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Key art for Stalker 2. A character in a lit-up gas mask and a gun on their back.

Understandably, Stalker 2 is a bit of a mess on PC

It never seemed like Stalker 2 would release, but it's finally here, and with some expected performance issues on PC in tow.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

4 CPUs you should buy instead of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Dell XPS 14 and MacBook Pro side by side on a white desk.

5 laptops to buy instead of the M4 MacBook Pro

Various devices running Doom.

Can it run Doom? My journey through hell to discover why the answer is always ‘yes’

Four gaming mice, side-by-side.

I had to try 4 high-end gaming mice to find one I actually liked

A small form factor build inside the Fractal Terra.

Everyone hates this AMD CPU, but I still use it in my PC

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The brain-computer interface revolution is just getting started

Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor.

My quest to fully remove Microsoft Edge is finally complete

The Horse web browser running in macOS Sequoia.

I tried a web browser without tabs, bookmarks, or navigation — and loved it

Pads on the bottom of the Ryzen 9 7950X.

This is the one gaming CPU I recommend over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Mac mini up on its side on a desk.

With the M4 here, there are two Macs you now shouldn’t buy

The Razer Naga V2 Pro gaming mouse on a white background.

This is the most frustrating mouse I’ve ever owned, and I love it anyways

The Blue Screen of Death seen on a laptop.

How the Blue Screen of Death became your PC’s grim reaper

The Blue Screen of Death is as iconic as it is infamous, and it has a shockingly complex history.
The bottom of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

I tested the Ryzen 7 9800X3D against the Core Ultra 9 285K. It’s not even close

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D punches far above its weight class, and my comparison to the Core Ultra 9 285K is proof of that.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

I have a bone to pick with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a universally-praised gaming CPU, but I have a problem with it and how AMD has approached this generation.
Mac Mini with M4

Is the M4 Mac mini Apple’s first true gaming PC?

Apple wants the Mac to become a gaming destination, and it has the perfect machine to take on consoles from Sony and Microsoft in the form of the M4 Mac mini.
The PS5 Pro suspended in air.

I have a theory on how the PS5 Pro could actually outclass PCs

The PS5 Pro is arriving in just a few days, and based on some comments made by Sony, it might outclass a PC in one way.
Apple iMac Pro News

One more year of the iMac Pro being missing in action

The iMac Pro was totally absent from Apple’s October Mac announcements. Is the company still working on releasing a larger iMac, or is it gone for good?
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This underrated Google Chrome feature turned me into a power user

I don't like it when a browser gets in my way, but a relatively new feature in Chrome has completely changed how I browse.
Mac Mini with M4

The era of 8GB RAM is over

In a surprising move this week, Apple exorcised its Mac lineup of devices with 8GB of memory, including in the MacBook Air.
The Core Ultra 9 285K socketed into a motherboard.

5 CPUs you should buy instead of the Core Ultra 9 285K

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K is an impressive CPU, but there are several alternatives that are both faster and cheaper.
The M4 Mac mini being used in a workplace.

What everyone is getting wrong about the Mac mini’s hidden power button

Apple’s M4 Mac mini has a power button on its underside. That may seem like a weird design decision, but Apple thinks it makes perfect sense. Here’s why.
Combat in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a breath of fresh air on PC

I assumed Dragon Age: The Veilguard would have problems on PC, but I'm very happy to report that I was wrong.
The back of the Core Ultra 9 285K CPU.

The death of Moore’s Law is finally starting to stink

The idea of Moore's Law has been a topic of debate for years, but we're finally starting to see the decline of pure PC hardware innovation.
RTX 3080 Ti in front of a window.

It’s finally time to stop buying Nvidia’s RTX 30-series GPUs

Even though Nvidia's RTX 30-series once held some of the best graphics cards, it's time to stop buying these GPUs once and for all.
Fingers holding an Intel 285K.

I tested the Core Ultra 9 285K against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — and it’s ugly

Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K is an impressive CPU, but it faces stiff competition from the last-gen Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
Perplexity on Nothing Phone 2a.

‘Massive copyright violation’ threatens one of the world’s hottest AI apps

News Corp announced Monday that it is suing AI startup Perplexity over allegations of copyright infringement on a massive scale.
A character from the game Den of Wolves

I entered the Den of Wolves to learn about Unity 6

Den of Wolves is one of the first Unity 6 games we know about, and I sat down with the developers at 10 Chambers to learn more about the process.
The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card.

If AMD lets Nvidia run rampant, we’re all in trouble

A healthy rivalry between AMD and Nvidia might be the only thing that protects Nvidia enthusiasts from disastrous prices.
Text box in Google Docs on a laptop.

This new Google Docs feature is exactly what I’ve always wanted

Google Docs has a new feature called Document Tabs that is already changing my life for the better.
Russian YouTuber Romancev768 with what is claimed to be a real M4 MacBook Pro unit.

Is Apple’s upcoming M4 Mac event still happening? I’m skeptical

The recent deluge of M4 MacBook Pro leaks has divided opinion, but what if one detail is hinting at Apple's next move?
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

No, generative AI isn’t taking over your PC games anytime soon

A new wave of AI-generated game "remasters" are causing a fuss, but you don't have to worry about your PC games anytime soon.
Russian YouTuber Romancev768 with what is claimed to be a real M4 MacBook Pro unit.

Massive M4 MacBook Pro leaks have been ‘confirmed’ to be true

For weeks, debate has raged over whether a set of leaked M4 MacBook Pro laptops are the real deal. Now, it looks like we might finally have our answer.
Someone holding the Core i9-12900KS processor.

I’m worried Intel is making a mistake with Arrow Lake

Intel has pulled back the curtain on its Arrow Lake CPUs, but the lack of gaming performance gains has me worried.

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