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Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop.

I don’t care if the Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a laptop or a tablet — I just want one

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 isn't a gaming laptop or a tablet, and that's exactly why we're excited about seeing it again after CES 2022.
Computing News
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 gaming monitor.

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is the new benchmark for 4K monitors — and I saw it

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is the first 4K monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, and it sets a new standard for 4K gaming monitors going forward.
Computing News
HDMI port close up.

HDMI 2.1 means a lot less than you probably think

HDMI 2.1 is supposed to encompass a vast array of next-gen display features, but it doesn't. And that could be a big problem for monitors and TVs going forward.
Computing Features
Lifestyle image of someone using the new Macbook Pro 2021.

Even with 32 GPU cores, the M1 Max MacBook Pro still isn’t a gaming destination

The M1 Max comes with four times as many GPU cores as the M1, but that doesn't make MacBook Pro is a gaming destination. Here's why.
Computing Features
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Apple’s M1 Max chip features 32 graphics cores, rivaling discrete GPU performance

Apple finally unveiled the M1 Pro and Max processors, which feature some major improvements over the M1 chip and will show up in the new MacBook Pros.
Computing News
Someone gaming on a Surface Laptop Studio.

Is the Surface Laptop Studio a legit gaming laptop? Here’s why (and why not)

The Surface Laptop Studio isn't built for gaming, but it packs enough of a punch to get me excited. Here are four reasons why, and one reason why not.
Computing
Internals of Surface Laptop Studio.

Even the Surface Laptop Studio doesn’t come with a hardware TPM chip

Microsoft caused a fuss when it announced Windows 11 and its TPM requirement, but the newly announced Surface Laptop Studio proves that it's not that important.
Computing
PC gamer wearing headset

How to increase your gaming performance without buying a GPU

You don't need a new graphics card to increase your frame rate in games. We rounded up free things you can do to boost your gaming performance in minutes.
Computing Guides
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This modded Sega Dreamcast is actually a stealth, AMD-powered gaming PC

A modder managed to cram a gaming PC inside a Sega Dreamcast shell, and the results are impressive.
Computing News
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The best streaming accessories

You don't need much to start streaming, but the best streaming accessories will make your stream shine. Here are the five accessories to get you up to speed.
Computing Best Ofs
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How a viral bodycam game tricked the internet into thinking it was real footage

Unrecord is a bodycam first-person game that looks too good to be real, but it's using some clever filtering and next-gen tools to achieve its photorealism.
Computing Features
The RTX 4070 graphics card on a pink background.

It looks like no one is buying Nvidia’s RTX 4070

A week after releasing, it appears Nvidia's midrange RTX 4070 is off to a rocky start in terms of sales.
Computing News
Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED sitting on a table.

The new Asus Zenbook S 13 is like a MacBook, only better

Asus' updated Zenbook S 13 OLED comes with a spec bump, but there are a few changes elsewhere that make it a much more enticing laptop.
Computing Reviews
Acer Orion X desktop.

Acer’s new Predator Orion X is an RTX 4090 desktop I might actually buy

I'm usually not swayed by new gaming desktops, but the Acer Predator Orion X might change that when it releases.
Computing News
Asus ROG Ally on a purple background.

Microsoft, please don’t screw up the Asus ROG Ally

The Asus ROG Ally looks like an exciting Steam Deck competitor, but its success mainly comes down to if Microsoft can get Windows 11 working properly.
Computing Features
Newcastle raises his shield in Apex Legends.

The best Xbox One games to play right now

After eight years on the shelves, the list of the best Xbox One games is massive. Halo, Gears, and everything in between -- here are the games you should have.
Gaming Best-Ofs
Nvidia's RTX 4070 graphics cards over a pink background.

Nvidia RTX 4070 vs. RTX 4070 Ti: don’t buy the wrong GPU

Between Nvidia's RTX 4070 Ti and the recently-released RTX 4070, there's a clear winner for gamers looking to get the best bang for their buck.
Computing Best Ofs
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

Nvidia isn’t selling graphics cards — it’s selling DLSS

Nvidia sells graphics cards, of course, but the company continues to hang its hat on DLSS to push performance to new heights.
Computing Features
The RTX 4070 graphics card on a pink background.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: the comeback GPU

Nvidia's RTX 4070 finally introduces some value into the RTX 40-series generation, and it shoots ahead of the competition with DLSS 3 and solid ray tracing.
Computing Reviews
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Cooler Master GP27Q monitor.

