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Here are the differences between the Legion Go S (SteamOS) and Steam Deck
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Handhelds Steam Deck is no longer the only SteamOS handheld on the market. Here's how the Legion Go S compares to it.

Thunderbolt laptop docks don't get any better than this
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Thunderbolt laptop docks offer unparalleled performance, and they're the perfect way to expand your PC's connectivity. I rounded up the best we've tested.

Who needs a full tower when these mini PCs are so good?
By Rebecca Spear, Cale Hunt last updated
PC Mini PCs are an excellent alternative to full-size desktop PCs, eliminating empty space inside a tower while also keeping the price way down. Here are the best we've tested so far at Windows Central.

These CPUs we tested are best for the RTX 4080 or 4080 SUPER
By Cale Hunt last updated
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.

Best Xbox hard drives for expanded storage
By Samuel Tolbert last updated
Xbox Running low on storage? Check out the best external hard drives for Xbox Series X|S console in order to expand your space for more games.

When you want to play Minecraft at its best while on the go, these are the laptops to get
By Zachary Boddy, Cale Hunt last updated
Minecraft We've rounded up our favorite gaming laptops and ultrabooks for playing Minecraft, whether you want to keep things simple or dive deep with community mods.

The Surface Pro 12-inch is a huge upgrade over Microsoft's Surface Go 4
By Cale Hunt published
Surface Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch is similar to the Surface Go 4 in that they're both compact 2-in-1 PCs. But just how much better is the new Pro device?

I compared the Surface Pro 12-inch to Apple's iPad Air M3
By Cale Hunt published
Surface Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch is an impressive 2-in-1 PC, and a lot of people are wondering how it measures up to the latest iPad Air M3. I can help.
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