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Xbox, PCs and gaming drive AMD and Microsoft's revenues
Microsoft and AMD both reported strong earnings for the fourth quarter of 2020, driven by consumers who worked and played at home with their PC and Xbox game consoles.
Chromebooks versus Windows laptops: Which should you buy?
Should you buy a Chromebook or a Windows laptop? They're similar in some ways, but fundamentally different in others. This guide will help you decide.
Galaxy S21 Exynos 2100 vs Snapdragon 888: Samsung's CPU might finally be ready for prime time
We tested the Galaxy S21 with the Exynos 2100 processor and the Snapdragon 888 processor, and the results surprised us.
Why Intel's first Xe graphics cards won't work in AMD systems
Intel's first Iris Xe discrete graphics cards are rolling out, but they require select Intel Core CPUs and motherboards to work.
The Full Nerd ep. 165: Ryzen 5000 Mobile and GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile tested
In this episode of The Full Nerd, the gang discussed what to expect from the next-gen CPUs and GPUs coming to 2021's hottest gaming laptops.
Find gorgeous PC background images every day with Bing Wallpaper
The free Bing Wallpaper app lets you refresh your PC's background image every day with a new image curated by Microsoft.
Best password managers: Reviews of the top products
The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, 1Password, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
Ring's $60 Video Doorbell Wired aims to take on Wyze
The new Video Doorbell Wired marks Ring’s smallest doorbell yet, and at $60, it’s also its least expensive.
Be careful: Shopping for gaming laptops just got a lot harder
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30-series laptop GPUs deliver unprecedented mobile performance, but fundamental changes to the lineup mean you'll need to be much more cautious when shopping than before.
Best gaming laptops: Know what to look for and which models rate highest
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the right gaming laptop for your needs.
The best laptops: Premium laptops, budget laptops, 2-in-1s, and more
Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming PCs, and compare AMD vs. Intel.
Report: Surface Laptop 4's major change will just be its Tiger Lake, Ryzen processors
Microsoft is sticking to its tried-and-true formula with the Surface Laptop 4, according to a report: updating the Laptop with Intel's Tiger Lake and Ryzen processors, and not much else.
Intel's debut Iris Xe graphics cards are headed to prebuilt PCs (but not for gaming)
Intel will sell a discrete desktop GPU aimed at mainstream users and small businesses.
Ryzen 5000 mobile review: AMD wins big in laptops
AMD’s new Ryzen 5000 is a powerful mobile CPU. We test it first in the Asus ROG FLow X13, a 13-inch, 3-pound convertible laptop that hammers competitors weighing twice as much.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 mobile review: The fastest laptop GPU just arrived
Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 30-series laptops offer very impressive graphics performance, even compared to some of the biggest and heaviest laptops around.