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Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 monitor.

These are the rules I live by when optimizing PC game performance

Optimizing the performance and image quality of PC games isn't easy, but these simple rules can steer you in the right direction.
Computing Features
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

This might be why the RTX 4090 is getting so expensive

Prices have been rising for Nvidia's RTX 4090 over the last several weeks, and we might finally have an explanation as to why that's the case.
Computing News
NVIDIA Unveils GeForce RTX, World’s First Real-Time Ray Tracing GPUs

In 2023, Nvidia finally delivered on a promise it made 5 years ago

Nvidia laid out a platform for the future five years ago in the form of RTX, and this year, we finally saw it all come together.
Computing Features
A solider from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3.

When a high frame rate can lose you the game

Nvidia's Frames Win Games campaign has a lot of truth, but with DLSS 3 Frame Generation, the sentiment gets a little more complicated.
Computing Features
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman standing on stage at a product event.

OpenAI is on fire — here’s what that means for ChatGPT and Windows

OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, fired CEO Sam Altman on November 17, kicking off a string of events that are still playing out.
Computing Features
The Threadripper 7980X CPU installed in a motherboard.

AMD isn’t competing with Intel anymore — Threadripper just wins

AMD's new Threadripper 7000 CPUs put up insane performance, but it's the fact that you can actually buy them that stands out.
Computing Features
Master Chief meeting the Weapon in Halo Infinite.

The best Xbox Series X exclusives

There won't be many exclusives on Microsoft's new console for awhile, but with our list of the best Xbox Series X exclusives, you'll know which to download.
Gaming Guides
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I fell in love with this adorable mini gaming PC

Ayaneo revealed a range of new products inspired by retro designs, with the headliner being an adorable mini PC that looks like a Mac.
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Tech of the Week Ayaneo

I fell in love with this adorable mini gaming PC

Ayaneo revealed a range of new products inspired by retro designs, with the headliner being an adorable mini PC that looks like a Mac.
Computing News
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

Whatever you do, don’t buy an Nvidia GPU right now

We're already seeing deals on graphics cards for Black Friday, but now is just about the worst time to pick up a current-gen Nvidia graphics card.
Computing Features
A typo on the Asus ROG Maximus Z790 motherboard.

A typo is ruining this $700 Asus motherboard — but there’s a fix

Weeks after the motherboard released, users are discovering that the Asus ROG Maximus Z790 EVA-02 motherboard features an embarrassing spelling mistake.
Computing News
Soliders take cover behind a riot shield in a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 promo image.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3: best settings, benchmarks, and more

We've been testing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 on PC to find the best settings to achieve the highest fps in the game.
Computing Guides
The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

What reviews didn’t say about the Steam Deck OLED

The Steam Deck OLED makes a great first impression, but there are a few nuanced changes that deserve a closer look.
Computing Features
The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop on a desk.

The HP Omen 16 is an unfortunate pricing mishap

The HP Omen 16 is a solid performer, but it doesn't manage to balance premium price with equally premium features.
Computing Reviews
Doom Eternal running on an Alienware x14 R2.

5 things you should never do with your gaming laptop

Gaming laptops require some specific care to keep humming along. Here are some key gaming laptop mistakes to avoid.
Computing Features
Valve's Steam Deck OLED.

Steam Deck OLED fixes the worst part of Valve’s handheld

Valve surprise revealed the next version of the Steam Deck, which packs and OLED screen and slew of upgrades.
Computing News
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

I tested Intel’s new overclocking tool, and it does AI all wrong

Intel's new AI Assist feature, which promises higher overclocking performance with the touch of a button, doesn't seem to be doing much.
Computing Features
The MacBook Pro open on a table in front of a couch.

The MacBook Pro M3 doesn’t have a memory problem — it has a pricing problem

Apple is claiming 8GB on the MacBook Pro M3 is closer to 16GB on a Windows laptop, but regardless, the MacBook Pro M3 is just too expensive.
Computing News
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

Nvidia’s next GPU might follow Apple’s lead — and not in a good way

A new rumor hints at Nvidia releasing an RTX 4070 Ti Super, which would be one of the most confusing names we've ever seen out of the company.
Computing News
The blue screen of death in Windows.

Your PC problem could probably be fixed with a BIOS update

A BIOS update is a critical troubleshooting step you should take with your PC, but it's shockingly skipped over all too often.
Computing Features
The MacBook Pro open on a table.

MacBook Pro M3: Should you choose the M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max?

Apple finally revealed its range of MacBook Pro M3 models, and we have the scoop on all of the configuration options.
Computing Guides
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel’s next-gen GPUs are its first real shot at being the best

Intel has slowly been building a foundation for its next-gen Battlemage GPUs, which provide its first real shot at budget-minded PC gamers.
Computing Features
The back of a silver iMac in an office.

Apple just dashed our iMac hopes and dreams

In an uncharacteristic move, Apple has confirmed it has no future plans for one of the most highly anticipated iMac models.
Computing News
Alan Wake looking at a projection of himself.

Don’t believe the hype — the era of native resolution gaming isn’t over

A string of PC releases has suggested that native resolution gaming is dead, but there's a little more to the conversation.
Computing Features
Lenovo Yoga AIO 9i desktop showing an HDR demo.

Lenovo Yoga AIO 9i review: an iMac killer in the making

With its price and features, Lenovo's Yoga AIO 9i is squarely targeted at the iMac, but it still stumbles in a few areas.
Computing Reviews
A man walking into a dusty town on another planet in starfield.

AMD’s FSR 3 will finally get a chance to shine in Starfield

After two months of speculation, Bethesda has confirmed its PC partnership with AMD is paying off in the form of FSR 3 support.
Computing News
Asus ROG Ally with the Windows lock screen.

‘Compact Mode’ can’t fix the Xbox app. Here’s what could

Microsoft revealed a new Compact Mode to enhance the Xbox app on Windows, but the app's problems run much deeper.
Computing Features
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

MSI has some massive QD-OLED monitor news in the works

MSI revealed a slate of QD-OLED monitors that it will showcase at CES 2024, setting the tone for what we can expect from other brands at the show.
Computing News
Apple revealing the M3 Max processor.

Apple M3: explaining the next generation of Apple silicon

Apple finally revealed all of the details about its M3 family of chips. Here's everything you need to know about the next generation of Apple silicon.
Computing Guides
A slide from an Apple presentation saying "Dynamic Caching."

Nobody knows exactly how the M3’s Dynamic Caching works, but I have a theory

Apple's Dynamic Caching is one of the most technically dense features the company has ever revealed. Here's our best understanding of it.
Computing Features
A 24-inch iMac with Civilization VI running on it.

Apple has everything it needs to dominate gaming — except games

Apple's M3 could be a gaming powerhouse with its redesigned GPU, but there's just one problem: there aren't a ton of games on Mac.
Computing Features
Apple's M3 chip family.

The M3 is the most important chip Apple has ever made

We expected for Apple to release the M3 during its "Scary Fast" event, but there's a lot more riding on it than raw performance.
Computing Features
Apple revealing new Macs at an event.

Everything announced at Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ event: iMac, M3, and more

Apple's unexpected fall event is over, and it was packed with announcements centered around the M3 chip and new Macs. Here's everything that was revealed.
Computing News
Logos for Apple's M3 chips.

Apple’s new M3 looks fast, but will it really be worth the upgrade?

Apple finally debuted the M3 processor after months of rumors, but how does it hold up to the M2? We break down all of the details.
Computing Guides
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