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50 Years of Video Games - Part 3: Good Games Always Prevail
With an increasing number of people spending more of their hard-earned money on the latest tech and services, games expanded into new arenas. History showed once more, new tech paved the way for new opportunities.
How to Use Intel PresentMon for Benchmarking and Testing
Intel's long-running game performance analyzer has been updated with a fresh look and new features. Is it worth using? Let's dive in and see how we can use PresentMon to analyze our gaming PCs.
S3 Graphics: Gone But Not Forgotten
#TBT These days it's rare to see a new hardware company break ground in the world of PCs, but 30 years ago, they were popping up all over the place. Join us as we pay tribute to S3 and see how its remarkable story unfolded over the years.
How to Use Runway Gen-2 to Create AI Videos
Bored with Midjourney's static images? Disappointed by ChatGPT's responses? Then try your hand at creating short videos, all through the power of AI. Here's a short guide to using Runway Gen-2.
GPU Prices Drop Even Further, Sort Of - New Radeons Incoming
It's time for our monthly GPU pricing update. Although there's been no major releases to shake things up, new AMD Radeons are coming soon, meanwhile there's been some price movement across new and old-gen GPUs.
The Best Phones - 2023 Update
When choosing a new phone, the choice between Android and iOS is a given. To help you navigate the multitude of options and making an informed decision, here are our top picks divided in six categories, based on features, value and price...
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE: The RDNA 3 GPU You Can't Really Buy
We take a look at the new Radeon RX 7900 GRE or "Golden Rabbit Edition," an odd name for a gaming graphics card. This is going to be sold mostly in China, but maybe you can get them elsewhere, too.
The Associated Press announces guidelines regarding AI usage - and so has TechSpot
The Best CPUs - 2023 Update
With competition at an all-time high, the ongoing rivalry between AMD and Intel has resulted in competitive pricing and performance across the board, which is excellent news for consumers.
GeForce RTX 4060 vs. Radeon RX 7600: $300 (or Less) GPU Upgrade
An in-depth comparison between the Radeon RX 7600 and GeForce RTX 4060, both new GPUs selling at around $300, or a tad less. Although prev-gen GPUs tend to do better, in this direct battle, who wins?
Top 14 OLED Gaming Monitors Ranked
Having reviewed 14 different OLED gaming monitors so far, starting with the gigantic LG C1 48" a few years ago, it got us thinking: which of these OLED monitors are best, and how would we rank them?
Guide to Choosing a New CPU: 5 Key Questions Before Buying
When it's time for a CPU upgrade, it's crucial to assess your system and consider your specific needs first. In this article we ask five questions as a guide to assist you in choosing a new processor.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT Re-Review: What Should Have Been
Let's pretend for a minute it's 2022 again, and the Radeon RX 7900 XT is just getting released. But in this scenario, the GPU is introduced with 9 months of driver development and $150 slashed off the MSRP.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-13900K
Here's an updated look at AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D when tested against Intel's best offering, the Core i9-13900K. Expect a head-to-head shootout in terms of gaming performance and power consumption.
Asus ROG Ally Review: Almost There, But Not Quite
Valve has managed to captivate the broader gaming public with the Steam Deck, so can Asus pick up the torch with the ROG Ally and persuade the masses that handheld PCs represent the future of PC gaming?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 vs. RTX 4060 Ti: $300 or $400 GPU Upgrade?
Today, we're comparing the GeForce RTX 4060 with its more upscale sibling from a different silicon wafer, the RTX 4060 Ti, to determine if the Ti variant is worth the extra $100.
Acer Predator X27U OLED Review: 1440p 240Hz Gaming Monitor
The Acer Predator X27U is a high-end OLED gaming monitor with a straightforward name that is similar to other 27-inch gaming displays from LG, Asus and Corsair. Can the Acer differentiate?
Ducky One 3 SF Aura Keyboard: A Typist's Dream
While I spend a lot of time gaming, my main consideration when it comes to a keyboard is how good it is for typing. However, somewhat shamefully, I had never used a Ducky. Here are my impressions.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB Reviewed, Benchmarked
Despite our fondness for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, we can admit that just 8GB of VRAM is not enough for a $400 GPU in mid-2023. So what does the extra VRAM bring to the table?
Flash Sales Is the Way: GPU July Pricing Update
It's time for our monthly GPU pricing update, a series which we were hoping wouldn't still be relevant in the middle of 2023. Yet, here we are. What's been interesting most recently are flash sales for new and older graphics cards.
Once-Iconic Tech Products That Are Now a Fading Memory
#TBT Did you know that a floppy disk is more than just a save icon? Can you understand how a pencil and a cassette tape are related? Does the term 'VHS tracking' fill you with dread? What seemed like magic tech at the time, is now a distant memory that those under 20 can't believe was actually real.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs. Radeon RX 6700 XT: Best Value 1440p GPU?
We've spent a ton of time testing the latest AMD and Nvidia mainstream GPUs, meant to be capable of 1440p gaming, however to summarize our experience, these new products have been extremely underwhelming.
How to Upgrade Your SSD (and Retain All Data)
Looking to upgrade your computer's SSD without having to reinstall Windows and all your apps? We've got you covered with this guide to cloning a boot drive.