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Loyd Case

Loyd Case

Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 10 articles

After graduating from Western Washington University with a major in Chemistry and Minors in both math and physics, Loyd went on to receive a Masters from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He then embarked in a career in technology writing. His work can most recently be found in PCWorld, where he held the role of Senior Editor for PC Systems and related technologies.

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SSD + magnetic drive = storage heaven: How to maximize storage on a Windows PC

We show you how to maximize your storage options by combining an SSD for Windows and applications and a large hard drive for data.
Computing Guides

HP 27xi Review

The HP Pavilion 27xi is a sharp-looking PC display offering good image quality. While we'd prefer a higher resolution, the affordable price makes up for it.
Computing Reviews

LG 29EA93 Review

LG tries its hand at building an ultra-wide screen desktop monitor for under $600. The resolution and screen space is nice to have, but don’t expect miracles in high definition movie viewing or ultra-wide screen gaming.
Computing Reviews
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What we learned at GDC 2013: Consoles and PCs merge, but mobile and free-to-play are king

With GDC behind us, we've come to the conclusion that the PC wins the console wars. But the real wave of the future is in free-to-play mobile and tablet games.
Gaming News
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Less really is more: Why pint-sized PCs finally punch above their weight

Small PCs used to be synonymous with low performance. But that's no longer the case today. Don't underestimate the little guys; they can pack quite a punch.
Computing Features
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BioWare discuses the risks of keeping Mass Effect 3’s development going long after launch

Mass Effect 3 rounds the series, but the game lived on past the initial launch. It’s not just DLC, but ongoing community support, multiplayer and mobile add-ons that kept the game fresh and alive a year after launch.
Gaming News

AMD plans for the cloud, once again teases the fastest graphics card you can’t buy

AMD’s presence at Game Developer Conference focused on cloud gaming for mainstream gamers with the launch of AMD’s Sky GPUs for cloud servers.
Gaming News

Intel (finally) gets into the gaming game

Intel pushes enhancements to DirectX 11.1 which enable better graphics and improved performance with its next generation HD Graphics core built into the upcoming Haswell CPU release. Offering better performance and unique features, Intel is challenging the discrete GPU makers on their own turf.
Computing News

Xbox SmartGlass refines the second screen experience, even as the next gen looms

Xbox SmartGlass enables secondary screen experiences with Microsoft’s game console. SmartGlass supports a wide range of mobile devices, allowing users to use their smartphones or tablets as subsidiary displays for the console gaming experience.
Computing News

GDC 2013: HP and ALT Systems team up to offer game developers something new

Computer manufacturer HP and system integrator ALT Systems have joined forces to offer game developers special units made just for them, including the Unreal Engine and more.
Computing News