These M4 MacBook Pro leaks are a goldmine of secret info
A spate of high-profile leaks has recently shown off Apple’s unreleased M4 MacBook Pro, revealing its secrets in massive detail. Here’s what we’ve learned.
HP might have the fastest AI laptop to date — and I tried it
The HP EliteBook X G1a is among the first in HP's new business lineup and a member of the new class of "Next Gen AI PCs." It's a lovely, well-built machine.
Viture solved the biggest problem with smart glasses
Pocketable smart glasses can provide a huge virtual screen for movies and games but, one big problem remains — sharing. Until now, that is.
This $99 external GPU dock is a complete game changer
The Minisforum DEG1 is an external GPU dock you might actually buy, coming in at only $100 while barely sacrificing any performance.
Prime Day is the perfect time to ditch Nvidia for AMD
Some AMD graphics cards are massively discounted for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Day, and they're worth a close look.
Buy now, fix later — PC hardware feels like it’s in early access
Recent hardware releases haven't delivered expected performance at release, and have instead relied on post-launch updates to bring the components up to par.
Xreal vs. Apple Vision Pro: Why I chose Air 2 and Beam Pro
Xreal's Air 2 and Beam Pro are put to the test as a low-cost alternative to Apple's Vision Pro for spatial computing and 3D photos and videos.
I’m worried Apple will skip its October event – here’s what that means for the M4 MacBook Pro
Could Apple skip its October event and announce the M4 MacBook Pro using a press release? It’s possible, but it might mean bad things for the M4 chip.
It’s official — Intel now holds the Windows battery life crown
Several new chipsets have hit Windows laptops in the last few months, offering better performance and battery life. Which of them provides the best combination?
How AMD boosted Ryzen 9000 CPUs by 17% overnight
AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs didn't get off to a great start, but a bundle of updates have delivered basically a generational improvement overnight.
PC gaming is more popular than ever — so why is it still so frustrating?
I'm a huge PC gamer. That doesn't mean that there aren't still things that annoy me. Game devs, take note.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is sold out everywhere — here’s what to buy instead
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has slowly evaporated from retailers, but there are still excellent gaming CPUs you can buy instead.
Apple finally has a chance to fix the Vision Pro. Here’s what it needs to do
The Vision Pro headset is off course, but there are plenty of ways that Apple can steady the ship. Here’s what will give it the best chance of success.
I found an app that fixes macOS Sequoia’s annoying pop-ups
Tired of dealing with macOS Sequoia’s all-too-frequent permissions popups? The Amnesia app handles them for you to restore peace and quiet to your Mac.
Two of the best Apple Intelligence features on Mac still need work
Apple Intelligence’s best two features are Mail summaries and Writing Tools, but both of them need changes before they can catch up to ChatGPT and Copilot.
macOS Sequoia fixes a problem that’s bugged me for years
Apple’s macOS Sequoia comes with an iPhone Mirroring feature, and its new drag-and-drop ability has improved my workflow in ways I never thought I’d see.
This resource is the Holy Grail of PC gaming
The PCGamingWiki is a resource that I've used too many times to count, and it deserves some praise for everything it does.
I canceled my streaming services and built a Plex server — I’m never going back
I've been slowly canceling all of my streaming services after setting up a seamless Plex server. Here's how I did it.
EmuDeck is slowly taking over my PC gaming setup
EmuDeck is a quick way to set up emulators on your Steam Deck, but it's slowly grown to be an essential app on my main gaming PC.
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.
35 years ago, Steve Jobs launched an obscure operating system that changed everything
It’s been 35 years since the launch of the most important operating system you’ve never heard of -- and it was made by Steve Jobs himself.
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.
Apple just proved it learned from the Touch Bar’s failure
Apple’s Touch Bar was a failure, but the iPhone 16’s new Camera Control shows that Apple has learned from its past mistakes in order to make something better.
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.
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.
This next CPU generation is starting to feel skippable for gamers
As an avid gamer, I haven't felt less compelled to buy a new CPU in a very long time.
Acer is ‘not optimistic’ about the future of handheld gaming
Acer has its own entry in the world of handheld PC gaming, but that doesn't mean it has high hopes for its future.
The strange laptop that finally took the idea of AI PCs seriously
One of the unique products at IFA 2024 was the voice-controlled Lenovo AI Twist PC. Is this the first step toward the future of accessible computing?
The best tech of IFA 2024: laptops, phones, drones, and more
We attended IFA 2024 with one mission: find the best tech in the world. These are the products we came away impressed by.
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.
Microsoft Excel keyboard shortcuts everyone should know
Looking for a faster way to work with your spreadsheets? Check out these Excel keyboard shortcuts you should know for quick actions and easy navigation.
The 6 laptops that blew me away at IFA 2024
These six laptops caught my eye when perusing the show floor in Berlin for IFA 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.
Here’s why Macs were a no-show at today’s Apple event
Amid the iPhones and Apple Watches, the Mac was absent from Apple’s Glowtime event. What happened and when will we see new Macs? Here’s what you need to know.