Why I test gaming PCs with free Steam demos – not canned benchmarks
You only have to read a few PC gaming hardware posts on Reddit to see how many gamers there are out there unsure if their low-spec potato of a gaming PC will run the latest…
Dominic Bayley
Dominic Bayley
Forget benchmarks! Test your gaming PC with free Steam demos instead
You only have to read a few PC gaming hardware posts on reddit to see how many gamers there are out there unsure if their low-spec potato of gaming a PCs will run the latest…
Are premium gaming headsets any better than cheap ones?
Living in a super-hot climate most of the year has led me to choose a gaming headset with mesh earpads over the stuffy leatherette kind, if only just to stop my ears feeling like jacket…
HP is managing AI chip complexity by targeting personas
The fact that there’s three chip types in AI laptops nowadays: Snapdragon X Series processors, Ryzen AI chips, and Intel x86 chips, even in laptops made by the same OEMs, has left many scratching their…
HP: AI TOPS will plateau, but innovation in AI will continue
You could say we’re in the honeymoon phase of an AI PC boom, with AI chip technologies and software in a state of rapid and perpetual improvement in laptops. At least that was the vibe…
Hands on: HP OmniBook Ultra is ultra-thin, 55 TOPS AI powerhouse
Attending HP’s Imagine AI event in New York City last Thursday gave me a real indication about the direction AI laptops are heading in. My main takeaway is that manufacturers are going to continue to…
What DPI is good for gaming mice?
When it comes to what we’re being told about gaming mice, DPI is right up there as one of the most important — if not THE most important — factors you need to worry about…
Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable review: Collaboration made easy
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Bright attractive display Robust design Thin and lightweight Decent performance in productivity apps Cons Limited I/O options The Keyboard and pen cost extra Keys don’t have great rebound Our…
Why 3D spatial audio is an unheralded game changer
Imagine a world where a car is speeding up directly behind you but your hearing only extends to either side of you. It’s a frightening thought, isn’t it? Yet it’s not too far off what…
Buying a prebuilt gaming PC is like eating Fugu – it’s all about trust
Pre-built gaming PCs aren’t just the domain of noobie gamers. No, many an experienced gamer has been enticed by the glittering imagery and exciting performance promises of a shiny new manufacturer-made rig. But beneath the…