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Lenovo ThinkCentre M60q Chromebox review: Tiny, modern, and big on power

Arif Bacchus — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:00:20 GMT

There recently was a new surge of great new Chromebox models from some of the same OEMs who make the best Chromebooks. One of those is the Lenovo ThinkCentre M60q which was announced at the end of 2022. This Chromebox is a really great one to consider if you want to bring ChromeOS to the big screen at home or at work, or for things like powering kiosks. It's durable with a ThinkPad-like look and is very compact. It even features the power of modern 12th-generation Intel CPUs under the hood.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) review: Critical improvements make this a great headset

Arif Bacchus — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 15:00:18 GMT

Owning a great gaming laptop, or a great gaming desktop is one thing, but accessories always complete your setup and bring you close to the action. One of the most popular of these accessories was the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset. Released in 2020, it's super lightweight and super sleek, and a favorite of many professional gamers. In today's days, though, that headset was starting to show its age when compared to the competition. Micro USB-C connectivity, for example, was just one thing that made it look so dated. It didn't even have Bluetooth connectivity.

Asus ROG Ally review: Windows makes this difficult to recommend

Adam Conway — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:00:19 GMT

Portable gaming handhelds are really starting to take off following the advent of the Steam Deck, and one of the most hyped introductions so far has been the Asus ROG Ally. It has a few differences from the Steam Deck that make it an exciting prospect for those who want a more powerful alternative, with a Ryzen Z1 processor, a 120Hz IPS 1080p display, and native Windows support.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (2023) review: An affordable everyday convertible

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:01:18 GMT

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i is one of the company's latest endeavors in making an affordable convertible laptop, and it checks all the boxes you'd expect. The 13th-generation Intel processors are fast and efficient in delivering great battery life, and the screen is decent, if not overly impressive. It also has a nice design, with an aluminum top shell that makes it feel more premium than it actually is.

Alienware x16 review: Powerful performance in a striking design

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:00:18 GMT

Alienware is one of the biggest brands when it comes to gaming laptops (and desktops), and for good reason. The brand, owned by Dell, has built up quite a reputation for delivering powerful performance and featuring an instantly recognizable design language. Although, Alienware laptops, like many gaming laptops, are known for being unwieldy. The Alienware X series in 2023 is meant to take things even further by packing powerful performance into a more compact chassis.

NZXT Relay review: A spectacular all-in-one audio system

Rich Edmonds — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:00:18 GMT

Are you tired of using audio equipment from brands other than the companies you already rely on for peripherals, PC cases, and other components? So is NZXT, which is why the company is launching (or re-launching, if you've been following its audio developments) the Relay hardware ecosystem. It consists of a 2.0 speaker system, subwoofer, headset, and mixer with headset stand that you can use to use them all together. Each of these can be purchased individually to create a truly custom audio experience that caters to your specific requirements.

HP E45c G5 review: A true dual-screen solution in one monster monitor

Cale Hunt — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:00:17 GMT

HP's E45c is a 44.5-inch monitor that's designed to fill the role of dual 1440p (QHD) monitors with few compromises. It's built for home and office work, accommodating the hybrid lifestyle that many have fallen into in the past few years. The E45c goes beyond the ultrawide norm, offering a 32:9 aspect ratio and a dual QHD (DQHD) resolution that works out to a crisp 5120 x 1440 pixel count.

Asus ROG Strix Scar G733P review: Showcasing the power of AMD Ryzen 9 and Nvidia's RTX 4090

Rich Edmonds — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:00:18 GMT

The best gaming laptops available today have the very latest and greatest AMD and Intel processors, as well as capable graphics processing from Nvidia. We're adding the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733P) to this list after in-depth testing to see just how powerful this combination of internal components truly is. Inside this sleek gaming machine is an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor with a whopping 16 physical cores and 32 threads, capable of boosting all the way up to 5.4 GHz, at least on paper.

G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-7200 review: Superfast RAM for Intel CPUs

Rich Edmonds — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:00:18 GMT

In order to get the most out of the latest AMD and Intel processors, it's important to give careful consideration to system memory. The best DDR5 RAM is recommended for Intel chips and is a requirement for AMD ones. G.Skill makes kits for both platforms, supporting Intel XMP and AMD Expo. These are essentially manufacturer-configured overclock profiles to boost the speeds of the memory modules and improve overall system performance.

Dell Latitude 9440 review: One of the best laptops I've ever used

Arif Bacchus — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:00:18 GMT

After using the Dell Latitude 9440 for a month, it was hard to go back to using any other laptop. Against a Microsoft Surface, a Lenovo ThinkPad, an HP EliteBook, or any one of the best business laptops, Dell's Latitude 9440 is something special. Sure, ThinkPads might be rated as some of the best for their durability and versatility, but they're just straight-up boring. The Dell Latitude 9440 brings a fresh new take on a flagship and premium business laptop.

Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (Gen 8) review: The gaming desktop I've always wanted

Arif Bacchus — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:00:24 GMT

For eager PC gamers who don't have the time and patience to build their own gaming desktop, the Lenovo Legion Tower line is an excellent product to consider. I love laptop gaming, but I have always been enticed by Legion desktops for a few reasons. Like other pre-built rigs, they offer plenty of value and some features that you see on more premium custom-made systems, all without the need to build it yourself. You get ARGB lighting effects, the latest RTX graphics, plenty of Intel or AMD CPU power, and some small levels of customization should you want to upgrade your system later on.

Keychron Q3 Pro SE review: One of the best mechanical keyboards I've used

Rich Edmonds — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:00:19 GMT

Keychron has been in the business of making more affordable mechanical keyboards for years now, but the company has ventured into the premium segment of the market, offering barebone kits that allow for customization through keycaps, switches, and other components. Today, we're going to look at the Keychron Q3 Pro SE, one of the most recent additions to the Keychron family of premium, high-end excellent mechanical keyboards.

