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Deal
InnoView 15.6-inch 1080p portable laptop monitor deal: 40% off today
Every laptop owner needs a portable monitor, if you ask me. This one's great and it's $59.96 (was $99.98) on Amazon, today only!
Feature
The dire state of desktop PCs: 'If you want performance, you have to pay for it'
AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm all have rather anemic desktop processor roadmaps in place for 2026. Combine that with the horrific conditions for RAM and storage, and things do not look good.
Deal
Mini PC deal: Intel i5 CPU, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD for 34% off
Normally retailing for $759.99, this Kamrui Pinova P2 mini PC is a friggin' steal for just $499.99 right now on Amazon.
Full Nerd
'Fake frames': An uncomfortable truth about DLSS
Gamers showed a surprising preference in a blind test involving DLSS 4.5, FSR 4, and natively rendered scenes.
Reviews
Samsung Movingstyle M7 review: A monitor that rolls wherever its needed
The Samsung Movingstyle M7 is a mobile display with a smart TV operating system. It’s not perfect, but it delivers on its core features and undercuts the competition on price.
Opinion
Is a $20 mechanical keyboard good enough? I bought one to find out
I wanted to see what the hype is all about without investing too much. Was it enough to make me a convert?
News
Nvidia GPU shortages are here again
Nvidia warned that the ongoing supply issues in the PC market should cause the supply of Nvidia gaming GPUs to be tight.
Deal
Bosgame E5 mini PC now $260: Ryzen 3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Save 35% on this budget-friendly mini PC and use it in your home office or as a home media server with your TV!
Opinion
OLED is old news. Mini-LED is the future
I love OLED displays as much as the next guy, but even I can see the writing on the wall.
News
HP says RAM and storage now make up 35% of PC component costs
At 35%, HP's prices for memory are approximately double what they were a year ago, leading to inevitable increases in the prices of laptops and desktops.
Deal
LG's 1440p 240Hz OLED gaming monitor is $300 off right now
The LG's 27GX704A-B is an OLED beast that's perfect for enthusiast gamers. Normally $799.99, it's now on Amazon for just $499.99!
Deal
Kamrui E3B mini PC now $340: Ryzen 5, 32GB RAM, triple 4K power
This Kamrui E3B mini PC is perfect for home offices with 32GB of RAM and triple 4K support.
Opinion
Put a PC in your living room. You won't regret it
The Windows desktop is great on a TV. Here's everything you need to know about why you should give it a try.
Deal
Get a Samsung OLED monitor (with free Resident Evil) for $350
At $200 off the retail price, plus a $70 game code for free, this deal is a great way to show off your new OLED monitor.
Best Picks
Best external drives 2026: Top picks in portable storage
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard disk or SSD is a necessary complement to your desktop PC setup.
News
A modder turned a Victorian radiator into a steampunk gaming PC
Billet Labs made a gorgeous and functional custom loop out of a cast-iron radiator. The full steampunk PC weighs over 200 pounds.
Reviews
Anker Nano 13-in-1 USB-C dock review: Small, useful, slow to charge
Anker's Nano Docking Station (13-in-1) conceals an additional USB-C hub inside its own docking station, but the high price and poor charging options didn't quite win me over.
Deal
MNN's ultra-slim 1080p portable monitor drops to $50 (best price ever)
A solid 15.6-inch 1080p portable monitor like this is perfect for any laptop, but doubly so now that it's 44% off on Amazon.
Feature
Netflix is my new no-lie laptop battery test
We took the major laptop processors (so far) in 2025 and asked them to stream "One Piece" from Netflix until they ran out of juice. One emerged as the clear winner in our testing.
News
Dell is also afraid of Nvidia GPU connectors bursting into flame
A review of a Dell workstation with an RTX 5070 Ti shows a custom, reinforced connection for the 12V-2×6 power rail.
Reviews
Ducky OK-M keyboard review: A new budget champ
This keyboard comes with hot-swap sockets, dual wireless, and VIA programming, all for just $65. It's unbeatable at that price.
Deal
Only $230 today! Samsung's 34-inch 1440p ultrawide monitor
The Samsung ViewFinity S50GC is on sale for $100 off (was $330) on Amazon.
News
Nvidia's new Arm chips could shake up Dell, Lenovo laptops soon
The Wall Street Journal reports that both companies will ship laptops with Nvidia-designed, MediaTek-produced Arm CPUs in the first half of this year.
Deal
GMKtec M6 mini PC is $200 off: Ryzen 5, 16GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro
The GMKtec M6 mini PC is an excellent machine for home office use and living room media. Save big now on Amazon!
