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Counter Strike running on the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM.

AMD’s free Radeon feature gives you a competitive edge

AMD revealed Anti-Lag 2, which is an in-game latency reduction feature that the company says provides 95% more latency reduction than the original version.
Computing News
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

The first Copilot+ PC has been tested — and it destroys the MacBook

We can finally put some hard numbers to Microsoft's bold claims about Copilot+ PCs, and it looks like the MacBook is in trouble.
Computing News
A man plays High on Life on an Asus ROG Ally.

Whatever you do, don’t buy the Asus ROG Ally right now

Asus' ROG Ally is still one of the best handheld PCs you can buy, but it's definitely one of the worst times to pick one up.
Computing Features
noctua desk fan home line

Noctua just released a product everyone thought was dead

The Noctua community thought its highly anticipated desk fan was dead, but the Austrian PC cooling brand is bringing it back to life.
Computing News
The new Surface Pro on a table.

The real reason behind Copilot+ PCs goes far beyond just AI

Microsoft is kicking off a new era with Copilot+ PCs, but despite AI being all the rage in 2024, the Copilot+ push is about more than that.
Computing Features
Portal RTX running on the Surface Laptop Studio 2.

Microsoft has a killer answer for DLSS with Copilot+

The new Auto SR feature available in Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs puts upscaling in your operating system, and it could have a big impact.
Computing News
Microsoft introducing the Recall feature in Windows 11.

Sorry, Microsoft — I don’t want Copilot+ reading my DMs yet

Copilot+ PCs can track everything you do to provide helpful context, but I'm not convinced the new devices are free of issues quite yet.
Computing Features
A Dell XPS 13 Plus viewed from the side.

Dell is doing something it’s never done before to the XPS 13

Dell is flipping the XPS 13 on its head by adding a new Snapdragon X Elite chip and a suite of AI features.
Computing News
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces updates to the company's Copilot artificial intelligence (AI) tool.

Microsoft just kicked off a new era of PCs with Copilot+

Microsoft is introducing an entirely new category of PCs, dubbed Copilot+, and they could change everything.
Computing News
On-package memory on Intel Meteor Lake processors.

Intel is ready for Copilot+ PCs with Lunar Lake

Intel is getting an early start by teasing some details about its upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs, and they sound like a massive upgrade.
Computing News
Forza Horizon 5 running on the HP Omen 27k.

Gaming monitors just smashed through an important milestone

TCL just showed off the first gaming monitor capable of a 1,000Hz refresh rate, and the screen manages that insane refresh rate at a 4K resolution.
Computing News
Cyberpunk 2077 running on a gaming monitor.

This $7 app doubled the performance of my gaming PC — seriously

It sounds too good to be true, but Lossless Scaling, a $7 app on Steam, can double your frame rate in almost any game.
Computing Features
Jin riding through a field of flowers.

Ghost of Tsushima is a great PC port with one big problem

Ghost of Tsushima is finally on PC after four years, and although the port is excellent, it has one big problem.
Computing Features
A tandem OLED display shown off at Display Week.

OLED monitors just had a major breakthrough

Tandem OLED is all the rage in the world of display tech right now, and TCL is making some bold claims about its display leveraging the tech.
Computing News
The Keychron Q1 HE keyboard sitting among other keycaps.

Why Keychron’s latest keyboard just became my daily driver

The Keychron Q1 HE builds on an already solid foundation with magnetic switches, and it shoots ahead of the competition in the process.+
Computing Features
Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Hub monitor showing display and laptop.

Intel’s new Thunderbolt feature ‘fundamentally changes’ how you use two PCs

Intel is bringing the new Thunderbolt Share feature to Thunderbolt PCs and accessories, allowing you to seamlessly connect multiple PCs.
Computing News
Starfield running on the Asus ROG Ally.

Nvidia might power your next handheld gaming PC

Nvidia may be co-developing a chip with MediaTek that could power PCs and even handheld gaming devices.
Computing News
An Alienware + Windows 11 PC gaming setup.

