Latest articles by Ben Wilson
HyperX reveals its Clutch Tachi arcade controller with native Xbox support
Xbox The upcoming HyperX Clutch Tachi arcade controller features cutting-edge sensors and a detachable faceplate that can be replaced using 3D-printable blueprints.
HP put a mini PC inside a keyboard with its clever new EliteBoard G1a
Desktops HP just unveiled its EliteBoard G1a "Next Gen AI PC" at CES 2026, a Copilot+ PC cleverly disguised as a keyboard with upgradeable RAM and storage, and I'm obsessed.
Cyberpunk 2077 earns a user-made VHS filter — are CRT TVs cool again?
PC Gaming Cyberpunk might be set in 2077, but some gamers are still clinging to the warming glow of CRT TVs as this fan-made VHS filter for Windows PCs proves.
I dual-booted Windows and Linux in 2025 — Microsoft is in no danger
Windows Is Microsoft's AI push driving users away? Linux can handle gaming and daily work, but the deep-rooted familiarity of Windows still prevents any permanent switch.
I tried my first NAS with UGREEN's DH2300, and I'm hooked
Review UGREEN's NASync DH2300 proved to be a perfect entry point for me, a complete NAS novice, to set up a home media server and breathe new life into old HDDs.
Don't let glare interfere; these top laptops all have bright screens
Laptops These high-scoring laptops have some of the brightest screens on the market.
"CS2 but it's Halo" mod Project Misriah removed from Steam after DMCA notice
Gaming Microsoft recently issued a DMCA notice to the "Project Misriah" Halo mod for Counter-Strike 2, removing the non-profit project from Steam.
Valve's Steam Machine will be in trouble if this RAM pricing crisis worsens
PC Gaming AI advancements are driving up the price of RAM, and it's giving gamers an awful reminder of how cryptocurrency did the same to GPUs. Can Valve navigate this crisis for its Steam Machine PC?
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.
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.
