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This RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop is $400 off, perfect for Battlefield 6
Deals The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) doesn't usually come cheap, but this Best Buy deal has knocked $400 off for a limited time. It's a perfect option for high-end gaming.
AI PCs are just 5% of the market — Lenovo says that’s about to change
AI Lenovo's Executive Vice President and President of Intelligent Devices Group, Luca Rossi, answered AI PC questions during a round table at IFA 2025. Here's what I learned.
My favorite CPUs are a perfect match for your NVIDIA RTX 4060
Hardware Upgrading or building a new PC with an NVIDIA RTX 4060 as the GPU? My list of top processors to pair with the RTX 4060 can help ensure you land the right chip for your system.
Stormgate wanted an RTS renaissance — it got a reckoning instead
Gaming Half of Stormgate players like the RTS — but that’s not enough. Frost Giant blames external industry issues, while users have other complaints.
How to pair your RTX 3070 with the perfect CPU
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 3070 is still a fantastic GPU in 2025, but you'll want to pair it with a great processor to take your build to the next level. Here are the CPUs I like.
These CPUs we tested are best for the RTX 4080 or 4080 SUPER
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 4080 and 4080 SUPER remain some of the best GPUs out there. To avoid bottlenecks, I recommend one of these high-performance CPUs we've tested.
You don't have to spend a lot to get a quality desktop computer
PC Desktop computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that pack a punch. My top picks will help you find your next budget PC.
From cloud to core — Microsoft taps nuclear power for AI future
Microsoft Microsoft has partnered with the World Nuclear Association in "a game-changing moment" for the industry. Will this help Microsoft achieve its 2030 carbon goals?
The ultimate dock? Lenovo’s Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500
Accessories Lenovo has announced three new ThinkPad docks at IFA 2025, with the new Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500 boasting triple 8K + 4K display support.
Mobile CPU in a pre-built desktop? ASUS tried it. Here are the results.
Review ASUS built the T500 to offer a desktop-class RTX graphics card paired with an Intel Core laptop CPU. Does it work? Not really. Here's what you need to know.
Perplexity's AI browser has serious security flaws
AI Would you trust an AI to browse the web for you? Perplexity’s Comet browser wants to, yet research shows it's susceptible to some very basic phishing scams.
Perplexity's $5 fix for an AI content crisis promises to be more ethical for publishers
AI Publishers must opt in to Perplexity's $5 'Comet Plus' model to get paid. Can it save online journalism from AI-generated summaries that drain revenue?
Windows 11 SSD panic over? Phison says it's not the culprit.
Windows SSD controller manufacturer Phison says it found no evidence of drive failures linked to recent Windows 11 updates, calling out "fake" documents.
What’s killing most AI projects today
AI Billions of dollars are being poured into AI development, but most pilot programs don't succeed.
Intel's Core i5-14600K excels when paired with Z790 or B760 motherboards
PC Intel's Core i5-14600K CPU is a midrange CPU that pairs well with Z790 and B760 motherboards. I've put together this list with a wide range of prices and features to help you decide.
Don't want to spend big on a Surface Pen? These are the best alternatives.
Surface The Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen are still the best options for Surface PCs, but alternatives keep getting better and usually don't cost nearly as much. Here are my favorites.
AI's job impact is hitting the 22–25 age group the hardest
AI Stanford’s latest research shows that generative AI is hitting young professionals hardest. Where have all the entry-level positions gone?
Battlefield 6 is free with this $149 Intel CPU
Deals Intel’s Core i5-14600K is now just $149, and it comes with Battlefield 6 and a creator bundle worth $195. This might be the best CPU deal of the year.
Intel Gamer Days is handing out Battlefield 6 with gaming laptops — starting at $499
Deals Intel Gamer Days is here, and buying one of these eligible (and discounted) RTX laptops will get you a free copy of Battlefield 6.
How to manually configure a VPN on Windows 11 and Windows 10
Privacy On Windows 11, you can set up and manage VPN connections without third-party clients, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
Creators feel betrayed as YouTube alters videos without consent
AI YouTube admits it’s modifying videos with machine learning—but insists it’s not AI. Creators say it’s a breach of trust.
KB5063878 could be breaking drives — here’s how to stay safe
Windows A lengthy report from an X user suggests that after the latest Windows 11 update, KB5063878, some SSDs are flatlining when attempting to move large files. Here's what you need to know.
Our top 14-inch gaming laptop is now $1,349 — for a limited time
Deals ASUS’s sleek and powerful Zephyrus G14 is now more affordable than ever thanks to a major Best Buy discount.
