The Zotac ZBOX CI660 nano Fanless mini-PC Review: A Promising HTPC Platform
Zotac is a major player in the SFF PC space, and the emergence of the ultra-compact form-factor (UCFF) NUCs has broadened the available market for ther mini-PCs. The company markets their...
View ArticleRoccat Kova Aimo Review: A Great Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse Under $50
When I reviewed the original Roccat Kova mouse, I praised the device for its ambidextrous design and comfortable feel, while criticizing its uneven software. The good news is that the Roccat Kova Aimo...
View ArticleInside ASUS ZenBook 13 UX333 – disassembly and upgrade options
ASUS ZenBook 13 UX333 is probably one of the strongest contenders for the medium budget 13-inch crown. Its main feature is ASUS’ new design, using the so-called ErgoLift hinge, which lifts the device...
View ArticleNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (8GB GDDR6) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (Max-Q) (8GB...
Have you ever wondered, why do manufacturers put Max-Q versions of some video card in their devices? Well, the answer is obvious – they generally produce less heat and can provide headroom for more...
View ArticleIntel Core i5-8265U vs Intel Core i5-8250U – benchmarks and performance...
Intel Core i5-8250U is one of the most popular ULV processor on the market from the day it got announced. However, recently more and more manufacturers prefer the newer Whiskey Lake CPU – the Core...
View ArticleMicrosoft Surface Hub 2S: Price, specs and release date finally revealed
Microsoft first announced its Surface Hub 2 last year, and now the Redmond-based company has finally revealed its price, release date, and specs – as well as a surprise last-minute naming change. The...
View ArticleLenovo ThinkPad E590 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E580 – what are the differences?
Recently, we tried out Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad – the ThinkPad E590. While testing it, we noticed something interesting. It was very, very reminiscent of its predecessor – the ThinkPad E580. In fact,...
View ArticleCooler Master SK630 review: Low-profile gaming keyboards are officially a trend
Flatter than Kansas. Here’s the rule with peripherals: Once is a gimmick, twice is a trend, and thrice is a category. And our latest category? Low-profile mechanical keyboards, which bring elements of...
View ArticleMicrosoft Surface Hub 2S hands-on review
Microsoft’s Surface brand is synonymous with premium mobile PCs. The Surface Pro is the template all other PC tablets follow, the Surface Studio is the envy of other all-in-ones, and even the Surface...
View ArticleAcer Nitro 5 vs. Dell G3 15 vs. Asus TUF FX504: Which Budget Gaming Laptop Wins?
If you’re strapped for cash but still want to make your way onto the PC gaming scene, then you might want to consider a budget gaming laptop. However, budget gaming systems have major drawbacks,...
View ArticleInside Lenovo Ideapad 730S (Yoga S730) – disassembly and upgrade options
Now that’s what a truly thin device should look like. Honestly, this is one of the first devices we test that justifies the lack of USB Type-A ports. Additionally, in our review, we saw that the...
View ArticleAsus Chromebook Flip C434 vs. Flip C302CA: Should You Upgrade?
The Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA has been a long-standing entry on our Best Chromebooks page. The 12.5-inch notebook impressed us with its compact aluminum chassis, good performance and solid battery...
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How to Uninstall or Repair an App in Windows 10
We start with a clean new laptop — ideally, anyway; most are full of bloatware and junk. As the days go by, it only gets worse. We tend to install variety of apps that seem useful at the time but end...
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Best Workstations of 2019
Need. More. Power! Whether you need to crunch a horde of data or video-edit large files in 4K, you’re going to need a monster laptop, aka a workstation. Workstations are targeted toward professional...
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Intel Optane Memory H10 SSD Review: How it could speed up your next laptop
Intel’s hybrid combo Optane and QLC SSD shines under heavy workloads. Intel’s Optane Memory H10 SSD is one of those enigmas of PC hardware that can drive reviewers crazy. It is—simply put—a storage...
View ArticleHow to transform your laptop into a gaming powerhouse with an external...
With a little bit of research and elbow grease, an external graphics setup can transform your laptop into a gaming powerhouse for a fraction of the price of a whole new gaming PC. My desire to power up...
View ArticleTop 5 reasons to BUY or NOT buy the Lenovo Ideapad 530s (14″)!
If you don’t have time to read our in-depth review of the new Lenovo Ideapad 530s (14″) then here’s the place where you can read our summary of its best and worst characteristics. 4 reasons to BUY the...
View ArticleLenovo ThinkPad E490 review – rigid business notebook
Today, we are looking at the 14-inch version of a, apparently, very familiar device. It is called the Lenovo ThinkPad E490 and as with its bigger brother (the ThinkPad E590), it is a copy-paste of its...
View ArticleiMac 21.5in (2019) review
The 21.5in iMac is the most iconic Apple desktop but it’s not without its compromises. Thankfully, the new 2019 version has some improvements that make it easier to recommend with more powerful Intel...
View ArticleiMac 2017 vs 2019 Comparison
The iMac doesn’t look any different so what upgrades has Apple brought for 2019? We examine and benchmark the old and new iMac models to see which you should buy. Should I buy the 21.5in iMac (2019) or...
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