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SO SOLID CREW
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SO SOLID CREW

Rejoice, for ridiculously quick PCle Gen 4 drives are now almost mainstream. Jeremy Laird chooses from six of the speediest NAND SSDs

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10+ mins  |
May 2022
Velocity Micro Raptor Z55
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Velocity Micro Raptor Z55

Scary performance from this overclocked beast

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3 mins  |
June 2022
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SCREEN TECH IN 2022

OLED monitors are here at last. But as Jeremy Laird reveals, you can expect plenty more panel tech in 2022

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10+ mins  |
June 2022
Razer Huntsman Mini Analog
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Razer Huntsman Mini Analog

Small but mighty keyboard

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3 mins  |
June 2022
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2022)
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Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2022)

Great performance at a great price

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3 mins  |
June 2022
NZXT Capsule
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NZXT Capsule

A leap of faith or a comfortable transition for NZXT?

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3 mins  |
June 2022
Acer Nitro 5
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Acer Nitro 5

Portable performance on a budget

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3 mins  |
June 2022
Editor's Pick: Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro
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Editor's Pick: Nubia RedMagic 7 Pro

Gaming smartphones: what are they good for?

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3 mins  |
June 2022
MSI MPG Sekira 100R
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MSI MPG Sekira 100R

A compact, subtle and well-specced case for the money

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3 mins  |
June 2022
Asus RTX 3090 Ti TUF Gaming
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Asus RTX 3090 Ti TUF Gaming

Fully armed and operational

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3 mins  |
June 2022
Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro
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Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro

It ain’t cheap, but it is intriguing…

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3 mins  |
June 2022
TP-Link GX90: A supremely powerful gaming router
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TP-Link GX90: A supremely powerful gaming router

It skips the bells and whistles and is all the better for it.

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10+ mins  |
May 2022
The best free VPN: It's important to choose wisely
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The best free VPN: It's important to choose wisely

VPNs are best when they’re paid for, but if a premium account isn’t in the cards then here are our top recommendations for a free service.

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5 mins  |
May 2022
How to block (and unblock) someone on Facebook
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How to block (and unblock) someone on Facebook

Is someone bugging the heck out of you on Facebook? Here’s how to block ‘em.

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3 mins  |
May 2022
The SSDs of the future will be so fast, they might need active fans
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The SSDs of the future will be so fast, they might need active fans

An SSD manufacturer says we’re hitting a wall in terms of speed and heat management.

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2 mins  |
May 2022
The future of PSUs is here: Intel's ATX 3.0 powers monster 600W graphics cards
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The future of PSUs is here: Intel's ATX 3.0 powers monster 600W graphics cards

A new 12+4-pin power connection for PCIe 5 cards delivers up to 600 watts on one rail.

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2 mins  |
May 2022
Sony reveals its Game Pass alternative… and Microsoft has nothing to worry about
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Sony reveals its Game Pass alternative… and Microsoft has nothing to worry about

PlayStation Plus is still heavily invested in console hardware.

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4 mins  |
May 2022
OnePlus 10 Pro: Three reasons to get it (and one reason why most people won't)
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OnePlus 10 Pro: Three reasons to get it (and one reason why most people won't)

With the 10 Pro, OnePlus continues down a tricky path.

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6 mins  |
May 2022
How to find the recovery key for your encrypted Windows 11 PC
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How to find the recovery key for your encrypted Windows 11 PC

This info applies to both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro users.

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2 mins  |
May 2022
Cyber Acoustics CA-2890 speaker bar: Surprisingly good for $25
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Cyber Acoustics CA-2890 speaker bar: Surprisingly good for $25

If your needs match this speaker’s strengths, you won’t notice its weaknesses.

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4 mins  |
May 2022
Alienware AW3423DW: Quantum Dot OLED Renders Rival Monitors Obsolete
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Alienware AW3423DW: Quantum Dot OLED Renders Rival Monitors Obsolete

Gamers, don’t hesitate. Alienware’s AW3423DW is a dark, brooding beast you’ll want to tame.

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10+ mins  |
May 2022
Acer Swift 3: A Big Screen on a Modest Budget
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Acer Swift 3: A Big Screen on a Modest Budget

The Swift 3 is the perfect laptop for writers and students.

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10+ mins  |
May 2022
Which Wi-Fi Router Looks the Most Like an Evil Alien Spaceship?
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Which Wi-Fi Router Looks the Most Like an Evil Alien Spaceship?

Designs for gaming routers have gotten really. Familiar lately.

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6 mins  |
May 2022
5 Reasons to Buy a Desktop PC Instead of a Laptop
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5 Reasons to Buy a Desktop PC Instead of a Laptop

Before you buy a new laptop, take a moment to consider the benefits of a dedicated desktop computer.

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4 mins  |
May 2022
After 6 Months, Windows 11 Is Still Playing Catch Up to Windows 10
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After 6 Months, Windows 11 Is Still Playing Catch Up to Windows 10

There just aren’t enough new, worthy features to justify upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11. To be fair, though, Microsoft is trying.

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10+ mins  |
May 2022
Apple iPad Air (2022): Ideal for Creators
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Apple iPad Air (2022): Ideal for Creators

The do-it-all tablet

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9 mins  |
May 2022
REVIEW: MAC STUDIO APPLE FLEXES ITS MIGHT (AND MUSCLES)
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REVIEW: MAC STUDIO APPLE FLEXES ITS MIGHT (AND MUSCLES)

A POWER GAP IN THE MAC LINEUP FILLS IN WITH A BUFFEDUP MEDIA MASTER.

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10 mins  |
May 2022
iPAD AIR (2022): RETAKING THE MIDRANGE TABLET THRONE
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iPAD AIR (2022): RETAKING THE MIDRANGE TABLET THRONE

AFTER A YEAR OFF, THE IPAD AIR ROARS BACK TO RELEVANCY.

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9 mins  |
May 2022
REVIEW: iPHONE SE (2022) AN UNEVEN AND DISAPPOINTING 'UPGRADE'
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REVIEW: iPHONE SE (2022) AN UNEVEN AND DISAPPOINTING 'UPGRADE'

APPLE UPGRADED THE PART IT DIDN'T NEED IGNORING ALL TO THE PROCESSOR-WHILE THE UPGRADES IT SHOULD HAVE MADE.

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5 mins  |
May 2022
STUDIO DISPLAY: THE APPLE MONITOR FOR EVERYONE ELSE (WHO CAN AFFORD IT)
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STUDIO DISPLAY: THE APPLE MONITOR FOR EVERYONE ELSE (WHO CAN AFFORD IT)

DISPLAY

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7 mins  |
May 2022