subscription service.
Gaming Guides
An Intel Meteor Lake processor socketed in a motherboard.

Intel road map explained: going beyond 2027

Intel debuted an updated road map at its IFS Direct event, showcasing what the company is doing through 2027.
Computing Guides
A response from ChatGPT on an Android phone.

ChatGPT shortly devolved into an AI mess

An issue is impacting ChatGPT right now, sending the AI chatbot off on some unhinged, nonsensical tangents.
Computing News
The Corsair K65 Plus Wireless keyboard on a pink background.

Corsair just stepped up its keyboard game — in a big way

Corsair hasn't done much to set its keyboards apart over the past couple of years, but the new K65 Plus Wireless is changing that.
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Combat in the game Nightingale.

This might be why AMD’s FSR 3 isn’t picking up momentum

The developers of an upcoming survival game decided to remove AMD's FSR 3 before launch due to unexpected crashes.
Computing News
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

The RTX 4090 is past its prime, and that’s OK

The RTX 4090 has been the head honcho of GPUs for more than a year, and despite prices creeping down, it's not worth picking up the GPU right now.
Computing Features
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Asus ROG PG32UCDM.

Asus ROG Swift 32 QD-OLED review: the one we’ve been waiting for

Asus emerged as the unofficial champion of the first wave of OLED gaming monitors, but does it keep the crown in 2024? The PG32UCDM suggests it does.
Computing Reviews
A window showing Nvidia's Chat with RTX.

How to use Nvidia’s new Chat with RTX AI bot

Nvidia has a local AI chatbot called Chat with RTX, allowing you to use AI completely free from the cloud. Here's how to use it.
Computing Guides
Two RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics cards sitting next to each other.

Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super review: the awkward middle child

The RTX 4070 Ti Super delivers on Nvidia's promises, but it still falls into the same segmentation trap as the original version.
Computing Reviews
The RX 7600 XT graphics card on a pink background.

AMD RX 7600 XT review: similar performance, more money

AMD's RX 7600 XT may be an updated version of the RX 7600, but it does very little to actually move the needle when it comes to performance.
Computing Reviews
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

I tested AMD’s RX 7600 XT against the RTX 4060 — and I was shocked by the results

The RX 7600 XT and RTX 4060 are both battling for your attention at around $300, but only one of them is worth spending your money on.
Computing Guides
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AMD’s RX 7600 XT might be dead on arrival — but there’s a catch

According to early sales data for AMD's new RX 7600 XT, PC gamers aren't excited about the graphics card.
Computing News
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

This underrated AMD GPU beats the RTX 4070 Ti Super

Nvidia's new RTX 4070 Ti Super puts the RX 7900 XT squarely in its sights, but does it come out ahead in performance and value?
Computing Guides
The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

A huge barrier just fell for Windows on Arm

Windows on Arm has been the dream for a decade now, and now one of the final, major barriers for support just toppled.
Computing News
The Last of Us Part One on the Alienware 27 QD-OLED.

There’s a war brewing over OLED gaming monitors

Samsung and LG Display finally have OLED gaming panels that are going toe-to-toe. Who will come out on top?
Computing Features
The RTX 4070 Super graphics card on a pink background.

GPUs are on an apology tour

After a year of backlash over lackluster GPU releases, Nvidia and AMD are finally owning up to mistakes with a new range of graphics cards.
Computing Features
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

Nvidia RTX 4080 Super review: the apology gamers deserve

Nvidia's new RTX 4080 Super doesn't do anything exciting, but it brings the scales of price and performance back into balance.
Computing Reviews
The RTX 4080 Super graphics card sitting on a pink background.

The RTX 4080 Super doesn’t move the needle — and it doesn’t need to

The RTX 4080 Super comes off disappointing with basically no performance jump over the base model, but this GPU is about way more than frame rate.
Computing Features
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