How to build a PC from scratch: a beginner’s guide

How to build a PC from scratch: a beginner’s guide

Building a PC from scratch might seem like a daunting task. From motherboards and CPUs to GPUs and cooling systems, there are a lot of moving pieces to consider. But despite all these fancy components, building a desktop computer is surprisingly simple. In fact, if you know how to handle a screwdriver and aren’t afraid … Read more

How the M3 Max compares to the most powerful Windows laptops

How the M3 Max compares to the most powerful Windows laptops

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Apple’s M3 Max is an incredibly powerful chip, significantly increasing Apple Silicon’s CPU and GPU performance. It’s gotten a ton of press, but is it necessarily faster than the fastest Windows laptops? To find out, we pitted it against the Lenovo Legion 9i, a gaming laptop equipped with the ultrafast … Read more

These were the laptop trends that dominated 2023

These were the laptop trends that dominated 2023

In some ways, 2023 was a quiet year when it came to laptops. After coming off the high of PC sales during the peak of the pandemic, 2023 was the year of the correction. Many of the most popular lines received minor upgrades, and there weren’t many significant technological innovations that pushed laptops forward. Even … Read more

This HP gaming PC with an RTX 4090 is $1,000 off right niw

This HP gaming PC with an RTX 4090 is $1,000 off right niw

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends / Digital Trends Building a PC from scratch can be daunting, and if you don’t have the time or the tech-savvy, then going for a pre-built gaming PC might be a much better option. Luckily, there are a lot of excellent deals on them, especially from big companies like Dell … Read more

The surprising pricing of Intel’s upcoming 14th-gen laptops

The surprising pricing of Intel’s upcoming 14th-gen laptops

One of the first laptops powered by Intel’s upcoming 14th-gen Meteor Lake CPUs has been spotted online, and based on what we’re seeing, the prices look surprisingly affordable. The information originated on X (formerly Twitter) from @momomo_us, who initially shared details about these new laptops via Newegg US. The post disclosed information about the expected … Read more

Security or performance? Zenbleed forces you to choose

Security or performance? Zenbleed forces you to choose

AMD Recently, a cybersecurity researcher discovered a dangerous vulnerability within AMD’s Zen 2 processors. Dubbed “Zenbleed,” the vulnerability allows attackers to gain access to your computer and steal all of the most sensitive information, including passwords and encryption keys. While this doesn’t affect AMD’s best processors, it’s still a dangerous vulnerability with a wide reach, … Read more