The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is already breaking world overclocking records
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X was only just announced at E3 2019, but it’s already breaking records – it’s been pushed to 5GHz across all 16 cores. In order to hit this massive clock speed, overclockers had to...
View ArticleMinix NEO J50C thin client PC review
Sales of personal computers might be sliding but the silver lining in what looks like a morose market comes from the enterprise and business segment where smartphones have yet to kill laptops and...
View ArticleMacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar (2019) Review
It’s a stretch to call the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar new for 2019. That’s because it’s mostly just a spec upgrade — with one important exception. Now featuring faster quad-core processors, the...
View ArticleWhat’s inside the Atari VCS: Faux wood paneling, AMD’s Ryzen, and the soul of...
“We are the most powerful PC for $250.” Surprise! The Atari VCS still exists. The last time we saw it was GDC 2018, at which time I asked “What the hell is this?” and Atari provided very few answers....
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How to Install Linux on a Chromebook
Chromebooks are so simple to use and maintain that even a young child can handle them. However, if you want to push the envelope, you can install Linux. While it doesn’t cost any money to put a Linux...
View Article[Comparison] AMD Ryzen 7 3750H gets destroyed by Intel Core i7-1065 G7
Welcome to the head-to-head battle of Intel and AMD’s latest laptop processors. In the Red trunks, you are going to see a bulkier competitor requiring a 35W of power. In the other corner – wearing all...
View ArticleAsus ROG Zephyrus M GU502 review (GU502GU model – i7-9750H, GTX 1660Ti)
Summary: The Zephyrus M GU502 is an excellent multi-purpose laptop, and while expensive at the time of this review, it will increase in value in the months to come, as it gets discounted. Asus put...
View ArticleAcer Nitro 5 review (2019 AN517-51 model – i7-9750H, GTX 1660Ti)
Summary: The 17-inch Nitro 5 remains true to its core values: excellent specs and competitive features in an affordable package. This version is more compact and sturdier built than its predecessors,...
View ArticleASUS VIVOBOOK 14 (X412FJ) REVIEW
No sooner had I wrapped up the review of one VivoBook laptop than another came knocking on my door. I finished reviewing the Asus VivoBook S14 (S406UA) only a couple of weeks ago, and already I’ve got...
View ArticleMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2 vs. HP Spectre x360 13
Microsoft is most responsible for the advent of the modern 2-in-1 in which laptops can morph from clamshell to tablet and a couple of modes in between. That makes the company’s refreshed Surface Laptop...
View ArticleDell XPS 15 vs. HP Spectre x360 15
If you’re looking for a highly portable laptop, you’ll likely limit your search to 13-inch models. If you’re looking for more power, though, you’ll probably be taking a look at 15-inch laptops. Perhaps...
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I Tried the New Xbox App for PC, and Yikes, It’s Bad
With Xbox Game Pass for PC launching in beta, we decided to download the newest Xbox app on one of the many gaming laptops sitting in our lab to see how effectively the app translates the Xbox One OS...
View ArticleVicTsing PC175A Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review
I’m still gaming on my PC and one of the most important accessories in the setup is a mechanical keyboard. I’ve tried many gaming keyboards and some of them even cost nearly $200. Do we really need to...
View ArticleMSI GE63 Raider review – the RTX graphics cards make it even better than before
MSI’s Raider line-up of gaming notebooks is probably the most refined of all the devices the company offers. They employ fast and powerful hardware, input devices which are of very good quality and...
View ArticleASUS ROG Strix G531 review – budget gaming laptop swimming in RGB
Republic of Gamers is one of the most recognized brands of gaming devices all over the world. ASUS has done a lot in the past years to distinguish it as there are options that are on the value side of...
View ArticleFledging Shell Thunderbolt 3 review: Roll your own X5 with this fast,...
Samsung’s X5 Thunderbolt drive has nothing on the Shell, which costs about $100 less at the same capacity. There’s nothing like generic when it comes to saving money, be it prescription medicines or...
View ArticleInside ASUS ROG Strix G531 – disassembly and upgrade options
ROG Strix G531 is one of the latest and most affordable Republic of Gamers device on the market right now. You can get a decent machine with a Core i7-9750H and a GeForce GTX 1650 for under a $1000! We...
View ArticleHow to check your graphics card’s GPU temperature
Knowing your graphics card’s GPU temperature is vital when your PC keeps overheating, or when you’re overclocking—but Windows doesn’t include temperature monitoring tools. We can help. How hot is your...
View ArticleHP 15 Laptop (DB0069WM) Review
The HP 15 Laptop, or the 15-DB0069WM, only costs $436, but for that relatively low price you have to deal with a washed out 15.6-inch, low-resolution panel and poor battery life packed in a dull...
View ArticleThe Best 13-Inch Laptops of 2019: Portable Notebooks for Any Budget (Updates...
13-inch laptops have boomed in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. These devices offer the best balance between portability and productivity. Students can effortlessly carry...
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