Cyberpunk 2077’s Overdrive mode still isn’t a reason to buy a new GPU

Cyberpunk 2077's hotly anticipated ray tracing Overdrive feature is here, and it's very impressive. But it's still not a reason to run out and buy a new GPU.
Computing Features
A gaming laptop playing Horizon Zero Dawn.

Gaming laptops are still lying to us, and it’s getting even more complicated

As a new generation of gaming laptops rolls out in 2023, it's becoming even more difficult to trust what you see on a spec sheet.
Computing Features
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

Between AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 9 7950X3D, there’s no contest

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a monster gaming CPU, but is it worth spending more for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D? We put them both to the test.
Computing Guides
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D review: so fast it looks like a mistake

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best gaming CPU you can buy, which is a bit of a problem for Team Red considering it beats the company's more expensive CPUs.
Computing Reviews
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D installed in a motherboard.

What is AMD 3D V-Cache? Extra gaming performance unlocked

AMD's 3D V-Cache technology is one of the most exciting trends in PC hardware. But what is it? How does it work? Here's what you need to know about 3D V-Cache.
Computing Guides
A man sits, using a laptop running the Windows 11 operating system.

The Windows 11 2022 update is what we should have seen from the start

Windows 11 is getting its first major update, and it finally makes the operating system feel like the tool it should've been at launch.
Computing Features
Asus ROG Ally on a purple background.

No joke — Asus is releasing a Steam Deck competitor

Asus announced the ROG Ally on April Fool's Day. but it's not a joke. The handheld device is coming soon.
Computing News
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 sitting on a table.

Asus Strix Scar 17 review: AMD just won

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 ushers in AMD's next-gen laptop processors, and it's an exciting showcase for what Team Red has in store this generation.
Computing Reviews
Nvidia's RTX 3070 Ti graphics card.

The surprising reason your powerful PC still can’t handle the latest games

New games are pushing even powerful last-gen GPUs to their limits and exposing a big problem with graphics cards: VRAM limits.
Computing Features
Joel looks at Ellie in The Last of Us Part 2.

This might be why The Last of Us has terrible stuttering on PC

The Last of Us on PC has some major issues with stuttering and crashes, and we might have a glimpse into why.
Computing Features
Desktop background on the Alienware 34 QD-OLED.

I love my OLED gaming monitor, but I feel like it’s gaslighting me

The Alienware 34 QD-OLED is still the best gaming monitor you can buy, and I'm happy I bought one. But the constant reminders of OLED burn-in are fatiguing.
Computing Features
Newegg's AI PC builder

Newegg’s AI PC Builder is a dumpster fire that I can’t look away from

Newegg introduced a PC builder powered by ChatGPT, but it has some serious problems when it comes to recommending parts
Computing Features
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How Unreal Engine 5 is tackling the biggest problem in PC gaming

Epic announced a slate of new features for Unreal Engine 5 during its State of Unreal address, but the most important update flew under the radar.
Computing Features
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i gaming PC sitting on a table.

The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i is a great gaming PC with one big mistake

The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i ticks all the boxes with flagship performance, great design, and room for upgrades, but it makes a critical mistake with RAM speed.
Computing Reviews
Leon parries a chainsaw villager in Resident Evil 4.

Resident Evil 4 Remake PC: best settings, ray tracing, FSR, and more

Resident Evil 4 Remake reinvents the classic on PC. We dived in to look at ray tracing and FSR in the game, as well as dial in the best settings.
Computing Guides
A zombie crawls after someone in Resident Evil 2.

All Resident Evil games, ranked from best to worst

There are a lot of Resident Evil games available, so it's tough to know where to get started. In this guide, we rank the Resident Evil games from best to worst.
Gaming Guides
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Linus Tech Tips restored after crypto scam hack

The Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel, along with several related channels, have been restored after being hijacked by crypto scammers.
Computing News
Canva's Magic Edit feature adding flowers to an image.

Canva’s new AI tools might replace your video editor

Canva is getting a suite of new tools powered by AI, and one of them can even edit videos for you automatically.
Computing News
Google Bard responses on a screen.

Google Bard avoids the critical flaws of Bing Chat

Google Bard is finally in the hands of the public, and its focused responses help it avoid the critical errors Bing Chat launched with.
Computing Features
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