Latest articles by Ben Wilson
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Everything from Microsoft's Copilot to OpenAI's various ChatGPT models, Artificial Intelligence is rapidly expanding across all forms of technology.
I review gaming laptops for a living, and Dell's 16-inch RTX 4070 beast is my top pick — now back to its Prime Day bargain price
RTX 4070 With a high-end Intel CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, Dell's G16 (7630) is back with its October Prime Day discount price and offers incredible performance-per-dollar value for gamers on the move.
This Xbox controller, Fire TV Stick 4K, Game Pass Ultimate bundle is STILL on sale at Amazon for 45% off, giving access to hundreds of Xbox Cloud Gaming titles
Xbox🤝Amazon Grab a Fire TV Stick 4K, an official Xbox controller, and a month of Game Pass Ultimate for almost half price and unlock 400+ Xbox Cloud Gaming titles before this deal expires.
AMD will power the "world's first Copilot+ PCs designed for enterprise" with Ryzen AI PRO 300 processors using 55 TOPS NPUs
AI PRO Expanding its successful Ryzen AI 300 mobile processors, AMD offers extra AI-powered security to enterprise customers with 55 TOPS NPUs and the world's first Copilot+ PCs in the market.
Intel Core Ultra 200S desktop AI processors promise "groundbreaking power efficiency" as Arrow Lake targets creative PC gamers
Arrow Lake-S Intel unveils its new range of Core Ultra 200S desktop processors, translating everything it achieved with AI PCs to Arrow Lake S and HX.
I never wasted my money on Valve's official Steam Deck dock, and neither should you — I went with a cheaper (and superior) option
Dock it JSAUX offers exactly the same functionality as Valve's official Steam Deck Docking station at a much lower cost, and now it's even cheaper.
Amazon Big Deal Days — What you need to know about October Prime Day
Big Deal Days Amazon has more Prime Day-style deals this October. Here's what we know about Big Deal Days.
Best gaming laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator in 2024
Updated Whether portable flight sims or skinny desktop replacements, here's what you need.
Best PC and Xbox racing wheels in 2024 for everything from Forza Horizon to Euro Truck Simulator 2
Updated The best racing wheels for Xbox offer tremendous versatility. Throw in PC cross-compatibility, and you're off to the races.
Best HOTAS joysticks and yokes for Microsoft Flight Simulator in 2024
Updated Introducing a joystick to your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience further adds to the realism, and we’ve rounded up the best you can buy in one place.
AMD's all-new X870 and X870E motherboards launch: Where to buy the best match for Ryzen 9000 CPUs
Next-gen AM5 All-new motherboards designed for AMD's X870 and X870E chipset features have finally launched for Ryzen 9000 desktop processors. Here are the cheapest boards available on launch day.
China is "the first to train a single generative AI model across multiple data centers" with an innovative mix of "non-sanctioned" GPUs forced by US import blocks on AI tech
AI breakthrough Chinese AI data centers are splitting their generative AI workloads across multiple data centers, potentially solving the issue of power limits and working around US-based blocks.
AMD unlocks over 60% Ryzen CPU power boosts for two of my top-rated desktop processors with a new TDP firmware update
TDP boost AMD Ryzen 600 Series motherboards can push the TDP of its 9600X and 9700X desktop processors by over 60%, but it comes with an important trade-off.
ASUS Zenbook S 14 Copilot+ PC hands-on: Intel's breakthrough CPUs go beyond my expectations with Core Ultra Series 2
Not yet ratedHands-on Going hands-on with ASUS' all-new Zenbook S 14 is a double-whammy of Intel's breakthrough Core Ultra Series 2 processor performance benefits and a compact revision of a gorgeous laptop range.
Kensington SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station hands-on: Sensible future-proofing or trivial tech?
Hands-on Kensington's SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station opens up even more connectivity with an all-new Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, even if your new laptop likely doesn't support it.
ASUS ProArt PZ13 review: The first 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC to challenge Microsoft's Surface Pro 11
Review ASUS' new Snapdragon X Plus-powered 2-in-1 is a cost-saving OLED Surface Pro 11 variant for artists packing a free kickstand keyboard case.
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.
Adobe delivers a Windows UI performance bump alongside simplified color correction and a divisive AI audio tool in its latest beta
Adobe on Windows During IBC 2024, Adobe announced several impressive updates for its Premiere Pro and After Effects programs.
Acer Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC review: Its first AMD GPU still offers competition for 1080p 'Ultra' gaming
Review Acer's Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC offers excellent performance for 1080p gaming, but 8GB of VRAM will limit its lifespan.
Celebrating 29 years of Windows 95 — How Microsoft's operating system evolved since the iconic Start menu was introduced
Win95 is 29 Join me in reminiscing how Windows 95 introduced the iconic Start menu and taskbar, which had a lasting impact on modern computing and remain a core part of Windows 11.
Our favorite Start menu replacement finally supports Windows 11 on ARM and runs on my Surface Pro, fixing Microsoft's failures
A better Start Stardock developers have unveiled Start11 v2, designed to replace the stock Start menu on Windows 11. Finally, it now offers native support for ARM64 for Windows on Arm devices.
My top 13 back-to-school tech deals compile affordable laptops and accessories to make your academic life easier than ever
Back to school Get ready to head back to school with my top picks of the best tech deals in categorized lists with quick links, and keep coming back for updated discounts!
Windows 11 runs better than ever on a Steam Deck OLED, but it still doesn't matter
WinDeck update Valve has released new Windows 11 drivers for its Steam Deck OLED variant to improve OS performance if you're one of the few running a WinDeck.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X review: Team Red built the world's most powerful CPU and sent Intel back to school
Review The Ryzen 9 9950X is all-powerful if you can keep it cool, while the 9900X is cheaper and competes with Intel's Core i9-14900K. Whichever is right for you depends entirely on your software suite.
