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Latest reviews

Surface Pro 12-inch: First impressions and how it compares to Surface Pro 11
By Daniel Rubino published
Not yet ratedLaptops Microsoft's smaller Surface Pro 12-inch is looking to be a banger after I've spent the last day with it. Here are some frequently asked questions and my initial thoughts on this Copilot+ PC.

I tested this high-end RTX 5090 laptop and urge gamers to downgrade
By Cale Hunt published
Review I've been playing my favorite games and running benchmarks on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 for a few weeks. It's a great laptop, but the RTX 5090 doesn't impress.

Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition mouse review: Immediately one of the best, and it games
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition is the company's first attempt at a true vertical ergonomic mouse, and it's shockingly good. Oh, and it still games.

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini (Gen 3) keyboard review: A magnetic, 60% keyboard with serious performance
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini (Gen 3) is a compact 60% keyboard using Hall Effect switches, and it's good — but other companies are getting even better.

The Xbox Series S is still compact and capable, but a harder sell at its new price
By Jennifer Young last updated
Review The Xbox Series S remains a compact and capable console for the current Xbox generation, but its rising price challenges its value proposition against the opposition

Xbox Series X review (2025)
By Jez Corden last updated
REVIEW Years of non-stop gaming on the Xbox Series X has been more than enough to prove the console's worth.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10) review: The best once more, but with a kick in the rear
By Zachary Boddy published
Review Lenovo redesigned its popular Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop alongside new Intel and NVIDIA hardware, and the result is a capable, immensely powerful machine.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered review — An excellent RPG born again
By Samuel Tolbert published
Review The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered revisits Bethesda Game Studios' original game with new visuals and a few tweaks that make it a fantastic experience.
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