Tested: This MSI gaming laptop delivers RTX 5090 grunt with one big problem
…As it stands, the MSI Raider 16 Max HX’s edge may be confined to specific use cases such as AI applications, where its specific hardware can shine. But as a gaming…
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World Backup Day isn't the deal fest it once was
The first advertised sale on B&H's storage specials for World Backup Day is a 512GB SanDisk microSDXC memory card, marked down from $111.99 to $109.99. Yes, a…
Tested: Alienware's Area 51 blends absurd speed with serious outlet anxiety
…Keyboard, touchpad Foundry / Matthew Smith The Alienware 16 Area 51’s keyboard is a little special—or at least it was on the configuration I reviewed. While the base model has a…
I wanted to like this Lenovo laptop, but it's just too slow
…There’s a ton of older hardware still on the market, often at discounts that make them competitive against new laptops and 2-in-1s. That will change as older hardware inventory…
The best 11 monitors for a pro-level home office
…This specialized hardware can objectively measure a monitor’s brightness, contrast, color gamut, color accuracy, luminance and color uniformity, gamma, and many other aspects of image quality. Using this tool helps…
This Lenovo laptop is powerful, but a real mixed bag
…This time around, the hardware still has to prove itself against steadily advancing competition. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11: Specs and features CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 Memory…
This Lenovo laptop is a big tank with big caveats
…Our specific configuration has the specifications above and was on sale for $4,009 at B&H or $4,218 at CDW . Though the storage is indicated as a PCIe Gen 5…
Monitor arms: Our tested picks for single- and dual-monitor setups
…a monitor arm’s specifications if your desk is more than an inch thick, as some clamp mounts are too small to work with a thick desk surface. The clamp also requires…
This Asus gaming laptop isn't what gamers need
…about 20 percent quicker than the Radeon 8060S—though the specifics of performance will vary between different laptops with the same hardware. Foundry / Matthew Smith Before we move on, a quick note…
I've tested a ton of USB-C hubs, and these are the best
…But if you want to go further, I have additional options for more specialized purposes. Those include USB-C docking stations that sit on your desk, plus some higher-end alternatives: DisplayLink…