Tested: Windows 11 Pro's On-By-Default Encryption Slows SSDs Up to 45% By Jarred Walton published 19 October 23 BitLocker software encryption slows performance. Here's how to fix it.
Copilot+ PCs: All we know about the AI-ready laptops and exclusive Windows features By Dallin Grimm published 21 May 24 Microsoft's shiny new AI innovations for the laptop space
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus: Specs, release date, benchmarks, and more By Andrew E. Freedman published 24 April 24 Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and Plus processors are coming in mid-2024 to try to rejuvenate Windows 11 on Arm.
12 Horrifying Windows Self-Destruct Keys You Can Hit By Accident By Avram Piltch published 13 April 25 From making your computer read everything on the screen out loud to closing your tabs or highlighting text seemingly at random, these Windows hotkeys can cause more harm than good. Stay away.
Geekom X Tecno Megamini G1 Mini PC Hands-On: Compact gaming rig with liquid cooling and flashy RGB By Mark Tyson published 22 September 24 Intel Core i9-13900H and Nvidia RTX 4060 Laptop processors inside a six-liter aluminum and acrylic chassis.
Best Linux distros for reviving an old PC By Les Pounder published 12 April 25 Revive that old laptop with a choice of Linux operating systems.
Ubuntu 25.04 launches with host of new features By Les Pounder published 18 April 25 We go hands-on with the latest version of Ubuntu and see how it runs.
Steam Deck alternatives in 2024: worth buying or worth waiting? By Christopher Harper published 7 May 24 Considering the current state of the handheld gaming market (think handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck), should gamers consider investing now, or wait?
Intel takes down AMD in our integrated graphics battle royale — iGPUs are still nowhere near dedicated GPU levels but use much less power By Jarred Walton published 14 November 24 Intel, perhaps for the first time ever, can legitimately claim to have the fastest Windows iGPU.
Apple M4 Specs, benchmarks, release date, and pricing By Brandon Hill published 14 May 24 Apple Silicon has revolutionized performance and efficiency for Macs, M4 will continue that esteemed lineage.
I’m typing this on the world’s largest keyboard, a 178-key beast designed to make you more productive By Avram Piltch published 5 February 25 The Hyper7 R4 is a macro lover’s dream, but its unique layout poses challenges.
Mac Mini (M4 Pro) tested: Tiny titan By Andrew E. Freedman published 7 November 24 The Mac Mini is smaller, and more powerful, than ever. But it's the $599 model where you'll find the value.
Surging on Smartphones, Folding Screen Adoption on Laptops Will Take Years to Go Mainstream By Ross Rubin published 23 December 23 The foldable laptop market could take many years to go mainstream, if it ever does.
Tom’s Hardware Best of 2023 Awards By The Editors of Tom's Hardware published 18 December 23 From new Raspberry Pis to PCIe 5 SSDs, the year’s top gadgets and components gave us new levels of performance and functionality.
Getting a new gaming PC? This sleek monitor might complete your perfect setup By Jacob York published 18 March 24 Sponsor Content Created With MSI
CPU vs GPU: We tested 16 hardware combinations to show which upgrade will boost your gaming performance the most By Jarred Walton published 26 June 24 Four CPUs paired with four GPUs to show how the hardware combinations stack up.
Hands-on: Xreal One Series AR glasses announced with custom X1 spatial chip, more customization, and wider FOV By Brandon Hill published 4 December 24 Xreal’s pricey One Series aims to offer a more immersive (and customizable) AR experience for consumers.
Hands-on with Hyte's Nexus Link: Huge-screen AIO cooler takes center stage, plus simplified cables and fans that snap together with magnets, making for easier PC building By Matt Safford published 24 April 24 Snap-together fans, simplified cabling, and excellent airflow
Choose your fighter: Which of these three gaming PCs is right for you? By Jacob York published 21 May 24 Sponsor Content Created With MSI
Build or Buy: Here's how to get the best gaming PC deal during Black Friday By Andrew E. Freedman published 21 November 23 We compared gaming PC deals to what it would cost to build them on our own. The latter was cheaper, but not by as much as you might expect.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PC performance testing and settings analysis — we tested 23 GPUs, the game is even more demanding than its predecessor By Jarred Walton published 6 December 24 We put over 20 GPUs from the past six years to the test, plus four different CPUs.
Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-on: Bigger, faster, and with mouse controls By Andrew E. Freedman published 3 April 25 We went hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2, trying its newest games, mouse mode, and improved Joy-Cons.
HDD Benchmarks Hierarchy 2025: Here's all the hard disks we've tested over the past couple of years ranked by performance. By Jarred Walton last updated 28 May 25 Price per TB is another factor to consider.
MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: The Pro is better in nearly every way, but the Air might be the better choice By Andrew E. Freedman published 25 April 25 How much are you willing to pay for a better display?
Insta360’s new pair of AI-powered webcams keep you in the frame By Avram Piltch published 24 September 24 The Insta360 Link 2 and 2C offer vibrant 4K imaging and the ability to follow your head and respond to gestures.
Hands-On: Cooler Master's NCore 100 Max case stands tall and handles large GPUs By Matt Safford published 9 January 24 Easy setup for an ITX case, thanks to a pre-installed PSU and AIO, but that makes it expensive.
Building a new family PC? These motherboards bring style and substance By Jacob York published 24 October 24 Show your family why you're still the expert...
Stalker 2 PC performance testing and settings analysis — another demanding game that uses frame generation and upscaling as a crutch By Jarred Walton last updated 22 November 24 Unreal Engine 5 powers the latest installment, with steep system requirements. (Updated with more results now!)
AMD deep-dives Zen 5 architecture — Ryzen 9000 and AI 300 benchmarks, RDNA 3.5 GPU, XDNA 2, and more By Paul Alcorn published 15 July 24 AMD revealed the deep-dive details of its Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 ‘Granite Ridge’ and Ryzen AI 300 series ‘Strix Point’ chips at its Zen 5 Tech Day.
