Which Laptops Have Mechanical Keyboards?
Laptops with mechanical keyboards are rare, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Many brands now sell notebooks that swap the membrane for individual switches, which brings a host of benefits with it….
15-Inch MacBook Air Is Official, Complete With M2 Chip
There have been rumors for a while about a larger MacBook Air. Today, Apple made it official at WWDC: the 15-inch MacBook Air is here.
How to Test and Replace Your CMOS Battery
Are you worried your PC’s CMOS battery is dead or dying? The good news is that testing it, even without special equipment, is easy, and so is swapping it out. Here’s how to test your CMOS battery and replace it if needed….
The Meta Quest 3 Will Have a 2x GPU Boost and a Price Hike
The Meta Quest 2 is still essentially the only VR headset if you want a standalone VR experience, without a PC or game console attached. Meta, the owner of Facebook, has announced a sequel: the Meta Quest 3….
Your Gigabyte Motherboard Might Have a Security Flaw
Gigabyte is one of the most popular motherboard manufacturers, making some of the best gaming and non-gaming boards out there. Unfortunately, if you own one of the company’s boards, you might want to secure yourself against …
System76 Is Upgrading the Thin Galago Pro Linux Laptop
System76 sells a lot of laptops, from big and powerful models to thin and sleek laptops. This new option belongs to the latter category, although that doesn’t mean that it cuts corners as far as power goes….
When Is a Laptop (Actually) Too Hot?
You’re nestled comfortably on your couch, busy crunching the numbers for that big report due tomorrow. Suddenly a wave of heat from your laptop scorches your lap. Naturally, you wonder, “Is this too hot? Is my laptop in dange…
Are Your Old Floppy Disks Still Readable?
If you owned a computer in the 80s or 90s, you probably remember using floppy disks to store and transfer data. Floppy disks seem like a relic of the past, but how long will data on your old floppies last?…
Logitech’s New MX Mice and Keyboards Look Great
If there’s one brand that comes off the top of our heads when we think about PC peripherals, it’s definitely Logitech. The company’s keyboards and mice have been at the top of everyone’s desk for years. Now, the company has a…
ASUS’s New Compact Keyboard Keeps the Number Pad
The right kind of keyboard for everyone varies depending on what they actually need. Some people need a numpad, while others would rather have a compact keyboard. This keyboard by ASUS, however, gives you the best of both wor…
L1, L2, and L3 Cache: What’s the Difference?
Modern computer processors all use a multi-level cache memory system that allows data to be temporarily stored on the chip for quick access. Understanding the differences between L1, L2, and L3 cache can be important if you w…
10 Common Backup Mistakes Most People Make
Backing up your files on your computer, phone, and other devices is a crucial part of modern life, but it’s all too easy to do it wrong—even when you think you’re doing everything right. Here are ten common mistakes you wan…
The New HyperX Cloud III Headset Works With All Your Devices
HyperX sells some of the best gaming headsets around, with options for just about every budget. Following the release of new gaming mice, the company has revealed the feature-packed HyperX Cloud III headset….
What It’s Like Using a Gaming Laptop as Your ONLY Gaming PC
I avoided gaming laptops for most of my long PC gamer life, but after getting a taste of what modern gaming laptops are actually like to live with long-term, it’s hard to imagine going back to honking-big desktop gaming PCs….
How Long Do SD Cards Last?
SD cards are everywhere, and you probably have photos, saved games, or other documents on them that exist nowhere else. So how long do they last? Can you trust them to keep your data safe, or are you playing with fire?…
Worried About Handheld Gaming PC Battery Life? Just Buy a Powerbank
Handheld gaming PCs are a fantastic innovation, bringing the power and flexibility of PC gaming into a form factor that fits in your hands. But this portability brings a particular challenge: good battery life. The answer? A …
1080p vs. 1440p vs. 4K Monitors: How Big Is the Difference?
1080p, 1440p, and 4K monitors all have their own pros and cons. When determining which type of monitor resolution is right for you, you need to think about how you’ll be using it. Here’s what you need to know….
Acer’s New Swift Edge 16 Laptop Is Thin and Has Wi-Fi 7
AMD’s Ryzen processors are, slowly but surely, earning a place among the top choices for both thin PC laptops and gaming laptops. Now, Acer has just released a new option powered by AMD’s latest and greatest Zen 4 CPUs: the S…
The Acer Predator Triton 16 Gaming Laptop Has an RTX 4070
There are plenty of gaming laptops out there, and Acer is one of the strongest brands in this segment. Now, the company has announced its latest range of laptops, which includes the Predator Triton 16….
The First 14 GB/s SSDs Are Almost Here
The best internal SSDs are becoming faster, largely thanks to the rollout of PCIe 5.0. Now, two new SSDs are pushing solid state storage to the limit, with speeds beyond 14 GB/s.
Why You Should Buy a Laptop Instead of a Mini PC
Mini PCs are a great alternative to the classic big, bulky desktop computers. However, if you’re looking for a compact PC to use with a monitor, mouse, and keyboard, a good ol’ laptop is an even better mini PC….
Why You Should Buy an MMO or MOBA Mouse for Productivity
Why would an MMO or MOBA gaming mouse be of interest to a productivity powerhouse like yourself? Easy: they pack a bunch of features that could streamline your workflow. Let’s explore why this could be your next best producti…
6 Reasons I Don’t Like Mechanical Keyboards
Mechanical keyboards hold a special place in the hearts of many, especially gamers and typists who crave tactile feedback, customization, and durability. Try as I might, though, they just don’t suit my taste. Here’s why I don…
This Zotac Tiny PC Takes a New Approach to Cooling
There are a few ways to cool down an electronic device: fans, passive cooling (which uses just heatsinks and natural air convection), and water cooling to name a few. This Zotac tiny PC, however, proposes a fourth, interest…
AMD’s $269 Radeon RX 7600 Looks Like an Excellent Budget GPU
AMD recently launched its range of RDNA 3 desktop GPUs, the Radeon RX 7000 series. It was praised for being relatively affordable compared to the RTX 4000 GPUs launched by NVIDIA. Now, they’re becoming even more affordable, w…
