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Asus ROG Ally with the Windows lock screen.

Microsoft is fixing my biggest problem with Windows 11 on handhelds

Microsoft just published a new preview build for Windows 11 that includes significant changes to the onscreen keyboard targeted at handheld gaming PCs.
Computing News
Forza Horizon 5 on the Sony InZone M10S.

Sony InZone M10S review: the brightest OLED monitor I’ve reviewed

The Sony InZone M10S is the first OLED monitor Sony has released, and it just so happens to be the brightest, too. However, a lagging warranty holds it back.
Computing Reviews
Someone holding the Core i9-12900KS processor.

I’m worried Intel is making a mistake with Arrow Lake

Intel has pulled back the curtain on its Arrow Lake CPUs, but the lack of gaming performance gains has me worried.
Computing Features
The GeForce 256 sitting next to a Half Life box.

25 years ago, Nvidia changed PCs forever

In October 1999, Nvidia released the GeForce 256, which completely changed how we think about PC hardware and gaming forever.
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AMD presenting its new Turin CPUs.

Believe it or not, AMD and Nvidia are teaming up

AMD and Nvidia are sworn enemies, but they're teaming up in the name of AI data center processing.
Computing News
A render for an Intel Arrow Lake CPU.

Sorry, gamers — Intel’s new CPUs won’t deliver any gains

Intel just pulled back the curtain on its Arrow Lake desktop CPUs, but you shouldn't expect them to be big gaming performers.
Computing News
A render of an Intel Core Ultra 200-S chip.

Intel did the unthinkable with its new Arrow Lake CPUs

Intel is giving up on a feature that has been at the center of its desktop CPUs for decades with the release of Arrow Lake.
Computing News
The Minisforum DEG1 sitting on a desk.

This $99 external GPU dock is a complete game changer

The Minisforum DEG1 is an external GPU dock you might actually buy, coming in at only $100 while barely sacrificing any performance.
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Three graphics cards on a gray background.

I’ve reviewed every AMD and Nvidia GPU this generation — here’s how the two companies stack up

Nvidia and AMD are hotly competitive in 2024. After reviewing every GPU the companies currently offer, here's how they compare.
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Nvidia just dropped a big hint about the RTX 50-series release date

It's not clear when Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs will release, but the company just dropped a pretty big hint.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX Gaming Setup with Monitor and PC build.

How to open the Nvidia Control Panel

The Nvidia Control Panel doesn't live on your desktop, but it's easy to find. Here, we show you how to open the Nvidia Control Panel in a few steps.
Computing Guides
AMD's RX 7700 XT in a test bench.

Prime Day is the perfect time to ditch Nvidia for AMD

Some AMD graphics cards are massively discounted for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Day, and they're worth a close look.
Computing Features
CPU pads on the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X.

Buy now, fix later — PC hardware feels like it’s in early access

Recent hardware releases haven't delivered expected performance at release, and have instead relied on post-launch updates to bring the components up to par.
Computing Features
Dell Special Edition XPS Desktop RTX graphics card.

How to install and upgrade GPU drivers in Windows 10

You need to know how to install and upgrade GPU drivers to keep your graphics card running as fast as possible. Here's how to do it in Windows 10.
Computing Guides
Jensen Huang at GTX 2020.

Nvidia’s CEO — yes, one person — is now worth more than all of Intel

According to the most recent net worth estimates, Nvidia's CEO could buy Intel with about $13 billion to spare.
Computing News
A custom keyboard sitting among keycaps and switches.

Here are the 10 best gaming keyboards I’d recommend to anyone in 2024

After reviewing dozens of gaming keyboards, we've settled on 10 of the best gaming keyboards you should keep in mind in 2024.
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RTX 3080 graphics cards among other GPUs.

12 best graphics cards of 2024: the GPUs I’d recommend for any gaming PC

Your gaming PC needs one of the best graphics cards for high frame rates, and we've reviewed all of the leading options from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel.
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How AMD boosted Ryzen 9000 CPUs by 17% overnight

AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs didn't get off to a great start, but a bundle of updates have delivered basically a generational improvement overnight.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

If you want to buy an RTX 4090, now might be your last chance

More reports are coming out that Nvidia has discontinued the RTX 4090, so now might be your last chance to score the card at a reasonable price.
Computing News
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is sold out everywhere — here’s what to buy instead

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has slowly evaporated from retailers, but there are still excellent gaming CPUs you can buy instead.
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The cold plate and heat pipes on the Noctua NH-D15 G2 CPU cooler.

Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs might run into cooling trouble

Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs reportedly have a different hot spot location, which could have implications for existing CPU coolers.
Computing News
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

Nearly two years later, AMD’s RX 7000 GPUs don’t even make up 1% of Steam players

Two years after releasing, AMD's RX 7000 GPUs barely move the needle on Steam, making up less than half of 1% of players.
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Cyberpunk 2077 on the Acer Predator Z57.

Acer Predator Z57 review: a monitor bigger than my desk

The Acer Predator Z57 is as insane as you think it is, but after spending a few weeks with the massive monitor, I'm struggling to justify the $2,000 price tag.
Computing Reviews
A screenshot of the Nvidia app.

The Nvidia app just added a feature I’ve wanted for years

The Nvidia app just got a massive update, which includes a new feature that allows you to roll back your GPU driver.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 front view in tablet mode.

Microsoft is finally making Copilot+ laptops useful for AI

Microsoft is rolling out a ton of new features for Copilot+ laptops starting today, including the highly controversial Recall.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces updates to the company's Copilot artificial intelligence (AI) tool.

Microsoft Copilot now has a voice and can ‘see what you see’ on the internet

Microsoft is taking Copilot to the next level with several new features, including one that sees what you do online.
Computing News
The digital storm bolt ii cpu with fans.

Should you overclock your CPU?

Overclocking your CPU can give your PC a nice performance boost, but should you do it? Here are the pros and cons
Computing Guides
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

Intel’s instability update cuts speed by up to 6.5% — but don’t panic yet

Now that Intel has released its big update to address instability on 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs, users are testing the performance claims.
Computing News
An AMD Radeon RX 6500XT placed on a motherboard.

GPU prices and availability (Q4 2024): How much are GPUs today?

You can finally buy a graphics card thanks to falling GPU prices. Here's how Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPU pricing look in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Computing Guides
The Razer Freyja cushion strapped to a chair.

Razer’s vibrating Project Esther cushion is turning into a real product

Razer has crazy concepts every year, but it's vibrating Project Esther cushion is actually releasing as the Razer Freyja.
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The Hyte Keeb TKL keyboard sitting on a desk.

Hyte Keeb TKL review: a keyboard for the fans

You'll have some strong reactions to the design of the Hyte Keeb TKL, but there's no denying that it's an excellent gaming keyboard.
Computing Reviews
The back of the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super graphics card.

The RTX 5090 will reportedly require 600 watts of power

A well-known hardware leaker is claiming some insane power requirements for the RTX 5090.
Computing News
Kratos fighting a boss in God of War Ragnarok.

God of War Ragnarok PSN bypass mod pulled over fear of retaliation from Sony

A mod that bypassed the requirement for a PSN account for God of War Ragnarok on PC has vanished, with the creator citing fears of retaliation from Sony.
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This resource is the Holy Grail of PC gaming

The PCGamingWiki is a resource that I've used too many times to count, and it deserves some praise for everything it does.
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