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A render of Intel's 12th-gen mobile processor.

Intel’s Alder Lake H-series laptop chips take on Apple M1 Max with vengeance

After months of waiting, Intel finally launched its 12th-gen Alder Lake platform for mobile at CES 2022. Here are the first processors and laptops arriving.
Computing News
Nvidia RTX gaming laptop.

Nvidia’s mobile RTX 3080 Ti is faster than a desktop Titan RTX

Nvidia announced the RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti mobile graphics cards at CES 2022, and the new flagship is more powerful than a desktop Titan RTX.
Computing News
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AMD Radeon Super Resolution feels like the wrong play against Nvidia DLSS

AMD announced Radeon Super Resolution at CES 2022, a driver-level upscaling feature for AMD GPUs. It's a nice feature, but it's the wrong play against Nvidia.
Computing Opinion
AMD CEO presenting new CPU.

AMD’s 3D-stacked Ryzen 7 5800X3D is ‘world’s fastest gaming processor’

AMD showed off the first processor to use its 3D V-Cache technology at CES 2022, and the company claims it's the world's fastest gaming processor.
Computing News
The list of available DLSS supporting games.

Nvidia DLSS became a must-have piece of PC gaming tech

Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) came out in 2019, but it only became a must-have feature for PC gaming in 2021.
Computing Opinion
Razer Blade 14 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Here are the first apps to install on your new gaming laptop

You just got a new gaming laptop for the holidays. Here are the first apps you should install before booting up a game.
Computing
AMD Ryzen processor going into a socket.

AMD will reveal its next-gen Zen 4 CPUs at CES 2022

AMD confirmed that it will show off its next-gen Zen 4 CPUs at CES 2022, but it will likely be many months until they finally arrive on the market.
Computing News
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Asus ROG GA35 review: A great gaming PC with some clear oversights

The Asus ROG GA35 is a compelling option with how hard graphics cards are to buy. It hits the mark for a high-end gaming PC, but it still has some issues.
Computing
A PS4 Pro sitting on a table with a controller.

How to stream on PS4

The PS4 has streaming capabilities built-in, but a capture card can deliver higher-quality video. Here's how to stream on PS4 to Twitch, YouTube, and more.
Gaming Guides
asus tpm chip in motherboard.

What is TPM? Everything you need to know to run Windows 11

Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0, which has tripped up a lot of PC builders. Here's what TPM does and why you might need it.
Computing Guides
RTX 3080 graphics card on a table.

Nvidia opens up GeForce Now RTX 3080 tier to all, no pre-orders required

Nvidia's GeForce Now RTX 3080 tier is now available. This time, it's without a lengthy pre-order period. Here's what you need to know about the service.
Computing News
Dave and GaTa at a PC Game Pass meeting.

Xbox PC Game Pass has a big problem — and it isn’t the name

Microsoft recently announced that it's rebranding Xbox Game Pass for PC as PC Game Pass. The name is far from the main issue with the PC subscription service.
Computing Gaming
Nvidia Latency Frenzy challenge.

I took Nvidia’s $20K System Latency challenge, and I was shocked by the results

Nvidia challenged me to become a better gamer, and it wants to challenge you. Here's how I did it, and how you can potentially win part of $20,000 in prizes.
Computing Features
HDMI port close up.

HDMI 2.1 means a lot less than you probably think

HDMI 2.1 is supposed to encompass a vast array of next-gen display features, but it doesn't. And that could be a big problem for monitors and TVs going forward.
Computing Features
The Alienware AW341BDW Utrawide Gaming Monitor on a desk.

How to overclock your monitor

Learn how to safely overlock your monitor for better faster refresh rates and smoothly gameplay. Take your gaming to the next level!
Computing Guides
Shadow of the Tomb Raider on a MacBook Pro.

GeForce Now brings native resolution PC gaming to the MacBook Pro

PC or Mac? GeForce Now is removing the choice. The service now supports the native resolution of the MacBook Pro, so you can play most PC games with Apple.
Computing News
Halo Infinite capture the flag.

Halo Infinite PC performance guide: The best settings for a high frame rate

Halo Infinite is out, and this time with the campaign. To get your Spartan ready, we put together a PC performance guide with the best settings for high fps.
Computing
Intel Core i9-12900K between fingers.