Lenovo L32p-30 Monitor review: A great 4K budget gaming monitor with some small flaws

Arif Bacchus — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 13:00:19 GMT

Let's face it, buying a new 4K gaming monitor can be expensive, and sometimes, you end up with a monitor that doesn't quite fit your setup. Paired with a great gaming laptop or a PC with a great graphics card, some of these monitors just end up looking like they're for gaming only or for work only. And another set of those monitors can push past a $400 price tag. Well, the new Lenovo L32p-30 isn't like that at all. This gaming monitor from Lenovo is affordable, looks modern, and can be used for any task.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 8) review: A business convertible without compromises

Cale Hunt — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:31:18 GMT

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga, now in its eighth generation for 2023, can be viewed as the convertible counterpart to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. It's one of the most premium laptops that Lenovo has to offer, with an eye-watering starter price that doesn't get any more reasonable as you add performance and features.

Cherry KW X ULP review: One of the sleekest mechanical keyboards on the market

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:00:18 GMT

Cherry is undoubtedly the most famous maker of mechanical keyboard switches, but I had never heard of the company's own-branded keyboards until the recent launch of the KW X ULP. While I mostly associate Cherry switches with gaming, this is a keyboard for business and everyday use, and it actually looks super sleek.

Surface Pro 9 with 5G review: Windows on Arm keeps getting better

Rich Woods — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 18:00:21 GMT

In 2019, Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro X, the first ever Surface Pro not to include an Intel processor. Living side-by-side with the Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro 7+, and finally the Surface Pro 8, the Redmond firm decided this year that Windows on Arm is mature enough to merge the two brands. The Surface Pro 9 with 5G is the first product from the mainstream Surface Pro lineup to include an Arm processor.

NZXT C1200 Gold review: Plenty of clean, reliable power for the latest GPUs

Rich Edmonds — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 15:31:20 GMT

NZXT hasn't been in the power supply market for very long but the company is already releasing yet another batch, manufactured by Channel Well Technology. Today, we're looking at the new NZXT C1200 Gold, a 1,200W 80 Plus Gold-certified power supply with full support for ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0. The latest graphics cards can be connected to this PSU with ease thanks to the included 600W 12VHPWR connector. While not every GPU on the market will be able to make use of this powerful connector, it's good to have it available for potential system upgrades.

Mac Studio with M2 Ultra review: For creative professionals only

Ben Sin — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:00:20 GMT

There's been some snark in the tech community lately about Apple products using the "Pro" naming convention a little too liberally. For example, the differences between the MacBook Air and Pro mostly come down to a fan that rarely gets used. That's why it's ironic that out of all the Apple products, the Mac Studio is the one that does not get the Pro branding. This machine, particularly the M2 Ultra version I'm testing, is for real creative pros, like producers at NBC who have been using a 2022 Mac Studio to create Saturday Night Live intros every week for the past year, or Los Angeles-based Air Studio, which uses the same computer to mix Hollywood movie soundtracks.

Windows 11 version 23H2: Everything you need to know

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:00:19 GMT

Windows 11 is in a constant state of flux, getting new updates on a regular basis to improve the experience. The first big Windows 11 update was version 22H2, which came around last year, and since then, we've been getting smaller Moment updates that add new features and capabilities. The latest of those is the Moment 3 update, which was released in June 2023. But we're already looking at what the future holds, because the next big update, Windows 11 version 23H2, isn't too far off.

Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro review: The best wireless gaming mouse

Rich Edmonds — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:00:19 GMT

Choosing the very best gaming mouse involves picking through a plethora of options. Almost every brand involved in the PC industry has a gaming mouse or two available. It can be difficult to single out one as the undisputed champion of gaming mice as many share the same components and it's difficult to make a terrible gaming mouse once you're in the $100 to $200 price range. Razer itself makes countless pointers across a range of price points, targeting different types of gamers.

NZXT H7 Flow RGB review: A cooler refresh of a classic PC case

Rich Edmonds — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:00:18 GMT

NZXT has no shortage of PC cases, and among the latest to get a refresh is the NZXT H7 Flow RGB. It's essentially the same as the NZXT H5 Flow RGB I only just reviewed, but comes without the GPU-focused fan and more internal space. At the heart of the chassis is the usual NZXT H series affair with a stunning aesthetic, excellent cable management behind the motherboard tray, solid support for the latest graphics cards, AIO liquid coolers, and plenty of options for storage.

Casetify MacBook Impact Case review: Protection and customization with a few compromises

Brady Snyder — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:30:19 GMT

Laptop cases present an interesting tradeoff. Even the best laptop cases add some protection to your computer but come with unnecessary bulk. Theoretically, if you're careful, you shouldn't need a case for your laptop if you use the device at a table or desk often. But accidents do happen, and laptops — especially MacBooks — can be costly to repair. Casetify has tried to add protection to your MacBook while providing customization options that are more visually appealing with the MacBook Impact Case.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review: It's shockingly good

Rich Woods — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:00:19 GMT

Whether it’s the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold with its foldable screen, or a Surface Pro tablet that was released in the early 2010s, Windows never seems to work well on a new form factor. In most cases, I’ll walk away from the review saying the product is good for a certain niche, but I’m looking forward to getting back to a real laptop. The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is a different story though, because this thing is shockingly good.

AmpliFi Alien review: A powerful Wi-Fi 6 router with software that nails the basics

Samuel Contreras — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:01:19 GMT

AmpliFi isn’t the first name to come to mind regarding WI-Fi routers, but if you’ve been gravitating towards sleek and simple mesh solutions like eero and Nest Wifi, AmpliFi should be on your radar. I love the matte black design that stands out with its green underflow and touchscreen. The Alien looks good enough to leave front and center and with night mode shutting off the lighting at night, it’s not bothersome when watching TV in the dark.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 11) review: Still finding ways to improve the best business laptop

Cale Hunt — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:07:17 GMT

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is Lenovo's flagship premium business ultrabook, sitting at the top of the best Lenovo laptops alongside the convertible ThinkPad X1 Yoga. The X1 Carbon is now in its 11th generation, and Lenovo has truly refined the look, feel, and performance of this device. This is the laptop I always recommend first to busy professionals, with a caveat concerning the high price.

