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The best gaming PCs you can buy: Expert tested and starting at $499
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The HP Victus 15L gaming PC just dropped to $480
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June 20, 2024 by Taylor Clemons

The HP Victus 15 is a great cheap gaming laptop, and it's $330 off at Best Buy

Gaming laptops can be difficult to find without spending thousands of dollars. But right now, you can get this solid HP model for $330 off at Best Buy.

The most immersive speaker system I've ever tested isn't from Bose or Sonos

With the ability to connect to three devices simultaneously and the robust EQ settings, the SteelSeries Arena 9 is an excellent choice for multi-use media spaces.

May 27, 2024 by Taylor Clemons in Speakers

One of the best gaming laptops of the year is $250 off for Memorial Day weekend

The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is a powerhouse laptop for gamers and creators alike, and right now it's $250 off at Best Buy; a steal for this well-rounded machine.

May 26, 2024 by Taylor Clemons in Laptops

The best VPN for Windows: Expert tested

We tested the best VPNs for your Windows PC on everything from speed to server count to security. Here are some of the top VPNs for the Microsoft Windows operating system.

May 23, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in VPN

I just ordered the cheapest Surface Pro option - why I (probably) won't regret it

When the pre-order window for the new Surface Pro Copilot+ PCs opened up this week, I had my credit card at the ready. And after I studied all the options, I did something I'd never done before.

May 22, 2024 by Ed Bott in PCs

How to add fast M.2 accessories to your Raspberry Pi 5

This add-on is a great way to support your interesting development projects.

May 21, 2024 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office

3 AI features coming to Copilot+ PCs that I wish were on my MacBook

Microsoft today unveiled everything from a new Copilot AI experience to new Surface devices. Here are all the AI features for Copilot+ PCs.

May 20, 2024 by Maria Diaz in Artificial Intelligence

Windows' Recall lets you ask AI for that file you can never find - but only on these PCs

Photographic memory for your PC - that's how Microsoft describes its new AI tool, available only on Copilot+ PCs for now.

May 20, 2024 by Maria Diaz in Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Build is this week - here's what to expect, how to watch, and why I'm excited

Will Microsoft surpass OpenAI and Google's recent AI advances? Here's everything we're expecting and how you can watch the event unfold for yourself.

May 20, 2024 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence

What ever happened to the free Windows 10 upgrade offer?

For seven years after Microsoft's free upgrade offer officially ended, people were still reporting successful Windows 10 upgrades from older machines. Were all those loophole digital licenses legit?

May 16, 2024 by Ed Bott in Windows 10

The best all-in-one computers you can buy: Expert tested

We tested the best all-in-one computers that combine the power of a desktop PC with a slim, lightweight design.

May 10, 2024 by Cesar Cadenas in PCs

The Samsung Odyssey Ark just dropped $1,300 at Best Buy

The 55-inch Samsung Odyssey is the ultimate gaming monitor. And right now you can save $1,300 on one at Best Buy.

May 7, 2024 by Taylor Clemons in Gaming Accessories

Recording music at home? You'll need these tech gadgets

Whether you're trying to record demos, create content for TikTok, or just want to play around, making music at home is easier and more accessible than ever with some of my favorite tech products.

May 4, 2024 by Taylor Clemons in Home Entertainment

This 11-in-1 docking station freed up my cluttered workspace, and it's 40% off

The Baseus Spacemate docking station features a unique upright design that frees up precious desk space and has all the ports.

May 2, 2024 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Tech

It's baaack! Microsoft and IBM open source MS-DOS 4.0

How did the operating system so bad it likely steered users to Linux 35 years ago come to be open-sourced now? Here's what happened.

April 26, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Microsoft

Could Windows finally get ARM right and outperform Apple silicon?

Microsoft and its OEM partners are poised to announce a crop of new Arm-based laptops. Can those devices really compete with Apple's mature M-series designs?

April 24, 2024 by Ed Bott in PCs