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Asus' 22-inch IPS portable monitor is 44% off for the first time ever
Get this versatile 1080p display for your laptop, now just $185 (was $329) on Amazon. That's a rare deal!
Tip
Why you should mix your mechanical keyboard switches
Mechanical keyboards allow different switch types to be mixed. This allows the typing feel to be specifically adjusted and improves comfort, precision and speed.
News
AI is changing PC graphics. Microsoft wants DirectX ready
DirectX, the Microsoft technology that allows PC games to talk to your gaming hardware, is going to build in support for the AI technologies that graphics vendors are already using.
Deal
Exclusive deal: Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD for $290 off
Snag the Acemagic AM18 mini PC for just $509 (was $799) with this special promo code for PCWorld readers only!
Full Nerd
Will Apple’s MacBook Neo kill budget PC laptops—or save them?
Apple’s new $599 laptop will shock this segment of the PC market, one way or the other.
Feature
9 cheap or free ways to make your old PC run faster
If your old workhorse of a PC is starting to slow down in its old age, these low (or no-) cost tricks can help put some pep in its processing step.
News
'The era of bargain-priced PCs is behind us'
Analyst firm IDC has lowered its PC forecast for 2026, declaring the age of PC bargains over thanks to rising RAM prices. And it may get worse.
Updated
Best budget computer speakers: PC audio for less than $150
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
Deal
It's 75% off! Score Razer's Huntsman V2 Analog gaming keyboard now
This jaw-dropping discount lets you net one of the best gaming keyboards on the market at a super-affordable price.
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GMKtec M6 Ultra mini PC deal: Ryzen, 32GB RAM, W11 Pro for $510
The hardware in this mini PC is downright crazy for the price. Get it now on sale for $510 (was $700) while you can!
Reviews
Glyph Atom EX40 review: Rugged, portable 40Gbps USB4 storage
The Glyph Atom EX40, a 40Gbps USB4 SSD, sports good looks, a ruggedized frame, and very good real-world performance. But it's not cheap by any stretch of the imagination.
News
Intel's cheaper, faster new Core Ultra CPUs still have a lot to prove
Intel announces the Core Ultra 200S Plus (Arrow Lake Refresh), the second at-bat for Intel's Arrow Lake desktop processor. But after striking out the first time, can we believe Intel's claims?
News
Nvidia's dynamic frame gen will max out your monitor on March 31
The new tech will allow up to 6x frame generation, and automatically adjust the factor to hit framerate targets.
Tip
Boost GPU performance in Windows 11 with this quick setting
Windows 11 offers a hidden option for smoother graphics rendering with hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling. It can reduce latency and improve system responsiveness.
Deal
Innocn's 49-inch OLED ultrawide gaming monitor is $360 off today
The Innocn 49Q1S is currently $900 (was $1,260) on Amazon, bringing this enormous OLED ultrawide below the grand mark.
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Acemagic mini PC for $250 off: Intel i5, 32GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro
The Acemagic M5 mini PC is ideal for home office users, especially now that it's $550 (was $800) on Amazon.
Tip
Most laptop docks ignore wireless charging. These 3 don't
I review dozens of wireless docking stations, both USB-C and Thunderbolt, and the lack of wireless charging always puzzled me. So I went hunting.
Deal
Samsung's 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor is only $350 today
B&H is offering a 27-inch gaming OLED monitor for $200 off the regular price.
News
When will the Steam Machine land? Valve doesn't seem to know
Valve said the company "hope(s) to ship in 2026," before backtracking and commiting more firmly to "this year." But the Steam Machine is clearly facing RAM issues, just like everything else.
News
Logitech's radical new mouse ditches clicks for magnets
Logitech's top-of-the-line Pro X2 Superstrike with adjustable actuation magnetic switches opens up a whole new dimension for PC gamers.
News
Nvidia gobbles up 94% of the PC graphics card market
The latest analysis of the PC graphics-card market shows AMD following Intel's plunge in market share, ceding almost the entire PC graphics market to Nvidia.
News
Watch out for this '1.1 TB' laptop scam on Amazon
Third-party sellers are claiming 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage (which expires after a year) as part of the specs for budget laptops.
News
AceMagic's new mini PC oozes old-school Nintendo vibes
This chunky little mini PC combines retro looks with a ton of power for an integrated design, along with user-accessible RAM and storage.
News
Newegg's $7,500 RTX 5090 card is a sad, depressing omen
What's worse: a shop jacking up the price of a top-of-the-line graphics card, or the price of that card being sky-high to begin with?
