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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: Retaining the title of best gaming CPU
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a higher price tag than its predecessor, but it's still the best pick for gamers and far cheaper than Intel's underwhelming offering.
There's no need to buy a full-size desktop when our favorite mini PC is so cheap
By Rebecca Spear published
Mini PC deal ⚡ You can get this fantastic Geekom mini PC at a cheap price if you use this special code.
Check out our favorite accessories for Dell's XPS laptop and desktop PCs
By Cale Hunt last updated
XP-Accessorize Complement your premium Dell XPS PC with these worthwhile add-ons.
Need a new PC? One of these pre-built desktops we tested might do the trick.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated From gaming to office work, these are the best pre-built desktops around.
Surface Pro 9 review: A decade of form factor perfection
By Zac Bowden last updated
Review After ten years, the Surface Pro 9 is finally Microsoft's ultimate laptop killer. I was never a fan of its humble beginnings, but some fantastic refinements have me sold.
I interviewed someone at Lenovo about AI security and the future of AI PCs
By Rebecca Spear published
AI and PCs Interview After attending Lenovo Tech World 2024, I spoke with Daryl Cromer of Lenovo about the future of AI.
Best motherboards for Intel Core i7-12700K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated The Core i7-12700K remains a great chip for your next PC build, but only when you pair it with the best Z690 or Z790 motherboard. Here are my favorites.
Dell XPS 16 (9640) review: A gorgeous AI PC, but divisive design
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Review Dell's XPS 16 (9640) is an absolutely gorgeous laptop with an Intel Core Ultra AI CPU and up to an NVIDIA RTX-40 Series GPU. It's pretty powerful but comes in a divisive design.
Don't want to spend big on a Surface Pen? These are the best alternatives.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated The Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen are still the best options for Surface PCs, but alternatives keep getting better and usually don't cost nearly as much. Here are my favorites.
Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge is just shy of its best price ever
By Sean Endicott published
Scary good savings Samung's Galaxy Book4 Edge is a premium laptop powered by a Snapdragon X processor. Right now, you can save $500 on the Snapdragon X Elite model with a 2.8K AMOLED display.
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