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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger holding a chip.

Intel announces sudden departure of CEO amid financial turmoil

Intel has announced that its CEO Pat Gelsinger will retire after less than four years as the company's head executive.
Computing News
The Plex app running on a TV.

I spent just $90, and I’m never paying for streaming ever again

Now that I've scored a lifetime membership to Plex for $90, I'm officially done paying for streaming services.
Computing Deals
Several GPUs sitting next to each other.

The state of GPUs is about to drastically change

We're standing just weeks away from a complete overhaul of PC gaming with a trio of new generations from Nvidia, Intel, and AMD.
Computing Features
An HDR demo on the Omen Transcend 32.

HP Omen Transcend 32 review: almost a perfect 10

The HP Omen Transcend 32 does just about everything right. Minus a few quibbles, this is one of the most impressive monitors I've ever seen.
Computing Reviews
The Terra Master F8 SSD Plus sitting among SSDs.

The Terra Master F8 SSD Plus took my Plex server to the next level

I've been loving my Plex server for the past several months, but switching to a NAS took my streaming experience to the next level.
Computing Features
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a table.

Brace yourself for PC hardware to get insanely expensive next year

PC hardware is already expensive, but proposed tariffs that could go into effect next year might cause prices to skyrocket.
Computing Features
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at GTC

Nvidia CEO in 1997: ‘We need to kill Intel’

Nvidia may be the richest company in the world today, but things were a bit different in 1997, when its CEO declared, we need to kill Intel.
Computing News
The Ryzen 5 7600X sitting among thermal paste and RAM.

At basically $105, the Ryzen 5 7600X is the best gaming CPU to buy right now

Most processors deals this year are just OK, but the Ryzen 5 7600X has the most insane Black Friday sale I've seen so far.
Computing News
Hi-Fi Rush on the KTC G42P5.

The 7 best gaming monitors you can buy, according to our reviewers

After thoroughly evaluating numerous gaming displays, here are the top gaming monitors worth investing in for 2024.
Computing Best Ofs
OLED demo on the Asus ROG PG27AQDM.

The 10 best monitors for 2025: tested and reviewed

Looking for the best monitors to buy in 2025? These are the ones that deserve your attention and investment.
Computing Best Ofs
Ghost of Tsushima running on the Steam Deck.

Valve adds DLSS 3 to SteamOS backend, but don’t expect an Nvidia Steam Deck

A new update for Valve's Proton compatibility layer for Linux adds DLSS 3 support, along with a long list of bug fixes.
Computing News
Key art for Stalker 2. A character in a lit-up gas mask and a gun on their back.

Understandably, Stalker 2 is a bit of a mess on PC

It never seemed like Stalker 2 would release, but it's finally here, and with some expected performance issues on PC in tow.
Computing Features
Google Chrome browser running on Android Automotive in a car.

U.S. government to Google: sell Chrome

U.S. officials are recommending that Google sell Chrome following a historic ruling that the company has maintained an illegal monopoly.
Computing News
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Corsair MP700 Elite 2TB review: PCIe 5.0 for the rest of us

Corsair's new MP700 Elite is a PCIe 5.0 SSD you might actually buy, assuming you don't need more than 1TB in your new NVMe.
Computing Reviews
LG's UltraGear GX7 OLED gaming monitor sitting on a stand.

LG just launched its fastest OLED monitor yet — and you can buy it for $800

LG's new 480Hz OLED is the fastest gaming monitor the company has ever released, and you can preorder it for just $800 right now.
Computing News
corsair apple gaming keyboard peripherals

Macs are getting their first official gaming keyboard

Apple is breaking out of its shell by teaming up with Corsair for its first gaming keyboard and mouse built for Macs.
Computing News
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

4 CPUs you should buy instead of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an incredible gaming CPU, but these four alternatives give AMD's latest a run for its money.
Computing Features
Nvidia Blackwell chips.

Nvidia’s new GPUs are already running into problems

Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell architecture, after suffering a delay, is in more hot water as data centers deal with overheating problems.
Computing News
Various devices running Doom.

Can it run Doom? My journey through hell to discover why the answer is always ‘yes’

Under a blanket of memes and enthusiast hacking projects lies a decades-long story of how Doom became one of the most ported games ever.
Computing Features
A small form factor build inside the Fractal Terra.

Everyone hates this AMD CPU, but I still use it in my PC

AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X is somewhat of an outcast in the Ryzen 9000 range, but I love the little eight-core wonder inside my high-end gaming PC.
Computing Features
Someone using a MacBook Pro M4.

Apple hid one of the best features of the M4 MacBook Pro

Apple's new M4 MacBook Pro has a significant upgrade to the display, and the company somehow forgot to mention it.
Computing News
A PS5 standing on a table, with purple lights around it.

PS5 vs. PC: Which is the better buy for gaming in 2024?

The PS5 is a remarkable console, but does it hold up to PC? We've tested both extensively, and here's what we think.
Computing Guides
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Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX review: too expensive for plastic

Asus finally has a Hall Effect keyboard with the Falchion Ace HFX, but its high price and all-plastic build hold the keyboard back.
Computing Reviews
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Sony InZone M10S.

This fps-doubling app is now even better than DLSS 3

Lossless Scaling just got a new update that adds a feature that even DLSS 3 and FSR 3 don't have yet.
Computing News
Microsoft Edge on a laptop on a couch.

Microsoft is, once again, trying to force users into using Edge

Microsoft has deployed numerous tactics to bring users over to Edge over the years, but it still hasn't stopped.
Computing News
The Nvidia app on the Windows desktop.

Rest in pieces: Nvidia is finally ditching GeForce Experience for good

After a year of beta updates, the Nvidia app is officially here, kicking both the Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience to the curb.
Computing News
Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor.

My quest to fully remove Microsoft Edge is finally complete

It's hard enough to remove Microsoft Edge on its own, but this app goes beyond just setting a new default browser.
Computing Features
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

12 best processors for work and gaming in 2025: CPUs tested and reviewed

The best processors include options from AMD and Intel, but only a select few are worth your time. Here are the best CPUs to consider for your next build.
Computing Best Ofs
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Intel admits defeat on Arrow Lake — but it’s not down for the count

Intel admits that its Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 245K have problems, but it plans to address the issues with a significant update soon.
Computing News
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 sitting on a table.

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Is it finally time to update?

With Microsoft slowing down support for Windows 10, is it finally time to upgrade to Windows 11? We break down all the differences.
Computing Guides
Pads on the bottom of the Ryzen 9 7950X.

This is the one gaming CPU I recommend over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a monster gaming CPU, but there's one other chip that delivers similar gaming performance for less money.
Computing Features
The Blue Screen of Death seen on a laptop.

How the Blue Screen of Death became your PC’s grim reaper

The Blue Screen of Death is as iconic as it is infamous, and it has a shockingly complex history.
Computing Features
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

Scalpers are already jacking up the price of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D was available to purchase for a short time, but it's already sold out at most online retailers.
Computing News
The bottom of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

I tested the Ryzen 7 9800X3D against the Core Ultra 9 285K. It’s not even close

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D punches far above its weight class, and my comparison to the Core Ultra 9 285K is proof of that.
Computing Features
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