Hands-on: The Apple Vision Pro is best AR and VR experience I've ever tried (and I've tried many)

Ben Sin — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:28:16 GMT

Apple's long-rumored mixed reality (MR) headset, the Vision Pro, is here. Well, sort of. It was announced yesterday at WWDC, and I got to wear the headset for about 25 minutes today, but it isn't going on sale until "early next year," and its $3,499 retail price is going to be the point of much contentious debate.

macOS Sonoma beta 1 hands-on: A small but fun update

Arif Bacchus — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:00:19 GMT

Each year, the best Macs get even better with a new macOS update, with a preview first hitting the scenes in the summer. This year, that update is macOS Sonoma. Currently in developer beta, it is the follow-up to last year's macOS Ventura, which delivered productivity-boosting features like Stage Manager. macOS Sonoma, though, isn't about groundbreaking new features. Rather, this update is designed to tweak the core features of your macOS experience and make them fun to use.

Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact review: Understated design with excellent thermals

Rich Edmonds — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:00:18 GMT

The Meshify 2 from Fractal Design is an excellent case for the price. It offers vast amounts of internal space so you can install just about anything, and thanks to the large mesh front panel, you'll have no problem cooling even the best processor and graphics card. But not everyone requires that much space, which is where the Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact comes in. As the name implies, it's a more compact version of the Meshify 2.

Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra review: The best webcam sensor, but at what cost?

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 13:00:18 GMT

Razer introduced the Kiyo Pro Ultra back at CES touting the largest sensor ever in a webcam, which immediately got my interest. There's definitely a need for better webcams in this day and age. Laptops have been getting better, but they're not quite there yet, especially with some brands like Dell XPS still using 720p sensors.

Hands-on: The Asus ExpertBook B9 OLED and B5 OLED are super light laptops for business

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:30:18 GMT

Asus may be best known for its gaming hardware, and while I've given the ROG Ally and other ROG products their time to shine, the company had a whole separate booth for its home and business-oriented products at Computex 2023. The company had two of its latest laptops at the show, the ExpertBook B9 OLED and ExpertBook B5 OLED, so I took the opportunity to check them out on the show floor. I also got to see the recently-launched Zenbook S 13 OLED, which looks fantastic.

The Asus ROG Matrix RTX 4090 GPU looks like a piece of art

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:45:22 GMT

Asus had one of the biggest presences of any company at Computex, with dedicated booths for both its ROG division and its more home and business oriented products. Both of them were huge, too, and I've already gone over my thoughts on the ROG Ally, which is just one of the many things I got to check out at the ROG booth. But there's a lot more, and I wanted to talk about some of my favorite things here.

Hands-on: The Asus ROG Ally is a versatile gaming handheld

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:34:42 GMT

Asus announced the ROG Ally, a Steam Deck alternative, earlier this year, but it's only set to be available on June 13 in some markets around the world, so most of us really haven't had the chance to experience it yet. Thankfully, at Computex 2023, Asus had plenty of units for us to try, so, of course, we had to do exactly that.

Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 review: A high-performance 4K gaming monitor that can fill multiple roles

Cale Hunt — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:01:18 GMT

4K gaming has become more popular as PC hardware gets more powerful, and the best 4K gaming monitors have kept stride to accommodate a more satisfying high-res gaming experience. Lenovo's Legion Y32p-30 gaming monitor was announced in late 2022, with a focus on hybrid use for gamers who also work from home. Shelling out upwards of $750 just to have some fun isn't always possible, but combining your monitor purchase into one that handles work and gaming? That's easier to swallow.

Gigabyte brought new top-tier motherboards and more to Computex 2023

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 31 May 2023 18:16:18 GMT

Computex 2023 is the time many companies choose to highlight some of their coolest PC products. Gigabyte is one such company, and I was invited over to check out some of the stuff the company has been working on. Most of the newest announcements were focused on components, especially motherboards, but there was a lot I liked about what Gigabyte showed me at this event.

MSI's booth at Computex 2023 includes the largest touchpad I've seen on a laptop

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 31 May 2023 17:45:18 GMT

MSI had some cool announcements at this year's Computex, focused heavily on its partnership with Mercedes AMG Motorsport with the new Stealth 16 laptop. But after that event, I got to check out MSI's booth at the show, and there's a lot more to see. Not all of it was announced at Computex, but MSI has some really cool stuff to show off at Computex, and I had some fun looking around at these products. Here are some of my favorites, but do note that it was very crowded so it wasn't always easy to get good pictures of all the products.

Logitech MX Keys S Combo review: The only wireless keyboard and mouse bundle you should buy

Arif Bacchus — Wed, 31 May 2023 07:01:20 GMT

There's a lot that goes into finding the perfect keyboard and mouse combination for a great laptop or a great Mac, whether you prioritize connectivity, comfort, or price. Thankfully, there's the Logitech MX Keys S Combo, which can hit all three points.

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S review: A small mouse that's big on productivity

Arif Bacchus — Wed, 31 May 2023 07:01:20 GMT

Every year, Logitech likes to refresh its existing product lineup, building on its heritage of making excellent computer accessories. The MX line of mice, for example, has always been perfect for those on the go with a great laptop or Macbook. With the MX Anywhere 3, you already get a perfect compact mouse with an excellent magnetic scroll wheel, long battery life, and an ergonomic shape that fits all kinds of hands. Now, the follow-up, the MX Anywhere 3S is here, and it... doesn't bring much new to the table.

Hands-on with the upgraded Acer Predator Triton 16 and the crazy Orion X desktop

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 30 May 2023 16:20:19 GMT

At Computex 2023, Acer introduced the Predator Triton 16, which, despite the name, isn't a totally new laptop. Much like the Swift series, Acer's gaming lineup is also being rebranded, and the company says the Predator Triton 16 is the successor to the older Predator Triton 300 SE. Its placement in the lineup is a bit confusing, and even Acer couldn't exactly tell me what each of the previous tiers of Predator laptops will become.

