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11 bit studios' The Alters changed my mind about sci-fi games
By Cole Martin published
Gaming I don’t know that I ever expected a video game to completely uproot any sense of self that I had, but The Alters managed to do it.

Crucial X10 Portable SSD review: Big storage does come in a small package
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Crucial X10 Portable SSD is one of the smallest I've used, but boasts absurd capacity. Up to 8TB of storage makes it a great high-speed external SSD option.

Lenovo's Legion Tab (Gen 3) is the best Android-powered iPad Mini alternative
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) is a small but mighty 8.8-inch Android tablet designed for mobile gaming, but it's also the best iPad Mini alternative I've used.

I loved traveling with this zipperless ROG Ally carry case
By Rebecca Spear published
Review Waterfield's new ROG Ally case features a magnetic lining around the opening to keep the bag shut, rather than using a zipper. Here's my real-world experience.

Surface Laptop 13-inch review: It's great, in a vacuum
By Zac Bowden published
Review Microsoft's laptop is tricky to recommend, because its flagship sibling is usually a better deal. Here's my full review of the Surface Laptop 13-inch.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 10) Aura Edition review: Ultimate security, durability, and battery life
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 10) Aura Edition is a slim, sturdy, and secure convertible Windows laptop that offers an excellent battery life... at a cost.

Surface Pro 12-inch review: Better than expected, thanks to Qualcomm
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Review Microsoft’s Surface Pro 12 drops some premium features (and some size) to become a more affordable tablet PC, and is mostly a winner on its first try.

ASUS ROG Spatha X wireless mouse review: It's not for me, but it could be for you
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The ASUS ROG Spatha X is a hulking hunk of a mouse swarming in buttons and extras, and I personally don't like it. It's still a great gaming mouse, though.
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