I tested Nvidia’s DLSS 4 on a laptop. It’s great! But it isn’t magic
Laptop DLSS 4 in No Man’s Sky No Man’s Sky is the game I’m currently playing the most out of this set, but the settings I decided on for testing were a bit tricky. The…
Matthew S. Smith
Lenovo LOQ 15 review: A speedy budget laptop with one big flaw
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Simple design with good build quality Lots of physical connectivity Great GPU and game performance for the price Cons Moderate CPU performance Lacks latest connectivity such as Wi-Fi 7,…
MSI PRO MP275Q review: A 1440p budget monitor that’s all about the office
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Inoffensive design includes a VESA mount Good sharpness and brightness for a budget monitor 100Hz refresh rate enhances motion clarity Cons Design is a bit too simple Doesn’t ship…
Arzopa Z3FC review: A portable monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely thin and easy to pack High brightness with anti-glare panel make for comfortable viewing 180Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync Cons Uses Mini-HDMI input instead of full-sized HDMI…
Nvidia’s alliance with Intel signals the end of PC graphics as we know it
If you told me 25 years ago that Intel would end up in decline, that Nvidia would buy a chunk of the ailing company, and that the two would partner to build chips that integrate…
Nvidia’s alliance with Intel is the end of PC graphics as we know it
If you told me 25 years ago that Intel would end up in decline, that Nvidia would buy a chunk of the ailing company, and that the two would partner to build chips that integrate…
Asus ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWG review: A dual-mode monitor that shines
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive design with compact stand Good range of video, USB-C, USB-A connectivity High SDR and HDR brightness Outstanding motion clarity at 1080p/330Hz Cons USB-C only supports 15 watts of…
MSI Pro MP165 E6 review: A portable monitor you can slap on anything
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Includes tripod, VESA mounts Includes a monitor sleeve with velcro Has two USB-C ports, both with Power Delivery High brightness for the price Cons Contrast performance doesn’t stand out…
Acer Aspire 16 AI review: Big screen, small price
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Big touchpad Large, clear 16-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate Lots of connectivity including USB4, Wi-Fi 7 Good CPU performance for the price Cons Keyboard with numpad can feel…
Laptop designs are getting weird again, and I’m all for it
Remember the first laptops? They were weird. Ancient laptops were often as large as desktop computers but only had tiny screens that could only display a few dozen characters. Over time, progress ironed out the…