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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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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tip: Get 1.5 years of access for dirt cheap
Currently, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs $17 per month. But with this trick, you can get it at over 50 percent off for up to two years.
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Fortnite is coming to Snapdragon PCs: 'We're all in on PC gaming'
Qualcomm shores up its gaming cred by landing Epic's Easy Anti-Cheat software, as well as the hit game Fortnite.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: A gaming tablet outclassed by its rivals
The Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) integrates AMD's Ryzen AI Max processor, a graphics and AI powerhouse. But are you willing to pay hundreds more for a gaming tablet that doesn't quite offer what a traditional gaming laptop does?
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Acer's crazy RTX 4070 laptop with 32GB RAM is a stunning $550 off
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 with Core Ultra 9 and RTX 4070 is just $1,300 at B&H right now!
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Microsoft's Xbox handheld leaks — and it could be coming this year
According to a new report, Microsoft plans to ship a handheld Xbox PC later this year. Buckle up and hold onto your butts!
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Grab Lenovo's RTX 4060 laptop for just $750 while you still can
This 15.6-inch Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop is $370 off at B&H right now.
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Buying a PC game controller is all about options. Cut through the BS with this guide
Everything you need to know before you drop cash on a controller for your PC gaming rig.
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Lenovo's RTX laptop with a Core i9 and 32GB RAM is only $1,200 today
Right now, you can get this gaming laptop with Intel Core i9, 32GB of RAM, and an RTX 4060 at a steep discount from B&H!
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Tested: AMD's 9070 and 9070 XT cards are pretty good at ray tracing
Adam and Will are in the lab to see if the new RX 9070 XT can hang with Nvidia GPUs for ray tracing effects.
Opinion
Why supercomputers are the unsung heroes of PC gaming
Supercomputers are behind a lot of advancements in PC gaming. Yet how they're being used is largely unknown.
Reviews
Razer Freyja review: This haptic seat pad (literally) shakes up your gaming
The Razer Freyja cushion delivers intense haptic feedback, enhancing immersion for gamers, music lovers, and film fans with its customizable zones and impressive "audio-to-haptics" function. Although it's expensive, we feel it's a worthwhile investment for those looking for deeper immersion.
How-To
How to turn a USB flash drive into a portable gaming console
Here's how to turn a USB flash drive into a portable game console for next to nothing.
Opinion
Graphics card pricing is a lie
Both Nvidia and AMD are announcing prices for new GPUs that customers have essentially zero chance of actually paying.
How-To
Bluetooth 6 arrives: Meet its powerful next-gen features
Bluetooth 6.0 is on its way — and brings exciting new features with it. Here's everything you need to know.
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Nvidia's RTX 5070 cards sell out immediately, despite high prices
As with the 5070 Ti, 5080, and 5090 launches, a combination of high demand and low stock makes finding a 5070 almost impossible.
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT review: The new 1440p champions
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT offer faster performance and more memory than Nvidia's lackluster RTX 5070. Hail to the new 1440p gaming champions.
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Micro Center is finally returning to San Francisco. I’m so ready
My wallet is braced for impact this spring.
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Xbox controllers are messing up due to recent firmware update
Are you experiencing unintended thumbstick movements and random disconnections? You aren't the only one.
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Let's benchmark the RTX 5090, 5080, 5070, and 5070 Ti in Fortnite
Will Smith is an avid Fortnite player. He's also got access to a test bench and all the new Nvidia cards. You know what comes next.
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AMD RX 9070 requires UEFI — bad news for Windows 10 die-hards
AMD's newest GPUs will need a UEFI motherboard to work properly. This could cause some headaches if you're on an older system.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 review: A stagnant 'upgrade' but an okay GPU
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 is virtually identical to the RTX 4070 Super it replaces, but with a dash of DLSS 4's Multi-Frame Gen magic.
