Latest articles by Ben Wilson
Revolutionary 'sweating' heatsink improves passive CPU cooling up to 32.65% with salt water
Sweaty CPU Developed by researchers in China, this experimental technology allows a porous membrane to 'sweat' and absorb moisture from the air and passively cool processors.
Surveyed PC gamers say they STILL prefer Windows 10 and mid-range 1080p over high-end parts
Steam Survey Valve's October survey shows Windows still dominates PC gaming, with Windows 10 leading the way. Is Microsoft's last-gen operating system still so popular for a specific reason?
Intel's top-tier gaming laptop CPU just leaked, and it almost beat the desktop equivalent — Here's what you need to know
Portable power Leaked Geekbench 6 benchmarks show an unreleased Intel Core 14th Gen mobile CPU almost matching the performance of its desktop 14700K counterpart.
Recommended game specs are a joke — PC devs need to temper expectations
RTX 4090 or bust My latest personal PC upgrades still don't stand a chance of running my most anticipated titles with smooth framerates, so what's the big deal with poor optimization recently?
DaVinci Resolve on ARM: Qualcomm delivers Hollywood’s most popular editing app
DaVinci on ARM DaVinci Resolve, one of the most popular video editing apps, is coming to more ARM-supported devices, including future Windows laptops, as confirmed by an announcement at Snapdragon Summit 2023.
Undervolting Steam Decks will soon be possible for everyone, but why bother?
⚡Undervolt Valve adds SteamOS 3.5.1 to its Preview branch for Steam Deck owners, sneaking undervolting controls into the BIOS while removing others. Is it worth it?
LIVE: Amazon Prime Day in October — 99 Xbox and PC handpicked deals to grab before they're gone
Live blog We're finding the hottest discounts on Windows and Xbox during Amazon's two-day Big Deal Days event and beyond, skipping the scams and price-inflated fakes.
Here are the best Xbox accessories under $75 still available now Amazon Prime Days are over
Under $75 There were plenty of deals to be had on Xbox accessories for Amazon's Prime Day 2, also known as Big Deal Days, but we've done another sweep of the deals and this is whats available TODAY.
AVerMedia's latest HDMI 2.1 capture card offers 4K60 live Xbox Series X feeds to streamers
Streaming AVerMedia takes on Elgato with HDMI 2.1 support on its new Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 capture card using USB-C connectivity.
Prime Day may be over but these deals under $100 for Xbox are still going strong
Under $100 Official Amazon Prime Day may be over, but there are still bargains to be had on Xbox accessories under $100. We've checked a bunch of retailers to find the best deals STILL live today.
October Prime Day ends but these discounted gaming laptops are still up for grabs
Gaming laptops I've found the best gaming laptop deals during Amazon's two-day Prime Big Deal Days sale event, cutting out the scams and price-inflated time wasters.
The best pre-built gaming desktop savings to grab after October Prime Day
Gaming desktops Here are the best pre-built gaming desktop PC discounts during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale event, without inflated discounts and no-name fakes.
Everything you need to build a custom gaming PC is on sale: Here's what I'd buy
Deals It's Prime Day season again, driving down the overblown prices of custom PC gaming components, but understanding compatibility is tricky, so I've taken the liberty of selecting everything you need.
I asked DALL-E 3 AI to generate my Halloween costume with Bing Chat and it's appropriately cursed
Spooky DALL-E Bing Chat AI generates better images than ever thanks to its upgrade to DALL-E 3, so I asked it for some Halloween party inspiration.
Best SD cards for Steam Deck in 2023
Updated The Steam Deck has at least 64GB of storage space, but you can expand it further with one of the best SD cards for even more awesome games and apps.
How to check CPU temperatures on Windows 11: Fast and free methods
CPU temp If your computer feels sluggish, checking the CPU temperature is one of the best ways to diagnose potential throttling issues. Here's how to check CPU temps on Windows 11.
Show ChatGPT what you see: Voice and image features are live (for a price)
AI eyes OpenAI adds image recognition and a new vocal engine to streamline the interaction between human users and ChatGPT, but it's not free.
Intel reveals Thunderbolt 5 as the next-generation USB-C solution with tremendous improvements
⚡5 The fastest connection standard is about to get even better, with Intel revealing a roadmap for Thunderbolt 5 leading into 2024, supporting more devices than ever.
Microsoft removing third-party printer drivers from Windows Update benefits everyone
PC load letter? With a first-party Microsoft IPP Class Driver, printers will function on modern versions of Windows without extra software.
Razer Blade 14 (2023) Mercury Edition review: Luxury laptop gaming with the usual downsides
Review Razer updates the ultra-compact variant of its powerhouse gaming laptop line with the Blade 14 Mercury Edition, a silver spin-off of the 14-inch beauty with expected cons.
I used AI to expand these iconic Windows wallpapers — and the results are surprisingly less cursed than I expected
Ultrawide Bliss Generative AI can expand the edges of my most beloved Windows XP wallpapers with a shockingly low amount of hallucinated horrors beyond our comprehension.
Alienware 27-inch 360Hz monitor review: Pushing the competitive gaming limits of 1080p
Review A 360Hz monitor will specifically appeal to an incredibly niche faction of gamers, and Alienware is honest about its target audience with this 27-inch offering.
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i laptop review: Close to absolute perfection for creators
Review Undoubtedly known for dull business hardware, the Slim Pro 9i 14-inch and 16-inch laptops prove Lenovo understands the needs of creators with these almost-flawless portable offerings.