Checking out Acer's refreshed Swift Edge 16 with AMD Zen 4 processors and a 120Hz display

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:58:21 GMT

Ahead of Computex 2023, Acer introduced a couple of new laptops, the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Predator Triton 16, along with a new router. Of course, being at the show, I had to spend some time at Acer's booth checking out the new Swift Edge 16, one of the most premium laptops in the company's lineup. though I also took a look at some existing products that are already hitting different markets.

Acer Swift 14 (2023) review: A great laptop with common shortcomings

Rich Woods — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:00:19 GMT

I always feel like Acer's laptops are underrated. I'm always impressed every time the company sends me a new model, but when the discussion comes up over which are the best laptops, the company is frequently overshadowed by the likes of HP, Lenovo, and Dell. And that continues to be true with the Acer Swift 14, which took things up a notch from its predecessor, the Swift 5.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs. 4080: Which GPU should you go for?

Albert Bassili — Mon, 29 May 2023 14:00:17 GMT

Nvidia’s RTX 40 series had, and still has, a lot of controversy surrounding it, whether it’s the historically high price tag, or the ‘unannouncing’ of the RTX 4080 12GB model and its re-release as the RTX 4070 Ti. That said, the RTX 40 series has significant performance improvements over the RTX 30 series, and if you want to run 1440p or even 4k at 120Hz+, your best bet is the RTX 40 series. Luckily, both the RTX 4070 and 4080 have their use case and are some of the best gaming graphics cards, so let’s take a deeper look at which is the best for you.

LG Gram SuperSlim review: One of the thinnest, lightest, premium laptops ever

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 27 May 2023 13:00:18 GMT

Ever since I laid my hands on my first LG Gram laptop, I've been a fan. These incredibly lightweight laptops wow me every time I pick them up, not only because of their size but also their solid performance and great displays. The brand-new LG Gram SuperSlim builds on this legacy, and it brings two major improvements.

NZXT H5 Flow RGB review: Impressive thermals from a sleek mid-tower chassis

Rich Edmonds — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:31:17 GMT

NZXT has been in the business of making cases for what seems like an eternity at this point. The company knows a thing or two about making a solid chassis for a PC, including the new NZXT H5 Flow RGB, one of the latest mid-tower cases from the brand. There's RGB lighting, plenty of preinstalled fans, an interesting (and unique) GPU-focused cooling chamber, as well as the latest design updates to NZXT's catalog of PC cases.

Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed review: You'll really hear the difference

Arif Bacchus — Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:20 GMT

Have you ever thought about what's inside that gaming headset you use? Most headsets these days have a mylar driver, which produces the sound. Other headsets might use graphene material but only have trace amounts of it in the coating of that driver. However, now we have the Logitech Pro X 2 Lightspeed, which is the first gaming headset using 90% graphene by weight in the audio diaphragm.

NZXT Kraken 240 review: Impressive cooling performance at a reasonable price

Rich Edmonds — Tue, 23 May 2023 13:00:19 GMT

NZXT is our with some new Kraken all-in-one liquid CPU coolers and today we're looking at the NZXT Kraken 240. This is a mid-range cooler with ample thermal capacity with a 240mm radiator and the latest generation Asetek pump. NZXT markets this cooler as the best solution for an entry or mid-level processor such as an Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700. The NZXT Kraken 240 doesn't have any RGB lighting, but there is a CPU block LCD panel for displaying temperatures and other content.

Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 (2023) review: Large and lovely mainstream 2-in-1 at a good price

Arif Bacchus — Sat, 20 May 2023 13:00:20 GMT

The very best Lenovo convertible laptop you can buy is the Yoga 9i (2023), as you can probably tell by how many appearances it makes on our best laptop lists. As Lenovo's flagship, this great convertible has fancy polished edges, great keyboard shortcuts, and a gorgeous OLED display. The problem is, it costs $1,700. So, if your budget is tight, and you want something that's bigger, less flashy, and more mainstream, you'll want to buy the Yoga 7i 16 (2023) instead.

Lenovo Slim Pro 7 review: A sleek creator laptop that values performance over the display

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 18 May 2023 13:00:17 GMT

The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is the company's latest shot at a laptop for content creators, so it looks and feels very similar to last year's Slim 7 Pro X. It does come with upgraded hardware, including an AMD Ryzen 7000 series processor, though it also cuts back in some ways, specifically the display.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2023) review: No compromises in this AMD Ryzen 7000 gaming laptop

Cale Hunt — Tue, 16 May 2023 13:00:18 GMT

Some of the best gaming laptops available today are coming out of Lenovo's Legion stable, offering access to a wide range of performance hardware, displays, and — perhaps most importantly — price points. While the Legion Pro 7i (Gen 8) might be our current favorite, its high-end design, features, and performance put it into a price range that's beyond reasonable for a lot of people.

Solidigm P41 Plus SSD review: SSD drivers actually make a difference

Matthew Connatser — Sat, 13 May 2023 13:00:17 GMT

There's a lot of brands in the SSD arena, from titans like Samsung to newcomers like Solidigm, which was founded in late 2021 and thus hasn't had much time to make a name for itself yet. However, Solidigm isn't really a new company; when Intel sold off its SSD division to SK Hynix, it was rebranded to Solidigm, and still advertises the popular budget 660p and 670p drives on its website.

Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor (U3224KB) review: The only monitor you'll ever need

Arif Bacchus — Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:17 GMT

I've reviewed tons of great monitors, but one of my favorites was the Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Video conferencing monitor. It's not traditional by any means, but it has a lot of what I look for in an excellent productivity display, including built-in speakers, 4K resolution, and even a built-in 4K webcam. I always wondered though if Dell could possibly make this great product better. Enter its follow-up, the Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor.