Deal
This massive 49-inch ultrawide OLED monitor is just $900
MSI's gigantic gaming OLED boasts a 240Hz refresh rate and 98 watts of charging over USB-C.
News
Keychron's new ultra-slim wireless keyboard folds in half
The keyboard has a built-in Hall sensor to automatically turn off and on when it's folded and unfolded.
Deal
Ugreen's USB-C hub for $11: Add 5 ports to your laptop easily
Save 37% on this 5-port USB-C hub and expand what your laptop can do.
Feature
Nvidia loves the RAM crisis
"The fact that everything is scarce is fantastic for us," says CEO Jensen Huang.
Deal
Intel i5 mini PC for $361: 16GB RAM and Windows 11 Pro (was $580)
The Acemagic K1 mini PC is now 38% off on Amazon, which is a steep drop for this awesome home office productivity machine.
Full Nerd
The privacy nightmare hiding inside California’s new kid-safety rule
Governments want to help protect kids. But they keep opening new cans of worms.
Feature
What to look for in a CRT monitor: The ultimate guide for retro gamers
Here's what to look for if you're on the hunt for a CRT monitor to level up your retro gaming experience.
Opinion
Stop deleting your games. Just buy an external SSD
Why go through the hassle of upgrading your storage when there's an easier solution that's just as good?
Deal
Score this 27-inch MSI OLED gaming monitor for just $370
MSI is offering a refurbished 27-inch 1440p 240Hz monitor with a two-year Allstate warranty.
Reviews
StarTech universal USB4 dock review: Perfect for 2 displays, tricky for 4
StarTech's Universal USB4 & Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station (132N-TB4USB4DOCK) is an affordable monster of a Thunderbolt 4 docking station, offering tons of ports and multiple display options.
News
DirectX updates could boost ray tracing performance up to 90%
Microsoft engineers testing Shader Execution Reordering (SER) saw boosts of 40 to 90 percent in some tests.
Feature
Why Microsoft should be worried about M5 MacBooks
Apple's latest MacBook Pros with an M5 Pro and Max chip inside deliver big on available memory and performance for running AI applications. PC chipmakers should be worried.
Opinion
It's time to make 1TB SSDs the default in PCs
Think 512GB is enough? Modern PCs, games, and 4K video say otherwise.
News
Elgato's Stream Deck Plus XL is way too big for your desk
Elgato crammed a Stream Deck XL onto a Stream Deck Plus… and it's a LOT. It's big, expensive, and likely only meant for pros.
Deal
Today only! This Ryzen 7 Pro mini PC with Oculink gaming is $440
Grab the GMKtec M7 Ultra mini PC with external GPU support for 20% off right now on Amazon. This deal expires today!
News
Workstation GPUs: PC gaming's new enemy
Both AMD and Intel are repurposing GPU silicon that could be used for the PC into much more profitable workstations instead. Here's what's going on.
News
Nvidia rolls back latest GeForce GPU driver (Update: Fixed)
Nvidia says that Game Ready 595.59 has fan control issues. Users say that isn't the only problem.
Deal
Anker 11-port USB-C hub for 29% off: Connect anything to your laptop
With 100 watts of passthrough charging, this hub makes your laptop more capable without sacrificing anything.
Deal
LG UltraFine 4K monitor for $260: All-time lowest price on Amazon
The LG UltraFine 27UP850K-W is a 27-inch 4K display that's now on sale for 32% off on Amazon. Level up your home office today!
News
Budget PCs (under $500) may go extinct due to AI-driven RAM shortage
The entire entry-level PC market could "disappear" as early as 2028, says research firm Gartner.
Deal
Get an MSI OLED gaming monitor with 240Hz for $400
This speedy 27-inch OLED monitor is a steal for PC gamers, and Newegg is offering an additional discount with a coupon.
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Logitech's reliable M705 wireless mouse is a steal for $30 today
I love the Logitech M705 at full price, but now it's an even better deal with this 25% discount on Amazon.
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Asus' ProArt 24-inch IPS monitor now $199: Color accuracy at a discount
The Asus ProArt PA248CRV is now 29% off on Amazon, a solid price for a gorgeous 24-inch 1920×1200 home office monitor.
Deal
Kamrui mini PC deal: Intel i9, 32GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro for $467
Normally $650, this Kamrui Hyper H2 mini PC is a crazy good deal now that it's 28% off on Amazon.
Reviews
Glyph Atom EX20 SSD review: Fast 20Gbps USB (if you BYO cable)
Glyph's rugged, handsome Atom EX20 external 3.2×2 USB SSD proved very fast — but only after I switched to a higher-quality cable.
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