The best gaming laptops
Gaming desktops are powerful, but not very versatile. If you prefer a more mobile experience, here are the best gaming laptops on the market. They range from powerhouse machines to low-budget, value offerings, but all can provide the gaming goodness you've been craving. We even throw in our pick for the best stealth gaming laptop while we're at it.
Microsoft’s new Chromium Edge launched today. Here’s how to download it
Microsoft officially launched its new web browser, Edge. The browser is now based on Google's open-source Chromium platform and can be downloaded and installed for free. It is available for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and for Mac. Here are the simple instructions on how to download it.
The best gaming laptops of CES 2020: Asus, Razer, and MSI
Gaming laptops often make a big splash at CES. This year, there were less than normal, but the few that were announced were important ones. From new machines that use AMD's new Ryzen 4000 processors to ultrafast 300Hz displays, these were the best gaming laptops we saw at CES 2020.
This is the most important tech from each year between 2010 and 2020
From 2010 to 2019, we found the most influential and substantial tech from each year in the past decade. Many of the most foundational pieces of technology that we take for granted today started just in the past ten year years, and here's why each of them was just so revolutionary.
The critics’ biggest issue with The Rise of Skywalker is what makes it great
One of the biggest criticisms of the Rise of Skywalker is that it leans too heavily on plot and backstory. But as I settled into the film, I found its straightforward nature allowed me to focus on the real heart of the story. The characters we've grown to love over these past three films.
An 8K videographer told us how the Mac Pro has revolutionized his workflow
The Mac Pro isn't for everyone. The extreme price tag should tell you that much. Who is it for, then? Well, we spoke to a creative professional who's been using it for weeks. Videographer and photographer Vincent Laforet explained to us how the Mac Pro has revolutionized his workflow.
Intel awards five more laptops with Project Athena badges
Ahead of IFA 2019, Intel has announced the expansion of its Project Athena program,which now includes more laptops from Dell, HP, and Lenovo. These new laptops will be sold with the Engineered for Mobile Performance badge, allowing Intel to play a more direct role in selling to potential buyers.
The Best Chromebooks for any Shopper
Looking to buy a new laptop on a budget? You may want to consider a Chromebook, which uses a light, Google-designed operating system called Chrome OS. These are the best Chromebooks you can buy right now that have long battery life, great keyboards, speedy performance, and an affordable price tag.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro may bring back the physical Esc key
According to a new photo discovered in the latest version of MacOS Catalina, Apple has a new layout for the Touch Bar on future MacBook Pros. The rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro may pull the Touch ID apart from the Touch Bar, as well as turning the Esc into a physical key to address common complaints.
The Pixelbook Go is another spinoff, but I’m still waiting for a true sequel
Google has launched the new Pixelbook Go, a cheaper alternative to the Pixelbook. It looks like a solid addition to the lineup, but it's not the true sequel to the Pixelbook I've been waiting for. There are a number of features I would have liked to see come to the Pixelbook 2, but for now, I'll still have to wait.
The petitions are right. The Surface Duo should run Windows 10X
Microsoft has finally returned to the smartphone game with the Surface Duo. But to our surprise, this new device runs Android rather than Windows. It seems like the more practical choice given the company's previous blunders, but is it really the right way to go when you have an operating system already designed for dual-screen devices?
Windows 10 X is the future of dual-screen devices, and doesn’t ditch keyboards
At Microsoft's annual Surface hardware event, the company announced Windows 10 X, a software platform designed specifically for dual-screen PCs. It's not a new version of Windows, or a brand new operating system in itself. Instead, it takes the core of Windows 10 and reimagines the interfaces to take advantage of dual-screen devices.
Facebook’s Horizon VR world looks like Second Life all over again
At Oculus Connect 6, Facebook announced a new social VR platform called Facebook Horizon. It won't launch in beta until 2020, but will let users build their own avatar, explore worlds, play games, and even create their own environments using the built-in creator tools. Sound familiar? It's Second Life all over again.
Facebook reconfirms it’s working on AR glasses, just weeks after leak said it was
At its annual Oculus Connect 6 keynote, Facebook took to the stage and confirmed that it is indeed working on a set of AR glasses. The confirmation comes just weeks after a leaked report was published that indicated the company was working Ray-Ban on a project that's set to launch in a few years.
AMD’s Threadripper 3000 will launch in November. Here’s the first official image
AMD has officially announced that its third-generation Threadripper processor will launch in November. The release of Threadripper 3000 has always been scheduled for 2019, though recent 7nm supply issues had cast some doubt on AMD's ability to deliver its promise for a 3rd-gen Threadripper this year.
Windows 10 tablet mode isn’t disappearing, but it’s now harder to find
Microsoft has announced the latest Windows 10 Insider build, which includes some changes to how a 2-in-1 hybrid laptop will deal with "tablet posture." When a keyboard is removed from the screen, such as on a Surface Pro, Windows will no longer prompt you to enter tablet mode as it currently does.
Dell Inspiron 5680 Gaming Desktop review
If you aren't interested in building your computer, PC gaming can get expensive, but not so with the Dell Inspiron 5680 Gaming Desktop. Starting at just $600, it provides nearly everything you’d want in a cheap gaming PC. It has enough power to play modern games at reasonable framerates without breaking the bank.
Razer Blade Stealth (2018) review
Despite the brand, and the looks of it, the Blade Stealth is not a gaming laptop. Instead, Razer has made a thin-and-light laptop that competes with the Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Pros of the world. But Razer has an ace in its sleeve. The Razer Core external GPU can transform this laptop into a desktop-grade gaming machine.
BenQ EX3501R ultrawide monitor review
BenQ is known for shipping excellent displays, and that’s no different with this curved, ultrawide monster of a monitor. The hidden surprise? Its implementation of HDR, 100Hz refresh rate, and even FreeSync support. That’s right -- the EX3501R is a monitor that works as well for games as it does for work.
Dell XPS 15 9570 review
Not everyone needs the power that a laptop like the Dell XPS 15 provides. It comes with a large 15-inch screen, discrete GPU, and six-core processor -- all in a sleek, thin laptop. If you need a computer that can handle the heavy workload you use every day, the XPS 15 just might be the best option you can get.
Acer Predator Helios 500 review
The Predator Helios 500 is a machine that calls to gamers. With a high refresh rate display, overclockable hardware, and great gaming performance, the Helios 500 holds no punches. If you’re fine lugging around nine pounds of gamer style, this just might be the gaming laptop you’ve been looking for.