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Inside Intel’s leadership purge — what’s next for Nova Lake?
By Adam Hales published
News Intel pivots to a foundry-first strategy with major leadership changes, and its new structure puts Tan at the center of decision-making.

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.

You don't have to spend a lot to get a quality desktop computer
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC Desktop computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that pack a punch. My top picks will help you find your next budget PC.

The best CPU coolers I've ever used can be narrowed down to two picks
By Ben Wilson last updated
Components CPU coolers are a necessity in custom-built desktop rigs, but choosing between the endless list of options is ultimately tedious. Here are my two favorites.

The best motherboards for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in 2025
By Ben Wilson last updated
Desktops Still a great gaming processor, AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X works best with my top-rated motherboards.

Lenovo’s latest laptop tricks might be too niche to survive
By Daniel Rubino published
Concepts A rotating‑screen ThinkBook and a motorized laptop stand headline Lenovo’s IFA 2025 showcase.

Microsoft’s Surface Pro ad blunder is going viral
By Jez Corden published
Surface Perhaps Microsoft should've used its "ultimate research buddy" to in fact do some research.

Dell 14 Plus is great for work — until you look at the screen
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Dell 14 Plus (DB14255) is a plain but capable mid-range Windows AI laptop that mostly gets the basics right, but its display is disappointingly mediocre.
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