Latest articles by Ben Wilson
Intel Xe2 GPU to deliver a HUGE graphics boost as "Battlemage" tech comes to next-gen Lunar Lake laptops and handhelds
Battlemage lives Intel introduces its overhauled Xe2 graphics microarchitecture for upcoming mobile devices powered by its Lunar Lake SoC, contributing to a 1.5x performance boost over the previous generation.
"Lunar Lake delivers a faster core performance than ARM": Intel is on track to change the way you think about AI PCs
Lunar Lake is legit At the third Intel Tech Tour in Taipei, Taiwan, its executive team revealed details about the upcoming Lunar Lake mobile processors and showcased across-the-board performance improvements.
Surface Pro 11 could have emptied my wallet to be my new Copilot+ PC if Microsoft hadn't missed one crucial launch option
So close Microsoft provides a new platform for AI PCs with Copilot+, but its in-house Surface Pro 11 doesn't quite convince me while it misses part of my personal criteria.
What is Microsoft's Prism? Explaining the emulation engine for Windows on Arm and why it's compared to Apple's Rosetta 2
Prism Prism is an ARM emulator that promises a "2x performance boost" in the next generation of Copilot+ AI PCs and even current-gen options. Here's what it means for you.
Intel's next-gen Lunar Lake processors will launch in new AI PCs sooner than you think, hot on the heels of Snapdragon X and ARM
Lunar Lake Intel's next-generation mobile processors, codenamed Lunar Lake, feature an upgraded 45+ TOPS NPU and a long-awaited GPU architecture to take on Qualcomm's Snapdragon X platform.
Crucial Pro Memory: Overclocking Edition DDR5 RAM review — Hitting the Ryzen sweet spot with no frills
Review Crucial expands its DDR5 desktop memory range with kits targeting gamers and enthusiasts looking to hit the 6000MT/s sweet spot, but is it worth it?
The new OmniBook X AI PC powered by Snapdragon X represents a whole new era for HP laptops
OmniBook X Say goodbye to Spectre, Envy, and Pavilion. Hello, OmniBook!
Elgato 4K Pro review: The only capture card you'll ever need (if your PC can handle it)
Review Your motherboard will need specific sockets and spare bandwidth, but the 4K Pro is Elgato's ultimate offering to gaming content creators.
Opera becomes the latest ARM-native browser: “Windows is our biggest audience, so Snapdragon X (devices are) top priority”
Opera on ARM Opera Browser targets Windows on Arm devices powered by Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon X platform with a native ARM version that increases battery life and utilizes NPUs for AI features.
Will Adobe expand native app support for Windows on Arm and Snapdragon X chips?
Adobe on ARM Adobe offers only Photoshop and Lightroom as ARM-native apps, but could this change with the rise of game-changing Snapdragon X devices in 2024?
The best gaming desktop CPU you can buy is now $90 cheaper thanks to a limited promo code — and that includes free delivery
7800X3D Newegg offers AMD's phenomenal Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the best gaming processor you can buy today, for under $350 with a promo code available to all.
Best CPU coolers in 2024 for AMD Ryzen and Intel Core desktops
Updated CPU coolers are critical in custom-built desktops and help your processor perform to their maximum potential. Here are my top picks to match your components and budget.
I'm putting Windows on ARM compatibility to the test with my accessories and peripherals — has anything improved?
ARM ready I'm testing my wireless earbuds, joypads, and printer to test whether ARM-based Windows devices support my favorite accessories.
HYTE THICC Q60 review: The most ridiculous AIO CPU cooler I've ever tested is also one of the best
Review HYTE, best known for its gigantic "fish tank" PC cases, enters the CPU cooler scene with the THICC Q60 AIO and FP12 case fans — are the extravagant aesthetics worth the high cost?
Best Intel LGA 1200 motherboards 2024
Updated We found the best motherboards compatible with LGA 1200 socket for Intel's 10th and 11th Gen CPUs.
Best pre-built gaming PCs for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Updated Skip the PC build process and take to the skies in Microsoft Flight Simulator with my picks of pre-built desktops that my team has tested and reviewed.
Razer BlackWidow V4 75% review: Perfecting the form factor with a hot-swappable mechanical gaming keyboard
Review Razer is famous for its world-class gaming peripherals, and the compact 75% variant of its BlackWidow V4 mechanical keyboard could be a worthy addition to its range — but is it worth the price?
I finally tried Windows 11 on ARM after four years of unfairly dismissing Qualcomm's misunderstood platform (and I'm obsessed)
All-in on ARM A bargain find on a second-hand Microsoft Surface Pro X has completely changed how I feel about Windows on ARM, realizing my app compatibility fears were utterly wrong.
PWAs are awesome on Arm — here's why I'm ditching native Windows apps for lightweight alternatives with extra RAM
PWA FTW Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are a lightweight, web-based alternative to native desktop apps that offer rapid installs and removal on Windows 11, and I love them.
PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11
Armed for x86-64 Windows devices running on Arm processors from Qualcomm and Microsoft can run x86 and x64 apps in Windows 11 with a clever trick that means your productivity isn't negatively affected.
Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I gaming laptop review: Failing to beat the value of its own Legion Go handheld
Review With Intel Arc A530M graphics, Lenovo's affordable LOQ range expands the ultra-budget gaming laptop category with the LOQ 15IAX9I, but is it worth it over an in-house portable alternative?
AMD enters the race to the 'TOPS' with new NPUs for Ryzen AI laptops and desktops
AMD AI PCs AMD Ryzen PRO 8000/8040 Series processors bring Ryzen AI NPUs to desktops and mobile workstations for business.
A new universal chat app combines Telegram, WhatsApp, and more, leaving me nostalgic for Trillian and MSN Messenger
Remember pagers? Beeper is available now for Windows desktops, Android smartphones, and more, combining up to 14 chat services via a secure, decentralized network.
