Tag: Computer architecture
Nvidia vs. AMD in 2024: fierce competition, but one winner
Nvidia and AMD make the best graphics cards you can buy, but choosing between them isn’t easy. Unlike previous generations, AMD and Nvidia trade blows point-for-point in 2024, and picking a brand to go with isn’t as easy as counting the dollars in your wallet.
I’ve reviewed every graphics card AMD and Nvidia have released this generation, comparing not only raw performance, but also features like DLSS and FSR, ray tracing performance, and how VRAM works in modern games. After
How to choose the best gaming laptop in 2024
Gaming laptops used to all look the same. For the most part, they were thick, loud, and ugly.
Not so today. There’s a huge range of diversity in gaming laptops, which range from elegant portables to bombastic heavyweights. Considering the complexities of balancing performance, portability, and good looks makes it a hard enough decision to start with. Throw in the fact that, increasingly, people are also using their gaming
How one unexpected game changed the Steam Deck forever
The Steam Deck has grown into a certified smash success.
With multiple millions of units sold, the device has changed the way we think about PC gaming, spawned numerous clones, and secured a future for handheld gaming devices. With the backing of a multibillion-dollar corporation, that might not come as much of a surprise.
But there’s an untold story behind what has made the Steam Deck tick — a kernel of engineering passion that unlocked
MacBooks vs. Windows laptops: How do you choose?
The MacBooks versus Windows laptops debate has been raging for decades, but never has it been this intense or important. New advances in chip technology are propelling even entry-level MacBooks to high-performance targets, and a shift in Windows laptops away from cheap plastics evens the playing field between these two platforms. Both Windows 11 and macOS are intuitive and clean operating systems. But where they differ comes down to one key element: their ecosystems.
What
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) review: still the value king?
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024)
MSRP $1,300.00
“When it comes to value, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED remains undefeated.”
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Solid build quality
- Fast productivity performance
- Very good keyboard
- Attractive aesthetic
Cons
- Mediocre creativity performance
- Limited configurations available
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED has been one of my favorite laptops to recommend for budgets under $1,000. It’s one of the few that has relatively few compromises despite its affordable price.
In 2024, Asus has brought an updated
The 5 Best Laptops for CAD and and 3D Modelling in 2024
Whether it’s engineering or game design, 3d modelling and CAD work has become very big in the past few years, especially with a lot of folks starting to do it at home for things like 3D printer files. Of course, not every laptop you pick up can handle doing that sort of work, so if you plan to do either, then going for a laptop that is fit for the job is important. To that end, we’ve collected our five
The best upgradeable laptops | Digital Trends
Fewer and fewer laptops are upgradeable these days, with most featuring sealed chassis that can’t be cracked open by the end user. And even if you could open the chassis without special tools and knowledge, you wouldn’t find anything to upgrade inside.
That’s why those few laptops that can be upgraded stand out, even if the most you can do is upgrade RAM or storage (or both). Fortunately, some are among the best laptops you can buy, making them superior
How to fix an unresponsive iPhone touchscreen
Although the touchscreen smartphones of today are much more fun and versatile than the button-laden monstrosities of yesteryear, they come with a big potential downside. If the touchscreen starts behaving oddly, or stops responding entirely, you’re left without any other ways to interact with you phone — and the best iPhones are no exception to this rule, even with all the other seemingly magical technology Apple has packed into them.
However, the good news is that a dodgy touchscreen doesn’t
Best gaming PCs for 2023: Dell, Origin, Lenovo, and more
If you’re looking for one of the best gaming PCs, you’re spoiled with options. We review dozens of gaming desktops each year from brands like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Alienware, and we’ve rounded up the only gaming PCs you should consider this year.
Our top pick is still the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i due to its balance of price, features, and performance, but we have several other options. Here are the best gaming desktops we’ve reviewed so far.
Jacob Roach
PSU buying guide: how to choose the right power supply
Picking out a good power supply is a lot more challenging than it might seem at a glance. While there are always plenty of reviews of some of the best processors and top graphics cards, Power supply units (PSUs) tend to be a little overlooked. Still, the power supply should never be an afterthought when you’re building or buying a new PC.
There are a few important rules to follow when you’re picking out your PSU, ranging from making sure