Review: Framework Laptop’s 13th-gen Intel upgrade helps fix its battery problem
But for upgraders, the AMD Ryzen board will probably feel more transformative.
Andrew Cunningham
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Reviews // Hardware & Software
The Asus ROG Ally beats the Steam Deck at all but the most important things
New contender is a powerful portable PC that’s wantonly Windows.
Kevin Purdy
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I used System76’s Pangolin for weeks, and Linux was not the biggest problem
A comfy keyboard, weird trackpad, blah webcam, and notably mature Linux desktop.
Kevin Purdy
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RTX 4070 review: An ideal GPU for anyone who skipped the graphics card shortage
Skip the 30-series because of shortages and inflated prices? This one's for you.
Andrew Cunningham
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Intel’s Core i5 is the best bargain in CPUs right now, but which should you get?
We test and compare the i5-13400 to other Core i5 and Ryzen CPUs.
Andrew Cunningham
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Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a madcap love letter to fans
Who needs a plot? This roller coaster of a movie made my inner 10-year-old jump for joy.
Kyle Orland
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Review: AMD Ryzen 7800X3D is the cheapest way to get the most out of a $1,500 GPU
The X3D series isn't perfect, but it pairs well with top-tier graphics cards.
Andrew Cunningham
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Review: D&D: Honor Among Thieves is a worthy homage to the classic RPG
Directors cite Princess Bride, Monty Python and the Holy Grail as influences, and it shows.
Jennifer Ouellette
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Ryzen 7950X3D review: An expensive but incredibly efficient 16-core CPU
AMD's second run at a 3D V-Cache CPU is easier to recommend than the first.
Andrew Cunningham
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Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro review: More than enough buttons, too much software
Supreme programmability is too reliant on the Synapse app.
Scharon Harding
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2023 MacBook Pro review: A refined second generation
The M2 Pro and Max and improved connectivity headline Apple’s laptop refresh.
Samuel Axon
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M2 Pro Mac mini review: Apple’s Goldilocks desktop for semi-professionals
Outstanding power efficiency is a highlight of this in-betweener desktop.
Andrew Cunningham
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Amazon’s Kindle Scribe is pen-centric hardware let down by book-centric software
Review: Despite excellent hardware, the writing features feel tacked-on.
Andrew Cunningham
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Review: ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 is impressively fast, with the right settings
Equal parts mobile workstation and grown-up gaming laptop.
Andrew Cunningham
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I am Superman: The Trek Fuel EXe mountain e-bike, reviewed
Hitting the trails with Trek's top-of-the-line mountain e-bike, the Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS.
Sheldon Waite
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Review: HP’s Dragonfly Folio G3 stays cool and quiet in faux leather
High-fashion 2-in-1's inflated price is more for its design than its performance.
Scharon Harding
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Radeon 7900 XTX and XT review: Faster, hotter, and cheaper than the RTX 4080
New $899 and $999 GPUs maintain the status quo in the Nvidia-AMD rivalry.
Andrew Cunningham
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Review: The 2022 Dell XPS 13 is more than just a pretty face
Louder, lighter, and better-looking than your typical 13-inch XPS laptop.
Scharon Harding
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Review: Intel’s “Raptor Canyon” NUC is a compact gaming PC without the stress
Building your own can be considerably cheaper, but DIY-ing isn't always easy.
Andrew Cunningham
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Review: Dell’s UltraSharp U3223QZ monitor has a high-contrast IPS Black screen
Beefed-up image quality topped with a souped-up camera.
Scharon Harding
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“Project Volterra” review: Microsoft’s $600 Arm PC that almost doesn’t suck
There's a reason it isn't a Surface PC, but it's good for its intended purpose.
Andrew Cunningham
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2022 Apple TV 4K review: HDR10+ rounds out an already excellent streaming box
A lower price makes this mostly unchanged device much more appealing.
Samuel Axon
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Still the best tablet-laptop: Microsoft’s Surface Pro 9 review
The removal of the headphone jack is the only new thing that's wrong with it.
Andrew Cunningham
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The best wireless mechanical keyboards
Want mechanical typing without bulky cables? Here are our 4 favorite options.
Scharon Harding
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This Halloween, face the specter of human mortality with The Midnight Club
Mike Flanagan's latest Netflix series adapts the YA novel by Christopher Pike.
Jennifer Ouellette
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2022 iPad review: The best one—except for all the others
Apple’s latest tablet doesn’t quite justify its price compared to other iPads.
Samuel Axon
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macOS 13 Ventura: The Ars Technica review
A pleasantly surprising new multitasking UI and app redesigns define macOS 13.
Andrew Cunningham
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X review: Performance that’s great but a price that isn’t
The total cost of buying into AMD's new platform still makes it a tough sell.
Andrew Cunningham
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Review: Dell’s MS700 wireless mouse has a twisted parlor trick but limited use
Dell's new Bluetooth mouse is equipped for portability, but not productivity.
Scharon Harding
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Review: Amazon’s $100 Kindle is lightweight and cute, and it nails the basics
All the best features of a circa-2015 Paperwhite in a smaller, cheaper package.
Andrew Cunningham
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Ryzen 7600X and 7950X review: Zen 4 starts off expensive but impressive
Thermal behavior is a bit odd, but there's lots to like about these new CPUs.
Andrew Cunningham
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iPhone 14 and 14 Pro review: A picture is worth a thousand dollars
These updates are iterative as ever, but the cameras and Dynamic Island shine.
Samuel Axon
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Review: Return to Monkey Island is must-play point-and-click brilliance
A spoiler-free reflection on an incredible return to Gilbert and Grossman's roots.
Sam Machkovech
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Review: Dell’s XPS 13 Plus pulls high performance from a frustrating design
Sustained peak performance makes for a powerful 13-inch XPS. But there are costs.
Scharon Harding
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Mini-review: Dell’s XPS 15 9520 is a low-key improvement to an established design
If previous XPS 15 models have turned you off, this one won't change your mind.
Andrew Cunningham
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