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This RTX-powered Dell Inspiron 16 Plus laptop is a stunning $400 off
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus is only $1,300 at Dell.com right now.
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Game Pass just got Microsoft 365'd
Microsoft has never been great at branding. The latest changes to Xbox Game Pass prove it.
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This tiny folding keyboard is actually a full-blown AMD Ryzen PC
This thing looks like it should attach to my ancient Palm Pilot, but it's hiding a shockingly powerful laptop inside its tiny folding frame.
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Why is PC gaming still terrible on Snapdragon laptops? Blame Steam
Developing games for Arm isn't actually that difficult. According to these developers, the problem lies elsewhere.
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Hundreds of Xbox games now playable on Fire TV without an Xbox
Amazon and Microsoft have made it possible to play Xbox games without a console on select Fire TV Stick devices.
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Logitech's new gaming mouse packs wireless charging for just $80
The Logitech G309 Lightspeed can charge by wireless PowerPlay mouse pad or AA battery—and it's about half the price of similar designs.
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What if Valve made a Steam Deck for TVs? Well, we made our own!
Will just made a tiny machine that plays Steam games on televisions using Steam Deck software. It's like a homemade console and it's pretty cool.
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What DPI is good for gaming mice?
DPI is often touted as the single most important factor to look out for in a gaming mouse. But what maximum DPI do you really need?
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10 bombastic laptops that scream 'I'm a hardcore gamer'
These top-of-the-line laptops are powerful, expensive, and send a message.
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FTC warns three PC tech companies of potential warranty violations
The Federal Trade Commission would like to remind you that yes, you can repair your own PC.
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Get an RTX-powered OLED laptop for under $1,000
This Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is $500 off at Best Buy, including an OLED display upgrade and an RTX 4060 GPU.
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Xbox Live games are down due to sign-in problems
(Now fixed) Microsoft reported sign-in issues with its Xbox Live gaming service on Tuesday, essentially blocking gamers from signing in to and playing PC and Xbox console games that used the service.
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Amazon's Gaming Zone is bare, dull, and totally misses the mark
This "immersive" virtual shopping experience is the exact opposite of that.
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MSI's new gaming laptop is powered by a Ryzen X3D chip
The MSI Titan 18 Pro is the second laptop to be equipped with a Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, featuring AMD's 3D V-Cache.
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Is your gaming laptop running hot? Here's what you can do
Feel like your gaming laptop is overheating? Use these tips to cool it down with minimal loss to gaming performance.
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Nintendo Switch OLED deals are rare — and it's $46 off right now
Get this Nintendo Switch OLED with Joy-Cons for a superb price at Walmart while it lasts.
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Steam Summer Sale: 11 incredible deals on games worth playing
The Summer Sale is packed with great games. Overwhelmed? Check out these hand-picked winners for frugal PC gamers.
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Don’t ditch your gaming chair – upgrade it!
Gaming chairs are becoming increasingly popular. But what can you do if your current chair is no good? Simply upgrade it with these extras and ideas for accessories.
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Tested: Don't buy a Snapdragon X Elite laptop for PC gaming
How does Qualcomm's Snapdragon X integrated GPU fare against Intel's Arc graphics? We tested and compared both.
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Why 3D spatial audio is an unheralded game changer
Why 3D spatial audio is making games a zillion times more enthralling.
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Hands-on: Steam's game recording beta is already incredible
It's only in the beta version of Steam, but this free game recording tool is already well-integrated in the platform.
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Get 15 free PC games from Amazon in the leadup to Prime Day
Prime Day doesn't start until July, but Amazon is already giving away some games titles for the PC.
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Logitech's new gaming keyboard finally gets the price right
The G515 is about average for a wireless, low-profile gaming keyboard… and that's positively bargain bin by Logitech standards.
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9 vital gaming laptop settings to tweak for faster performance
To get the most out of your gaming laptop, you'll want to make these important tweaks ASAP.
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This RTX 4060-powered, 240Hz Gigabyte laptop is absurdly cheap today
The Aorus 16 is an old-fashioned beefy gaming laptop with tons of power and upgrade options, and it's on sale for $899.99 right now.