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 review: Beefy cooling for a flagship AMD or Intel CPU

Rich Edmonds — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:00:22 GMT

NZXT has been in the business of making CPU coolers for a few years now, so whenever the company announces some new NZXT Kraken AIO CPU coolers, we get a little excited with some high expectations. Using the excellent seventh-generation Asetek pump technology, the new NZXT Kraken Elite 360 promises high thermal capacity with the performance to tame even a flagship AMD or Intel processor.

Satechi 200W USB-C 6-Port GaN Charger review: Providing extreme power to most of your devices

Arif Bacchus — Sat, 06 May 2023 13:00:16 GMT

If you're a techie like me with a lot of great laptops, or just someone who is tired of juggling around charging cables for a Mac or an Android phone, a charging dock is always a good solution. You can find many of these that come in different sizes and with a lot of port selections, but a lot of devices these days are now using USB-C. This is where a product like the Satechi 200W USB-C 6-Port GaN Charger proves to be useful.

Plugable UD-3900PDH Docking Station review: An affordable dock with a lot of ports

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 04 May 2023 13:01:16 GMT

Plugable makes a lot of docking stations, catering to different segments of the market. That includes one of the best Thunderbolt docks, but it costs quite a lot of money, which could be a big problem. If you want a cheaper solution, the Plugable USB-C Triple HDMI Display Docking Station (UD-3900PDH) might just be for you.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2023) review: An awesome Pro 7i alternative that will better suit more gamers

Cale Hunt — Tue, 02 May 2023 13:00:16 GMT

Lenovo has gained a solid reputation in the best gaming laptop discussion, and we're so impressed with the Legion Pro 7i (Gen 8) that it's our current top pick out of systems from Razer, Asus, MSI, Dell, Samsung, and more. The Legion Pro 7i is undeniably great, but it's positioned more as the pinnacle of what Lenovo can accomplish, sticking with high-end specs (a Core i9-13900HX is the only CPU available) and a premium price tag to match. The eighth-generation Legion Pro 5i, which I've been testing out for the last couple of weeks, starts at a more reasonable price and has hardware tuned closer to what average gamers will want. Nevertheless, it comes with many of the same high-end features and smooth 16-inch display available in the Legion Pro 7i.

Dell XPS 15 (2023) review: The best 15-inch laptop in a shrinking market

Rich Woods — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:00:17 GMT

When it comes to the best 15-inch laptops, Dell's XPS 15 has been at the top of the list for as long as I remember. One of the reasons is that it pretty much defined its category. Up until a few years ago, a premium 15-inch laptop with the power to edit videos was really something you'd either find in the gaming laptop market, or from Apple.

NZXT Capsule Mini review: Big brand recording at an aggressively low price

Rich Edmonds — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:00:16 GMT

There really is no shortage of affordable microphones that cost less than $100, even from PC accessory maker NZXT, which entered the audio game with its NZXT Capsule, which we're big fans of. But now the company has released the NZXT Capsule Mini, a more compact and affordable gaming microphone for budding streamers and content creators. It's powered by USB, can be paired up with NZXT's own small microphone arm (recommended!), and makes full use of the cardioid polar pattern for recording crisp audio.

ASUS ProArt PA278CV review: Affordable, versatile, and stacked with features

Cale Hunt — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 13:00:16 GMT

There are a lot of professional-grade monitors available today, with prices ranging from the low hundreds to the mid-thousands depending on the specs you need. Looking at the lower end of the price spectrum (where most people are shopping), we have the 27-inch ASUS ProArt PA278CV with QHD resolution. It's one of the best monitors you can buy today based on its price-to-performance ratio, and it will suit those looking to tackle photo or video editing, design and creative work, casual productivity, and even some occasional gaming.

Hands on: Acer's new TravelMate P6 brings OLED to the business space

Rich Woods — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:45:10 GMT

Acer held its spring next@acer event today, introducing a wide range of products from Chromebooks to gaming laptops. In the business laptop department, we have the new TravelMate P6, and Acer was kind enough to send us a pre-production unit to check out.

LG UltraWide 49WQ95C review: The only monitor you'll need

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:00:17 GMT

The LG UltraWide 45WQ95C is an absolutely fantastic monitor for enhancing your productivity. At 49 inches diagonally, this is basically like having two screens stitched together, and it'll give you a huge boost to whatever you decide to do on it. But the best part is that it can literally act as two separate monitors, so it truly replaces a multi-monitor setup.

Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station review: Most of the essential ports you'll need

Arif Bacchus — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:01:17 GMT

From chargers to cables, Anker makes whatever accessory you might need for your great laptop, or any laptop for that matter. If one of those needs is a dock, then look no further than the Anker 575 USB-C docking station. This docking station is perfect for almost any setup, granted you're not in need of a Thunderbolt dock or Thunderbolt connectivity speeds. You'll get all the essential extra ports, whether you need USB-A ports, microSD or SD card slots, Ethernet, or an 18W USB-C charging port on the front. It's especially helpful if you want to connect your laptop to three monitors.

Dockcase Pro Explorer Edition review: A cool-looking USB-C hub with a screen

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:00:18 GMT

The Dockcase Pro Explorer Edition is one of the coolest-looking USB-C hubs around, and it's packing some interesting features to boot. Like previous Dockcase hubs, it has a built-in display, which lets you see information about the connected devices. This model also has the benefits of being compatible with the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, in addition to modern laptops, so it's a great way to hook up these portable devices to a TV without a bulky official dock. Again, the design of it is very cool, too, thanks to the glass top cover and metal chassis.

Lenovo Yoga 9i (2023) review: The best laptop on the market

Rich Woods — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:00:17 GMT

The 2023 Lenovo Yoga 9i is just a plain old spec bump, now including Intel 13th-gen processors. Of course, the good news is that when I reviewed the 2022 model, I called it the best laptop on the market, and it's topped our list of best laptops ever since. If there's one thing you need to take away from this review, it should be that this laptop will take the place of its predecessor topping many of our best guides. It's just that good.

