Latest articles by Ben Wilson
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 2024
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.
Razer's latest partnership is equal parts obvious and ridiculous (and it's a limited edition)
It's real Gillette partners with Razer for a limited edition shaving razor themed after both brands, but it won't be around forever.
Tips for Grammarly on Windows 11: The best plugins and extensions to use right now
Grammarly tips Grammarly enhances Windows 11 writing with spell checks, grammar suggestions, and an AI assistant. Extend it to your most commonly used apps with these tips for students, grads, and all.
Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini (Gen 8) review: Tempting me away from desktops with versatile benefits
Review Between a full-blown desktop PC and a portable laptop, you'll find tiny computers like the 8th Gen refresh of Lenovo's IdeaCentre Mini, and it's a tempting option.
Here's why Grammarly is the perfect app for students heading back to school (graduates, too)
Student skills Grammarly is perfect for helping you write your thesis, even without the Premium subscription (but I'll try to convince you to subscribe)
AMD supports 10K displays with brand new Radeon PRO workstation GPUs
Radeon PRO AMD's Radeon PRO workstation GPUs usually carry an impossibly lofty price tag, but its latest W7500 and W7600 cards target more of a mid-range professional market.
Alienware's Aurora R16 gaming PCs drop the ugly designs and gain hotter hardware
R16 Alienware's new Aurora R16 gaming desktop is 40% smaller than its predecessor and comes with options for cutting-edge components without the hassle of building it yourself.
ASUS to mass-produce desktop GPUs without power cables (but there's a catch)
NO PWR It looks like ASUS is working on some RTX 40-series GPUs without traditional PCIe power cables, so what's the catch?
How to delete your Twitter account (and everything you ever Tweeted)
X-Twitter Are you looking to deactivate your Twitter profile or delete the Tweets within? Here's how to purge all your posts from X, the Twitter replacement.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (Gen 8) gaming laptop review: Slick hardware outperforms baffling design choices
Review Lenovo further explores gaming by refreshing its Legion Slim 7i gaming laptop, packing powerful components underneath unusual chassis features.
Wi-Fi 7: Everything you need to know about the next era of wireless networking
Wi-Fi 7 The next generation of networking is here, and Wi-Fi 7 is as confusing as each version before it. I review networking hardware for a living, so let me explain what IEEE 802.11be really means.
Li-Fi vs Wi-Fi: Could this bleeding-edge tech make your next router as fast as light?
Li-Fi Li-Fi tech could propel wireless networking to unprecedented speeds as fast as light, thanks to a new standard set by the IEEE.
