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Need a home for your Core i9-14900K? Check out my favorite motherboards.
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Pair your flagship Intel CPU with the right motherboard to maximize performance.
HP's Envy Move is the best family PC, but I found some great alternatives
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated If you're taken by the idea of having an All-in-One PC that includes performance hardware and display, there's a great selection from which to choose. I've collected the best of the best right here.
Dell makes a lot of PCs, but these Alienware models are best for gaming
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated The Aurora R16 is Dell's flagship gaming PC that's best for most users, but older R15 models might be able to save you some money. Here's what you need to know before buying.
Lenovo's ThinkCentre neo Ultra mini PC can only get better
By Cale Hunt published
Review Lacking a working NPU (for the time being), a lot of the AI capabilities aren't functional. However, the neo Ultra is still a great little PC that offers desktop-class performance.
These are the best laptops with upgradeable internal hardware
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Desktop PCs are often easily upgradeable, prolonging useful life and extracting more value from your purchase. But what about laptops? Here are our favorites.
A laptop with a great webcam can make a huge difference in Zoom
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated These laptops are perfect for taking Zoom calls.
Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 9) review: The forgotten middle child
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 9) is a pretty great mid-range gaming laptop that's rather confusingly positioned in Lenovo's lineup (and a little difficult to find).
Our favorite mini PC is at a low, low price when you use this special coupon code
By Rebecca Spear published
Mini PC deal ⚡ Use this special coupon to get your favorite mini PC at a special low price. It offers solid performance and plenty of ports in a compact frame.
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