SK hynix Beetle X31 (2TB) review: a solid, snazzy scarab By Matt Safford published 16 December 24 The Beetle portable SSD gets a roomier 2TB option, and a silver metal shell with an included bumper case and two USB cables.
Best Cyber Monday Computer Hardware Deals You Can Still Get By Avram Piltch, Matt Safford, Paul Alcorn, Ash Hill, Brandon Hill, Sarah Jacobsson Purewal last updated 3 December 24 The best deals on laptops, desktops, CPUs, SSDs and other key PC parts and systems.
These four portable monitors are at all-time low prices for Black Friday Weekend: Get a second screen for your PC or console for as little as $49 before Cyber Monday By Matt Safford published 1 December 24 These four portable monitors are at all-time low prices for Black Friday weekend. Get a second screen for your PC or console for as little as $49 before Cyber Monday.
Some of my favorite travel-friendly GaN USB chargers are on sale for Black Friday By Matt Safford published 28 November 24 Upgrade your charging life for as little as $26
Das Keyboard 5QS Mark II review: New switches, same notifications By Matt Safford published 24 November 24 Get notifications – for some things – via your keyboard
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: Convertible Copilot+ By Matt Safford published 15 November 24 The Spectre x360 gets a paint job, some hardware tweaks, and Lunar Lake. Now it's an OmniBook.
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 29 October 24 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) Review: Pretty, but no standout in performance or price By Matt Safford published 18 October 24 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.
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 10 October 24 The deal holiday is officially over but savings continue on Amazon and its competitors.
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 9 October 24 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.
Hands-on with Lian Li's Lancool 207 PC case: Rethinking ATX on a budget By Matt Safford published 4 October 24 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 Powered 5-inch Stereo Bookshelf Speakers Review: Solid sound, good wood looks By Matt Safford published 19 September 24 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 (2TB) review: Speedy, but expensive By Matt Safford published 17 September 24 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: New CPUs, new laptops, and more By Matt Safford published 7 September 24 The most innovative and interesting products that debuted at Berlin's tech show.
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 5 September 24 The Facebook Portal of portable PCs?
Acer Nitro Blaze 7 gaming handheld with Ryzen 8040 revealed at IFA By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 5 September 24 Acer introduced new Nitro gaming PCs, including a new handheld and laptops with both Intel and AMD processors.
Asus brings Intel Lunar Lake to Zenbook and Vivobook S14 By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 September 24 Asus is updating its laptop lineup with Intel Lunar Lake with the new Zenbook S14, Vivobook S14, and Expertbook P5.
MSI's new productivity laptops boast Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 300 By Andrew E. Freedman published 3 September 24 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 penalizes Chinese distributor for selling sanctioned products on Amazon in the US — blurred logo and brand name change violated contract By Matt Safford published 30 August 24 The company states 'Shaking Tank' Amazon sales were "not a DeepCool official action at all."
Adata SC750 (1TB) review: Speedy and small By Matt Safford published 27 August 24 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.
Hands On: Lian Li's A3-mATX is a versatile, affordable case for compact, high-performance builds By Matt Safford published 22 August 24 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.
How to Buy the Right Graphics Card: A GPU Guide for 2024 By Jarred Walton published 15 August 24 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 Special Edition Review: Mid-Century Magnetic By Matt Safford published 7 August 24 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 review: Understated endurance By Matt Safford published 28 July 24 Editor's Choice Asus' TUF Gaming A14 feels premium, looks grown-up, and delivers great battery life for non-gaming tasks.
15 of my favorite tech gadgets and accessories are on sale for $50 or less for Prime Day By Matt Safford last updated 17 July 24 I own most of these great devices, and they're all affordable.