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Are there too many PC gaming handhelds now?
The Steam Deck blew the doors off the handheld PC gaming market. Now every company wants a slice of the pie.
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First Nvidia SFF card designs shown off by Asus and Zephyr
The 2.5-slot RTX 40 series cards should ease some of the troubles of building high-power PCs in ITX cases.
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Get this ultra-compact Logitech wireless keyboard for best-ever price
The Logitech MX Keys Mini is slim, portable, and can seamlessly switch between three devices.
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Qualcomm 'won't ever be done' optimizing PC games for Snapdragon
Qualcomm is picking up the pace making sure the top games run on Windows on Arm and Snapdragon X Elite — but will it ever get to all of them?
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Asrock's RX 6500 XT now comes in an 8GB version, still cheap
The budget-friendly graphics card gets double the GDDR without crossing the $200 price point.
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24 work-from-home tech products that will level up your office
Looking to upgrade your work-from-home setup? We've got you covered with the best tech products to help transform your home office into something your coworkers can only envy.
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GDDR7 memory is coming in early 2025
SK Hynix plans to produce faster memory in Q1 2025—and the other two major players want to do it even sooner.
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Save $400 on this powerful RTX 4070 Dell gaming laptop right now
This 16-inch gaming laptop also comes equipped with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU and more.
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Asus ROG Extreme headset, mouse, and keyboard offer crazy customizations
The Delta 2 headset, Azoth Extreme keyboard, and Harpe Ace Extreme mouse offer interesting options you won't find elsewhere.
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XPG Nia handheld uses CAMM2 memory you can upgrade yourself
There were many Steam Deck-style handhelds at Computex, but this one offers unprecedented customization options.
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MSI talks Claw: Lunar Lake coming to original model
The Claw is the only Intel-based portable gaming PC out there, and the 8 AI+ upgrade will get Lunar Lake. But the original 7-inch model is going to get it as well.
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Marvel Midnight Suns is free on Epic right now
The 2022 superhero strategy game from X-COM developer Firaxis is this week's freebie on the Epic Games Store.
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Destiny 2’s Final Shape expansion is $50, and worth every penny
Destiny 2's latest expansion Final Shape has been released, and it's not cheap. So, is it worth buying it?
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Why mixing your PC’s RAM is a recipe for disaster
It's often tempting to mix and match RAM sticks with different specifications. But there are valid reasons why you shouldn't.
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Hands-on: Zotac's Zone is a truly unique Steam Deck OLED challenger
Zotac's Zone looks like a familiar Steam Deckalike, but it's packed with unique hardware choices.
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Acer’s new 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is luscious 1440p speedster
Acer has unveiled a 480Hz 2K OLED gaming monitor with a nifty tripod mount socket that can easily house a streamer's webcam.
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Get this mighty, RTX 4060-powered Asus gaming laptop for $300 off
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop offers powerful hardware as well as a gorgeous OLED display–all for $300 off.
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Corsair lets you bling out keyboards, mice, and desk mats
The Corsair Custom Lab has some trendy paint jobs, but its selection is a bit lacking at the moment.
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Hands-on: Asus ROG Ally X gives gaming handhelds a huge upgrade
With a new battery, full-sized M2 SSD, and tons of other tweaks, the update to the ROG Ally is a surprisingly deep one for portable PC gamers.
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Asus' new gaming headset lets you frag noobs and call mom at the same time
Asus showed off their latest ROG Delta II gaming headset at Computex this week and it looks set to be a game changer.
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Now's the time to get a PS5 as price drops to $399
Upgrade your gaming experience and get the PS5 for its best price yet.
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MSI Claw handheld gets Lunar Lake upgrade and Fallout Edition
The Intel-powered handheld is getting the latest processors and a post-apocalyptic paint job.
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This $30 Logitech keyboard will switch between three of your devices
You can use the same keyboard for three devices at once, and that's pretty awesome.
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Nvidia's new PC gaming app gets nerdy upgrades, PC Game Pass freebie
Nvidia wants you to try its new Nvidia App, outfitting it with one-click GPU tuning and 120fps AV1 encoding while luring in gamers with 3 free months of Microsoft's PC Game Pass.
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