Latest articles by Ben Wilson
LIVE: Amazon Prime Day in October — The 47 best handpicked Xbox and PC deals you need to know
Live blog We're finding the hottest Prime Day discounts on Windows and Xbox during Amazon's two-day Big Deal Days event, skipping the scams and price-inflated fakes.
These are the best Xbox deals under $100 on this Amazon Prime Day — but you HAVE to hurry
Under $100 Grab a real bargain with Prime Day 2 savings on Xbox accessories under $100 during Amazon's two-day Big Deal Days event.
Here are the best Xbox accessories under $75 for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Under $75 There are plenty of deals to be had on Xbox accessories for Amazon's Prime Day 2, also known as Big Deal Days, but we only care about the savings.
Best pre-built gaming desktop savings during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Gaming desktops Here are the best pre-built gaming desktop PC discounts during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale event, without inflated discounts and no-name fakes.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days — discounted gaming laptops that I would actually buy
Gaming laptops I've found the best gaming laptop deals during Amazon's two-day Prime Big Deal Days sale event, cutting out the scams and price-inflated time wasters.
Everything you need to build a custom gaming PC is on sale: Here's what I'd buy
Deals It's Prime Day season again, driving down the overblown prices of custom PC gaming components, but understanding compatibility is tricky, so I've taken the liberty of selecting everything you need.
Amazon Big Deal Days — What you need to know about Prime Day 2
Big Deal Days Amazon has more Prime Day-style deals this October. Here's what we know about Big Deal Days.
I asked DALL-E 3 AI to generate my Halloween costume with Bing Chat and it's appropriately cursed
Spooky DALL-E Bing Chat AI generates better images than ever thanks to its upgrade to DALL-E 3, so I asked it for some Halloween party inspiration.
Best budget B550 motherboards 2023
B550 We found the best budget B550 chipset motherboards to pair with AMD Ryzen processors in your next PC build.
Best SD cards for Steam Deck 2023
Updated The Steam Deck has at least 64GB of storage space, but you can expand it further with one of the best SD cards for even more awesome games and apps.
How to check CPU temperatures on Windows 11: Fast and free methods
CPU temp If your computer feels sluggish, checking the CPU temperature is one of the best ways to diagnose potential throttling issues. Here's how to check CPU temps on Windows 11.
Best gaming laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator in 2023
MSFS Whether portable flight sims or skinny desktop replacements, here's what you need.
Best budget PCs 2023: affordable desktop computers
Updated Computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that still pack a punch. Our top desktop picks will help you find your next budget PC.
Best CPU coolers for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in 2023
5600X The best CPU cooler for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X brings with it low temps and is the gateway for exceptional performance. Here are the best options to keep it cool.
Show ChatGPT what you see: Voice and image features are live (for a price)
AI eyes OpenAI adds image recognition and a new vocal engine to streamline the interaction between human users and ChatGPT, but it's not free.
Best motherboards for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 2023
7950X The Ryzen 9 7950X is a monstrous CPU that needs a specific socket and plenty of power, so I've rounded up the best AM5 motherboards with features for your budget.
Intel reveals Thunderbolt 5 as the next-generation USB-C solution with tremendous improvements
⚡5 The fastest connection standard is about to get even better, with Intel revealing a roadmap for Thunderbolt 5 leading into 2024, supporting more devices than ever.
Microsoft removing third-party printer drivers from Windows Update benefits everyone
PC load letter? With a first-party Microsoft IPP Class Driver, printers will function on modern versions of Windows without extra software.
Razer Blade 14 (2023) Mercury Edition review: Luxury laptop gaming with the usual downsides
Review Razer updates the ultra-compact variant of its powerhouse gaming laptop line with the Blade 14 Mercury Edition, a silver spin-off of the 14-inch beauty with expected cons.
I used AI to expand these iconic Windows wallpapers — and the results are surprisingly less cursed than I expected
Ultrawide Bliss Generative AI can expand the edges of my most beloved Windows XP wallpapers with a shockingly low amount of hallucinated horrors beyond our comprehension.
Alienware 27-inch 360Hz monitor review: Pushing the competitive gaming limits of 1080p
Review A 360Hz monitor will specifically appeal to an incredibly niche faction of gamers, and Alienware is honest about its target audience with this 27-inch offering.
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i laptop review: Close to absolute perfection for creators
Review Undoubtedly known for dull business hardware, the Slim Pro 9i 14-inch and 16-inch laptops prove Lenovo understands the needs of creators with these almost-flawless portable offerings.
Razer's latest partnership is equal parts obvious and ridiculous (and it's a limited edition)
It's real Gillette partners with Razer for a limited edition shaving razor themed after both brands, but it won't be around forever.
