Just because you’re a PC gamer doesn’t mean you can afford to buy a desktop made out of pure platinum, water-cooled with the tears of extremely wealthy angels. And if you’re trying to build a budget machine, you’ve had a really hard time of it lately. …
StarTech Thunderbolt 4/USB4 dock review: Just too expensive
At a glance Expert’s RatingProsDelivers over 90W of power to laptopsRelatively compactConsWay too expensivePower issues with its external Thunderbolt 4 portsNo dedicated display portsOur VerdictStarTech’s Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Docking Station (TB4CDOCK) r…
The best monitors for programming: Size matters
Programming is possible on nearly any monitor, but most programmers prefer a big, pixel-dense, attractive screen that can render tiny code with clarity and display numerous windows at once. Prolific multi-taskers, many programmers also go all-in on mul…
Windows 8.1 is on its deathbed. Prepare now
Windows 8 stunk. It might have helped cost chief executive Steve Ballmer his job. Windows 8.1 was a bit better — but if you love it, you have only a month or so left to enjoy it. Microsoft will kill off Windows 8.1 support on January 10, 2023. There’s …
Here’s a lifetime Microsoft Office deal to be thankful for
As we get deeper into the holiday season, it’s a good time to check in and show gratitude for the good in your life. There’s always something to be grateful for, and this year we’re thankful for amazing deals on valuable products like Microsoft Office….
Nvidia finally responds to melting RTX 4090 cable controversy
Nvidia finally broke its silence and says improperly seated 12VHPWR connectors are largely to blame for those GeForce RTX 4090 power cable meltdowns. The company, which thus far has been mum other than to confirm it was investigating the problem, issue…
The best CPUs for gaming
Buying a processor for a gaming rig is both easier and harder than it used to be. AMD’s Ryzen 7000-series and Intel’s 13th-gen Core CPUs offer fantastic performance—with the promise of even more impressive chips on the way. (6GHz clock speeds, anyone?)…
Score the Xbox Series S for $50 off and get a $50 Target gift card, too
Graphics card prices may be falling at last, but they still can’t beat the value of gaming consoles. Especially not when you can get up to 1440p gaming at a stunningly low price, thanks to a deal on the Xbox Series S. Right now at Target, $250 gets you…
Windscribe Pro review: A simple and helpful VPN and ad blocker
At a Glance Expert’s RatingProsSimple setupGood performanceGreat free planConsTricky security track record with 2021 server incidentSlow loading of browser extensionOur VerdictWindscribe is an effective and user-friendly VPN and ad blocker with solid b…
This RTX 3070-powered Gigabyte laptop with a 240Hz screen is just $1,100
Calling all gamers! We’ve got a great deal for you today. eBay’s selling the Gigabyte Aorus for $1,099.99, which is a savings of $551. Not only does this machine have powerful components, but the display’s bezels are so skinny they’re practically non-e…