How to turn a USB flash drive into a portable gaming console
A lot of gamers go to great lengths to find a portable retro gaming device with the lightest and most compact kit. The Linux powered Raspberry Pi 5 does a decent job […]
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Why I test gaming PCs with free Steam demos – not canned benchmarks
You only have to read a few PC gaming hardware posts on Reddit to see how many gamers there are out there unsure if their low-spec potato of a gaming PC will […]
Which cloud gaming service is right for you? A quick comparison
Cloud gaming is fascinating on paper. By streaming games from remote servers, cloud gaming services allow you to play high-end games even if you don’t have a high-end PC or console. All […]
Would you rent a gaming PC? You can now with NZXT’s Flex program
Rental services are everywhere now. If you can’t outright afford something pricey, you can usually find someone who will lend it to you for a monthly fee, whether it’s a home, a […]
PC gaming has a problem: A plague of terrible patches
When I buy a game, it’s a given that I can expect there to be updates and patches at some point. That’s especially the case for games in early access that most […]
Valve is working on bringing SteamOS to other gaming handhelds
The Steam Deck has been a huge hit among PC gamers, and it remains the top pick in its category despite some aging hardware. A big part of that success is due […]
Why are gaming laptops so expensive? We break it down
You don’t need a PhD to see that gaming rigs are significantly more expensive than their non-gaming counterparts. But what’s interesting is that gaming laptops tend to be more expensive than gaming […]
This guy crammed desktop gaming parts into a laptop — and it didn’t explode
Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise: gaming laptops are awesome. After decades of being looked down upon by “real” PC gamers, they can now go toe-to-toe with gaming desktops. But if you […]
Samsung tries glasses-free 3D again with new gaming monitors
Samsung is showing some impressive gaming monitors at this year’s Gamescom trade show in Germany. There are new OLEDs in 34-inch and 49-inch models, and the big one is coming in a […]
Why you shouldn’t skimp on your gaming PC’s case
I had a big lesson in PC hardware assembly a couple of years ago. Proud of my efforts in choosing kick-ass components for a new gaming rig that would allow me to […]