How big does a gaming monitor really need to be?
Having a good gaming PC is only half the battle–you also need a screen that makes the action visible. Many people find it difficult to decide on the right dimensions. Gaming monitors […]
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The best PC games of 2024 (that don’t need a graphics card)
I’ve been writing these roundups for seven years running and in that time integrated graphics have gotten a lot more powerful. Just look at the Steam Deck and its many imitators: it’s […]
The Zero Trust era is coming: What that means for VPNs and your data
The days of walling off the outside world to protect your network are quickly going the way of the Dodo. Thanks to the extraordinary growth of remote workforces, the adoption of cloud-based […]
Rising to the TOPS: How will NPUs and Windows AI grow in 2025?
2024 has been a big year for on-device AI in consumer electronics. Both Microsoft and Apple took swings with their respective operating systems, with Microsoft debuting its “Copilot+ PC” branding for AI-capable […]
The befuddling world of USB-C charging, explained
USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make everything simple: […]
The Full Nerd awards: Our favorite PC hardware of 2024
In this yearly penultimate episode of The Full Nerd, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, Adam Patrick Murray, and Will Smith came ready to brawl. Picking the best PC hardware of the year is […]
AI impersonators will wreak havoc in 2025. Here’s what to look for
Picture this: You receive an audio message from your sister. She says she’s lost her wallet and asks if you can send some cash so she can pay a bill on time. […]
My first Thunderbolt 5 experience has been a huge bust
Thunderbolt 5. The cutting edge of I/O. All of it — monitors, a Thunderbolt 5 dock, and even a Thunderbolt 5 SSD — was perched on my desk. I was pleased, in […]
Going Full Nerd: My favorite Gordon Ung video is a masterclass in his talents
My colleague and co-conspirator Gordon Mah Ung passed away this weekend, after a battle with cancer. I’m heartbroken. Gordon is the journalist and the person I want to be when I grow […]
The best free software for a new PC
The best free PC software programs aren’t about the cost (or lack thereof), they’re about a fresh opportunity—collections of code that put the dumb hardware in your computer to smart use, tools […]
