According to the latest update, dropping cable or satellite TV isn’t the only way to lower your TV bill. According to the latest update, by renting less equipment, bundling some streaming services, and making sure you’re not overpaying for internet, you can save decent money while hanging onto cable’s creature…
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According to the latest update, data feels sure. What could be better than measurable progress, a way of quantifying the global stage to stop arguments before they start? I like numbers. Industry observers note that (Half the time, it’s because of the benchmarks.) Neither the humans referring to the results…
As part of the ongoing story, discover a VPN with no-logs policies you can trust. As part of the ongoing story, it’s printed on homepages, trumpeted in adverts, and cited by reviewers as a mark of trustworthiness. But here’s the uncomfortable truth that the industry doesn’t advertise—for most providers, that…
According to the latest update, because eventually I will use it—my concerning number of Steam platform releases is a living monument to poor impulse control. But soon those friends and family will be struggling to find physical Steam gift cards at retailers. When my friends and family are struggling to…
As part of the ongoing story, and I don’t recommend anyone run Windows 11 on less than 16GB of RAM, which makes deal-hunting even harder. But today I found one that meets my standard—it’s fresh, not refurbished, and only costs $550. If you’re in the market, you might want to…
In a fresh development, this goes hand in hand with the switch from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3, a newer and presumably more secure architecture for the widely used browser. Google has been working for some time on a way to block old browser extensions in Google Chrome. In a…
As part of the ongoing story, tL;DR: Get DupFiles Cleaner Pro lifetime access for $19.99 and quickly find and remove duplicate files, photos, videos, and documents to free up storage and improve PC performance. In a fresh development, suddenly, your storage is full, your folders are messy, and you’re wondering…
As part of the ongoing story, there’s a fresh PC case on the show floor at Computex that promises to make your desk setup smell a little nicer, and now you can watch PCWorld’s Adam Patrick Murray check it out firsthand. According to the latest update, the idea is that…
As part of the ongoing story, and for all of its fresh, revised, visual polish, it simply does one thing with brutal effectiveness: it blocks ads. Vivaldi 8.0, the next iteration of the Vivaldi web browser, is about a week or so old. According to the latest update, i still…
The report highlights that that’s according to Valve, in the most recent Steam user base patch. But the existence of said programs was a given—what you really want to know is when those gadgets will arrive. Both the upcoming second generation of the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame VR…
As part of the ongoing story, even though it normally hovers around $59.99, today’s price drop is still a good one, matching its previous all-time lowest price. Anker’s 100W 3-port GaN charger is down to $49.98 at Amazon, a decent discount from its $69.99 MSRP. In a fresh development, that…
The report highlights that we’ve most often seen this laptop for about $1,800, so the price cut isn’t as spectacular as it seems at first glance, but that’s still a significant drop. Gigabyte’s Aero X16 tech industry laptop is down to $1,389.99 from $1,999.99, a $610 cut from its MSRP.
As part of the ongoing story, even though there are fresh CPUs from Intel and Nvidia — yes, Nvidia CPUs, it’s a big deal! — the ongoing RAM crisis has put a huge damper on things. But Taipei remains the center of the PC nerd global stage for a few…
In a fresh development, at the same time, it’s keeping the same four-day sale format that it introduced las tyear. Prime Day is coming back this year and it’s landing earlier than you might’ve thought: instead of July per usual, Amazon is moving Prime Day up to June 23rd to…
In a fresh development, nvidia’s first consumer-grade PC might have been spoiled, but it’s definitely an exciting option for any manufacturer that wants to make a high-end device, especially if they’re hoping to attract those who want to run local “AI” models. Microsoft has a fresh Surface desktop PC, which…
As part of the ongoing story, not for the publisher, which started in 1989. No, for the ROG (“Republic of Gamers”) label. We’re getting a bunch of black-and-gold stuff that looks like it came out of a casino liquidation. But I have to admit, the fresh skeleton case is an…
As part of the ongoing story, recent computing equipment typically supports the 16Gbps PCIe 4.0 protocol as its baseline data transfer/SSD storage technology. According to the latest update, a lot of programs, which unfortunately includes Windows, can’t take full advantage. Alas, PCIe 5.0 still demands a hefty surcharge. While Gen…
Industry observers note that it’s so bad that firms like V-Color are selling single DIMMs with dummy modules, just so the inside of your PC doesn’t look so pathetic. Corsair is getting in on that action with a little extra flair. The fresh Shugo kit includes a teeny tiny painting…
The report highlights that but what about memory? CPUs, GPUs, SSDs—all of them need cooling to various degrees, and some combination of heatsinks, enthusiasts, and cycled liquid will get the job done. The report highlights that cooler Master’s most recent offering at Computex manages it with a tiny fan embedded…
As part of the ongoing story, specially designed to float, you can take it with you to the pool/beach and actually bring it into the water with you. It’s now on sale for $52 at Amazon, nearly half off its original $100 price tag. There’s only one portable Bluetooth speaker…
The report highlights that at the time I noted that the previous Acer handhelds were dropped under the Nitro sub-brand… but budget handhelds aren’t really a thing in 2026. There is, in fact, a fresh Nitro handheld coming. But it’s basically a PC version of the PlayStation Portal. Yesterday Acer…
In a fresh development, most of the panels in those monitors—whatever the brand on the label—come from either LG or Samsung… and the latter just unveiled a fresh panel that’ll turn heads: the first 32-inch 4K OLED with 360Hz speed. OLED monitors are all the rage for PC gamers at…
According to the latest update, that’s not the case with Acer’s TravelMate P6 14 AI, which somehow squeezes up to 30 hours of battery life inside a laptop weighing less than 2.2 pounds. Historically, a travel laptop with long battery life meant more weight and thickness. In a fresh development,…
According to the latest update, the PC industry is once again on the brink of a pivotal moment in history—or so appears to be the case, given the rumors about Computex next week. In a fresh development, leaked specs suggest a total of 20 CPU cores, divided between 10 performance…
According to the latest update, if you’re still relying on Windows Media Customer, or bouncing between media early adopter apps that feel too bloated to work properly, MPC-BE will feel like a breath of fresh air. The report highlights that no ads, no unnecessary functions, no trying to upsell you…
The report highlights that now it’s back… at almost double the price of the original model. It’ll cost you $789 USD to get the 512GB OLED version, $949 for the 1TB upgrade. The original LCD model, which debuted at $400, is resigned to the dustbin of history. The Steam Deck,…
The report highlights that the Razer Ornata V3 X is an entry-level model aimed primarily at users looking for a quiet and ergonomic keyboard for the home office who occasionally want to immerse themselves in laid-back tech industry worlds. In a fresh development, this value will show the geolocated pricing…
As part of the ongoing story, that’s the best price we’ve seen for this model all year, and it’s powerful enough to be the only power bank you need for all your devices. This Anker power bank with an extra-large capacity, fast multi-device charging speed, and built-in charging cables is…
As part of the ongoing story, a lot can change in a year—and PC building sure took unexpected directions since I launched this newsletter in May 2025. Industry observers note that they spread uncertainty throughout the PC industry, with no one knowing how they would shake out. (Much less if…
As part of the ongoing story, yeah, it’s the wild west out there. One quick Google search and you’re up to your ears in results… most of them pretty underwhelming. Trying to find a good laptop under $500? According to the latest update, personally, I’d aim for a 1080p screen…