Update your PC: Intel has fixed Alder Lake’s biggest gaming problem

Intel solved a major issue plaguing its 12th-gen Alder Lake processors. which had blocked a long list of games from working. Here's how to fix the problem.
Computing News
Akko World Tour keyboard and keycaps.

This adorable, cheap Amazon gaming keyboard is better than name brands

The Akko 3068B is a keyboard you may have overlooked for name brands. But this cheap Amazon gaming keyboard is better and cheaper than the names you recognize.
Computing Opinion
ARM logo on the side of a building.

Why the FTC (and everyone else) is trying to block Nvidia from buying ARM

Nvidia's bid to purchase chip designer ARM has been at the center of controversy for over a year, and now the FTC has formally filed a lawsuit. Here's why.
Computing Features
GPU in neon lights.

How graphics card bundles are both hurting and helping during the GPU shortage

Graphics card bundles have been the only consistent way to get a GPU over the past year, but they're more than just retailers capitalizing on a bad situation.
Computing Opinion
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang on stage.

Nvidia is asking the Biden administration to lower the price of GPUs

Nvidia, along with other companies, sent comments to the Biden administration asking for an exclusion from tariffs that have driven up the price of GPUs.
Computing News
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Nvidia confirms the 12GB RTX 2060 — and it will arrive next week

Nvidia has quietly confirmed that a 12GB variant of the RTX 2060 is arriving next week, but we still don't know how much it will cost.
Computing News
A graphics card.

No, the ‘Grinch Bots’ bill won’t solve the GPU and console shortages

The U.S. government could enact a new law that will outlaw the use of bots online. But it's not the answer to the GPU shortage many have been waiting for.
Computing
Dr. Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, on a stage revealing Ryzen news.

AMD’s Ryzen 6000 processors could launch in 2022 with a key feature missing

A leaker laid out AMD's plans for 2022, including a launch window for its next-gen Ryzen 6000 chips. A key feature may be missing from those chips, though.
Computing News
Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition on a pink background.

Nvidia will reportedly ditch Samsung for its RTX 40-series GPUs

A new report suggests that Nvidia isn't partnering with Samsung for its RTX 40-series GPUs, and that the cards will launch some time in 2022.
Computing News
The Samsung 980 Pro SSD being held in someone's hand.

Don’t forget: Cyber Monday is the best time to buy a new SSD

Cyber Monday is the best time to pick up some extra storage for your PC. And this year, the best SSDs are down to their lowest prices ever.
Computing Deals
An Asus gaming PC.

Which prebuilt gaming PC should you buy on Cyber Monday 2021?

There are a ton of prebuilt gaming PCs discounted for Cyber Monday, but which one should you pick up? We have the top options to look out for this year.
Computing Features
Macbook Air M1 logo.

Why I passed on $500 off the MacBook Pro for a MacBook Air on Black Friday

The MacBook Pro may be the the pro model out of Apple's range, but the MacBook Air is the better buy this Black Friday.
Computing Deals
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How to install fonts in Windows 11 (and Windows 10)

A new font can be a great way to spice up your PC projects. But you need to install them to use them. Here's how to install fonts in Windows 11
Computing Guides
Discord app icon on the screen smartphone

How to use text-to-speech on Discord

Discord users can turn on text-to-speech abilities on the app to improve accessibility or save time. Here's how use text-to-speech on Discord.
Computing Guides
HP brings a 4K panel to its HP U32 monitor.

Which monitor should you buy on Black Friday 2021?

Black Friday is here, and there are a ton of monitors on sale. Here are the top displays to look at, no matter if it's for a home office or PC gaming rig.
Computing Features
LG GP9 speaker in front of a monitor

LG UltraGear GP9 review: The best gaming speaker you shouldn’t buy

The LG Ultra Gear GP9 is an excellent gaming speaker that falls short elsewhere, which makes its $500 price tag a tough sell.
Audio / Video Computing
An AMD Radeon RX 6000-Series graphics card in front of a black and red background.

AMD RX 6000 graphics cards could get a 10% price hike soon

A new rumor suggests that AMD is passing increased manufacturing costs onto partners, which could result in a 10% increase in the price of RX 6000 GPUs.
Computing News
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