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Loyd Case

Loyd Case

Former Digital Trends Contributor

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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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.
Posted — By Loyd Case
Computing

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

If you want high storage performance, you’ll want an SSD; if you want high capacity, you’ll need a hard drive. We show you how to maximize your storage options by combining an SSD for Windows and applications and a large hard drive for…
Posted — By Loyd Case
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Computing

Less really is more: Why pint-sized PCs finally punch above their weight

Once upon a time, small PCs were synonymous with low performance. But that's no longer the case. Today, small, quiet systems can be bought or built that meet the most demanding performance requirements.
Posted — By Loyd Case
Product Review

HP 27xi Review

The HP Pavilion 27xi is a sharp-looking PC display offering very good image quality. While we would like to see higher resolution in our 27-inch monitors, the affordable price and elegant looks make up for that lack.
Posted — By Loyd Case
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Gaming

What we learned at GDC 2013: Consoles and PCs merge, but mobile and free-to-play are king

The PC wins the console wars, as the Playstation 4 and Xbox next adopt PC-like architectures with their x86 CPUs and integrated Radeon GPUs. But the real wave of the future is in free-to-play mobile and tablet games.
Posted — By Loyd Case
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Gaming

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.
Posted — By Loyd Case
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