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Yoga Tab Plus Gen 1 proves quirky design can be practical (even if not Windows)
By Zachary Boddy published
Review I've been using the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus (Gen 1) instead of my usual laptop, and I've come away impressed by this hardware — but I'm going back to my laptop.

Wavlink's new Thunderbolt 5 dock costs way less than the competition
By Cale Hunt published
Review With 12 total ports, charging up to 140W, and triple 4K@144Hz display support, this dock seems like it should cost more than it does.

Seagate’s Astro Bot HDD review: storage with a playful twist
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Seagate's Astro Bot-themed game drive is a limited edition HDD that works for PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. But is it worth buying for PC? Our review.

ROUTINE (Xbox & PC): We waited 13 years to play this game, and it was worth it
By Zachary Boddy published
Review A lot of us have been waiting for years for ROUTINE, and some of us have been waiting for well over a decade. It's here on Xbox Game Pass, and it's fantastic.

Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini X: A true Mac Mini competitor
By Zac Bowden published
Review Lenovo's first Snapdragon-powered mini PC is a winner with a clean design, quiet performance, and Copilot+ capabilities all housed into a small, premium chassis.

HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Wireless keyboard: Undeniably premium — but is it enough?
By Zachary Boddy published
Review I've been using the HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Wireless mechanical gaming keyboard, and I've been impressed by its features and performance... But there are oddities.

Is Dell's new Pro Thunderbolt 5 dock worth it for more than just enterprise customers?
By Cale Hunt published
Review Up to 300W charging, quad 4K displays at 120Hz, and plenty of pro management tools go into Dell's new Thunderbolt 5 dock.

Honeycomb's Foxtrot is my new favorite stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming The Honeycomb Foxtrot is undoubtedly a premium flight stick, but one that stays within a reasonable price bracket — it's a long-awaited, triumphant release.
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