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The Surface Laptop 7 on a table in front of a window.

Intel decimates Apple to take battery life crown

Lenovo jumped the gun with a battery life test of Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs, and they absolutely clobber Apple.
Computing News
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

Intel may have been right about killing Hyper-Threading after all

Intel is getting rid of Hyper-Threading, and according to new leaked benchmarks, that may have been the right call.
Computing News
Clive fighting an enemy in Final Fantasy 16.

Final Fantasy 16 has problems on PC — but this free mod fixes them

Final Fantasy 16 isn't off to the best start on PC, but a free mod is already fixing several problems with the PC port.
Computing News
The RTX 4090 sitting alongside the Fractal Terra case.

Nvidia is reportedly sunsetting the RTX 4090

According to an insider forum, Nvidia is getting ready to discontinue its RTX 4090 and RTX 4090D graphics cards.
Computing News
An OLED display with burn-in.

This app promises to prevent OLED burn-in, but don’t fall for it

OLED burn-in is one of the main reasons to stay away from an OLED monitor, but this app claims to solve that issue.
Computing Features
Google Chrome browser running on Android Automotive in a car.

Don’t trust that Google sign-in — how hackers are swiping passwords in Chrome

Hackers are using a new method to steal your Google password, and it happens from the official sign-in page.
Computing News
An Intel Foundry employee holds a chip between fingertips.

Intel almost designed the chip for the PlayStation 6

It looks like AMD will be designing the PlayStation 6, as Intel reportedly lost a contract to design the console two years ago.
Computing News
Alan Wake 2 running on the Samsung Odyssey OELD G9.

Nvidia’s most underrated DLSS feature deserves far more attention

Nvidia's DLSS is a critical piece of modern PC gaming tech, but one feature of the suite has flown under the radar.
Computing Features
The PS5 disassembled on a table.

The PS5 Pro is packing GPU tech that no AMD PC has

According to Sony, the PS5 Pro has exclusive features that aren't available on any AMD GPU right now.
Computing News
The Cooler Master MasterHub with various modules.

I didn’t think I needed a modular keypad — until I tried this one

The Cooler Master MasterHub takes what makes the Stream Deck great and expands it with a fully modular approach.
Computing Features
The Backbone One - PlayStation Edition lays down with the PS Remote Play turned on.

How to use remote play on PS5

Wondering how to use remote play on PS5? Getting set up is simple as long as you have a compatible device and controller. Here's how to start.
Gaming Guides
Ghost of Tsushima running on the Asus ROG Ally X.

Asus ROG Ally X review: better in every way

The ROG Ally X is a massive improvement over the original, even if its price tag is a bit hard to swallow given the competition.
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A red and blue PS5 stands on a table with matching controllers.

How to factory reset a PS5

No matter if you want to sell, trade in, or just troubleshoot your PlayStation 5, our guide will help you figure out how to reset your PS5 quickly and easily.
Gaming Guides
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iFixIt’s stealthy soldering iron heats up in 5 seconds while charging your laptop

iFixIt has an interesting new repair tool -- a soldering iron that can heat up in under 5 seconds while charging your laptop.
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Is Apex Legends cross-platform?

Apex Legends is one of the best free-to-play games and a top-tier battle royale title — so you'll want to play with all your friends.
Gaming Guides
Dauntless player attacking Behemoth.

Is Dauntless cross-platform?

No matter if you're on PS5, PC, Xbox, or Switch, Dauntless supports cross-platform play. Getting started is a little trickier than it ought to be, though.
Gaming Guides
The Asus Zenbook S 16 sitting on a coffee table.

AMD may have transformed this thin and light laptop into a gaming powerhouse

A new driver for AMD's Ryzen AI 300 processors promises higher frame rates with AFMF 2 and a new feature called Virtual Graphics Memory.
Computing News
The RTX 4090 inside the Fractal Terra case.

This free app is just what my small form factor PC needed

The new app Camomile claims to lower your CPU temperatures without impacting performance. I put that claim to the test.
Computing Features
Marvel's Spider-Man running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

The PS5 Pro just stole the best feature of PC gaming

Sony's updated PS5 Pro is more powerful, but it comes with a unique feature ripped straight from the playbook of PC gaming.
Computing News
A mini PC sitting in front of the PS5.

Sorry, but the PS5 Pro is worth $700

The PS5 Pro is insanely expensive at $700, but compared to buying a gaming PC, it's shockingly worth the price.
Computing Features
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Is Among Us cross-platform?

You'll need a big group to get the most out of Among Us. With cross-platform play, you can team up with your friends across PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.
Gaming Guides
Cyberpunk 2077 running on an OLED gaming monitor.

Don’t waste your money on an OLED gaming monitor

OLED provides the best gaming experience money can buy, but buying in too early can effectively be a waste of money.
Computing Features
A purse made out of a GT 730 GPU.

The viral ‘GPU purse’ costs $1,024 — but you can make your own for $40

A $1,000 purse made out of a discarded GT 730 GPU is going viral, but you can slap one together for about $40 on your own.
Computing News
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I tried to settle the dumbest debate in PC gaming

The conversation around borderless and fullscreen games is surprisingly complicated, and I set out to put the debate to rest once and for all.
Computing Features
Ghost of Tsushima running on the Asus ROG Ally X.

AMD’s Z2 Extreme chip is coming in early 2025

At IFA 2024, AMD confirmed that it's working on the Z2 Extreme chip for handheld gaming PCs, and the chip should arrive in early 2025.
Computing News
The Acer Project DualPlay laptop.

This is the most bizarre gaming laptop I’ve ever seen

For IFA 2024, Acer is cooking up an experimental laptop design that holds a handful of unique secrets.
Computing News
An Intel executive holding a Lunar Lake CPU.

Intel just gave up on a plan it laid out years ago

Intel has been talking about the monumental shift that its 20A node will bring for years, but we'll never see it in action.
Computing News
The Acer Nitro Blaze 7 sitting on a stand.

The Asus ROG Ally was just outdone

Acer just revealed its Nitro Blaze 7 handheld gaming PC, and it sports a chip that could beat the performance of the Asus ROG Ally.
Computing News
The iMac screen on a desk.

12 best desktop computers of 2024: tested and reviewed

After reviewing dozens of desktops from Dell, Apple, HP, and more, here are the best desktop computers you can buy in 2024.
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The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X between two finger tips.

AMD just gave these two CPUs a free 13% boost

AMD has two new Zen 5 CPUs that are getting a free 13% performance boost, and all you need to do is update your BIOS.
Computing News
The Surface Pro 11 on a brown table.

Qualcomm is hitting Apple where it hurts the most

Qualcomm is already back with a new Snapdragon X CPU, and the chip massively undercuts the competition from Apple.
Computing News
The Asus Zenbook S 16 sitting on a coffee table.

AMD and Intel are finally getting the Copilot+ treatment

Microsoft is finally commiting to launching Copilot+ features on AMD and Intel laptops, and it's arriving soon.
Computing News
Fans on the Nvidia RTX 3080.

The RTX 5090 might decimate your power supply

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 is shaping up to be a monster GPU, and it might prompt you to finally upgrade your power supply.
Computing News
A custom keyboard sitting among keycaps and switches.

Have a mechanical keyboard? You need this free app

Mechanical keyboards can start to slowly fail over time, but this free app makes the troubleshooting process much easier.
Computing Features
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