Is 2025 the Year of the eGPU revival? If you asked me on January 1, 2025, to guess how many eGPUs we'd see this year, I'd have probably said "none" because eGPUs seemed to be a thing of the past. Laptop · May 29, 2025
Thousands of Asus routers hacked to create a major botnet planting damaging malware Hackers are brute-forcing older Asus routers and establishing persistent access. TechRadar · May 29, 2025
9,000 Asus routers compromised by botnet attack and persistent SSH backdoor that even firmware updates can't fix New botnet campaign exploits legitimate system features to establish deep persistence while remaining virtually undetectable Tom’s Hardware · May 29, 2025
The RX 9070 XT might not be the truly mid-range graphics card I'm still dreaming of but it turned my latest sci-fi PC build into a frame rate menace Quiet, cool collected, Tron-themed (sort of), thanks to the Evolv X2 and a ton of Lian Li fans, this machine slaps. PC Gamer · May 29, 2025
The new SteamOS beta already has fixes for non-Steam Deck handhelds – here's why it's better than Windows 11 for gaming Valve's SteamOS gets better for handheld gamers, with its new beta update providing fixes for non-Steam Deck handhelds. TechRadar · May 29, 2025
I played ‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ on the RTX 5090, Intel Arc 140V, and AMD Radeon 8060S — here’s what happened I played ‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ on three different laptops, and I found my time in Limveld to be quite painful in all the ways I expected and didn’t. Here’s why. Laptop · May 28, 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 may not be Nvidia’s only handheld – a rumor says it’s building a new mobile gaming chip, and I’m excited for portable DLSS Nvidia is yet to make a strong appearance in the SoC gaming market for portable devices, but a new rumor suggests it may be happening soon. TechRadar · May 28, 2025
The Razer Blade 14 is now slimmer than ever Razer has paired an AMD Ryzen AI 9 300 series processor with an Nvidia RTX 50-series gaming GPU to help thin out the Blade 14's chassis, making it thinner than the last gen. Laptop · May 28, 2025
I'm one of the first with the all-new Razer Blade 14, and this may be 2025's best 14-inch gaming laptop Razer sent me a pre-production sample of the redesigned Razer Blade 14, and I've spent a few hours to see if this may be one of 2025's best 14-inch gaming laptops. Windows Central · May 27, 2025
Pump noise, what pump noise? Asetek's new liquid cooler pump is so quiet 'it's on a level where you can't hear it' And it's still good for CPUs up to 400 W, apparently. PC Gamer · May 27, 2025
MSI Raider A18 HX A9W (2025) review: "the fastest gaming laptop I've seen, but no easy recommendation" The MSI Raider A18 HX A9W is a real beast, pairing a blindingly fast processor with an equally speedy SSD, and using that RTX 5090 to its full potential. GamesRadar · May 27, 2025
Elden Ring Nightreign PC system requirements — Can your PC run this FromSoftware co-op game? Elden Ring Nightreign's PC requirements are here, letting players check to see if their gaming computer is ready for this new FromSoftware experience. Windows Central · May 27, 2025
I tested this compact SSD and it’s fast, durable and feature decent drive management software - for PC at least Compact and durable portable SSD with software security, decent transfer rates, and large storage. While not groundbreaking, its USB Type-C connection and balanced features make it a great choice for storing files on the move. TechRadar · May 26, 2025
I tested this iPhone SSD and it’s the best ProRes storage I’ve used ORICO portable SSD is an iPhone storage solution with two connection options. Either plug directly into the base of your phone or connect via a ribbon cable and hold the drive in place with MagSafe. The data connection options give you complete flexibility, enabling both handheld and gimbal support. TechRadar · May 26, 2025
TechRadar · May 25, 2025 I reviewed this small, fast, and MagSafe-friendly USB 4.0 SSD – here’s why it stands out Compact MagSafe-compatible SSD that's been designed with iPhone storage expansion in mind. The speed and capacity make it an ideal choice if you shoot ProRes mobile video, or you need a flexible portable storage solution that can be used with a wide variety of devices.
Tom’s Guide · May 25, 2025 I got roasted for loving RTX 5060 gaming laptops — so I hit back with hard benchmarks After sharing my thoughts on RTX 5060 gaming laptops, the internet came after me. So let's go into more detail and bring out receipts to back up one simple point — they're better than you think.
Tom’s Guide · May 25, 2025 Pricier doesn’t always mean better — here’s why I’d pick a $129 gaming headset over a $229 one Should you burn a hole in your pocket by buying that really expensive headset? Not always, and here's why cheaper headsets are often better.
Windows Central · May 24, 2025 I got my hands on Lenovo's new dual-screen OLED laptop — I can already see how the redesign makes it better than ever Lenovo's refreshed Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10) just showed up on my doorstep. I'm giving it a full review, but first, a hands-on look at the dual OLED displays.
Tom’s Guide · May 24, 2025 The MSI Claw A8 could be a game-changer for PC handhelds — 3 reasons why I’m stoked The MSI Claw A8 will be the first handheld to utilize an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, which could make it a formidable Windows 11 machine. Here are 3 reasons to be excited.
TechRadar · May 23, 2025 Goodbye Windows 11 – Valve's SteamOS is now available on the Legion Go S, with some support for other AMD-powered handhelds Valve's SteamOS is here for the Lenovo Legion Go S, including non-Steam Deck devices, and it could be the start of something great for handheld gaming PCs.
Laptop · May 23, 2025 The Asus NUC 14 Pro has a mini chassis but a big price: Save money with these top 3 affordable mini PCs The Asus NUC 14 Pro might not be the best mini PC for your money, but there are a few great alternatives that offer more performance at a lower price. These are the top three.
Tom’s Hardware · May 23, 2025 Computex 2025 Day Four Wrap-Up: PCIe 6.0 SSD prototype, 321-layer 4D NAND, cheap 10 GbE controllers inbound There are still a ton of interesting hardware developments for the fourth day of Computex 2025
PC Gamer · May 23, 2025 If there was one non-AI Computex trend this year it's that everything needs a damned screen in or on it We heard you like screens...
Windows Central · May 23, 2025 Stellar Blade PC system requirements and specs — Can your computer run this action game? PlayStation and Shift Up's action title Stellar Blade is heading to Windows PC, so here are the requirements you'll need to meet to run the game smoothly.
Laptop · May 23, 2025 The Asus NUC 14 Pro mini PC is compact in the ways that matter, but with a critical compromise The Asus NUC 14 Pro is a solid mini PC, but the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H configuration offers disappointing performance for the price, especially compared with less expensive alternatives.