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Copilot+ PCs will soon get their first must-have exclusive feature
By Sean Endicott published
Laptops Copilot+ PCs will soon support an improved Windows Search that uses AI to locate files. That new Windows Search could be the first must-have feature for Copilot+ PCs.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 vs. 4090 size comparison: Founders Editions
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming The new NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5090 FE GPU features the same shape as its RTX 4090 FE predecessor but measures just half its width.
How to choose the right motherboard for your Core i7-14700K
By Cale Hunt, Dan Rice last updated
Hardware Our picks to house your new CPU, whatever your needs or budget these are the best motherboards for i7 14700K.
How to get the best Surface PC when you head back to school
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Microsoft's Surface PCs are stylish, functional, and powerful. Here are the best for school and college.
Check out the best motherboards for your Ryzen 9 9950X
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X is a high-performance Zen 5 processor that demands a quality motherboard to help realize its full potential. I've collected the best boards for the CPU right here.
The best Ryzen 9 7950X cooler only costs about $35
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware The Ryzen 9 7950X offers incredible gaming performance offset by high power draw causing raised temperatures, so I've found the best CPU cooler to match.
Craving power? These Core i9 laptops are the best we've tested.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Intel's Core i9 and Core Ultra 9 CPUs are among the industry's most powerful processors, and the laptops that feature them are phenomenal. These are our favorites that we've tested and reviewed.
Here's what we know (so far) about NVIDIA's alleged ARM chips for laptops
By Sean Endicott published
CPUs NVIDIA will reportedly release its first-ever ARM-based chips for Windows PCs. The rumored N1X chip is expected by the end of 2025 and its sibling, the N1, is expected in 2026.
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