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MSI bumps prices for RTX 50-series cards — goodbye, MSRP
MSI's cheapest RTX 5070 Ti is now $820, which is $70 more expensive than at launch. It's the latest in an annoying trend of ballooning prices.
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CPU-Z now alerts you about missing ROPs in RTX 50-series cards
The latest version of the popular tool can warn you if you aren't getting what you paid for, via its web-based validation process.
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What happened to DirectStorage? Why don't more PC games use it?
DirectStorage was released for PC in 2022 but it hasn't really taken off since then. What's going on? Is it dead in the water? Or is there still hope for it going forward?
Opinion
The gaming laptop I'm drooling for has no GPU (and it's not a laptop)
The 2025 Asus ROG Flow Z13 has no dedicated GPU but it can outperform most laptops that do.
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Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti vs. GTX 1080 Ti: Return of the GOAT GPU
The Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti is pretty darn good. But how does it compare to the eight-year-old GTX 1080 Ti, which many think is the greatest graphics card of all time?
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Snag this beloved RTX 4060 gaming laptop for just $625 while you can
The Acer Nitro V is already one of the most popular gaming laptops. This refurbished deal takes an additional 33% off.
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OpenAI is still gobbling up GPUs by the thousands for ChatGPT
The newest statements from OpenAI's CEO indicates that AI is still hogging production capacity for new graphics cards.
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AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT target '4K gaming at a 1440p price'
Watch out, Nvidia? AMD reveals its Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT graphics cards, and a new FSR 4 feature built to rival DLSS.
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If your mouse wheel only scrolls in two directions, you're missing out
Ever wondered what advantages a mouse with a four-directionals scroll wheel has? Find out here…
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Save $300 on this RTX-powered Asus gaming laptop right now
The Asus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is on sale for $1,100 on Amazon.
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New AMD CPUs and GPUs come with free Monster Hunter Wilds
Get your fill of monster-killin' with a Ryzen or Radeon purchase! Just be aware that some of the most popular gaming CPUs aren't on the list.
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Steam Deck and other handheld PC sales estimated at 6 million
According to new research and Valve's statements, the Steam Deck is vastly outselling its competition, but it's still a fraction of the gaming market.
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Smash hit Balatro lands on Xbox Game Pass with new update
The poker roguelike that took the world by storm last year is now free if you subscribe to Game Pass, or just $12 to try out if you don't.
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This Asus RTX 4070 gaming laptop for $1,100 is an absolute steal
An Asus TUF laptop with RTX 4070 for just $1,100? Grab one now at Best Buy while you can!
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Asus' newest mouse smells weird (because it's full of scented oil)
You can fill the Fragrance Mouse with fragrance. I dunno what else you want me to tell you.
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Some RTX 50-series GPUs are missing ROP hardware, Nvidia confirms
Some users have spotted missing hardware on their RTX 5090 and 5070 Ti cards. It appears to be a manufacturing defect. Fortunately, it's covered under warranty.
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This Ryzen 9 gaming laptop with RTX 4050 is $400 off right now
The Asus ROG Strix G17's price-performance is superb for $1,000 at Staples.
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GTA V for PC will get ray tracing and more with big visual update in March
Grand Theft Auto V players on PC will get some of the visual splendor that their PlayStation and Xbox counterparts have been enjoying for a while now.
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The truth about PC gaming on SSDs vs. HDDs, tested with real data
If you're still gaming on an HDD in 2025, it's time to level up to an SSD. I did some testing with modern games to show how much faster it can actually be for you.
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Your gaming monitor specs could be deceiving you
Here's why your gaming monitor has kick-ass specs but still performs poorly.
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Nvidia, Newegg try to keep RTX 50-series cards away from scalpers
New reservation programs are offering to let real (or at least verified) buyers get access to new GPUs. But how many cards are actually reserved?
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Wow! This Core Ultra 9 laptop with RTX 4070 is $600 off right now
This powerful Acer gaming laptop configuration is down to $1,250 at B&H.
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