NZXT H9 Flow review: An almost-perfect PC case

Rich Edmonds — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 13:00:16 GMT

NZXT specializes in the mid-tower and small form factor PC case segments and the new NZXT H9 Flow is one of the company's mid-tower dual-chamber cases with a focus on airflow. This dual-chamber design has been used by a few case makers, including Lian Li and Hyte, and now we're starting to see more fan-friendly versions pop up. Available in black and white, the NZXT H9 Flow promises the usual stunning NZXT aesthetic with solid thermal performance and excellent cable management.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU review: A must-have for framerate chasers

Matthew Connatser — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:00:16 GMT

Although the Ryzen 9 7900X3D and 7950X3D were highly anticipated since they offered 3D V-Cache on 12- and 16-core CPUs for the first time, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D will likely be the most popular model of the bunch. It retails for a much more affordable $450 and although it has fewer cores than the 7900X3D and 7950X3D, gamers are unlikely to really care about reduced multi-core performance.

Samsung 990 Pro SSD review: The pinnacle of Gen 4 SSD performance

Matthew Connatser — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:00:16 GMT

The first PCIe 4.0-enabled SSDs (or Gen 4 drives) launched in 2019. Today, we're seeing the beginning of the PCIe 5.0 era, with the first consumer-grade Gen 5 drives about to hit store shelves. But that doesn't mean PCIe 4.0 SSDs are now paperweights. Lots of PCs don't support PCIe 5.0 drives, and even some brand-new devices only go up to PCIe 4.0. If you're limited to that older interface and you need the fastest drive possible, then Samsung's 990 Pro is your best bet.

Plugable 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock review: So many displays and even more ports

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:00:16 GMT

Plugable has been making a name for itself with some pretty good docking stations. The first one that caught my eye was the Triple 4K Docking Station that I reviewed last year, which supported three 4K displays without Thunderbolt support. As somebody with an AMD-powered laptop, this ended up very useful. One of the company's latest additions is the Plugable 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (TBT4-UDZ), which is the first fully-featured Thunderbolt 4 docking station it's ever made.

Monoprice 7-in-1 USB-C to Dual DisplayPort docking station review: Well-built hub for those with DP monitors

Cale Hunt — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:31:17 GMT

Docks, hubs, and adapters have been popular laptop accessories for ages, but the trend of slim and sleek laptops lacking a wide selection of ports has more people than ever reaching for a bit of extra hardware to connect their favorite devices. The hub and dock market is massive, and just about any tech retailer is going to return a massive list of search results.

MSI Prestige 14 Evo review: A new breed of business laptop

Arif Bacchus — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:00:17 GMT

The real unique aspect of Intel's 13th-generation mobile CPU lineup that you'll find in some of the new best laptops is the 45W H-series chips. This used to only come in some of the best gaming laptops that have the extra boost of discrete graphics cards. But, now, a business and enthusiast laptop like the MSI Prestige 14 Evo has these very H-series CPUs, minus the typical dedicated GPU.

LG UltraFine 32UN650W review: Affordable 4K monitor with high-end features

Arif Bacchus — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:00:16 GMT

If you're looking for a new 4K resolution monitor to pair up with a great laptop, PC, or Mac, your search will get complicated quickly. From HDR support to refresh rates and speakers, all the features and options can be overwhelming.

Razer BlackShark V2 review: Immersive audio for gaming in a stylish design

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:00:17 GMT

Razer has earned a solid reputation as a manufacturer of gaming-focused peripherals, and that, of course, includes headphones. I daily-drive the 2021 Razer Barracuda X headset, and it's still one of the best pieces of tech I've ever used. But if you're more serious about gaming, the Razer BlackShark V2 may be the option to beat.

VisionTek VT7400 review: Three 4K displays for almost any laptop

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:01:16 GMT

There are plenty of docking stations on the market these days, and while they come in many different shapes and sizes, there's one thing they tend to have in common — they're based on Thunderbolt. It's a popular interface these days, and with speeds up to 40Gbps, it's easy to see why. But Thunderbolt isn't supported on AMD laptops, and with Apple Silicon Macs, the processor limits external displays. That's where docks like the VisionTek VT7400 come into play.

HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook review: The new Pixelbook

Rich Woods — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:00:16 GMT

Google doesn't make Pixelbooks anymore, so if you want that kind of premium ChromeOS experience, where do you turn? As it turns out, you turn to HP, which partnered closely with Google on the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook. I attended an in-person workshop where I talked to people from both HP and Google about it. It makes a lot of sense for Google to make this move since it can work with its partners instead of competing with them.

HP Dragonfly Pro review: Trying to compete with Apple

Rich Woods — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:00:16 GMT

When HP held a workshop in New York City and gave out our Dragonfly Pro review units, there was talk about competing with not just Apple Silicon but the new MacBook Pro. That's a bold statement, something I've never heard anyone on the Windows side make. But AMD has Apple in its crosshairs, and frankly, it's put a lot of work into the custom Ryzen chip that's in the Dragonfly Pro to hit some of the features that only Apple has been able to deliver.

Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 (Gen 7) review: High-end features in a minimalist PC package

Cale Hunt — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:00:16 GMT

Lenovo's IdeaCentre all-in-one PCs have long been a popular option for home and home office use thanks to their versatility and compact nature. All-in-ones are sort of a middle-ground between laptop and desktop, featuring a built-in display, all required performance hardware, ports, and included wireless keyboard and mouse. The specific design used for the seventh-gen IdeaCentre AIO 5i 27 is sturdier than previous models thanks to a two-arm display stand ring, it's compact enough that you'd think it's just a monitor, and it has excellent speakers and webcam.

