Aaron Leong

Former Computing Writer

Aaron enjoys all manner of tech - from mobile (phones/smartwear), audio (headphones/earbuds), computing (gaming/Chromebooks), and automotive, especially figuring out about how they work, how they're made, and how to get the most of out them. From time to time, he can be found scampering around Swappa or Craigslist for the best deals. Some of Aaron's writing background includes technical manuals as a production engineer, training curriculum as an organizational developer, and, in recent years, scripts for his YouTube channel, GearUP with Aaron. Free time is spent with family, rock climbing, kayaking, working on the cars, yard work, or pretty much anything outdoorsy.

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Guides         August 26, 2024

This secret Samsung laptop may merge ChromeOS with DeX

Samsung might be developing an Exynos-powered hybrid laptop essentially combining the DeX interface with ChromeOS.

News         May 22, 2023

This macOS concept fixes both the Touch Bar and Dynamic Island

These artist concepts imagine if the macOS dock behaved more fluidly, dynamically morphing to show background processes.

News         May 8, 2023

Dell’s new retro gaming laptops took me straight back to the ’80s — in a good way

Dell is touting a slightly retro new look for its G15 and G16 series of gaming laptops while 13th Gen Intel processors with GeForce RTX discrete GPU.

News         April 25, 2023

A 500Hz refresh rate Alienware gaming monitor? Yes, please

Alienware has announced at CES 2023 the world's fastest refresh rate gaming monitor with up to 500Hz refresh rate.

News         April 25, 2023

A version of Windows 11 for handheld gaming? Yes, please

Microsoft might have just given us a small, but hopeful glimpse of a possible Windows 11 gaming UI designed to be used with small handheld gaming devices.

News         April 13, 2023

ChatGPT just created malware, and that’s seriously scary

A self-professed programming novice has reported to create a powerful data-mining malware using just ChatGPT prompts, all within a span of a few hours.

News         April 7, 2023

Google Bard vs. ChatGPT: which is the better AI chatbot?

ChatGPT and Google Bard are two exciting new AI chatbots with all sorts of functions. But which is better? Let's dig into their features to find out.

Guides         April 6, 2023

Google just made a big change to how Chromebooks apps work

Chrome Apps on your Chromebook is finally about to be replaced by Progressive Web Apps (PWA), with the latest Chrome stable version 112 as the starting point.

News         April 5, 2023

Here’s why ChatGPT might be ‘at capacity’ for you

AI-powered ChatGPT has recently been frustrating a sizable number of potential new users with an at capacity error.

Guides         February 27, 2023

Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad Z13 includes a lid made entirely of flaxseeds

Lenovo debuted its redesigned range of ThinkPad laptops at Mobile World Congress 2023, including a new Z13 covered in flaxseeds.

News         February 26, 2023

Google Chrome’s latest update solves the browser’s biggest problem

Google's latest Chrome 110 stable release brings new background memory management, as well as energy-saving modes to improve your overall browsing experience.

News         February 20, 2023

How Windows 11 scrapes your data before you’re even connected to the internet

If you thought that Windows 11 isn't sending out a bunch of privacy data even though you've turned off the opt-out toggles in the OS -- think again.

News         February 8, 2023

Asus’ 4K, 32-inch mini-LED gaming monitor might hit the perfect sweet spot

Asus drops another category-shaking gaming monitor at CES 2023 called the Asus ROG Swift PG32UQXR.

News         January 6, 2023

Asus’ new ProArt Studiobook has a glasses-free 3D OLED screen

Made for professionals and creators alike, the 2023 Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED now comes with 3D immersion and tracking tech.

News         January 5, 2023

Lenovo’s new mini-LED monitors have a peak brightness of 1,200 nits

Lenovo just announced two new mini-LED monitors with pretty hefty specs (and prices), coming in the second half of next year.

News         December 20, 2022

ChatGPT allows this nightmarish AI typewriter to talk to you

A classic Brother AX-325 typewriter straight out the '90s has gained ChatGPT powers and can have conversations with you, on paper anyway.

News         December 15, 2022

Upcoming MacBook Pro could have a 20-inch folding display

We have a report out of Korean tech news site The Elec that Apple is developing a 20-inch display meant for a MacBook or MacBook Pro-like device.

News         December 7, 2022

Alienware teases a monster new 18-inch laptop ahead of CES

Alienware just dropped a short trailer teasing a new 18-inch gaming laptop. This is very exciting news indeed.

News         December 5, 2022

Why Starlink download speeds are experiencing double-digit dips

Ookla just revealed in a report that SpaceX's Starlink internet download speeds have reduced yet again this quarter -- by double digits, in fact.

News         November 30, 2022

Asus launches world’s lightest 14-inch laptop with monster battery life

PC brand Asus just launched its latest flagship business laptop, the ExpertBook B9, which happens to be the lightest of its kind for sale right now.

News         November 28, 2022

LG finally did it: a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate

LG has announced a 27-inch OLED monitor with G-Sync support, 240Hz refresh rate, and blink-and-you'll-miss-it 0.03ms response time.

News         November 21, 2022

Half of Google Chrome extensions may be collecting your personal data

Data risk management company Incogni has found that half of every installed Google Chrome extension have a high to very high risk of collecting personal data.

News         November 16, 2022

Watch a modder transform a Mac Mini into a Nintendo Wii

Popular YouTuber Luke Miani has managed to fit the innards of an Apple M1-powered Mac Mini into a Nintendo Wii that can, among other things, game at 4K. 

News         November 11, 2022

You can now buy Alienware’s second QD-OLED gaming monitor

Alienware's new 34-inch curved Quantum Dot-OLED gaming monitor (AW3423DWF) is vying to be one of the best immersive displays on the market.

News         November 10, 2022

This Wi-Fi security flaw could let drones track devices through walls

A research team from University of Waterloo has attached a device to a drone that can uses vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi networks to see through walls.

News         November 5, 2022

Steam enters beta on Chromebooks, tripling number of supported devices

After a long incubation period, Valve's Steam gaming platform is now available on the beta channel of ChromeOS 108.

News         November 3, 2022

Microsoft just teased its next big Windows 11 update

Microsoft has given us a glimpse of a feature that "Moment 2" may bring as early as January 2023.

News         November 2, 2022

This docking station solves the M1 Mac’s biggest weakness

Accessory brand Ugreen has just released a 12-in-1 Macbook docking station that can extend or mirror as many as three external displays at 4K 60Hz.

News         October 28, 2022

Meta just quietly announced when the Quest 3 will launch

Meta is planning to launch the third-generation consumer VR Quest headset sometime next year, the company confirmed during its Q3 2022 earnings call.

News         October 27, 2022