It has been one of the most exciting stretches for Windows in years. After a genuinely dismal 2025, where Microsoft shipped broken update after broken update, we counted more than twenty major issues.

Some PC enthusiasts swear by their hulky desktops, but in reality, a gaming laptop can be a more practical choice. But how do you make sense of all the screen sizes (14 to 18 inches!) and component ...

Alienware’s laptop lineup has a new look in 2025, as seen with the Alienware 16 Area-51 and now the 16X Aurora (starts at $1,649.99). For a 16-inch gaming laptop, the 16X is thin and trim, with a ...

Summary: The Alienware m16 r2 is a worthy successor to the version they put out last year. It maintains a high level of performance while offering a much smaller footprint and far less heft than ...

Recently MSI gave us early access to test their new firmware update for several of their QD-OLED monitors, an update that is designed to address issues with the brightness of the ‘Peak 1000’ HDR mode ...

HP’s Omen Transcend 16 gaming laptop (starts at $1,249.99; $3,009.99 as tested) is a slimmed-down version of its mainstay Omen 16 model. Though we appreciate its stunning OLED screen and modern looks, ...

HP’s Omen Transcend 16 gaming laptop (starts at $1,249.99; $3,009.99 as tested) is a slimmed-down version of its mainstay Omen 16 model. Though we appreciate its stunning OLED screen and modern looks, ...

Right after we wrapped up testing on the Alienware R15 just a little over a week ago, the system we have for review today landed at our doorstep. The MEG lineup is the peak of MSI's gaming ...

Alienware's X15 R2 gaming laptop enjoys a boost in performance from Intel Alder Lake while offering solid connectivity options and features alongside its new 1440p G-SYNC panel. For Alienware, the X15 ...

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