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Need more laptop ports? This 5-in-1 USB-C hub is just $19 right now
The port selection here is pretty good for the price, including full-sized HDMI. Get it now for 46% off on Amazon!
Opinion
Enough with the game launchers! It's dragging PC gaming down
I can barely get a handle on the mess of game launchers cluttering my desktop.
Feature
Is USB or Thunderbolt better for portable SSDs? The key differences, explained
A look at the various external storage options: Which is fastest, which is most compatible, which is the most affordable and… which one you should buy?
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Dell's new RTX Pro AI PC boasts an 'unlimited turbo' mode
Dell's new Pro Max AI PCs include the new Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell GPU and a host of new technology, from tandem OLEDs and 18-inch displays to 240W USB-C power options.
Deal
This Ryzen 9 mini PC with triple 4K power is only $339 today
Save now on this Bosgame P3 gaming mini PC with this Amazon Prime deal.
Reviews
Samsung 9100 PCIe 5.0 SSD review: Mighty once more!
Once consistently top of the leader board, but recently an also-ran, Samsung storms back to the top with its latest NVMe SSD — the 9100 Pro.
Reviews
Alienware AW2725Q monitor review: 4K 240Hz QD-OLED glory, for less
The Alienware AW2725Q is yet another excellent 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitor, and less expensive than the competition.
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Best budget computer speakers 2025: Solid PC audio for $100 or less
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
Deal
Logitech's MX Vertical mouse rarely goes on sale — it's 30% off now
Logitech's most advanced vertical mouse design just got a rare discount on Amazon, so grab it while you can.
News
Asus jacks up prices on Nvidia and AMD GPUs
The new RTX 50-series and RX 9070 cards are creeping up in price on the official Asus online store—not that you can actually buy them, of course.
News
This free app unlocks AMD's FSR 4 for unsupported games
Get this app to activate the power of AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 upscaler in games where it isn't normally available.
Feature
Don't be scared! Buy a cheaper laptop and upgrade the storage yourself
Thinking of buying a laptop? Instead of paying up at checkout for the higher-storage model, you can save hundreds if you do this instead.
Feature
Refresh rate vs. frame rate: Why they matter for gaming performance
Many gamers focus on high refresh rates without realizing that finding the right refresh rate is just as important.
Deal
Only $329 for this Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM right now
The Beelink SER5 Pro mini PC is on sale for 23% off on Amazon.
Deal
Whoa! This 180Hz IPS gaming monitor is seriously just $80 right now
This is the best bang-for-your-buck deal I've ever seen for a gaming monitor. It comes from Acer via its budget brand Aopen with a 3-year warranry.
News
Nvidia boasts 'twice as many' RTX 50 GPUs shipped versus last gen
It sounds like success, but Nvidia's careful wording masks how little there is that's actually worth bragging about.
Updated
Happy Pi day! Here's 10 practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do
Looking for something to do with a Raspberry Pi mini-PC? These easy and practical projects are good for all levels, even beginners. Streaming. Gaming. Networking. Even printing!
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It's Pi Day! Grab this Raspberry Pi 5 starter kit on sale while you can
Get this preloaded Raspberry Pi 5 with accessories at a discount on Amazon right now.
How-To
I built a maxed-out Raspberry Pi 5 PC with an SSD for under $200. You can, too!
Get started with the new, faster model of the minicomputer.
Feature
Fullscreen vs. borderless? Why I stopped tripping on the gaming mode question
Is Fullscreen mode or borderless windows mode best for gaming? Here's what I found out.
News
'We're getting scalped': System integrator says even he can't buy 5090 cards at MSRP
The CEO of boutique gaming desktop builder PowerGPU says that even distributors are jacking up prices on Nvidia cards.
Deal
This Ryzen 9 mini PC with 24GB RAM is a bargain for $359
The powerful Beelink EQR6 mini PC is currently 20% off with a coupon on Amazon.
Feature
Logitech's wireless charging mousepad is the best absurd PC luxury I've ever owned
The Logitech PowerPlay wireless charging system is a mousepad, but it's also so much more. I love it and it was worth every single penny.
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Best monitors: Gaming, 4K, HDR, and more
Our picks are the result of hundreds of hours spent testing the latest monitors from Acer, Asus, BenQ, Dell, LG, Samsung, and other major brands.
News
Windows 11 bug with Nvidia GPUs prevents apps from launching
Some Windows Insiders with Nvidia GPUs are unable to launch apps or do anything that utilizes DirectX 9. Microsoft has confirmed the problem.
