How we test gaming headsets at PCWorld
Gamers tend to place a lot of emphasis on their PC’s hardware to get an edge in games, but the right gaming peripherals can be just as critical to performance outcomes. That’s why at PCWorld…
Dominic Bayley
Dominic Bayley
Why I never buy the best gaming hardware for my PC
Consider this hypothetical scenario: You’re upgrading your gaming rig and you’re second-guessing the hardware you’ve chosen. In fact, you’re so fed up with the performance of your old hardware you feel an overwhelming urge to…
How we test gaming mice at PCWorld
If you’re on the hunt for the fastest wired gaming mouse for competitive play or a wireless gaming mouse for gaming on the go, check out our roundups of the best gaming mice, best wireless…
Windows 11 is holding gaming handhelds back
Handhelds fall into two categories, those from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that rely on their own software like the Steam Deck, and other third-party handhelds like the ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go that use…
Dell XPS vs. Inspiron vs. Latitude laptops: Which should you buy?
Whether you’re looking for a powerful gaming laptop, a lightweight rig for working on the go, or a laptop to kick back with to watch Netflix on the sofa, chances are you’ll find what you’re…
Can you play Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam Deck?
Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma 2 is the kind of game you’re going to want to sink many hours into. I’ve already settled well into my role as the Arisen in the sequel, and I’m having a…
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: Small, thin, and impossibly mighty
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very light and compact design Excellent performance for its size Robust build Visually stunning display Cons Keys feel soft and mushy The webcam isn’t the best quality The downward…
Can you load Windows 11 on a Raspberry Pi 5?
There are some very capable operating systems available for the Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer — Raspbian and Ubuntu are two that come to mind — yet some Pi 5 owners may still want to…
Razer Blade 14 review: Still Razer’s most versatile gaming laptop
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros CPU and GPU upgrades provide year-on-year performance improvements The display is stunning and bright with a quick 240Hz refresh rate The chassis build quality is very solid Cons The…
Why I won’t spend a fortune on a gaming microphone
I admit, I’ve been guilty of buying gaming microphones that are painfully out of my budget, if only to not sound totally amateur in my team chats. But that was before I discovered filters in…