After four months with the ROG Ally, I’m going back to my Steam Deck
About four months ago, I ditched my Steam Deck for Asus' ROG Ally. But with some distance, I'm going back to Valve's handheld. Here's why.
Exclusive: How Apple inspired creators to take a risk on its $3,500 Vision Pro
Apple’s Vision Pro headset couldn’t have happened without developers. In an exclusive interview, Apple and third-party app designers tell us how it went down.
I’m fed up with the AMD vs. Nvidia vs. Intel discourse, and you should be too
The rivalry between AMD, Intel, and Nvidia might be good marketing at times, but it's to the detriment of most users. Here's why.
My new favorite app is a free PDF editor
PDFGear is a free PDF editor with the ability to sign, merge, and convert. It even has ChatGPT built-in. Here's why it's my new favorite app.
I tried Lenovo’s first water-cooled gaming laptop, and I was blown away
Lenovo's Legion Pro 9i gaming laptop is filled with intricate specs that you might not think are upgrades, but make for a very intriguing device.
The Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch had a baby, and it’s Lenovo’s Legion Go
Imagine a Steam Deck with Switch Joy-Cons. That's exactly what Lenovo is delivering with the Legion Go, and we went hands-on with it.
How I supercharged my productivity with a free typing app
I found this free text expansion app invaluable for detailed, technical writing. It prevented mistakes while speeding up my typing.
My big problem with this stunning $800 keyboard isn’t the price
This is one of the coolest keyboards ever to grace my desk, and when I try hard, I can justify the price tag. It's just a shame I'm a terrible typist on it.
You Asked: Why TVs with same model numbers have different specs
You've got more questions about TVs — and other things. And our resident TV expert has answers. And other things.
The success of AMD’s FSR 3 hinges on this one feature
AMD's upcoming FSR certainly sounds exciting, offering frame generation across almost any GPU. But AMD has to get latency in check for FSR 3 to work.
Where in the world are all of AMD’s next-gen laptop GPUs?
AMD released a slate of promising laptop GPUs at the beginning of the year, but there have been shockingly few laptops sporting them.
AMD’s new laptop CPU is the fastest I’ve seen, but you shouldn’t buy it yet
We had a chance to test AMD's latest Ryzen 9 7945HX3D inside the Asus Scar 17, and although it's the fastest gaming CPU around, you shouldn't buy it yet.
Algebra, graphing calculators, and dying of dysentery
Getting a graphing calculator is a rite of passage for teenagers. So, too, is putting games on them. Some things never change.
Why I gave up selling tech on Facebook Marketplace
A nightmarish week of trying to sell a MacBook and a gaming PC convinced me that Facebook Marketplace isn't worth your time for tech.
Why I couldn’t live without an ultrawide gaming monitor
Ultrawide or dual-monitor setup? It's tough to choose, but for the way I work and game, I absolutely need an ultrawide monitor.
How Immortals of Aveum wants to rethink PC optimization with Unreal Engine 5
Immortals of Aveum will debut a new feature for PC graphics, allowing you to see how each setting will impact your performance in real time.
I tried an insane one-handed keyboard, and I actually liked it
If you're looking for an ultra-portable keyboard, this strap-on solution could single-handedly change the way you work.
AWS brings easy AI app development to companies
Amazon Web Services (AWS) aims to make creating AI apps easier for companies who want to add their own data to training models.
Asus just embarrassed everyone with its new gaming keyboard
New gaming keyboards rarely move the needle, but the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 is an enthusiast keyboard that comes with a mainstream price.
Why I leave Nvidia’s game-changing tech off in most games
Nvidia's DLSS 3 is remarkably impressive, but now that we've seen it show up in more games, I leave it off more often than I turn it on.
I’m building a new PC — here’s how I chose the components for it
Picking the right components for a gaming PC can be a tricky process. Here are some of the most important choices you might have to make.
I’ve reviewed all the best new laptops this year — here are the ones I recommend
Some great new laptops have been introduced so far in 2023, with innovative designs, incredible value, or both. Here are a handful to consider.
The MacBook Pro 14 still obliterates this Windows laptop
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 14 tries its hardest to keep up with the class-leading MacBook Pro 14. But poor battery life and an inconsistent display hold it back.
AMD might admit defeat, but it’s for the best
Various leakers claim that AMD may stop making high-end GPUs in the next generation. I honestly think that might be a good thing.
The only gaming laptops you should consider for college
Going back to school this fall? These are the only three gaming laptops you should look at in 2023.
Trying to buy a GPU in 2023 almost makes me miss the shortage
Buying a graphics card is nowhere near as straightforward as it might seem, and it's mostly due to how strange this generation has been.
I’m a laptop reviewer, and these are the only laptops creatives should buy in 2023
Buying a laptop for creative work can be a daunting challenge, and so we've broken things down by listing the best machines you can find at various prices.
In the age of ChatGPT, Macs are under malware assault
ChatGPT is changing the world, but is it giving hackers new tools to make malicious Mac malware? We interviewed a new Mac security outfit to find out.
Are AR glasses still a pipe dream? I tested 3 of the newest to find out
I tried three different smart glasses with unique and exciting features, some with advanced AR features -- here's what I learned.
As a laptop reviewer, these are my most anticipated laptops still coming in 2023
Now that we're over half way through the year, let's look at the most exciting laptops still to come in 2023.
This VR headset made me never want to go back to my Quest 2
Most VR gamers still use a Quest 2, but if you try this premium PC VR headset like I did, you won't want to go back to a standalone device.
I use Steam every day, and I couldn’t live without these 6 hidden features
Steam is more than just a launcher for your games. Here are the six features I couldn't live without.
Why everyone’s suddenly talking about room temperature superconductors
Room temperature superconductors would change the world, but they've remained in science fiction. Until now. Maybe. Here's why everyone's talking about them.
It’s time to stop trying to play games without an SSD
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart now proves it. Your gaming PC absolutely needs an SSD installed in it.