I can’t wait for ARM-based gaming laptops

I can’t wait for ARM-based gaming laptops

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I know, I know. It sounds ridiculous. Preposterous. Antithetical. Apple sure isn’t going to make a gaming laptop, and the current range of Qualcomm-based Windows laptops aren’t exactly performers. But after doing some gaming on a MacBook Pro, I can’t help but fantasize about how excellent ARM-based gaming laptops could …

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Apparently ants can eat your GPU now

Apparently ants can eat your GPU now

Reddit Every few months, a post pops up on one of the various subreddits I follow with a desperate user showing off horrific photos of ants crawling around inside their gaming PC. That’s exactly what happened to u/Thejus_Parol, who posted on r/pcmasterrace with some true nightmare fuel (spotted by Tom’s Hardware). In this case, pesky …

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (16-inch) review: a foldable flop

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (16-inch) review: a foldable flop

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold MSRP $3,240.00 “The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold suffers from a few fatal flaws.” Pros Performance beats other foldables Thinner when folded Excellent haptic touchpad Bright OLED display Decent webcam Cons Keyboard is cramped Stand is unreliable Inferior OLED colors Inconsistent battery life Lenovo broke ground on foldable PCs with the original …

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PCs are back on the upswing

PCs are back on the upswing

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends During the pandemic, processors sold like hotcakes — but the demand came to an abrupt halt in late 2022 and early 2023. However, according to the latest report from Jon Peddie Research, CPUs are once again doing better, with a notable increase in shipments. Still, these gains aren’t consistent across …

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Windows 12 may force a major change for new PCs

Windows 12 may force a major change for new PCs

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Newer generations of computers are expected to be “AI PCs,” and several suppliers have been preparing new products with high-powered specifications that match those industry promises. Recent news indicates that Microsoft plans to increase the minimum specifications for its upcoming Windows 12 operating system, which is expected to be released …

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These recent PC cases make me excited for what’s next

These recent PC cases make me excited for what’s next

Choosing the right PC cabinet is crucial for ensuring compatibility, efficient cooling, cable management, aesthetics, and overall functionality of your computer build. Thus, it is highly recommended to take out time to research and choose a case that aligns with your needs and can contribute to a satisfying and well-performing PC setup. Speaking of which, …

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PC ports need to be better in 2024. Here’s how

PC ports need to be better in 2024. Here’s how

Digital Trends I’ve said it once, and I’ll saw it again: 2023 wasn’t a great year for PC gaming. We saw some excellent games, but most were marred by poor ports that exhibited performance issues, bugs, and other game-breaking problems. Even at the end of the year, though, things are looking up, and I hope …

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HP Envy Move review: a PC unlike any you’ve seen

HP Envy Move review: a PC unlike any you’ve seen

HP Envy Move MSRP $1,210.00 “The HP Envy Move is the portable PC you never knew you needed.” Pros Affordable Well-designed portability Solid build quality Display is touch-enabled Runs on battery Cons Mediocre performance Average display Keyboard is fatiguing HP has shied away from experimentation these days, most notably with the Spectre Foldable PC. The …

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