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Star-Lord jumps onto an enemy in Guardians of the Galaxy.

How DRM sabotaged a weekend of PC gaming

This past weekend didn't earn DRM services any brownie points from PC gamers, as it rendered dozens of new and old AAA video games unplayable.
Computing Gaming
Pins on Core i9-12900K.

Despite Alder Lake launch, Intel isn’t ditching DDR4 yet

Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and a new rumor suggests the company's next generation of CPUs will follow suit.
Computing News
A man's cheeks vibrating with a headset on.

Haptic feedback headphones are a great idea that still hasn’t been done right

Razer just released another headset with haptic feedback. Although the tech still isn't there yet, it has the potential to become a mainstay in gaming headsets.
Computing Opinion
Grand Theft Auto 5 Screenshot_367

Robbers make off with a truckload’s worth of GPUs in GTA-style heist

A shipment containing EVGA graphics cards was intercepted en route to a California distribution center, resulting in the theft of a truckload of GPUs.
Computing News
Pins on Core i9-12900K.

Intel Core i9-12900K vs. AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: Flagship CPUs, tested

The Core i9-12900K is the flagship chip from Intel's new Alder Lake range, but how does it stack up to AMD's Ryzen 9 5950X behemoth? We find out.
Computing
Intel Core i9-12900K in a motherboard.

Intel Core i9-12900K review: Call it a comeback

The Core i9-12900K shows that Alder Lake is what Intel has been promising, with massively improved performance over the competition and a lower price.
Computing Reviews
Dr. Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, on a stage revealing Ryzen news.

Developer hints that Ryzen 6000 release date is mere months away

Yuri Bubliy, developer of third-party Ryzen utilities, suggests that AMD will release its Ryzen 6000 processors within a few months.
Computing News
Empty folders on Windows 11.

The latest Windows 11 bug results in thousands of empty folders

Windows 11 inherited an annoying issue from Windows 10 that creates hundreds of thousands of empty folders deep on your hard drive.
Computing News
XPS 13 running Age of Empires IV.

Age of Empires IV performance, tested: Integrated GPU to high-end gaming PC

Age of Empires IV includes two renderers to optimize performance across machines. We took them out for a spin to see how they hold up on different hardware.
Computing Gaming
Someone playing on GeForce Now.

GeForce Now RTX 3080 is the antidote to the GPU shortage I’ve been waiting for

GeForce Now has always been an alternative to buying an expensive graphics card, but the new RTX 3080 tier makes cloud gaming feel more natural than ever.
Computing Gaming
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Why the Apple M1 Max is Intel’s true competitor for Alder Lake and beyond

Intel just launched its Alder Lake chips, following on the heels of the M1 Max. The two launches reveal a shift in computing which could leave AMD in the dust.
Computing Opinion
Intel Core i9-12900K box on a desk.

Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake undercuts AMD on price, claims supremacy in gaming

Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake chips are arriving on November 4, and they boast significant performance gains over the AMD competition while costing less.
Computing News
Intel Alder Lake pin layout.

Why Alder Lake is more overclocking-ready than any previous Intel chip

Along with the announcement of 12th-gen Alder Lake processors, Intel detailed some key overclocking news for the upcoming generation, including XMP 3.0.
Computing News
The Dragon Lord in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.

Everything we know about Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is the latest entry from the Borderlands Franchise. Before launch, here's what we know about the release date, pre-orders, and more.
Gaming News

Every Xbox Series X game that supports ray tracing

Ray tracing is the standout feature of the Xbox Series X, but unfortunately, not every game supports it. Here's every Xbox Series X game released that does.
Gaming Guides
Steelseries Prime Wireless on a mousepad.

This new gaming mouse isn’t the best, but it became my favorite anyway

The SteelSeries Prime Wireless isn't the best gaming mouse, but after using it for a few weeks, I can't go back to using anything else.
Computing
Apple M1 Pro and Max logos.

The M1 Max MacBook Pro seems to have unbelievable video-editing prowess

A new benchmark for Apple's M1 Max reveals incredible power in Premiere Pro, outpacing even the most powerful laptops by a significant margin.
Computing News
An engineer smiles as she holds up two processor chips.

