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Whether you’re replacing an old monitor or adding a second (or third) screen to your desk, Amazon has your monitor needs covered with great deals on Samsung monitors that are ideal for gaming and professional use. You can also upgrade your workspace for everyday computing needs as well, and with savings up to $80 off, now is …

Intel finally debuts its new discrete graphics cards, arriving more than fashionably late to a party already dominated by Nvidia and AMD. Based on the same Xe architecture that debuted in its integrated GPUs circa 2020 (11th-gen Tiger Lake), it expands the hardware and features to take advantage of access to the higher power and dedicated memory available when it’s …

Both Intel and AMD have forthcoming boosted versions of existing boxed processors — for desktop upgrades and new DIY builds — to compete for your please-moar-faster-gaming bucks. Intel has the rumored Core i9-12900KS and AMD has the Ryzen 7 5800X3D it previewed at CES 2022. AMD says its processor is “the world’s fastest gaming CPU” — you know Intel will say …

If you want a glimpse of where the processor business is headed, check out Apple’s new M1 Ultra processor. To deliver speed and performance, the consumer electronics giant married two of its older M1 Max chips using advancements in a once humble aspect of chipmaking called packaging. Packaging no longer just provides a protective housing but now also offers cutting-edge …

Are you baffled by the multitude of laptop, desktop and tablet options being hurled at you as a generic “creative” or “creator”? Marketing materials rarely distinguish among the widely varying needs for different pursuits; marketers basically consider anything with a discrete GPU (a graphics processor that’s not integrated into the CPU), no matter how low power, suitable for all sorts …

Choices, choices. When it comes to connecting a computer to a monitor (or picking a monitor to buy) one of the last things you want to get bogged down in is a decision over which connections you need. Especially when you could be dwelling on more exciting features, like whether the HDR you can afford is worth it. And the …

Are you baffled by the multitude of laptop, desktop and tablet options being hurled at you as a generic “creative” or “creator”? Marketing materials rarely distinguish among the widely varying needs for different pursuits; marketers basically consider anything with a discrete GPU (a graphics processor that’s not integrated into the CPU), no matter how low power, suitable for all sorts …

Lenovo’s latest entry-level gaming laptops now look more like the company’s higher-end Legion gaming line, but at lower prices. The new IdeaPad Gaming 3 and 3i are part of the company’s many announcements for Mobile World Congress. While the Legion laptops can top $3,000, the new IdeaPad Gaming 3 starts below $1,000 but still has some premium features and components.  …

Gaming laptops have evolved to keep up with the needs of even the most intense gamers, making them a serious alternative to desktop PCs for all but the highest-power setups. Almost everything you need to start gaming is in that one chassis; you definitely don’t want to use the touchpad, though, so an external mouse is a must-have. Another bright …

The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is an excellent middle ground between too-small-but-ultraportable 11.6-inch models and large-but-not-as-portable 15.6-inch Chromebooks. The larger 14-inch 1080p display gives you extra room to work when you’re away from your desk but still compact enough for a daily commute or carrying around campus. Plus, it has a good port assortment making it a good pick for …