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Chrome OS Flex on a ASUS laptop.

How ChromeOS Flex turns old PCs into Chromebooks for free

Google's ChromeOS Flex is now out of beta and can help you repurpose your old computer to a Chromebook.
GPU inside the MSI Aegis RS 12.

I bought an overpriced GPU at the peak of the shortage, and I don’t regret it

Buyer's remorse might be setting in if you bought a GPU during the shortage, but out of all the times to overspend, it's been justified over the past two years.
A top-down view of the Razer Blade 14.

Which gaming laptop should buy on Prime Day 2022?

Whether you're looking for something ultra powerful or ultra cheap on Prime Day, these are the gaming laptops to look out for.
Person sitting and using a Windows Surface computer with Windows 11.

I tried to ditch Windows for MacOS, but I keep coming back

I love using MacOS, but I’m just not ready to quit Windows. Here’s why Microsoft keeps me coming back for more, even when I want to ditch it for good.
Twitter app store listing on a mobile device.

Twitter CoTweets: Everything you need to know about co-authored tweets

Twitter is currently conducting a limited test of a new co-authored tweets feature called CoTweets. Here's what you need to know.
Someone playing Rocket League at a standing desk.

I play PC games standing up, and you should too

Standing for work is one thing, but have you tried gaming at a standing desk? It's better than you might think and has benefits you might not have considered.
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini and Pro Mini Wireless together.

Why I refuse to buy another full-sized gaming keyboard

Full-sized keyboards have been the default option for years, but an increasing number of small form factor gaming keyboards are shifting the tide.
High performance and custom MSI computer building.

Why now is the worst time to build a PC in nearly 8 years

PC parts are becoming cheaper and more available, but the unique situation with next-gen components means it's a bad time to build your next PC.
MacBook Air sitting on a table in an airport.

The MacBook Air M1 changed my relationship with laptops forever

I've used MacBooks for over a decade. But it took until the MacBook Air M1 to have a truly life-changing experience with one.
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It sounds mad, but a new 12-inch MacBook might actually work

Apple’s 12-inch MacBook could be making a comeback, and that might be a great idea. But there are a few major problems Apple has to fix this time around.
A hand grabbing the RTX 3090 Ti graphics card with Respec series logo in front.

Stop worrying so much about benchmarks when buying a new GPU

It all comes down to performance when picking your next graphics card, right? Not exactly. Here's how GPU benchmarks can mislead upgrades.
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A used mining GPU can save you a lot money, but should you buy one?

It can be tempting to buy a cheap, used mining GPU. However, there are quite a few reasons to be cautious about buying GPUs that were once used in mining rigs.
Computer user touching on Microsoft word icon to open the program.

Why I still use Microsoft’s Office suite instead of Google’s free options

Why would choose to pay for Microsoft Office when you can use Google’s productivity suite for free? Here are my reasons along with features that seal the deal.
The Twitter app on the Sony XPeria 5 II.

TweetDeck (for Mac) is dead. Here are some alternatives

As of today, TweetDeck for Mac has shut down. If you need a new social media management app, check out our picks for alternatives to TweetDeck.
The Pride Month Xbox controller and Apple Watch wrist band.

Beyond rainbows: 5 tech companies that did more for Pride in 2022

For this year's Pride Month celebration, these companies went above and beyond simply putting rainbows on their corporate social media profiles
Cryptocurrency mining rig from computer graphic cards.

Next-gen GPU prices will all come down to crypto. Should you wait to buy?

GPU prices are finally at normal levels, but a new generation is looming on the horizon - one that could bring with it another shortage if crypto soars.
The Acer Chromebook 514 on a table.

I switched to a Chromebook for a week. Here’s what surprised me as a Windows user

Despite being a longtime Windows user, I tried switching to a Chromebook as my main device for a week. Here's what happened.
The Alienware QD-OLED monitor in front of a window.

Why HDR gaming on PC is such a mess, according to a Ubisoft developer

HDR isn't the "first-class citizen" it should be in the gaming industry, and a developer at Ubisoft broke down for us why that's the case.
Macbook Air (2022) sits on a desk.

Why the M2 MacBook Air is easily worth the $200 upcharge over the M1

Some say the M1 MacBook Air is fast enough. That might be true, but don't lose sight of just how good the M2 MacBook Air looks.
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Developers are ignoring this revolutionary PC gaming tech, and it’s not DLSS

DLSS and FSR have sucked up the limelight in PC gaming performance, but another feature has been lurking in the background, largely ignored by developers.
Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

3 things you didn’t know you could do with Google Drive

Wondering if there’s something new or a feature that’s somewhat hidden? Look at these Google Drive features you didn’t know existed but are super useful.
A Steam Deck sitting on top of a PC.

Why I sold my gaming laptop to buy a Steam Deck

The Steam Deck, despite its problems, is an impressive piece of kit, and it might be enough to replace your gaming laptop.
Diablo Immortal on a PC monitor.

I tried playing Diablo Immortal on PC, and it was a mistake

Diablo Immortal is available on PC and mobile, but the PC port has several issues and less options than its mobile counterpart.
Acer Swift 7

These are the only laptops thinner than the M2 MacBook Air

The newly announced M2 MacBook Air is incredibly thin at 0.44 inches, but it's not thinnest in the world.
Twitter logo in white stacked on top of a blue stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating in shades of blue.

Twitter Communities: A guide to the Reddit-like world within Twitter

Twitter Communities aren't just a recent feature of the bird app. It's a whole new world within Twitter and it looks kind of like a streamlined Reddit.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

The MacBook line is already messy, and its future looks even more chaotic

If the rumors are true, Apple plans to add even more MacBooks to an already bloated laptop lineup. It’s time the company fixed this bewildering situation.
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The best antivirus software for 2022

With cybercriminal activity on the rise, protect your devices against spam, phishing, malware, and identity theft with the best antivirus software.
Desktop mode on the Steam Deck.

9 Steam Deck tricks and tips you need to know about

The Steam Deck has a lot of hidden features, so we rounded up the top Steam Deck tricks and tips so you can get the most out of Valve's handheld gaming PC.
Lisa Su presenting AMD Ryzen 7000 processors.

AMD Ryzen 7000 could finally threaten Intel’s mobile dominance

Ryzen 7000 mobile could deal a critical blow to Intel's mobile chip business, and it doesn't look like Raptor Lake will fix that.
Apple's Craig Federighi introducing macOS Ventura at WWDC 2022.

6 key MacOS Ventura features Apple didn’t tell you about

WWDC 2022 was full of MacOS Ventura updates, but there were still plenty that Apple never mentioned. Here are the best ones that Apple left out of the keynote.
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Seeing the MacBook Air M2 convinced me to buy the old M1 instead

Apple may have showed off the new MacBook Air M2 during WWDC 2022, but all it did was convince me to buy the older, cheaper MacBook Air M1. Here's why.
The internals of the old XPS 13 compared to the new one.

How the new Dell XPS 13 borrows phone tech for its radical redesign

The new Dell XPS 13 takes a radical approach to design, but most of the noticeable changes are under the surface.
A Steam Deck sitting on top of a PC.

Pre-ordered a Steam Deck? Here are the first Deck Verified games you should play

The Steam Deck may be a few months old, but many buyers are still waiting on a unit. Here are the first Deck Verified games to play when yours shows up.
Stage manager in macOS Ventura.

I tried Stage Manager on my Mac, and now I don’t want to go back

Apple introduced MacOS Ventura at WWDC, and with it came a new feature called Stage Manager that has the potential to alter the way you use your Mac forever.