Plugable UD-MSTHDC docking station review: Adding (almost) all the ports your Chromebook needs

Arif Bacchus — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:00:17 GMT

Some of the best Chromebooks these days are going in the same direction as Windows laptops, stripping out classic ports like HDMI or Ethernet in favor of Thunderbolt or USB-C. These are modern ports, but you'll need a dock to connect your Chromebook to multiple displays or a wired internet connection. There are a lot of great Chromebook docking stations, many of which pass Google's tests and carry the Works with Chromebook certification, but none of these docks were made by Plugable.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 (Gen 1) review: A killer mobile workstation for power-hungry professionals

Cale Hunt — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:00:18 GMT

Lenovo unveiled its ThinkPad P16 (Gen 1) in 2022 as a successor to the ThinkPad P15 and P17. Lenovo decided to take the average size and run, serving up a completely new laptop that's designed to act as a mobile desktop replacement. The bottom and back edge of the laptop are noticeably different from the usual ThinkPad style, and you would be forgiven for thinking, at first glance, that this is a gaming laptop. Indeed, it has some extreme performance hardware inside, but it's more geared toward design, creative, and development work that requires a discrete GPU and sizzling 14- or 16-core performance from the 12th Gen Intel Core HX-series CPUs.

Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero review: A solid 12th and 13th Gen Intel foundation

Rich Edmonds — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:00:17 GMT

When choosing a motherboard for a 12th- or 13th-generation Intel processor, you'll have various options since it's possible to go with an LGA 1700 socket motherboard with either an Intel 600 or 700 series chipset. Here, we're looking at one with the former, the Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero, which released in 2021. Despite its age, it's still worth considering for your next PC build.

Dell Premier Collaboration Keyboard & Rechargeable Mouse review: Challenging Logitech's best

Arif Bacchus — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:00:16 GMT

Dell might be behind the best laptops like the devices in the XPS lineup, but you can't forget their computing accessories like keyboards or the docks, either. While Logitech dominates the market of computing peripherals, I'm starting to grow fonder of Dell. I recently reviewed the Dell Pro Webcam, and it had me itching for more Dell accessories to complete my setup at home alongside my monitor and my favorite Dell laptop.

Acer Chromebook Enterprise Vero 514 review: Not your typical ChromeOS device

Arif Bacchus — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 14:00:16 GMT

A lot of great Chromebooks and some of the best ChromeOS tablets aren't just for personal or school use anymore. Many businesses are now using specialized Chromebooks as part of their fleet of devices. After all, ChromeOS can be easy to manage with the Chrome Enterprise Upgrade. The operating system is lightweight, simple, and less sophisticated than Windows, so it's easy to learn.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 review: A gaming laptop that gets almost everything right

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:00:16 GMT

Lenovo's Legion laptops generally offer very good gaming experiences, and the latest Legion Pro 7i is an absolutely phenomenal machine. It packs powerful performance and a solid display into a premium design that stands out for all the right reasons — except for its price.

Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma review: Underglow lighting and strong performance make it ideal for gamers

Cale Hunt — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:00:17 GMT

The Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma was one of the first TB4 docks to hit the market early 2021, and it set itself apart from the best docking stations with an all-aluminum build, black finish, and customizable underglow RGB lighting. While it's no doubt a top choice for gamers who want to expand their laptop's port selection while also bolstering their desk's light show, it's also a great dock for casual users who want a modern dock with great performance, dual 4K display support, and up to 90W of charging power back to the host laptop.

MacBook Pro 16 (2023, M2 Max) review: A powerful, super efficient, expensive laptop

Ben Sin — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:00:17 GMT

Except for the notch and perhaps the weight, nobody had anything bad to say about Apple's 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro running on Apple's M1 Max silicon. It was fast, powerful, efficient, and even brought back all the fan-favorite features Apple had previously stripped away, such as slots for HDMI and SD cards. Even for someone like me who's quite vocally anti-Apple when it comes to smartphones, I couldn't deny the M1 Max MacBook Pro's greatness. After I returned my review unit to Apple, I purchased my own the next day, and it's been my main work machine since. It may be the happiest I've ever been with a tech purchase in half a decade.

Kensington SD5780T review: A powerful Thunderbolt 4 dock with HDMI 2.1 and up to 96W of charging

Cale Hunt — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:00:13 GMT

Kensington was one of the first manufacturers to break into the Thunderbolt 4 docking station market in 2021 in the form of the SD5700T and SD5750T docks. These are both still available and are considered some of the best Thunderbolt 4 docking stations around, but buying one or the other can cause some confusion due to compatibility. The Kensington SD5700T was built to handle Windows and macOS devices, while the SD5750T was built Microsoft Surface compatibility. The docks are identical and share the same port selection, and it's not a far reach to assume that some buyers unknowingly picked up the wrong version when shopping. And what about users swapping between Surface and other devices?

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 review: A basic business laptop that's just good enough

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:00:16 GMT

Over the past couple of years, more laptops have been transitioning from 16:9 displays to a taller 16:10 format. It started with the best laptops on the market, but this aspect ratio has become more common over time, and it's trickled down to more affordable machines. Lenovo's ThinkPad T series is where the company's more mainstream business laptops live, and in 2022, it was their turn to get that upgrade. The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 is the result of that transition, replacing the T15 models of the past.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro review: Two steps forward, one step back

Rich Woods — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:54:39 GMT

Samsung's Galaxy Book laptops have always been some of my favorite laptops, but they've also definitely been flawed. Last year's Galaxy Book 2 series came with AMOLED screens standard, but they only had a 16:9 aspect ratio and FHD, even on the 15.6-inch models.

Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor (U3423WE) review: The best for the most productivity

Arif Bacchus — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 14:00:17 GMT

When it comes to work or school, you'll often hear the word "productivity" thrown around a lot. After all, your boss or teacher does want you to get the most work done during the day. This is why from my many years of reviewing monitors, I'll tell you one thing: To truly be productive, you need an ultrawide monitor, particularly one with USB-C connectivity.

Razer BlackWidow v4 Pro review: One of the most feature-rich keyboards you can buy

Arif Bacchus — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:00:17 GMT

From the different switch types to features like RGB lighting, there are many things you want to consider when buying a mechanical keyboard. It's why in my many years of reviewing peripherals, I've found Razer's products to be the most versatile for a gamer's needs. There's the speedy and well-performing Huntsman lineup for esports professionals or the DeathStalker for those who want a low-profile slim gaming keyboard.