News
Kensington's new Expert Mouse trackball looks great, but availability is uncertain
Trackball users love the Expert Mouse, but it hasn't had a major update in a decade. An iF Design Award page is our first look at the new version.
Deal
Wow! Samsung's 34-inch 1440p OLED ultrawide monitor is $520 off
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is down to $680 on Amazon, the cheapest price it's ever been.
Reviews
Corsair Platform:4 review: A modular desk with powerful features
Thanks to its modular design, the Corsair Platform:4 work and gaming desk can be flexibly customised. We tested the Elevate model with electric height adjustment.
How-To
5 creative ways to use a PC video capture card
Capture cards make it possible to transfer an external video source directly to your computer. Nowadays, they're affordable and easy to use.
Updated
Intel names tech veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its next CEO
Intl said former Cadence Design Systems chief executive Lip-Bu Tan will be the company's next chief executive. Former co-CEOs Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner will remain at the company.
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Best ultrawide monitors 2025: Picks for gaming, budget, 5K, premium, and more
Let's face it, the more screen space you have to stretch out on, the better the experience, whether you're working on a project or gaming. See which ultrawide monitors we've rated as best.
Reviews
Addlink S93/A93 SSD review: Good value if you opt out of the heatsink
The same drive with and without a heat sink, Addlink's A93 and S93 deliver decent PCIe 4.0/host memory buffer performance for a small outlay
Deal
Whoa! This portable monitor is now $60, the lowest price we've seen
This gorgeous 15.6-inch IPS portable monitor is great for laptops. Right now, it's 33% off on Amazon!
Feature
Tested: AMD’s Ryzen 9950X3D dominates CPUs
AMD’s newest addition to its Ryzen 9000 CPU lineup delivers top-tier performance for gaming and productivity tasks. Here are the top 4 things you should know.
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Best external drives 2025: Backup, storage, and portability
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard disk or SSD is a necessary complement to your desktop PC setup.
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Lexar's spacious 1TB microSD card is a bargain now that it's 45% off
The 1TB Lexar Play microSD card is only $71 on Amazon right now.
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Best home office monitors 2025: Displays that get the job done
Working from home has its challenges, but there's no need to compromise on your display. Very good home office monitors exist at various price points to help aid your productivity.
News
Asus' newest monitors are also air purifiers, for some reason…
Not only has Asus put an air ionizer in a monitor, you can also re-use the box as a phone stand, a laptop stand, or a box.
Deal
Turn 1 laptop port into 5 (including 4K HDMI) with this $10 gadget
Ugreen's 5-in-1 USB-C hub is on sale for 38% off on Amazon.
News
Here's the wildest fake CPU I've ever seen — and it was sold on Amazon
Would you be fooled by a 14-year-old processor in a new box? Scammers are getting more brazen with their fake CPU deceptions.
Reviews
Acer Vero B247Y G review: Office monitor looks, gaming monitor chops
The Acer Vero B247Y G looks boring at a glance, but it delivers good image quality and motion clarity for about $150.
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Best external SSD for gaming 2025: Portable performance drives
Adding an external SSD to your gaming laptop is a great way to expand your storage for holding games and making your game library portable.
News
Lenovo put an AI chip in a monitor, for some reason
Allegedly, it can power older PCs and automatically move around for better ergonomics.
Updated
Best gaming monitors 2025: Level up your display
Whether you're looking for 4K, HDR, a budget price, or the best overall package, we have gaming monitor picks for you.
Deal
Acer's 1440p OLED gaming monitor is 55% off — today only!
This Acer Predator model is a whopping $550 off retail price, but the deal is only good 'til midnight.
Deal
This Ryzen 7 mini PC supports three 4K displays for just $299
Get the Acemagician S3A mini PC with Ryzen 7 CPU and Radeon integrated graphics for 25% off on Amazon.
Reviews
PNY CS2150 SSD review: This is the PCIe 5.0 value buy to beat
The PNY CS2140 is affordable for PCIe 5.0, and excelled(for a host memory buffer design) in both synthetic benchmark and real-world testing.
Updated
'Expect pain at the cash register.' PC insiders weigh in on tariffs
Are all devices affected? How fast will costs jump? Is it a flat 20 percent increase? Will only U.S. residents take the hit? We answer these questions and more.
News
AMD Ryzen 9950X3D launch date confirmed: March 12
According to at least one retailer in China, the highly anticipated 9950X3D and 9900X3D chips should land as soon as next week.
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