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Raspberry Pi's fancy new soldering tech cuts product returns in half
A new production system—made with help from Sony—makes the Pi 5 more reliable, resulting in fewer returns and a greener manufacturing process.
Best Deals
Save up to 41% on Samsung's best gaming monitors for Gaming Week
For the rest of this week, Amazon has slashed the prices on Samsung's hottest 4K, OLED, and ultrawide gaming monitors.
Deal
Samsung's uber-fast 1TB SSD just fell to its best-ever price: $70
The Samsung 990 EVO Plus is a fantastic internal SSD, doubly so with this phenomenal 36% discount on Amazon!
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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.
News
Intel 'Lunar Lake' handhelds, laptops are getting a free gaming boost
Intel is issuing a driver update for its Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) PC processors, which will give handhelds and eventually laptops a significant boost in PC game frame rates.
News
Acer's new esports gaming monitor hits a blistering 600Hz
This monitor's not big at 24 inches and 1080, but the TN panel has the need for speed.
Deal
Declutter your work space with this mighty mini PC for $150 off
You can get the GMKtech K6 mini PC for $448 for a while, so make sure you don't miss out on that.
Feature
The biggest PC builder regrets: 6 fatal mistakes to avoid!
These are the biggest PC builder mistakes that keep reappearing in forums online time and time again.
News
Intel says 'turbo cells' will boost PC CPU and GPU speeds in 2027
Intel said that the 18A production line powering its upcoming Panther Lake PC processors is ready to go, and offered a sneak peak at the next-gen 14A process due in about 2027 for its own use and foundry customers.
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Best 4K monitors 2024: HDR, gaming, budget, and best overall
We've applied our extensive hands-on monitor testing to models from Dell, Samsung, Asus, and other big brands to name the best 4K monitors among them.
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Bitcoin mining is no longer profitable
Reports indicate that mining a single Bitcoin now costs far more in electricity than it's worth, even at sky-high prices.
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Alienware's newest 34-inch OLED gaming monitor is faster and cheaper
The new AW3425DW has an upgraded 240Hz OLED panel and an even lower price, starting at $800 USD.
News
Gamers Nexus joins The Full Nerd podcast for tariff talk
Steve Burke and his team published an incredible breakdown video for the Trump tariffs, and he's coming on The Full Nerd to chat with us about it.
Deal
Samsung's 512GB microSD card with USB adapter hits all-time low price
The Samsung PRO Plus microSD card (with USB reader included) is now just $30 on Amazon.
Feature
Need to replace your PC at a reasonable price? Don't wait—the window is closing
With shipments from China dropping and rumblings of inflation, you may soon have difficulty finding an affordable upgrade.
Deal
LG's super-fast 4K OLED gaming monitor is $400 off right now
In 4K mode, it reaches 240Hz—but in 1080p mode, it can crank up to 480Hz! And right now, this OLED display is on sale for less than $1,000.
Deal
Take $650 off Samsung's 49-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor today
Samsung's biggest OLED ultrawide monitor has an even bigger discount on Amazon right now, with a final price of $950.
Deal
This travel-friendly portable IPS laptop monitor is 41% off right now
The Arzopa S1 Table portable monitor is down to $65 (was $110) on Amazon.
Deal
Get $160 off on this Core Ultra 5 mini PC with 8K USB4 support
This GMKtec Nucbox K9 actually supports up to triple 4K monitors. Get it now for just $600 on Amazon!
Reviews
Dell Pro 34 Plus USB-C review: A pricey ultrawide monitor built for work
The Dell Pro 34 Plus USB-C is a decent choice if you want an ultrawide with lots of connectivity, but the monitor’s image quality fails to impress.
News
This mini PC has 16GB of RAM for just $158
This is about as cheap as you can get for a PC that can run Windows 11 at this point, though you might have to spring for a month of Amazon Prime for the best price.
News
Slate is the perfect EV pickup truck for PC builders like me
A new, tiny, electric pickup truck is making a splash in America. As a desktop PC builder, it's making my eyes pop out from the possibilities.
Opinion
Intel's older CPUs are being snapped up. Well, duh
Intel's latest Core Ultra PC CPUs can't keep up with its older Raptor Lake generation, and those chips are cheaper, too. Mix in tariff concerns, and it's no secret why Intel's Core Ultras are getting passed over by enthusiasts.
News
Intel customers are buying up all its older CPUs to beat tariffs
Intel says that it is selling more of its older Raptor Lake PC processors than Lunar Lake chips, as the company wrestles with a potential recession and questions over its CHIPS Act funding.
