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My father built our first Frankenstein computer with Apple parts before switching to Microsoft — and I can pinpoint the exact moment a 'walled garden' turned him away

The first computer I ever used was cobbled together using various Apple computer parts. It was made back when Apple didn't have a walled garden like it does today. In fact, it was the rise of the walled garden that pushed my family away from Apple and toward Windows.

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It just hit me that I haven't touched my Xbox Series X in months — Most of my gaming needs are met by handheld gaming PCs now, and I don't want to go back

Today I realized that I haven't touched my Xbox Series X in months, and that's because I've been playing most of my games on handheld gaming PCs. They're far more convenient and let me play the games I most want to play.

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I spent a week using this AIO and it met all of my creative needs — I can't recommend it enough as a school or family computer

The Lenovo Yoga AIO 27" is a reliable desktop with a built-in wireless phone charging base. It offers solid performance for everything from everyday work tasks to creative projects. But there are a few things to be aware of. Our review.

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Lenovo Legion Go 2 — Rumors, price leaks, and everything you need to know

All the news and rumours you need to know about the Lenovo Legion Go 2

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I'm torn over the Dell 16 Premium's sleek design — a laptop with great performance but polarizing controls

The Dell 16 Premium is an absolutely gorgeous laptop with an Intel Core Ultra AI CPU and up to an NVIDIA RTX-50 Series GPU. It's pretty powerful but comes in a divisive design. Our review.

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The MSI Claw 8 AI+ could have muscled out the Steam Deck's rivals — was it the last straw for powerful Intel-based handhelds?

MSI could dominate the gaming handheld scene with its Claw 8 AI+ and Intel's Core Ultra chips if it weren't so expensive, and it might be too late to backtrack.

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"Three months, 30 simulations, and I can tell you, a ton of work" — how Alienware designed the Area-51 desktop's cooling is fascinating

Thanks to Adam Savage's "Tested" YouTube channel, we now have a behind-the-scenes look at how Dell tests its Alienware desktop PC cooling.

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I don't play my handheld gaming PCs without this $10 accessory — Here's why it's a must-have for anyone who owns an ROG Ally, Steam Deck, or Legion Go

I always use this $10 accessory with my ROG Ally, Legion Go, Steam Deck, and other handheld gaming PCs. It protects them and gives me peace of mind.

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I got tired of running out of room on my Legion Go — Here's how I upgraded the SSD

I needed more game storage space in my Legion Go, so I upgraded the 1TB SSD to a 2TB SSD. Here's how I did it so you can, too.

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I finally tested a "SteamOS" Legion Go S — it's the perfect handheld gaming PC if you don't mind these three things

I tested and used the SteamOS version of the Legion Go S gaming handheld. Here's what makes it a compelling choice for gamers. Our review.

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I spent two months using the massive Area-51 gaming rig — both a powerful beast PC and an RGB beauty queen

Alienware's Area-51 Gaming Desktop is a powerful RTX 5090 PC, and it finally ditches proprietary parts for better upgrades, but things could still be improved.

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I tested a 34-inch 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor that nails performance and design — with a price that's lower than you'd guess

I tested the Alienware 34" QD-OLED AW3425DW Gaming Monitor and absolutely fell in love with its pricing and features. Here's what makes it such a great choice.

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I tested this beastly gaming laptop with flawless performance — but I'm obsessed with a different feature

I reviewed the Alienware 16 Area-51 AW30 gaming laptop. It's absolutely blown me away with its smooth performance, colorful RGB, and mechanical keyboard.

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I just discovered Photoshop's hidden new tool that removes distractions in seconds — It saves me sooo much editing time

I discovered this hidden new Reflection Removal feature in Photoshop, and ever since, I've been using it on almost all of my photography edits. It's amazing, but you have to know how to enable it. Here's how to do that.

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I took my ROG Ally X to Taiwan in this magnetic case, and going zipperless went better than I thought it would

Waterfield's new ROG Ally case features a magnetic lining around the opening to keep the bag shut, rather than using a zipper. Here's my real-world experience.

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The Xbox Ally handheld REALLY needs to be priced competitively with the Steam Deck, otherwise it might be hard to recommend

Now we've had the big reveal of the first Xbox handheld experience and the spec sheet to go with it, one thing stands out that means it has to be affordable.

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People are using ChatGPT to generate pictures of their perfect match based on looks — mine just made my brother

People are using ChatGPT's image generation to create their perfect romantic match based purely on appearance.

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How to install SteamOS on ROG Ally and Legion Go Windows gaming handhelds

You can easily install SteamOS on your ROG Ally or Legion Go Windows gaming handhelds by following our step-by-step instructions. It doesn't take very long either.

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Microsoft was right to park the Xbox handheld for 'Kennan' and Windows 11 PC gaming — as much as it pains me to admit

SteamOS has presented Windows with its first credible challenge in decades, and Microsoft needs to rise to the occasion.

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I tested this monitor light bar for two weeks — ASUS ROG ticks all but one of the most important boxes

After two weeks using the ROG Aura Monitor Light Bar, I've found that this accessory is decent overall, but doesn't have good enough RGB features to really make it stand out.

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I 3D printed parts for this modular gaming mouse, just as HyperX intended — Is the gimmick worth the effort?

The HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro Wireless gaming has a modular design and offers 3D printable files for users to create unique parts, but is it worth buying?

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I've fallen in love with this stunning 5K monitor and its built-in KVM switch — it's ideal for my creative projects

I tested this 27-inch ProArt 5K monitor for three weeks, and its gorgeous color gamut tackled a wide range of creations — it's not perfect, but I love it.

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Don't buy a new ROG Ally X handheld — Upgrade your original ROG Ally's battery life with this replacement kit instead

JSAUX ROG Ally Battery Upgrade Kit comes with everything you need to swap out your old battery for a better one. Here are some tips to help you along the way.

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I had to cut open my ROG Ally to get this battery upgrade kit in place, but it made my handheld last up to 120% longer

I just upgraded my ROG Ally battery using a new kit from JSAUX. It's a pretty easy process that gives notable results. My review.

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I tested Geekom's new mini PC — A tiny Windows box that feels bigger on the inside with quad monitor support

I can hold the Geekom Mini IT13 in my hand, but it offers the performance and ports I need for everyday workloads on Windows 11.

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