Articles by Matthew S. Smith
Best USB-C monitors 2025: These displays have a hidden talent
USB-C displays elegantly combine two desktop mainstays — your monitor and a USB-C hub — for a less cluttered and more connected work environment.
MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo review: A chic 2-in-1 with marathon battery life
The MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo doesn’t score high marks in performance benchmarks, but it does achieve superb battery life.
BenQ PD3226G monitor review: For Photoshop pros who like to game
The BenQ PD3226G is a monitor for creative professionals, but it’s not bad in PC games, either.
MSI MPG 272URX review: This display packs more OLED goodness per inch
The MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED isn’t just a superb 4K gaming monitor. It’s a great all-around display for office productivity, HDR movies, and creative work.
Best monitor arms 2025: The ultimate in flexibility
A monitor arm is one of those quality-of-life upgrades—the added flexibility for adjusting your monitor's position and angle takes an office setup to the next level. I name the best monitor arms for single- and dual-screen users.
Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: Boring looks, brilliant battery life
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is a competent Snapdragon-powered laptop with long battery life, but it doesn’t stand out from the crowd.
I tried running AI chatbots locally on my laptop — and they kinda suck
While it's possible to run LLMs locally on laptops now, there are still too many obstacles to hurdle. The technology just isn't there yet.
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.
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition review: Say goodbye to the TrackPoint
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 is a sleeker, more luxurious ThinkPad. However, its performance and battery life are mid-pack.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I spent $200/mo on ChatGPT Pro so you don't have to. It wasn't worth it
OpenAI's top-of-the-line ChatGPT Pro subscription plan offers a lot of goodies, but not enough value to justify the insane cost for most users.
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.
It doesn't matter which OLED monitor you buy, so stop worrying
Stressing over little details won't make a huge difference in the end, so get the cheapest OLED that fits your desired specs.
HP Elitebook X G1a review: Fast and portable, but lacks endurance
The HP Elitebook X G1a makes up for mediocre battery life with solid all-around performance, an enjoyable keyboard, and future-proof connectivity.
Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM review: A vivid new 4K monitor with extras, for a price
The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM is a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor that delivers gorgeous image quality and a long list of features, though it certainly isn’t inexpensive.