Latest articles by Cale Hunt
Ditch Discord? That's easier said than done, as I found out.
Apps None of the Discord alternatives I could find are good enough to help me sell a migration to my group of gamer friends.
Dell's Alienware gaming laptops start at just $999 for a limited time
Deals Gaming laptops keep getting more expensive, which is exactly why I'm always happy highlighting big sales like Dell's Tech Days event. If you want an Alienware laptop, this is your chance to save big.
Here's what our readers think about Sarah Bond's abrupt Xbox exit
Community Our community seems largely divided over whether or not Sarah Bond was a benefit to Xbox.
Is this already the best custom gaming PC build of the year?
Hardware Billet Labs has unleashed their latest custom PC build on the world, and I can't get over the fact that someone turned an ancient cast-iron radiator into a working, high-end gaming PC.
An Intel job posting suggests plans to return to a Unified Core design
Hardware Rumors of a switch to a Unified Core design just got more credible as Intel searches for a senior CPU verification engineer to join its Unified Core design team.
Hideo Kojima's next big collab is finally available
Laptops You won't want to wait too long if this is on your shopping list; this special edition PC is indeed very limited.
Samsung is making its QD-OLED displays brighter AND more efficient
Hardware Samsung's five-layer OLED stack now has an official name, and the tech is expected to arrive in displays of all shapes and sizes in 2026.
Microsoft's "beginner's guide" to AI PCs gets a few things wrong
Microsoft Microsoft recently published an AI PC beginner's guide on its Learning Center blog, and it's a bit of a mess that will almost definitely confuse consumers rather than convince them to buy.
What is "Windows 11 pure OS" and why is ASUS putting it on laptops?
Windows ASUS unveiled a new ExpertBook B5 G2 laptop this week, and in the marketing documents is mention of "Windows 11 pure OS." I spoke with the company to figure out exactly what it means.
We asked if it's time to leave Discord; here's what our readers say
Gaming We asked you if Discord's latest decisions have crossed a red line, and the answer is clear.
Security experts uncovered hidden weaknesses in major password managers
Security A new paper posits that major password managers are vulnerable to several different types of attack, with results as severe as complete vault takeovers. Here's what you need to know.
Glass‑based storage sounds sci‑fi, but Microsoft just made it real
Microsoft Microsoft’s latest Project Silica breakthrough shows how borosilicate glass can preserve data for 10,000 years.
I compare two of the lightest, thinnest laptops launching in 2026
Laptops Here's how the new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition and ASUS Zenbook A14 for 2026 compare.
Microsoft is turning Surface into the ultimate always‑connected laptop
Windows Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.
Two of the most legendary games of all time get new content this week
Gaming For veteran gamers who have been at it for decades, this week's new content for Age of Empires 2 and Diablo 2 feels like time travel. Kudos to Microsoft for preserving these games the right way.
I'm replacing Task Manager on all my PCs with this free app
Windows 11 I decided to test out a new monitoring app for Windows called AppControl, and after only a few days of use, I've sworn off Task Manager. Best part? AppControl is completely free.
Thunderbolt 5 docks don't have to cost an arm and a leg
Deals Wavlink's Thunderlight docking station proves that Thunderbolt 5 docks don't have to cost an arm and a leg. This limited-time deal is indeed very limited, so don't wait too long.
The best ergo mouse for wrist pain is down to the lowest price of the year
Deals Logitech's MX Vertical is 35% cheaper than usual during President's Day weekend.
Lenovo's Qualcomm mini PC is highly rated and $465 cheaper for a limited time
Deals Lenovo’s compact IdeaCentre Mini desktop is on sale for Presidents Day, offering solid performance in a small, quiet package that fits easily into any workspace.
Fans rejoice over Diablo 2's new Reign of the Warlock expansion
Gaming Blizzard just dropped the biggest Diablo 2 content update since Lord of Destruction 25 years ago.
Get the best CPU for your NVIDIA RTX 3060 gaming PC
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 3060 remains a valid gaming GPU five years after it launched, and these CPUs are the perfect pairing.
Notepad's new Markdown feature came with a severe security vulnerability
Windows Windows Notepad joins the Notepad++ alternative on a list of apps with recent and serious security flaws.
Windows on ARM laptops don't get better than this in 2026
Laptops Want a new Windows laptop? You should consider one powered by a Snapdragon X processor.