How to optimize Windows 11 and Windows 10 for gaming

Windows is the place to be for PC gamers, but it's not perfect for gaming out of the box. Here's how to optimize your Windows 11 laptop or desktop for gaming.
Computing Guides
Donald Glover sitting in a cabin with a movie crew.

Donald Glover is making a movie with Google’s new video AI

Google revealed a new AI model that can generate videos, and it's collaborating with Donald Glover to create a short film.
Computing News
Gifts for PC gamers with a gaming cave setup.

How to check your fps (frames per second) in games on PC

A quick adjustment to the fps settings of your PC game may be all it takes to get you winning more matches. Here’s a guide on how to adjust these settings.
Computing Guides
Someone screwing in a power supply.

A friendly reminder that your PC power supply will eventually destroy itself

It's easy to forget about the power supply in your PC, but it will eventually fail. You don't want to be caught in that situation.
Computing News
A hacker uses a computer in Cyberpunk 2077.

Cyberpunk 2077 cheat codes: money, weapons, and more

From getting a cheat engine to inputting cheats and what cheat codes are best, here's how to cheat your way to glory in Cyberpunk 2077.
Gaming Guides
How to play Fortnite on Mac

You can play almost any Windows game on Mac — here’s how

With tools like CrossOver and the new Game Porting Toolkit, it's now possible play almost any Windows game on Mac. Here's how.
Computing Guides
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards sitting next to each other.

5 cheap graphics cards you should buy instead of the RTX 4060

Nvidia's RTX 4060 isn't your only option for a GPU around $300. Here are five excellent alternatives to keep in mind.
Computing Features
An HDR demo playing on the HP Omen 27k monitor.

HP Omen 27k review: a shockingly good budget monitor

With a 4K resolution, great color, and a suite of features for a reasonable price., the HP Omen 27k is a prime example of how far gaming monitors have come.
Computing Reviews
Forza Horizon 4 runs on an Asus ROG Ally.

You might not be able to afford the ROG Ally X

Leakers are starting to share more details about Asus' upcoming ROG Ally X, and you might not like all of the changes that are coming.
Computing News
The Hyte Y60 with an RTX 4090 installed.

I’ve built hundreds of PCs. These are the mistakes I’ve regretted most

Even after building hundreds of PCs, I still make some careless mistakes. Here are the worst ones and what you can do to avoid them.
Computing Features
Starfield on the Asus ROG Ally.

The ROG Ally X is official — and it sounds like a huge upgrade

Asus is ready to release the next version of the ROG Ally, and we already have a sneak peek at the updates in store.
Computing News
An HDR demon running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

The simple reasons HDR looks terrible on your PC

It's a struggle to get a great HDR image out of your PC, but it doesn't have to be. Here are the simple reasons why.
Computing Features
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

Intel finally responds to CPU instability but only makes it more confusing

Intel has issued a statement regarding the instability of its CPUs, setting out a new list of power recommendations that isn't aligned with what we've seen.
Computing News
The Asus Cetra Supernova earbuds sitting on top of a gaming PC.

I want to love Asus’ gaming earbuds, but there are problems

Asus' Cetra SpeedNova earbuds deliver what gamers are looking for thanks to ANC and a low latency connection. But there are a couple of big issues.
Computing Features
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a table.

Nvidia could flip the script on the RTX 5090

A new claim by a well-known hardware leaker suggests Nvidia's rollout of the RTX 5090 won't go exactly as expected.
Computing News
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

A new standard is raising the bar for HDR on PC

An updated DisplayHDR specification significantly raises the minimum requirements for displays looking to earn the badge.
Computing News
Apple introducing the new M4 chip.

Apple did the unthinkable with the new M4 chip

Apple just introduced the M4 chip, and it's doing something that it's never done before with this new processor.
Computing News
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