gaming hardware

Alienware’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of portable PC gaming continues in its latest generation, as the iconic Dell-owned brand unveils the Alienware 16 Aurora and the Alienware 16X Aurora. These cutting-edge gaming laptops target serious gamers, esports enthusiasts, and creative...

Microsoft’s latest week has been a microcosm of the shifting landscape of consumer tech: new devices raising hopes, AI redefining familiar workflows, gaming drama, and ongoing legal skirmishes. This fusion of innovation and controversy sheds light on the company’s bold ambitions and the hazards...

For those who live their digital lives between airports, coffee shops, and co-working spaces, finding the right blend of performance and portability in PC peripherals often means compromise. Razer, a brand synonymous with high-performance gaming hardware, aims to upend that equation with its...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of portable gaming hardware, a subtle yet significant change is unfolding for Windows 11 users—a change that could redefine the handheld gaming experience and address the loudest critiques of Microsoft’s operating system on small screens. The Xbox app on Windows...

The world of gaming handhelds is evolving at lightning speed—and the latest contender, ASUS’s ROG Ally X, is making waves. If you’ve been following portable PC gaming trends, you might have expected incremental improvements from the competition. However, the ROG Ally X doesn’t just raise the...

Recent leaks have unveiled images of Microsoft's "Project Kennan," a collaborative effort with ASUS that appears to be the successor to the ROG Ally handheld gaming device. These images, reportedly sourced from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), showcase two distinct models...

NVIDIA’s announcement of the GeForce RTX 5060, slated for launch on May 19, 2025, marks a significant development in the rapidly evolving world of graphics processing units (GPUs). Positioned as an entry-level model within the new RTX 5000 series, the RTX 5060 arrives with a starting price of...

In a notable turn for the intersection of console and PC gaming, new images and details have emerged around an intriguing device: Xbox's closely allied handheld project with ASUS, codenamed "Project Kennan." Initially reported through regulatory documentation by the United States Federal...

It’s been a long-standing rumor in the gaming hardware world that Microsoft might one day bring its Xbox experience to a dedicated handheld device. Recent leaks and revelations are now feeding this anticipation, with the emergence of "Project Kennan"—an ASUS-manufactured, Xbox-branded handheld...

A quiet but seismic shift is underway in the world of PC gaming, and it is coming straight from the heart of Microsoft's gaming business. In a recent announcement that accompanied the reveal of Gears of War: Reloaded, Microsoft subtly changed the language it uses to describe gaming on Windows...

You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...

Steam’s April 2025 Hardware and Software Survey paints a revealing portrait of gaming’s ever-evolving landscape, highlighting clear trends in graphics and processor adoption as well as the enduring influence of Microsoft’s operating systems. Each month, Valve’s survey quietly steers the...

Selecting the optimal gaming laptop in May 2025 requires a thorough evaluation of the latest models that offer exceptional performance, advanced cooling systems, and immersive displays. This guide highlights top contenders from leading brands, providing detailed insights to assist pro-level...

Lenovo has steadily positioned itself at the forefront of the handheld gaming revolution, and with the launch of the Legion Go S, it aims to provide an all-in-one solution for PC gamers who crave both power and portability. The Legion Go S is a flexible, feature-packed Windows gaming handheld...

As the sunset of Windows 10 support nears—a landmark date set by Microsoft for October 14, 2025—an increasing number of gamers are making the leap to Windows 11. Valve’s recent Steam Hardware and Software survey for April 2025 provides revealing insights into this evolving landscape, shedding...

With the end of Windows 10 support drawing closer, a significant shift is underway in the gaming community: more and more players are migrating to Windows 11, marking a notable change in operating system preferences across the global PC gaming landscape. According to Valve’s most recent Steam...

FromSoftware's upcoming title, Elden Ring: Nightreign, has unveiled its PC system requirements, offering insights into the hardware needed for both minimum and recommended settings. Notably, while the game is accommodating in terms of GPU demands, it recommends Windows 11 for optimal...

Here's a summary of the thread titled "WTB: Windows 11 pro" on [H]ard|Forum: A user named williacm is looking to buy a Windows 11 Pro key (and also mentions interest in an RTX 5090 graphics card). Several replies suggest not purchasing a Windows 11 key from anyone. Instead, users recommend...

SteamOS promised a streamlined, console-like experience for PC gaming handhelds, yet installing it on a device not designed from the ground up to support it can lead to more headaches than hoped-for improvements. One early adopter recently shared their experience running SteamOS on the Asus ROG...

AMD’s latest flagship CPUs are again setting high expectations in the PC gaming world, but new benchmarks are shaking up long-held assumptions about the ideal combination of hardware and software for performance enthusiasts. This week’s revelations, focusing on the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7...