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Is the new Alienware 15 actually a better deal than the Aurora 16?
PC gaming The new Alienware 15 is the most affordable gaming laptop in the family, but how does it compare to the next best Alienware 16 Aurora? Let's find out.
A working TrackPoint foot controller exists and the creator explains why
Hardware Almost every ThinkPad ever made has had a TrackPoint pointing system, and one engineer wants to repurpose them to create affordable accessibility controllers for PC gaming and more.
Why PC sales went up in Q1 2026 despite rising costs
Hardware A new study from Counterpoint Research explains why PC market growth in Q1 2026 is not indicative of how the rest of the year will go. Here's my breakdown of the situation.
This 3D‑printed dock finally makes the Surface Pro lap‑friendly
Surface A Surface fan designed a 3D‑printed dock that improves lapability and pairs the Surface Pro with Lenovo’s TrackPoint keyboard.
ThinkPad’s flawless repairability score raises tough questions for Microsoft Surface
Laptops Lenovo’s ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 earned a perfect 10/10 repairability score from iFixit, exposing how far Microsoft’s Surface Laptop lineup still trails behind.
EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft plans OLED display upgrades and a two-stage launch for new Surface PCs in 2026
Surface New PCs from Microsoft will consist of new chips, display upgrades, and higher starting prices this spring and summer.
Microsoft has killed its Surface Hub line of collaborative displays
Surface Microsoft has ended production on the Surface Hub 3, with no plans to make more in the future, putting an end to its collaborative displays line.
Alienware goes after budget PC gamers with its new QD-OLED display
PC gaming Alienware's QD-OLED displays are popular, but they're often priced too high to make economical sense. This new 27-inch model, starting at $349, aims to change that, and it's now available to buy.
