Latest articles by Ben Wilson
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Edition RX 9070 XT GPU limited to 1,000 units
PC Gaming ASUS TUF Gaming's limited-edition RX 9070 XT GPU with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 branding is limited to 1,000 units, but you could get one for free in AMD's sweepstakes.
Honeycomb's Foxtrot is my new favorite stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator
PC Gaming The Honeycomb Foxtrot is undoubtedly a premium flight stick, but one that stays within a reasonable price bracket — it's a long-awaited, triumphant release.
Cloudflare goes down again in December, killing LinkedIn and more
News Cloudflare's scheduled downtime aligned with its team "investigating issues" that took out productivity apps and games.
Is Valve working on a "Lepton" Android compatibility layer for Linux?
PC Gaming Valve's new translation layer could massively expand its Steam library with Android games via Lepton, just like Proton did for Windows.
I accepted Windows 11's suggestions on a fresh ISO — can any of them be bypassed?
Windows 11 Windows 11 comes under fire for forced online accounts and default telemetry. Can any of it be disabled, or are modern builds like 25H2 making it more complicated?
Still live: This outrageous Alienware Area-51 PC deal essentially gives you a free RTX 5080
Deals Dell’s huge Cyber Monday deal knocks $1,150 off the Alienware Area-51, making its $999 RTX 5080 GPU feel basically free. In this RAM-fried economy, it's actually a bargain.
Some of our favorite mini PCs are massively discounted for Cyber Monday
Deals Some of the best mini PCs you can lay your hands on are seriously reduced for Cyber Monday. Whatever you need, there's something here!
The Cyber Monday deals for Surface PCs are here
Deals Cyber Monday deals on Surface PCs have officially landed, so we've rounded up the best deals available right now for you to take advantage of while stocks last!
Cyber Monday 2025: 80 handpicked PC and gaming deals worth your money
Deals We’ve cut through the noise to bring you early Cyber Monday PC and gaming deals we actually use and trust.
This wireless keyboard survived 2,331 days of solid use, and now it's a Cyber Monday bargain
Deals I bought the Logitech K400 Plus in July 2019, and I've used it every single day since then. With this Cyber Monday deal, it'll have only cost me 1 cent a day.
The best flight sticks for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Gaming Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and I've rounded up the best you can buy.
Check out the best laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Laptops Take to the virtual skies wherever you are with a gaming laptop capable of efficiently running Microsoft Flight Simulator without issue.
Boeing is using Microsoft Flight Simulator to help train actual pilots
PC Gaming Designed for lightweight devices and powered by Azure, this Microsoft Flight Simulator spin-off makes a lot of sense.
My 2-minute Black Friday guide to the perfect stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Gaming Here are my no-nonsense recommendations for MSFS, featuring my favorite flight sticks and yokes that are still compatible with practically any other flight sim.
Valve already gambled on Steam Machine mini PCs a decade ago
PC Gaming The Steam Machine concept isn't new, and OEMs already tried Valve's vision in 2014. Could it be different this time around?
Revisiting the Steam Deck in 2025 to see if it holds up
Review The Steam Deck isn't far off being four years old now, and in a world with many other handhelds to choose from, how has it held up?
The best prices for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles
Xbox If you're looking to buy an Xbox Series S or X in 2025, it can get confusing to find the best value. We steer you in the right direction with our run-through of the best deals on Xbox consoles.
When Lumia phones unlocked slo-mo video
Flashback From the archives: If you're running the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview on a Lumia 930, 1520, or Icon, you can now try slow-motion video with the updated Windows Camera app.
When the Lumia 950 and 950 XL were threatened by Surface's success
Flashback Will the Surface's success cause fans to pass on the Lumias 950 and 950 XL during the critical launch of a new OS? Time and how these devices sell will tell.
eMMC vs. SSD storage: What was the difference, and does it matter now?
Versus Storage in a laptop is a big deal. How did eMMC storage compare to an SSD? Here's why it mattered back then but has mostly become a non-issue.
Honeycomb is about to launch my most anticipated flight stick
Gaming Honeycomb Aeronautical's "Foxtrot Aviation Stick" is about to launch, and it's my most anticipated joystick for Microsoft Flight Simulator by far.
Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.
The best gaming laptops in 2025 will change the way you play
Laptops With one of the best gaming laptops in your hands, you can forget about needing a bulky desktop rig. From budget options to elite picks, here are our favorites.
