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Valve just made it easy for developers to see how their games actually run on Steam Deck
PC gaming Two new sections have arrived for Steamworks data reporting, giving developers a closer look at how games run on Steam Deck.
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.
In defiance of RAM-shortages, one man decided to build RAM in his garden shed
Gaming Dr. Semiconductor poses the question, "Can I make my own RAM?", as he begins cooking experimental DIY RAM sticks in his garden shed to avoid rising RAM prices
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.
Intel reveals new Core Series 3 mobile CPUs for "value buyers"
Hardware Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" mobile CPUs designed to be more affordable, and I'm optimistic that they'll be a decent antidote to rising PC prices.
Panasonic Toughbook 56: Rugged modular laptop for field service, public safety, and utilities
Laptops Built for the edge: modular, fast, and secure so your laptop works as hard as you do.
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.
