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My favorite Xbox and PC games of the year don't include Baldur's Gate 3 (yet), but here are the best games I DID play
GOTY With 2023 nearing its final hours, I look back at some of the best Xbox and PC games of 2023... Even though I haven't played Baldur's Gate 3 or Alan Wake 2 yet.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 (2022) review: Minor improvements go a long way for this surprisingly powerful slim PC
REVIEW The quick follow-up to 2021's Galaxy Book Pro 360 delivers much more power than its predecessor thanks to Intel's latest P-series processor. But Samsung's 16:9 display aspect is woefully out of date.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review: Small enhancements make a big difference
Little has changed with the Surface Laptop 2, but it's still a thrill to use.
Razer Barracuda X review: Multi-device gamers rejoice at this go-anywhere $99 headset
Razer's new headphones are fabulous for multi-device people who want the same audio profile on their phone, PC, or Nintendo Switch. Just don't lose the dongle!
Konftel Cam10 review: One of the best business HD webcams you can get for under $100
Hailing from Sweden, the new Konftel Cam10 professional webcam is well worth the price for the excellent video quality.
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G 13-inch review: Affordable 5G never looked so good
If you’re looking for a thin-and-light 13-inch laptop with 5G but don’t want Windows on ARM, Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 is an outstanding choice if you can live with the 16:9 display.
Surface Laptop Studio review: Redefining what a Windows laptop can be (again)
While the Surface Laptop Studio's design isn't entirely new, no one has done it quite to this level with such great results.
Surface Laptop 4 (15-inch) review: AMD Ryzen shines, but Microsoft could still do much more
Featuring newish AMD Ryzen 4000 processors, Surface Laptop 4 15-inch finally realizes its performance potential, but some things keep it from being perfect.
