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Intel benchmarks say Apple's M1 isn't faster. Let's check the claims

Intel just clapped back with a carefully crafted takedown of Apple’s Arm-based M1 chip. Let’s review the claims, one by one.

HP's new Pavilion x360s are smaller, faster, and more sustainable

Recycled content will save almost 400,000 pounds in coal burning.

Comcast suspends data caps for certain states, and that's unfair

Data caps should go away during the pandemic, period.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S21 VS. iPHONE 12 THIS IS THE $800 PHONE TO BUY

THE FIGHT IS SURPRISINGLY CLOSE BUT THERE’S A CLEAR WINNER.

Cobra SC 201 Dash Cam: Outstanding video, GPS, cloud uploads

It’s easy to use, with great video, GPS, cloud uploads, and a 16GB SD card to get you going right away.

Porsche Design Acer Book RS: This stylish, blazingly fast laptop lives up to its name

The detachable display and 360-degree hinge of the original Porsche Design Book One are gone, now replaced by sheer speed.

Samsung 870 EVO SATA SSD: The speed you need, at sane prices

Excellent performance and endurance ratings for a competitive price.

Meet the CuBox-M, a tiny 2-inch PC built for developers and makers

SolidRun’s new Micro Desktop PC goes for prices starting at $99.

Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus NVMe SSD: Fast on PCIe 4, fast on PCIe 3

The 2TB version of this SSD is nearly as fast with large files as Samsung’s 980 Pro, and considerably less expensive.

ChargeTech Portable Power Outlet AM 27K 4.0: Part battery pack, part power station

It even sports an antimicrobial film.

What to look for in a gaming monitor: The specs that matter

Gaming monitors are awesome, but which one is right for you? Let us guide you through the specs you should care about.

WD Black SN850 NVMe SSD: Fantastic sustained write speeds via PCIe 4.0

This new PCIe 4 NVMe SSD is like-priced and about as fast as its mighty Samsung rival.

Tested: 5 things you need to know about AMD's Radeon RX 6900 XT

Don’t have time to sift through benchmarking charts? Read this instead.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tip: How to get 3 years of access to hundreds of games for dirt cheap

This incredible deal is still possible, but who knows how long it’ll stick around.

How DirectX 12 Ultimate supercharges graphics on Windows PCs and Xbox

DirectX 12 Ultimate serves as a force multiplier for the entire gaming ecosystem.

8 ways to make Cyberpunk 2077 run faster

Put the pedal to the metal, choom.

Best wireless mice: Cut the cord with these top performers

Our picks offer strong connectivity, speed, and portability.

Zenfox T3 3CH Dash Cam: Three cameras give you more to like

It provides good front, interior, and rear coverage, but its bulk could pose some installation issues.

Acer Swift 5 (2020) : This MacBook Air alternative plays Fortnite

At 2.3 pounds, the Acer Swift 5 is a tiny Tiger Lake powerhouse.

The Porsche Design Acer Book RS brings sports-car flair to the laptop

With a name like that, it has a reputation to uphold.

THE BEST GAMES of this GENERATION

THE END OF A CONSOLE GENERATION IS ALSO THE PERFECT TIME FOR A RETROSPECTIVE.

Xbox Game Pass for PC gets even better in December with tons of free EA games

RIP your data cap, especially if you’re a fan of the Battlefield series.

Why Microsoft has blocked hundreds of sites in Internet Explorer

Microsoft is ‘encouraging’ users to abandon Microsoft’s legacy browser and adopt Edge instead.

SHOULD YOU UPGRADE YOUR OLD RYZEN TO A NEW RYZEN 5000?

GOT A RYZEN 1000, 2000, OR 3000 AND CONSIDERING AN UPGRADE? HERE’S WHAT WE THINK.

LG Ultra PC 17: A big, lightweight laptop with graphics pep

LG made a version of its ultra-light laptop that plays video games.

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Stuck somewhere in the middle

Google has made an easy decision more difficult with the oddly positioned Pixel 4a 5G.

Corsair HS60 Haptic tested: Make your PC games rumble!

You really feel the explosions!

Asus ZenBook Flip 13: A beautiful laptop with one thing missing

Good-bye headset jack, we hardly knew ye.

Acer Nitro 5: This budget gaming laptop keeps getting better

With a revamped cooling system and a Ryzen 4000-series CPU on board, the affordable Nitro 5 should delight budget-minded gamers.

Oculus to kill off PC-only VR in 2021

Dead VR walking: Oculus says it will kill off the Oculus Rift S in 2021.