Latest articles by Ben Wilson
Xbox has serious cloud competition from NVIDIA's recent GeForce Now upgrades
Fight! Xbox Cloud Gaming was always my choice for lag-free streams, but NVIDIA's SuperPOD servers bring RTX 4080 GPUs to challenge my subscription to Microsoft.
Best CPU cooler for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
7950X The Ryzen 9 7950X offers incredible gaming performance offset by high power draw causing raised temperatures, so we've found the best CPU cooler to match.
Surprise Xbox hit Hi-Fi Rush breaks into Steam's top 10 chart
What a rush! Hi-Fi Rush leaps onto Xbox and PC after a surprise Developer_Direct announcement, with healthy sales during its first 24 hours on Steam.
Microsoft Teams is down: Outages take out Office, Azure, Xbox, and more (Update)
Office 364? Microsoft 365 services are impacted by server issues this morning, including Teams, Office, and even Xbox Live, as Azure servers suffered outages.
Why is a mid-range underdog part of my dream desktop PC build for 2023?
Picking parts Cutting-edge PC components make for a thrilling custom computer, but my next build is more grounded in reality, with a third-party underdog taking the helm.
Best Xbox steering wheels 2023: console and PC-compatible options
Xbox racing The best Xbox racing wheels for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S offer tremendous versatility. Throw in PC cross-compatibility, and you're off to the races.
NVIDIA upgrading GeForce Now in 2023 — RTX 4080 GPUs launch with SuperPOD servers
Cloud gaming NVIDIA is upgrading its cloud-gaming GeForce Now service with RTX 4080 GPUs for faster response times and higher-quality visuals.
Persona 3 and 4 arrive on Xbox Game Pass, mobile touch controls in tow
Face yourself Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden are now on Xbox with remastered visuals and gameplay tweaks, including dynamic touch controls for Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Best color laser printer under $300 in 2023
Budget printers The best color laser printer offers high-quality, rapid prints for documents or photos — low cost per page, durability, and budget-friendly options under $300.
Roccat Syn Max Air wireless headset review: An affordable charging dock for gamers
Review The Syn Max Air offers an affordable wireless charging dock to tackle a unique PC gaming category. Can Roccat deliver luxury comfort with high-quality audio?
Historical decline of desktop PC shipments affects Dell, Lenovo, and more
PC crash Management consulting company Gartner reports a historic decline in desktop PC shipments in 2022 for various vendors, expected to continue until 2024.
Still running Windows 7? Time to upgrade your vulnerable machine
RIP Microsoft has ended support for updates to Windows 7, including the Extended Security Upgrade (ESU) program. Time to upgrade your outdated operating system.
Cooler Master plans an open-source MasterPlus+ update to support third-party APIs
Open-source Cooler Master plans to update its MasterPlus+ software suite with open-source API integration, offering diagnostics and control for third-party components.
Microsoft VALL-E shows a future of AI-powered speech that's fantastic and terrifying
VALL-E Microsoft has me excited AND nervous as it unveils VALL-E, its AI-powered voice synthesis requiring only 3-second recordings to generate new speech.
CES 2023 presents an exciting future for gaming laptops
18" gaming 18" gaming laptops shown at CES with 16:10 panels combat the trend of ultra-slim models and avoid gimmicks that
Lenovo reveals Legion desktops with next-generation hardware at CES
CES Lenovo unveils updated Legion desktop gaming PCs at CES with Intel 13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs alongside simple overclocking and fan control tools.
Refreshed Lenovo Yoga laptops unveiled at CES — with one skipping North America
CES Lenovo unveils updated Yoga laptops at CES, with three refreshed models planned for North America while one remains absent with no specifications or details.
Lenovo's latest Legion Pro gaming laptops unveiled at CES
CES Lenovo unveils updated Legion gaming machines at CES as the world's first 16" AI-tuned laptops with machine-learning software.
HP unveils upgraded OMEN desktops and laptops with integrated GeForce Now
CES HP showcases updates to its OMEN gaming PCs and laptops at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, including support for new 13th Gen Intel CPUs and cutting-edge liquid cooling.
Cooler Master reveals pre-built PCs resembling shoes and sharks at CES (no, seriously)
CES Cooler Master unveils its first pre-built desktop PCs at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, split into three distinct design line-ups, including sneakers and sharks.
Everything you need to know to build your own NAS
NAS Running out of storage on your PC or laptop is the worst. Building your own network-attached storage (NAS) can help make sure you never have to experience that misery.
Best Steam Deck accessories 2023
Steam Deck The best Steam Deck accessories will enhance your portable console and allow you to use it as a fully-fledged PC. Grab these essentials for Valve's handheld.
13th Gen Intel Core mobile CPUs announced at CES
CES Intel unveils the world's first 24-core processor for a laptop alongside 31 other brand-new 13th Gen mobile CPUs.
