Latest articles by Richard Devine
Have an RTX 3080? These CPU upgrades are easy to recommend.
Desktop NVIDIA's RTX 3080 remains a relevant GPU for gaming in 2025, and you can make the most of it with the right CPU. Here are my favorites to help you get the perfect hardware combo.
Chinese scientists claim to have built a revolutionary new AI
AI SpikingBrain1.0 is a large language model built by Chinese scientists that doesn't rely on NVIDIA hardware and could change the space dramatically.
Try OpenAI's biggest open-source LLM for free with Duck.ai
AI You can use gpt-oss:120b without paying for rented cloud servers or having ridiculous GPU memory on tap thanks to DuckDuckGo.
Here are the best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing in 2025
PC Gaming The best pre-built gaming PCs for sim racing will offer a more personalized experience than a console. Grab a ready-made computer and hit the racetrack.
Plex confirms data breach — how to protect your info today
News Plex has confirmed a "security incident" involving some of its users account information, so here's what you need to do next.
The best racing wheels for PC and Xbox in 2025
Gaming I've tested more steering wheels with Xbox and PC compatibility than I can count, and I'm ranking the best of them all.
WINUX really does give a Windows 11 experience in a Linux distro
Linux WINUX is an interesting idea that should make switching from Windows 10 or 11 to Linux much less jarring by offering a very similar experience. And it does.
Forget Microsoft Word — here’s why I write in the terminal
Software For years, now, I've done virtually all of my written work inside the terminal. Here's why I simply can't let go of it.
Running Ollama on WSL vs. Windows: how does it compare?
AI On Windows 11, you can use Ollama either natively or through WSL, with the latter being potentially important for developers. The good news is, it works well.
A 90-minute podcast from nothing but text — Microsoft’s AI just changed the game
AI Microsoft’s latest AI project is a game-changer for creators
Steam is doing a better job at age verification for its users than Xbox
Gaming Valve's Steam store will be complying (naturally) with the new age verification requirements in the UK Online Safety Act and doing it in a very sensible, less controversial manner.
One of the most powerful mini PCs you've ever seen is a whopping $500 cheaper right now
Deals Mini PCs with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU inside aren't very common right now, and generally really expensive. So how about a huge $500 discount on one?!
Xbox Game Pass — How to choose the right tier for you
XBOX Xbox and PC Game Pass has upended gaming within the Microsoft ecosystem, and here's everything you need to know about getting set up.
What you gain (and lose) with a mini PC like the A9 Max
Review The Geekom A9 Max mini PC is at the pricier end of the spectrum, but when it's an easy replacement for a desktop PC, even for gaming, it makes so much sense.
The best PCs for Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more
PCs If you're a creator relying on Adobe's suite of products, there are a lot of awesome PCs from which you can choose. These are some of our favorites.
You don't need to spend a fortune on a GPU to run LLMs in Ollama
AI If you're looking at your PC and wondering what sort of GPU you might need to power local LLMs, the good news is it doesn't have to be as expensive as you think. Allow me to explain.
Why an older GPU might crush a newer one for AI
AI If you're running LLMs locally on your PC using Ollama there's one key hardware spec you need to take into consideration. If not, your performance will tank.
Geekom is getting ready to launch a MAD mini PC that'll take it to the Mac Studio
Hardware Geekom's next mini PC, the A9 Mega, is arguably the first true Windows 11-powered competitor to the Mac Studio. Partly because it looks like it, and partly the earth-shattering performance inside.
RECAP: Here's everything Xbox and PC gaming from Gamescom 2025
Gaming Gamescom 2025 brought us exciting news for upcoming video games. Here are all of the biggest Xbox and PC gaming announcements from the show.
The Pact is the next season in The Division 2, coming in September
Gaming Ubisoft has used the first of its Gamescom streams for The Division 2 to outline what's coming next, including the next season, and the one after that.
How to run AI LLMs locally on your PC with Ollama
AI If you want to install and use an AI LLM locally on your PC, one of the easiest ways to do it is with Ollama. Here's how to get up and rolling.
Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro joins Microsoft's GitHub Copilot
AI GitHub Copilot users, at least, the premium ones, will now be able to use Google Gemini 2.5 Pro for all their coding needs. But you can use Google's own tools for free...
I tried to replicate this Copilot feature with local AI, but it's just not the same
AI Using Copilot to summarize web articles is one of my favorite features. I tried to replicate it using an on-device AI model and it just isn't the same.