Plugable USB-C Stand Dock review: Helping make your tablet more useful

Arif Bacchus — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:00:16 GMT

One of the cool parts of owning a great tablet like the iPad Pro or Surface Pro 9 is the versatility. Attach the Type Cover keyboard to the Surface Pro 9 and you get a laptop-like experience. Or with an iPad, you can prop the iPad Pro into the Magic Keyboard, so you get a device great for more casual computing. What's not so great about these devices, though, is the port selection. Tablets (and phones) don't have a lot of ports like a traditional laptop might, so this complicates using them for work.

Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD review: A rugged alternative to the T7 and T7 Touch

Cale Hunt — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:00:17 GMT

Samsung's T7 is one of the best portable SSDs on the market. It's compact, it's fast, it's available in various capacities and colors, and it's competitively priced. But it's not quite the complete package. That's why Samsung introduced the T7 Touch a few years ago, which essentially added a fingerprint reader to the standard T7 to boost security. Samsung wasn't done there, knowing that its customers working in rugged conditions would want something equally up to the task.

Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 review: Finally competing with the best

Rich Woods — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:01:16 GMT

The Latitude 9330 2-in-1 is the best business laptop I've seen from Dell to date. If there's one takeaway here, that should be it. In the past, I've complained that the relatively new 9000 series wasn't ready to compete with Lenovo's best ThinkPads and HP's EliteBook 1000 series, but that all changes with this device.

CalDigit TS4 review: Thunderbolt 4 docks don't get much better than this

Cale Hunt — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:19:40 GMT

CalDigit has been making some of the best Thunderbolt docks and other connectivity hardware for years, building up a strong reputation for quality and powerful performance. The TS4 is CalDigit's major release from 2022, and it acts as a successor to the TS3 Plus, which used the now-outdated Thunderbolt 3 to connect. The CalDigit TS4 uses the latest Thunderbolt 4 technology to boost performance and port selection, and the result is an impressive dock that bests most of the competition.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED review: A glimpse into the future of PCs

Ben Sin — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:00:16 GMT

If there's one thing tech geeks can all agree on, it's that having more screen is always better. No one would ever claim working off a 12-inch screen is better than working off a 15-inch screen. But laptops can't just keep increasing in size the way TVs or monitors can because they must maintain portability (and the ability to fit inside bags). So most of the best consumer laptops have settled on a 13-inch screen, with more ambitious machines going for 16 or 17 inches.

MSI Titan GT77 HX review: Impressive desktop-grade gaming performance

Rich Edmonds — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:21:06 GMT

Like other laptop brands, MSI has a few families of gaming laptops. The Titan series offers the most impressive performance numbers and striking designs and today we're looking at the 2023 refresh with 13th Gen Intel processors. These Titan laptops have always promised desktop-like performance in a compact package and the latest MSI Titan GT77 HX is no exception.

KBDcraft Kit Adam review: My first mechanical keyboard is made of Lego-like bricks!

Arif Bacchus — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:01:16 GMT

One night I was scrolling through my TikTok feed, and I saw a promotional video for something I absolutely wanted to buy. It was a mechanical keyboard kit called the KBDcraft Kit Adam, and while the product name wasn't the most catchy, I was almost immediately sold.

ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming review: One of the best AM5 motherboards to date

Rich Edmonds — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:00:15 GMT

Picking the right motherboard for an AMD Ryzen 7000 processor can be a lengthy task if you're not quite sure what to look for. The ASUS ROG Strix X670E-E Gaming WiFi is a mid-tier motherboard from the company that offers some impressive specifications at a reasonable price for the premium AMD X670 chipset. This review will take a closer look at the motherboard and put it to the test to see if it's worthy of a spot in our best motherboard collection.

HP EliteBook 840 G9 review: Solid in all the right ways

Rich Woods — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:00:16 GMT

Mainstream business laptops are never the sexiest, but they do get the job done. After all, HP's EliteBook 800 series is its best-selling business lineup. So while it's not as slim, light, and premium as the 1000 series, the HP EliteBook 840 G9 checks the right boxes, from performance to reliability.

Nvidia GeForce Now Ultimate review: Who needs the most powerful gaming rig, anyway?

Arif Bacchus — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:00:16 GMT

Playing video games in 2023 can be quite an expensive venture. Buying a gaming PC with the latest specifications is costly, considering the rising prices of GPUs, and even consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are hard to find. A great way around that is with cloud gaming. There are many options these days, like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Amazon Luna. However, out of all of them, the one that stands out is Nvidia GeForce Now service. You can play PC games through the cloud you already own on Steam, Epic Games, and EA Access, all without worrying about whether your rig is powerful enough or if you'll have enough money for the latest console.

HP Dragonfly Folio G3 review: Turn out your pockets to turn heads with this business PC

Cale Hunt — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:55:25 GMT

The HP Dragonfly Folio G3 is one of the newest additions to the Dragonfly lineup, where HP seems confident in experimenting with form factors and luxury add-ons. This isn't the first time that HP has released a "folio style" laptop, but it certainly seems to be hitting its stride with 12th Gen Intel Core performance and a premium pull-forward design. The Dragonfly Folio G3 isn't cheap, and that's probably its biggest flaw. It's aimed at professionals who want to step outside of HP's relatively plain EliteBook series but still get a bunch of security measures and reliable performance.

AMD Ryzen 9 7900 review: This CPU just made the 7900X obsolete

Rich Edmonds — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:52:49 GMT

As part of its new 65W Ryzen 7000 series launch, AMD rolled out the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, the most affordable Ryzen 9 7000 CPU with the same 12-core and 24-thread configuration. With slower clock speeds and lower TDP, how does this CPU compare against the other AMD chips, and is it worth considering?

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 review: The new best mid-range AMD CPU

Rich Edmonds — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:39:50 GMT

AMD launched three new 65W Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors to kick off 2023, allowing you to build systems that don't produce as much heat or draw as much power. We found the 105W AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs to be among the best out there, easily capable of going up against Intel but noted high operating temperatures.