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I may have found my perfect PC chassis: A Ryzen 7 rig, built in a foldable keyboard that you can fit into a (large) trouser pocket

This travel-ready keyboard unfolds into a Ryzen 7 powered Windows mini PC.

TechRadar · May 11, 2025

AMD’s Ryzen AI Max Pro and Apple’s M4 Pro are strong, but which powers the better workstation?

Which is the better workstation chip? Apple’s high-end M4 Pro, or AMD’s Ryzen AI Max Pro? HP’s ZBook Ultra 14 G1a just may be a worthy MacBook Pro competitor.

Laptop · May 11, 2025

I never thought I'd love a triangular PC gaming headset, but these RGB-lit wireless cans are pretty great

The ASUS ROG Delta II is a great premium wireless gaming headset designed for Windows PC, with dual wireless connectivity and a unique triangular earcup design.

Windows Central · May 11, 2025

Are Snapdragon X Elite chips that much better on battery power than AMD and Intel? I tested them all to find out.

Qualcomm has been making bold claims about how much better their chips are on battery than Intel and AMD's chipsets, even featuring the data in new ads. But are Qualcomm's claims true, or are they a bit cherry-picked?

Laptop · May 9, 2025

The Xbox app on Windows 11 gets a handy feature just in time for the Project Kennan handheld

The Xbox app on Windows 11 now shows additional system information in Compact Mode, particularly useful on gaming handhelds like the upcoming Project Kennan.

Windows Central · May 9, 2025

Microsoft's next Windows update isn't at all what users were searching for

Windows users wanted a better way to search, but all Microsoft found was feature creep

Laptop · May 9, 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is nerfing its best skill after it started one-shotting every boss in sight: "We gave it a big damage boost—and clearly overdid it"

Maelle has a Skill in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — Stendhal — so powerful that it's completely broken the game. Now, the developers are nerfing it and the builds that make it so overpowered.

Windows Central · May 8, 2025

This is the weirdest Windows tablet you'll see today: a tiny battery, but also Windows 11 Pro and 8 – yes, 8 – ports

The SZBOX S9 is a 7-inch Windows 11 tablet with insane connectivity, serious performance, and rugged design.

TechRadar · May 8, 2025

Xbox is hiring to "secure the future of game preservation," and this time it's no AI Quake nightmare

New emulation work will have benefits across the "Xbox and Windows gaming ecosystem"

GamesRadar · May 8, 2025

CyberGhost VPN review 2025: Why I like this no-nonsense buffer-free streaming option

If you want to stream Netflix abroad, this affordable VPN will have your back

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025