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Halo running on a MacBook Pro.

I tried to relive the forgotten legacy of Halo as a Mac franchise — and it was a disaster

Halo has a long history, but its origins lie on Mac, and now, it's finally possible to fulfill the game's original legacy.
Computing Features
Ratchet from Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

Ratchet & Clank to debut a revolutionary graphics tech on PC

Sony's next major PC port is using an exciting new feature that could help it dodge some major problems PC ports have faced this year.
Computing News
A hand grabbing a graphics card.

I’ve reviewed every GPU in the last 2 years — these are the only ones you should buy

Here are the only GPUs you should consider, from the prospective of someone who's reviewed all of them over the last two generations.
Computing Features
The AMD RX 6700 XT sitting on a table.

Why this two-year-old GPU is still the one you should buy

Now that we've seen what AMD and Nvidia can deliver around $300 this generation, it's clear this last-gen GPU is the way to go around that price.
Computing Features
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the LG UltraGear OLED 45.

I professionally review gaming monitors. Here are the worst buying mistakes I see

I've been reviewing gaming monitors for years, and I still see buyers make the same mistakes when shopping for a new display. Here's what to avoid.
Computing Features
Alienware x16 hanging out of the backpack.

The Alienware x16 is almost my favorite gaming laptop. Here’s why it’s not

The Alienware x16 performs like a full desktop replacement, and it's compact enough that you could fit it in a backpack. But it still has some rough edges.
Computing Reviews
Ellie looking concerned.

How Intel could use AI to tackle a massive issue in PC gaming

Intel is introducing seven new papers to Siggraph 2023, which cover everything from path tracing on integrated GPUs to VRAM limitations.
Computing News
A pilot inside of a ship in Starfield.

With exclusive PC partnerships, everyone loses

AMD announced it would be the exclusive PC partner for Starfield, and that could set a dangerous precedent.
Computing Features
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

Should you buy Nvidia’s RTX 4060 or RTX 4060 Ti?

Nvidia has two new, more affordable graphics cards, the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4060. Here's how they compare now that we've had a chance to test both.
Computing Guides
The Alienware QD-OLED monitor in front of a window.

How we test monitors

A good monitor can make using your PC feel like a whole new experience. Here's how we test monitors to see if they deliver the goods.
Computing Guides
RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

How we test PC components and hardware

There are a ton of options in PC components when building a new PC. Here's how we evaluate new products to see if they're the right choice.
Computing Guides
AMD RX 7600 on a pink background.

I tested Nvidia’s new RTX 4060 against the RX 7600 — and it’s not pretty

The RTX 4060 and RX 7600 are the new champions of midrange gaming, but which is best? I put them head-to-head.
Computing Guides
Vantage stands with her sniper rifle in Apex Legends.

The best free-to-play games for 2023

Although the free-to-play group gets a bad rap, there are plenty of games that offer dozens (and even hundreds) of hours of gameplay without asking for a dime.
Gaming Best-Ofs
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards sitting next to each other.

Nvidia RTX 4060 review: a lot of caveats

Nvidia's RTX 4060 wants to dominate the midrange, but it only makes sense if you need DLSS 3 and high ray tracing performance on your 1080p gaming rig.
Computing Reviews
The Origin EON14-S sitting on a coffee table.

Is this little-known gaming laptop a Razer Blade 14 killer?

The Origin EON14-S looks like a mighty attractive laptop on paper, but it disappoints once it's in your hands.
Computing Reviews
Forza Horizon 5 on the Asus ROG PG27AQDM.

Asus vs. Alienware: a battle of OLED gaming monitors

The Asus ROG Swift OLED 27 and Alienware 34 QD-OLED are two of the best gaming monitors you can buy, but who claims the OLED crown?
Computing Best Ofs
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Razer Blade 14 vs. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14: which is the best 14-inch gaming laptop?