Tip
Your secret weapon for the storage apocalypse
Why pay store prices for storage when there are thousands of cheap used drives already on the market? A hard-drive dock or enclosure is how to turn cheap Facebook finds into PC storage options.
News
Dell's new 27-inch 240Hz gaming monitor is a $130 budget beast
With a 27-inch IPS panel and plenty of speed for online multiplayer, this thing is just what the doctor ordered for budget builds.
News
Bought G.Skill RAM after 2018? You could claim up to $150 in free cash
A class-action settlement against G.Skill provides up to $2.4 million in funds to repay consumers who bought RAM.
Deal
You'll love this 14-port Anker dock for your laptop (now 37% off)
The Anker Prime 14-Port Docking Station is amazing for any home office laptop setup.
Full Nerd
Hear me out: I'd rent Valve's Steam Machine
I hate the idea of leasing a standard PC. But such a scheme could save the concept of PC gaming consoles.
Reviews
Dell Ultrasharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor review: Large and in charge
The Dell Ultrasharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is a uniquely gigantic display aimed at multitaskers who work across multiple computers.
News
Oh no, Intel is moving customer support to AI
Intel is migrating its support.intel.com site to lean more heavily on AI, which has already appeared in support chats. But is it the right move?
Deal
LG's 32-inch 1440p 180Hz gaming monitor is a steal for $197
With this 34% discount on Amazon, LG's display is the perfect no-brainer option for gamers on a budget.
News
This NZXT SFF case is CUTE
The new H2 Flow case isn't the smollest of beans, since it can handle a 331mm GPU. But with a mix of mesh and glass to show off the components, it sure is a looker.
Reviews
Asus ROG Azoth X review: A premium keyboard built for customization
With the ROG Azoth, Asus delivers a sophisticated premium keyboard with excellent typing feel, OLED display and interchangeable switches.
News
Is Pyrex glass the answer to long-term data storage?
Microsoft has advanced its Project Silica to the point where it can store data for up to 10,000 years on the type of commercial borosilicate glass used in cookware and in oven doors.
Deal
Grab the 256GB Samsung Bar Plus USB flash drive for 37% off now
Flash drive deals have gotten rare thanks to the AI-driven storage shortage. Jump on this one while you can!
Deal
Dell's 32-inch 4K OLED monitor with USB-C is just $400 today
This is the best deal I've ever seen on a 4K OLED, and it comes with bonuses like USB-C charging at 90 watts and spatial audio speakers.
How-To
How to check your PC’s CPU temperature
Is your PC's processor too hot? Here's how to monitor your computer's CPU temperature, and lower it if needed.
Deal
This Ryzen 7 mini PC is now $332: 16GB RAM, triple 4K, Windows 11 Pro
Normally $459, you can now get this Acemagician M1 mini PC for just $332 thanks to this Amazon price drop.
Feature
5 secrets to getting a good PC deal in 2026
The current RAM crisis is painful, but many prices on the shelf are still good.
Deal
This 40-inch 5K ultrawide monitor has never been cheaper (41% off)
Innocn's large 40-incher with an IPS panel is an excellent option for home offices. Get it now for $595 (was $1,000) on Amazon!
News
Western Digital is out of hard drives, because AI (of course)
In an earnings report, the CEO says the company is sold out of new drives for 2026.
Deal
This Ryzen mini PC with external GPU support is only $324 now
It's affordable, versatile, and comes with a great discount! The GMKtec M8 mini PC is a great buy now that it's 32% off on Amazon.
Feature
Corrupt USB drive? Try these 3 fixes before you wipe it
If you have a corrupted USB flash drive, you may still be able to recover your files. Here's how.
Feature
The 'do-everything' PC isn't a myth. Here's what it should have
For a PC that can handle games, work, and everything else, you'll want to keep these tips and requirements in mind.
Deal
Boost your gaming setup with this killer Alienware 34-inch monitor deal for $500
The Alienware AW3423DWF is 28% off at Amazon, down to its best price of $500.
Deal
This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB DDR5 RAM is only $378
Get this Kamrui Hyper H1 mini PC with a massive discount.
Feature
Outsmart the RAM crisis with these 5 tips
Memory is at a premium, but you can save a good chunk of money if you know what to do.
Deal
This $390 Intel Core i7 mini PC is great for home offices (29% off)
The GMKtec M2 Pro S packs more-than-decent specs for the price. Snag it while it's on sale!
Reviews