Latest articles by Ben Wilson
Every custom PC I've ever built featured this ultra-affordable upgrade — STILL cheaper after Prime Day and a total no-brainer
SSD-eal Storage drives are one of the most approachable PC upgrades for even the most novice of custom builders, and one of my top recommendations is at a rock-bottom price during Prime Day.
MOZA TSW review: The best steering wheel for Euro Truck Simulator 2 you could ever hope to find
Review You'll need to adopt an entire direct drive wheelbase ecosystem, but MOZA's TSW Truck Wheel is worth the entry price for die-hard trucking sim enthusiasts.
Best Intel Z690 motherboards 2024
Z690 Find the best Z690 chipset boards to take advantage of super-fast DDR5 RAM and more. We've covered a range of budgets and specs ready for your new build.
Tech-loving Brits shouldn't wait for Prime Day — this is the ONLY thing worth buying now that makes summer working bearable
Heatwave proof A portable air conditioner can be the difference between an unbearable UK heatwave and a relaxing day working from home. Those in the US can benefit, too; there's no gatekeeping with staying cool.
Lenovo Slim 7i 14 (Gen 9) review: The best travel companion for my recent trip around the globe (and it's under $1,000)
Review Updating its 14-inch Slim 7i laptop for a 9th Gen, Lenovo offers a fantastic all-rounder with all-day battery life and a gorgeous OLED screen for a fair price.
Govee Neon Rope Light 2 review: Still the best value on creative smart lights for gamers with an artistic flair
Review Govee continues to offer creative and unique solutions to RGB-loving gamers, and this second-generation refresh of its Neon Rope Light is a fantastic example of why it's unmatched.
WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive review: Backing up 6TB of my Xbox library has my ISP breathing a sigh of relief
Review Western Digital's WD_BLACK P10 external drive will appeal to PC and Xbox gamers with up to 130MB/s transfer speeds and 6TB of storage to help offload those giant AAA game installs.
What's the difference between Samsung EVO Select and EVO Plus?
Samsung EVO If you're shopping for microSD cards to expand your external storage options, you've likely noticed a confusing crossover between Samsung EVO Select and EVO Plus. So what's the difference?
Intel Xe2 GPU to deliver a HUGE graphics boost as "Battlemage" tech comes to next-gen Lunar Lake laptops and handhelds
Battlemage lives Intel introduces its overhauled Xe2 graphics microarchitecture for upcoming mobile devices powered by its Lunar Lake SoC, contributing to a 1.5x performance boost over the previous generation.
"Lunar Lake delivers a faster core performance than ARM": Intel is on track to change the way you think about AI PCs
Lunar Lake is legit At the third Intel Tech Tour in Taipei, Taiwan, its executive team revealed details about the upcoming Lunar Lake mobile processors and showcased across-the-board performance improvements.
Surface Pro 11 could have emptied my wallet to be my new Copilot+ PC if Microsoft hadn't missed one crucial launch option
So close Microsoft provides a new platform for AI PCs with Copilot+, but its in-house Surface Pro 11 doesn't quite convince me while it misses part of my personal criteria.
What is Microsoft's Prism? Explaining the emulation engine for Windows on Arm and why it's compared to Apple's Rosetta 2
Prism Prism is an ARM emulator that promises a "2x performance boost" in the next generation of Copilot+ AI PCs and even current-gen options. Here's what it means for you.
Intel's next-gen Lunar Lake processors will launch in new AI PCs sooner than you think, hot on the heels of Snapdragon X and ARM
Lunar Lake Intel's next-generation mobile processors, codenamed Lunar Lake, feature an upgraded 45+ TOPS NPU and a long-awaited GPU architecture to take on Qualcomm's Snapdragon X platform.
Crucial Pro Memory: Overclocking Edition DDR5 RAM review — Hitting the Ryzen sweet spot with no frills
Review Crucial expands its DDR5 desktop memory range with kits targeting gamers and enthusiasts looking to hit the 6000MT/s sweet spot, but is it worth it?
The new OmniBook X AI PC powered by Snapdragon X represents a whole new era for HP laptops
OmniBook X Say goodbye to Spectre, Envy, and Pavilion. Hello, OmniBook!
Acer's new Swift 14 AI laptop is a budget-friendly Copilot+ PC powered by Snapdragon X
Swift 14 AI With a starting price of $1,099, the Swift 14 AI should prove to be a great option for users who want to test Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X chips and Windows AI features without paying premium prices.
Lenovo's new ThinkPad T14s (Gen 6) is a Copilot+ PC built for mobile professionals
ThinkPad With Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite CPU, optional 5G connectivity, and plenty of security measures, the ThinkPad T14s (Gen 6) should prove to be a popular choice for professionals always on the move.
Elgato 4K Pro review: The only capture card you'll ever need (if your PC can handle it)
Review Your motherboard will need specific sockets and spare bandwidth, but the 4K Pro is Elgato's ultimate offering to gaming content creators.
Opera becomes the latest ARM-native browser: “Windows is our biggest audience, so Snapdragon X (devices are) top priority”
Opera on ARM Opera Browser targets Windows on Arm devices powered by Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X platform with a native ARM version that increases battery life and utilizes NPUs for AI features.
Will Adobe expand native app support for Windows on Arm and Snapdragon X chips?
Adobe on ARM Adobe offers only Photoshop and Lightroom as ARM-native apps, but could this change with the rise of game-changing Snapdragon X devices in 2024?
The best gaming desktop CPU you can buy is now $90 cheaper thanks to a limited promo code — and that includes free delivery
7800X3D Newegg offers AMD's phenomenal Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the best gaming processor you can buy today, for under $350 with a promo code available to all.
Best motherboard for Intel Core i5-13600K in 2024
Updated We rate the i5-13600k as the best mid-range CPU from the last generation, but every processor needs a motherboard to call home. Here are the best choices on the market.
I'm putting Windows on ARM compatibility to the test with my accessories and peripherals — has anything improved?
ARM ready I'm testing my wireless earbuds, joypads, and printer to test whether ARM-based Windows devices support my favorite accessories.