Micro Center spills the beans on Alder Lake, revealing price and release date

Micro Center just posted info on two Intel Alder Lake processors, revealing pricing, release date, and key specs for the upcoming generation.
Computing News
A man standing in e-waste.

Recycling isn’t enough. Here’s what experts say will solve the e-waste crisis

The world has a massive e-waste problem. Recycling helps, but it's only one solution in a network of problems affecting how electronics impact the environment.
Computing
AMD Ryzen 5000 with no lid.

Download AMD’s new driver now to fix a major Windows 11 bug

AMD just posted a chipset driver update that fixes a performance bug that has been plaguing Windows 11 since it released, and you can download it now.
Computing News
Intel Core i9-12900K box.

Some retailers are already selling Intel Alder Lake processors, at a cheap price

Someone was able to secure two Alder Lake processors weeks ahead of their rumored street date, and the price for each chip was much less than expected.
Computing News
Razer Kraken V3 Pro headset on a stand.

Razer’s new Kraken V3 headset might give you a headache (in a good way)

Razer launched a range of new headsets that can vibrate while you play games -- if you're willing to take a chance on getting a headache, that is.
Computing Gaming
Razer PC components.

Razer gets into PC components with RGB-ridden power supply, AIO cooler, and fans

Razer is mostly known for laptops and peripherals, but the company is taking its first step into the world of PC components with a few new product launches.
Computing News
Apple M1 Pro and Max logos.

Apple M1 vs. M1 Pro vs. M1 Max

Apple announced two new chips to its M1 lineup: The M1 Pro and M1 Max. We're here to break down how they stack up to the base M1 inside Apple devices now.
Computing
Nvidia's GeForce Now eco system.

Nvidia’s new GeForce Now plan delivers 1440p 120Hz game streaming to any device

Nvidia's new GeForce Now plan can turn your aging Android phone, new MacBook Pro, and everything in between into a high-end gaming device.
Computing Gaming
Concept art of an Intel DG2 graphics card.

Intel already has five gaming graphics card generations in the works

Intel has already revealed four generations of its upcoming Intel Arc graphics cards, and a new Twitter tease points to a fifth generation.
Computing News
apple m1 max chip

How powerful is the M1 Max’s GPU? Estimates say possibly more than a PS5

The M1 Max isn't here yet, but a performance estimate based off of the M1 places the new chip at around the same level of performance as a PS5.
Computing News
Lifestyle image of someone using the new Macbook Pro 2021.

Even with 32 GPU cores, the M1 Max MacBook Pro still isn’t a gaming destination

The M1 Max comes with four times as many GPU cores as the M1, but that doesn't make MacBook Pro is a gaming destination. Here's why.
Computing Features
apple m1 pro chip 32 gpu cores rivals discete graphics max

Apple’s M1 Max chip features 32 graphics cores, rivaling discrete GPU performance

Apple finally unveiled the M1 Pro and Max processors, which feature some major improvements over the M1 chip and will show up in the new MacBook Pros.
Computing News
Apple M1 chip on a motherboard.

The Apple M1X may not be called ‘M1X’ at all

Apple's upcoming M1X chip may come with a different name entirely, with developer logs pointing to two vastly different possibilities.
Computing News
Intel Alder Lake performance core design.

Is Alder Lake good at gaming? Intel says developers need ‘careful planning’

A new developer guide from Intel shows how game devs can take advantage of its hybrid architecture. And it reveals some key details about the upcoming range.
Computing News
The interior of the Surface Laptop Studio.

Microsoft might be building its own version of the Apple M1 chip for Surface

A recent job posting suggests that Microsoft could be developing its own M1 competitor for next-gen Surface devices, but it's too soon to say for sure.
Computing News
New Alienware Aurora on blurred background.

Alienware celebrates 25 years with new Aurora, finally adding clear side panel

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Alienware announced the new Aurora, which said to be 16% quieter and 5% faster -- even using the same hardware.
Computing News
Windows 11 update page.

Unsupported Windows 11 installs are getting updates after all

After weeks of Microsoft suggesting otherwise, we were able to download the first Windows 11 update on an unsupported PC -- and you can, too.
Computing News
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