How to buy a budget laptop without getting screwed
PC brands love to tout expensive, high-end notebooks, but history has shown most people buy a budget laptop. And why not? A $500 laptop can be a capable machine that will serve […]
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Why I will never buy a Mac
Everything has its two sides: strength and counterforce, yin and yang, chilli con carne and adventurous digestion. Some opposites simply belong together somehow; they only form a complete picture in tandem. So […]
There will be a massive change in how you buy monitors in 2024
Most of us are used to thinking about, say, a 1440p-capable monitor that runs at a 120Hz refresh rate. In 2024, that’s going to change. New logos and specs will indicate monitors […]
B760 vs. Z790: Which type of Intel motherboard should you buy?
An important step when assembling or upgrading your PC is choosing the right motherboard. With the latest generations of Intel chipsets, you’ll need to decide whether a B760 or Z790 motherboard is […]
Intel Core Ultra vs. 14th-gen Core HX: Which laptops should you buy?
For the first time in many years, you have a choice when buying a new Intel-based laptop: Intel’s 14th-gen Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) or its latest 14th-gen Core HX chip. Which should […]
4 reasons to buy a curved gaming monitor (and 2 reasons not to)
If you consider yourself a serious PC gamer, then you should consider picking up a curved monitor. Not only is the field of vision much higher, making it easier to see more […]
Why you should buy a Chromebook over a laptop
Chromebooks have been around since 2011, but they’ve undergone a serious transformation since the early days. They’re no longer the low-resolution, low-powered machines from the days of old. Now, in addition to […]
Dell XPS vs. Inspiron vs. Latitude laptops: Which should you buy?
Whether you’re looking for a powerful gaming laptop, a lightweight rig for working on the go, or a laptop to kick back with to watch Netflix on the sofa, chances are you’ll […]
A Windows 11 ‘free’ upgrade pushes users to buy a new PC
Upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 10 didn’t take much effort. But Microsoft has had an uphill battle trying to convince users to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and it […]
Why I never buy the best gaming hardware for my PC
Consider this hypothetical scenario: You’re upgrading your gaming rig and you’re second-guessing the hardware you’ve chosen. In fact, you’re so fed up with the performance of your old hardware you feel an […]
