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iFi Go Bar: Everything you expect from Hi-Res audio

This mobile device is a worthy addition to the incredibly competitive category of dongle-sized, device-powered, headphone-amp/DAC combos.

One small reason why I won't be upgrading to an iPhone 14

Apple is retiring the iPhone mini, but its rumored replacement isn't good enough to get me to give up my lovely little handset.

FIVE LIFE-CHANGING iOS 16 FEATURES YOU'LL USE—AND LOVE—EVERY SINGLE DAY

iOS 16 IS FULL OF NEW FEATURES, BUT THESE ARE GOING TO CHANGE HOW YOU USE YOUR IPHONE ON A DAILY BASIS.

Hot Stuff

What we’re raving about this month

M2 MACBOOK AIR REVIEW: APPLE'S EVERYDAY LAPTOP HAS ITS GOLDILOCKS MOMENT

THE POPULAR ULTRAPORTABLE IS JUST RIGHT FOR NEARLY EVERY USER.

Audeze Euclid

Earphones for the price of a desktop? You read that right

THE LIST - TOP FIVE GAMING LAPTOPS

GAMING LAPTOPS are a contentious issue here at Maximum PC, with some of our writers loving them and others loathing them. Regardless, they remain a common entry point to PC ownership for many, thanks to their versatility, portability, and generally high-power performance. These are the best gaming laptops out there right now across a range of sizes, styles, and budgets, so you can get your game on no matter where you are or what you're doing.

Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse

The best productivity mouse

Asus ROG Flow X16

HDR done right, at last

ASUS TUF F15 2022

Value, performance and a new image for TUF?

HP X34

Great value ultrawide for gamers

Corsair HS65 Surround

A good value daily gaming headset?

Alienware Aurora R13

ALIENWARE once dominated the desktop gaming PC market with its unique cases, but now everyone from Razer to HP has distinctive-looking designs.

Razer Leviathan V2

The best PC soundbar just got better

PowerColor RX 6400 ITX

Bottom of the budget barrel

Microsoft’s Game Pass streaming looks worse on Linux—unless you use Edge

Browser tests show a drop in xCloud’s visual quality when using Linux versus Windows.

AMD’s Pro-only Threadripper shift leaves HEDT enthusiasts in the cold

The cheapest Threadripper Pro 5000 chip is $1,000 more expensive than the last-gen version.

Google’s password manager gets killer upgrades for Chrome, Android, and iOS

The password security updates to Chrome and Android will roll out over the coming months.

10 innovative Opera features that lured me away from Chrome

Those mouse gestures truly rocked my world

8 simple ways to protect your smartphone from hackers

Keep your device secure with these easy-to-follow steps.

SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION OVERLOAD: WHICH SERVICES ARE WORTH PAYING FOR?

YOU CAN TRY TO GO FREE ON EVERYTHING, BUT YOU CAN MISS OUT ON SOME VITAL FEATURES THAT WAY.

The best free VPN for Chrome How to play it safe on the cheap.

If you have a Chromebook or don’t want yet another program on your Windows desktop there is an alternative to a full VPN: a Chrome extension.

Alienware x15 R2: A gaming laptop stacked with power and personality

Dell’s new premium 15-inch gaming laptop is a class act.

LG DualUp 28MQ780-B: You’ve never used a monitor like this

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Google Stadia: The console experience without the console

Google Stadia stakes its claim as one of the best in cloud gaming.

Teamgroup Cardea A440 Pro SSD: Scintillating PCIe 4.0 performance

This top performer comes with a massive heat sink and a somewhat steep price tag.

Dell XPS 17 9720 (2022): A masterful Windows workhorse

This laptop is swanky-looking and powerful.

SAMSUNG THE SERIF QLED 4K UHD HDR SMART TV

New Brand Television

How the HomePod can be Apple's new iPod: Fun, popular, and simple

The iPod was recently laid to rest. Now it's time for the HomePod to rise.

Italian spyware iPhone attack: Why there's probably no need to worry

The attack underscores the importance of keeping iOS up to date.