Both the Razer Blade 14 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 have new models for 2023. Which is best? We put them head-to-head.
Computing Best Ofs
Razer Blade 14 sitting on a coffee table.

Razer Blade 14 (2023) review: making the best better — and more expensive

Razer's updated Blade 14 didn't need to change anything, but the laptop updates some core issues of the original design in a big way.
Computing Reviews
The Scuf Reflex controller sitting among several other controllers.

I can rest — my search for the ultimate PC gaming controller is over

I've cycled through a dozen controllers or more over the years, but the Scuf Reflex has finally ended my search.
Computing Features
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I asked developers to explain why PC ports in 2023 run like garbage

Nearly every major PC port has run into issues this year. Why? I asked some developers to find out.
Computing Features
Installing a hard drive in a desktop PC case.

Why Starfield’s system requirements are doing your PC a favor

Starfield and Cyberpunk 2077 has stirred some discourse about requiring an SSD, but they aren't the first games to make the jump.
Computing News
Overwatch 2 running on the Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor.

Alienware just invalidated its own high-end esports monitor

Alienware has a new 27-inch monitor focused on competitive gaming, and it may invalidate its high-end, expensive esports display.
Computing News
Reddit app icon.

Why everyone is freaking out about the Reddit API and blackout right now

Reddit announced changes to its API a few months ago, but everyone is losing their minds about it now. What's going on?
Computing Features
Bing Chat saying it wants to be human.

Microsoft may have ignored warnings about Bing Chat’s unhinged responses

Microsoft's Bing Chat has improved massively since it released, but a new reports suggest Microsoft ignored warnings about Bing Chat's bizarre behavior.
Computing News
Reddit website on a desktop.

Over 2.5B Reddit users flee to protest API changes

Reddit is broken right now due to over 2 billion users fleeing the platform in protest of its recent API changes.
Computing News
The Samsung Odyssey OLED 49 in a blue-tinted room.

Samsung’s Odyssey OLED 49 arrives cheaper than expected

Samsung's Odyssey OLED 49 is still one of the most expensive gaming monitors you can buy, but it's actually cheaper than the monitor it's replacing.
Computing News
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Intel’s Arc graphics cards have quietly become excellent

Intel's Arc A770 and A750 were decent, if imperfect, GPUs at launch, but they've massively improved since then.
Computing Features
AMD Radeon RX 6500XT graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

No one is buying new graphics cards right now

A new study shows that new graphics card shipments are down drastically, but they could head back up by the end of the year.
Computing News
The Reddit app icon on an iOS Home screen.

Apollo, a Reddit app featured during WWDC, is being shuttered

Apollo, a popular Reddit app that was mentioned several times during WWDC, is being closed following Reddit's API pricing change.
Computing News
A blown up view of Apple's 2023 Mac Pro.

Apple’s new Mac Pro might be dead on arrival

Apple's updated Mac Pro looks like a massive leap forward in performance, but it abandons what made the last-gen model so impressive.
Computing Features
Switches on the Razer DeathStalker V2.

Windows 11 is about to make RGB peripherals way easier to use

A new Windows 11 Insider build adds support for Dynamic Lighting, which looks to unify the disparate RGB apps on PC.
Computing News
Apple's M2 MacBook Air is super thin and light.

MacBook Air 15-inch: price, release date, battery life, and more

The MacBook Air 15 is official, and it's coming soon. Here's everything you need to know about pricing, release date, performance, and more.
Computing Guides
Gaming on Apple's Macs being presented at WWDC 2023.

Apple may have just enabled thousands of Windows games on Mac

Apple's Game Porting Toolkit makes it easy to get Windows games on Mac, but Apple didn't talk about the fact that it could enable thousands of games right away.
Computing Features
Tim Cook at WWDC 2022.

Apple CEO says he uses ChatGPT, weeks after Apple banned it

With no AI announcements at WWDC 2023, Apple's CEO finally broke silence on ChatGPT in an interview following the keynote.
Computing News
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