Latest articles by Ben Wilson
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.
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.
HYTE THICC Q60 review: The most ridiculous AIO CPU cooler I've ever tested is also one of the best
Review HYTE, best known for its gigantic "fish tank" PC cases, enters the CPU cooler scene with the THICC Q60 AIO and FP12 case fans — are the extravagant aesthetics worth the high cost?
Best Intel LGA 1200 motherboards 2024
Updated We found the best motherboards compatible with LGA 1200 socket for Intel's 10th and 11th Gen CPUs.
These are the 7 games you need to play on gaming handhelds this May: Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more
Our faves Looking for good games to play on your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, or other gaming handheld? Here's what we're currently obsessed with.
Razer BlackWidow V4 75% review: Perfecting the form factor with a hot-swappable mechanical gaming keyboard
Review Razer is famous for its world-class gaming peripherals, and the compact 75% variant of its BlackWidow V4 mechanical keyboard could be a worthy addition to its range — but is it worth the price?
I finally tried Windows 11 on ARM after four years of unfairly dismissing Qualcomm's misunderstood platform (and I'm obsessed)
All-in on ARM A bargain find on a second-hand Microsoft Surface Pro X has completely changed how I feel about Windows on ARM, realizing my app compatibility fears were utterly wrong.
PWAs are awesome on Arm — here's why I'm ditching native Windows apps for lightweight alternatives with extra RAM
PWA FTW Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are a lightweight, web-based alternative to native desktop apps that offer rapid installs and removal on Windows 11, and I love them.
PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11
Armed for x86-64 Windows devices running on Arm processors from Qualcomm and Microsoft can run x86 and x64 apps in Windows 11 with a clever trick that means your productivity isn't negatively affected.
Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I gaming laptop review: Failing to beat the value of its own Legion Go handheld
Review With Intel Arc A530M graphics, Lenovo's affordable LOQ range expands the ultra-budget gaming laptop category with the LOQ 15IAX9I, but is it worth it over an in-house portable alternative?
AMD enters the race to the 'TOPS' with new NPUs for Ryzen AI laptops and desktops
AMD AI PCs AMD Ryzen PRO 8000/8040 Series processors bring Ryzen AI NPUs to desktops and mobile workstations for business.
A new universal chat app combines Telegram, WhatsApp, and more, leaving me nostalgic for Trillian and MSN Messenger
Remember pagers? Beeper is available now for Windows desktops, Android smartphones, and more, combining up to 14 chat services via a secure, decentralized network.
I still use a Windows XP app from 2003 to clean up my hard drive and I'll never stop
It's free space No matter how many tools and settings Microsoft adds to Windows 11, I'll always fall back on WinDirStat when I'm running low on storage.
Time's running out — the best gaming CPU I've EVER tested is on sale and nothing comes close to beating this performance
Deal Since its release, I've called the Ryzen 7 7800X3D "my highest-recommended CPU for gaming," and that never changed. With $80 off, it's even better.
ASUS' answer to the Steam Deck drops to $399 with specs crushing Valve's cheapest model — making it the best value handheld
Deal With 512GB of solid-state storage and a gorgeous 120Hz screen, the Ryzen Z1 ROG Ally is temporarily $200 off with a discount from ASUS at Best Buy.
Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck HOTAS review: My new favorite stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Review Turtle Beach offers an unparalleled experience that's better than anything I've tried to date, and it's about to become even better with a soon-to-release software update.
Best Intel LGA 1700 motherboards 2024
Z690 We found the best Z690 chipset boards with the LGA 1700 Intel socket.
Former AMD boss brands NVIDIA "the GPU cartel": Rumors of delayed shipments and supply control listed as strongarm tactics
Rival tactics Former AMD Radeon exec Scott Herkelmen hints that NVIDIA may delay shipments to if it suspects customers are simultaneously dealing with its rivals.
The best Wi-Fi 6 mesh router I've ever tested is discounted to an all-time low, and it STILL powers my home network two years later
Deal TP-Link's discounted Deco X55 Wi-Fi 6 mesh triple pack is still my favorite wireless networking solution since I tested it in 2022, and it still provides a reliable connection to my home office.
