Alienware Aurora R16 review: almost the final form

Alienware has totally redesigned its Aurora desktop with the R16, making it a much more competitive gaming PC in 2023.

Reviews         September 20, 2024

God of War Ragnarok on PC punished my 8GB graphics card

God of War Ragnarok is out on PC, but if you're running a GPU with 8GB of VRAM, you might run into some issues with performance.

Features         September 19, 2024

Intel decimates Apple to take battery life crown

Lenovo jumped the gun with a battery life test of Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs, and they absolutely clobber Apple.

News         September 19, 2024

Intel may have been right about killing Hyper-Threading after all

Intel is getting rid of Hyper-Threading, and according to new leaked benchmarks, that may have been the right call.

News         September 18, 2024

Final Fantasy 16 has problems on PC — but this free mod fixes them

Final Fantasy 16 isn't off to the best start on PC, but a free mod is already fixing several problems with the PC port.

News         September 18, 2024

Nvidia is reportedly sunsetting the RTX 4090

According to an insider forum, Nvidia is getting ready to discontinue its RTX 4090 and RTX 4090D graphics cards.

News         September 17, 2024

This app promises to prevent OLED burn-in, but don’t fall for it

OLED burn-in is one of the main reasons to stay away from an OLED monitor, but this app claims to solve that issue.

Features         September 17, 2024

Don’t trust that Google sign-in — how hackers are swiping passwords in Chrome

Hackers are using a new method to steal your Google password, and it happens from the official sign-in page.

News         September 17, 2024

Intel almost designed the chip for the PlayStation 6

It looks like AMD will be designing the PlayStation 6, as Intel reportedly lost a contract to design the console two years ago.

News         September 16, 2024

Nvidia’s most underrated DLSS feature deserves far more attention

Nvidia's DLSS is a critical piece of modern PC gaming tech, but one feature of the suite has flown under the radar.

Features         September 15, 2024

The PS5 Pro is packing GPU tech that no AMD PC has

According to Sony, the PS5 Pro has exclusive features that aren't available on any AMD GPU right now.

News         September 14, 2024

I didn’t think I needed a modular keypad — until I tried this one

The Cooler Master MasterHub takes what makes the Stream Deck great and expands it with a fully modular approach.

Features         September 14, 2024

How to use remote play on PS5

Wondering how to use remote play on PS5? Getting set up is simple as long as you have a compatible device and controller. Here's how to start.

Guides         September 14, 2024

Asus ROG Ally X review: better in every way

The ROG Ally X is a massive improvement over the original, even if its price tag is a bit hard to swallow given the competition.

Reviews         September 13, 2024

How to factory reset a PS5

No matter if you want to sell, trade in, or just troubleshoot your PlayStation 5, our guide will help you figure out how to reset your PS5 quickly and easily.

Guides         September 13, 2024

iFixIt’s stealthy soldering iron heats up in 5 seconds while charging your laptop

iFixIt has an interesting new repair tool -- a soldering iron that can heat up in under 5 seconds while charging your laptop.

News         September 12, 2024

Is Apex Legends cross-platform?

Apex Legends is one of the best free-to-play games and a top-tier battle royale title — so you'll want to play with all your friends.

Guides         September 11, 2024

Is Dauntless cross-platform?

No matter if you're on PS5, PC, Xbox, or Switch, Dauntless supports cross-platform play. Getting started is a little trickier than it ought to be, though.

Guides         September 11, 2024

AMD may have transformed this thin and light laptop into a gaming powerhouse

A new driver for AMD's Ryzen AI 300 processors promises higher frame rates with AFMF 2 and a new feature called Virtual Graphics Memory.

News         September 11, 2024

This free app is just what my small form factor PC needed

The new app Camomile claims to lower your CPU temperatures without impacting performance. I put that claim to the test.

Features         September 11, 2024

The PS5 Pro just stole the best feature of PC gaming

Sony's updated PS5 Pro is more powerful, but it comes with a unique feature ripped straight from the playbook of PC gaming.

News         September 10, 2024

Sorry, but the PS5 Pro is worth $700

The PS5 Pro is insanely expensive at $700, but compared to buying a gaming PC, it's shockingly worth the price.

Features         September 10, 2024

Don’t waste your money on an OLED gaming monitor

OLED provides the best gaming experience money can buy, but buying in too early can effectively be a waste of money.

Features         September 9, 2024

The viral ‘GPU purse’ costs $1,024 — but you can make your own for $40

A $1,000 purse made out of a discarded GT 730 GPU is going viral, but you can slap one together for about $40 on your own.

News         September 9, 2024

I tried to settle the dumbest debate in PC gaming

The conversation around borderless and fullscreen games is surprisingly complicated, and I set out to put the debate to rest once and for all.

Features         September 8, 2024

AMD’s Z2 Extreme chip is coming in early 2025

At IFA 2024, AMD confirmed that it's working on the Z2 Extreme chip for handheld gaming PCs, and the chip should arrive in early 2025.

News         September 6, 2024

This is the most bizarre gaming laptop I’ve ever seen

For IFA 2024, Acer is cooking up an experimental laptop design that holds a handful of unique secrets.

News         September 5, 2024

Intel just gave up on a plan it laid out years ago

Intel has been talking about the monumental shift that its 20A node will bring for years, but we'll never see it in action.

News         September 4, 2024

The Asus ROG Ally was just outdone

Acer just revealed its Nitro Blaze 7 handheld gaming PC, and it sports a chip that could beat the performance of the Asus ROG Ally.

News         September 4, 2024

12 best desktop computers of 2024: tested and reviewed

After reviewing dozens of desktops from Dell, Apple, HP, and more, here are the best desktop computers you can buy in 2024.

Computing         September 4, 2024

AMD just gave these two CPUs a free 13% boost

AMD has two new Zen 5 CPUs that are getting a free 13% performance boost, and all you need to do is update your BIOS.

News         September 4, 2024

Qualcomm is hitting Apple where it hurts the most

Qualcomm is already back with a new Snapdragon X CPU, and the chip massively undercuts the competition from Apple.

News         September 4, 2024

AMD and Intel are finally getting the Copilot+ treatment

Microsoft is finally commiting to launching Copilot+ features on AMD and Intel laptops, and it's arriving soon.

News         September 3, 2024

The RTX 5090 might decimate your power supply

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 is shaping up to be a monster GPU, and it might prompt you to finally upgrade your power supply.

News         September 3, 2024