Matt Safford

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Articles by: Matt Safford

Various GaN chargers I own

Some of my favorite travel-friendly GaN USB chargers are on sale for Black Friday

By Matt Safford published

Upgrade your charging life for as little as $26

Das Keyboard 5QS Mark II

Das Keyboard 5QS Mark II review: New switches, same notifications

By Matt Safford published

Get notifications – for some things – via your keyboard

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: Convertible Copilot+

By Matt Safford published

The Spectre x360 gets a paint job, some hardware tweaks, and Lunar Lake. Now it's an OmniBook.

Mac Mini being held on fingertips.

Apple's redesigned M4, M4 Pro-powered Mac Mini is just 5 x 5 inches, packs up to 14 cores, puts the power button on the bottom

By Matt Safford published

The new Mac Mini is just 5 x 5 inches with the M4 and M4 Pro processors inside.

Team Group PD20 Mini External SSD (2TB)

Team Group PD20 Mini External SSD (2TB) Review: Pretty, but no standout in performance or price

By Matt Safford published

The Team Group PD20 Mini External SSD looks good and performs well enough for speedy mainstream use. But its sustained write performance is lacking, and some similarly performing drives cost less.

Prime Day October 2024

Best Prime Day October 2024 Deals You Can Still Get

By Avram Piltch, Sarah Jacobsson Purewal, Andrew E. Freedman, Matt Safford, Les Pounder, Brandon Hill, Paul Alcorn, Jarred Walton last updated

The deal holiday is officially over but savings continue on Amazon and its competitors.

Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD cover iamge

Samsung's 4TB 990 Pro drops to a new lowest-ever price — less than 7 cents per GB, heatsink included

By Stewart Bendle last updated

The 4TB Samsung 990 Pro is down to below 7 cents per GB — the lowest price ever on this fantastic SSD has been in some time.

Lian Li Lancool 207

Hands-on with Lian Li's Lancool 207 PC case: Rethinking ATX on a budget

By Matt Safford published

Lian Li's Lancool 207 ATX case keeps things compact and affordable, with a front-mounted PSU and four fans for just $79.

Fluance Ai41 Speakers

Fluance Ai41 Powered 5-inch Stereo Bookshelf Speakers Review: Solid sound, good wood looks

By Matt Safford published

Editor's Choice

The Fluance Ai41 Powered 5-inch Stereo Bookshelf Speakers don't break new ground, but they're an attractive, good-sounding value, with a remote that's more versatile than most.

Seagate Game Drive External SSD

Seagate Game Drive External SSD (2TB) review: Speedy, but expensive

By Matt Safford published

Seagate's Game Drive External SSD performs well and looks the part of a PlayStation accessory, but similarly-performing alternatives are available for much less.

Best of IFA 2024

Best of IFA 2024: New CPUs, new laptops, and more

By Matt Safford published

The most innovative and interesting products that debuted at Berlin's tech show.

Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC concept

Lenovo’s Auto Twist AI PC IFA concept has a motorized hinge that can follow you around and close itself via voice command

By Matt Safford published

The Facebook Portal of portable PCs?

Acer Nitro Blaze 7 at Acer's booth at IFA 2024.

Acer Nitro Blaze 7 gaming handheld with Ryzen 8040 revealed at IFA

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated

Acer introduced new Nitro gaming PCs, including a new handheld and laptops with both Intel and AMD processors.

Asus

Asus brings Intel Lunar Lake to Zenbook and Vivobook S14

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Asus is updating its laptop lineup with Intel Lunar Lake with the new Zenbook S14, Vivobook S14, and Expertbook P5.

MSI

MSI's new productivity laptops boast Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 300

By Andrew E. Freedman published

MSI brought productivity laptops to IFA, with the latest chips from both Intel and AMD. There's also a single gaming laptop, the MSI Stealth.

DeepCool

DeepCool penalizes Chinese distributor for selling sanctioned products on Amazon in the US — blurred logo and brand name change violated contract

By Matt Safford published

The company states 'Shaking Tank' Amazon sales were "not a DeepCool official action at all."

Adata SC750

Adata SC750 (1TB) review: Speedy and small

By Matt Safford published

Editor's Choice

Adata's SC750 delivers true 10Gbps SSD speeds in a compact (but wide) form factor. It's one of the fastest flash drives we've tested, and it will soon be available in capacities up to 2TB.

Lian Li A3-mATX

Hands On: Lian Li's A3-mATX is a versatile, affordable case for compact, high-performance builds

By Matt Safford published

Lian Li's compact A3-mATX is a $69-$84 case that's surprisingly versatile, with room inside for a four-slot GPUs and a 360mm radiator.

Choosing a Graphics Card

How to Buy the Right Graphics Card: A GPU Guide for 2024

By Jarred Walton published

Picking the right graphics card for gaming is hard. We'll walk you through how to buy a GPU and get the right card for your PC without spending more than needed.

Keychron K2 HE

Keychron K2 HE Special Edition Review: Mid-Century Magnetic

By Matt Safford published

Editor's Choice

Keychron K2 HE Special Edition combines stunning wood-accent looks with Gateron's buttery smooth and extremely customizable magnetic switches.

Asus TUF Gaming A14

Asus TUF Gaming A14 review: Understated endurance

By Matt Safford published

Editor's Choice

Asus' TUF Gaming A14 feels premium, looks grown-up, and delivers great battery life for non-gaming tasks.

Several of my favorite prime day gadget deals, including the Hoto screwdriver and Lenovo's Qi-charging mouse

15 of my favorite tech gadgets and accessories are on sale for $50 or less for Prime Day

By Matt Safford last updated

I own most of these great devices, and they're all affordable.

HP OmiBook X

HP OmniBook X review: 16-hour Snapdragon X power

By Matt Safford published

HP's OmniBook impresses with its epic battery life and premium design. But at $1,199, is this Snapdragon X-powered laptop better than its x86 competition?

PWM vs DC fans

PWM vs DC fans: Which should you buy for PC cooling

By Matt Safford, Christopher Harper published

With DC and PWM fans available, and DC fans sometimes being cheaper, which should you opt for, 3-pin DC or 4-pin PWM?

Western Digital My Passport (6TB)

Western Digital My Passport (6TB) review: spacious and stocky

By Matt Safford published

Perhaps the last hurrah for the portable hard drive