Tag: Personal computers
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
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
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.
The best iPads in 2023: the 5 best ones you should buy
Apple’s iPad is undoubtedly one of the most popular tablets on the market right now. There are several different models to choose from, but no matter which one you go with, you’ll be getting one of the best tablets out there. Still, Apple provides an abundance of choice here, and with so many different versions — and nearly annual updates — it can be tricky to know which one is the best to get.
All of Apple’s iPads are pretty
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
HP Omen 16 review: a pricing mishap
HP Omen 16
MSRP $1,850.00
“The Omen 16 2023 is a push into the future, but it’s haunted by its budget-focused past.”
Pros
- Great port selection
- Understated design
- Comfortable keyboard
- Solid battery life (for a gaming laptop)
Cons
- Tons of bloatware
- Disappointing screen
- Lagging in gaming performance
HP wants the Omen 16 to grow up. The storied laptop is perhaps best known for its bargain bin pricing, and although that tier of machine can’t compete with the best gaming laptops,