Opinion
Why I never use a bottleneck calculator to decide my PC gaming hardware
These sketchy apps can lead you astray on your PC parts buying decisions.
Feature
How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to apply), you could pay nothing for it.
News
Razer's first vertical mouse is for office domination
Razer is taking another swipe at productivity accessories, with a standard mouse and a vertical mouse. Both are available to buy today.
Deal
Save up to 33% on SanDisk's high-speed microSD cards
The 512GB SanDisk Extreme is 33% off on Amazon. The smaller variants are also on sale.
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The best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for blistering storage speeds
Our list has picks for best PCIe 4.0 SSD overall, best on a budget, best for a game consoles, and more. Plus what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
News
Tech manufacturers are suspending US shipments amid tariff woes
Smaller companies are shutting down shipments to the US while larger manufacturers are scrambling to deal with the chaotic tariff situation.
How-To
Keep your graphics driver fresh and your games will thank you
You should regularly update the driver for graphics cards, as they often include new configuration options and deliver better performance in the latest games.
Deal
Grab this Intel Core i5 mini PC with 24GB RAM on sale now for $319
That's a good deal for the Beelink EQI12, which has more-than-decent specs for the price on Amazon.
News
Spacetop's gigantic virtual laptop screen is ready to launch
Sightful's Spacetop, a Windows app that allows you to work in an augmented-reality workspace featuring a 100-inch virtual laptop screen, is ready for you to buy.
Deal
Samsung's super-fast 2TB M.2 SSD is on sale for its best-ever price
The Samsung 990 EVO Plus internal SSD is a high-performance daily driver and it's a great buy with this discount on Amazon!
Reviews
Asus ProArt PA32UCDM review: A 4K OLED monitor for creative pros
The Asus ProArt PA32UCDM delivers excellent OLED image quality and high refresh rates, though limited connectivity holds it back.
News
Nvidia's G-Assist AI now works with Twitch, Spotify, and Gemini
Nvidia is releasing plugins for its AI gaming assistant and inviting users to "vibe code" their own with ChatGPT.
News
Intel plans to 'streamline' by laying off another 20% of its employees
The company is expected to officially announce the layoffs later this week, reports Bloomberg.
Deal
Anker's 14-port USB-C hub with dual 4K HDMI is now 28% off
Turn one laptop port into fourteen with this nifty accessory, now on sale for $54 (was $75) on Amazon.
Deal
Acer's 240Hz 1440p OLED gaming monitor is a whopping 50% off today
B&H has the Acer Predator X27U in stock for just $500 right now. That's a fantastic price for a super-fast OLED display.
Reviews
Sandisk Extreme Pro SSD with USB4 review: Good performance, when it connects at full speed
Though the Extreme Pro SSD with USB4 was fast when it connected properly, our test unit often connected at only 10Gbps and even 5Gbps to our test bed.
Reviews
Teamgroup MP44Q NVMe SSD review: Host Memory Bus champ — with a caveat
Teamgroup’s MP44Q turned in the fastest overall PCIe 4.0/DRAM-less performance we’ve seen to date. But if you go beyond our testing, there’s an issue.
Updated
Intel is giving Core Ultra 200S PCs a free performance boost
Intel is preparing to announce "200S Boost," a free overclocking technology for owners of Core Ultra 200S (Arrow Lake) chips.
Updated
Best Thunderbolt docks 2025: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking stations for laptops use Thunderbolt. We frequently test Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port. Now included: Thunderbolt 5!
Feature
5 ways I lower my PC RAM usage to boost game performance
Say no to useless apps chewing up your RAM and yes to better performance in games — here's how!
News
This e-ink portable monitor handles 60Hz video and won't bankrupt you
It's also touchscreen with a front light, making it ideal for Windows devices. And the best part? It's surprisingly affordable.
Feature
Can you really recover deleted files from a storage drive? Well…
Here's what really happens when you delete a file and why it isn't always possible to recover deleted files from an SSD or HDD.
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Best SSDs: From SATA to PCIe 5.0, from budget to premium
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
Deal
Snag Samsung's ultra-compact 128GB flash drive for only $14 today
The 128GB Samsung FIT Plus is tiny, fast, robust, and super affordable right now on Amazon.
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Nice! This Ryzen 9 mini PC with 24GB RAM is only $389 right now
Down from $499, the Beelink EQR6 is a powerful mini PC that's an excellent value at this price on Amazon.
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