Latest articles by Darragh Murphy
Switched to Mac? These 5 'missing' Windows features are actually hiding in plain sight
If you miss the controls and features from your Windows PC on your Mac, fret not, as Apple has included several hidden ways to make it all feel familiar.
'A lot of people are going to be surprised': Asus on when RAM shortage will affect laptop, phone and gaming console prices
Don't expect a 'sudden shock' in price
Asus rep says memory shortage should 'start to normalize' by 2027, but 'nobody wants to be the first one to lower prices'
Asus speaks with Tom's Guide on when the ongoing RAM crisis will finally start to normalize, and how there may be a memory pricing standoff since "nobody wants to be the first" to drop costs.
'DRAM shortages could persist for quite some time now': Micron on RAM crisis lasting until 2028 with high AI demand, 'we are still servicing the consumer market'
Micron VP Christopher Moore explains the ongoing RAM crisis and how memory shortages could persist until 2028 in light of high AI demand, but the company is 'still servicing the consumer market.'
This hidden Windows 11 setting will give your PC an instant speed boost — here's how to try it
Any Windows 11 PC can come to a halt when too many apps are running, but there's a way to limit CPU usage and how much RAM is used thanks to this feature. Here's how to try it.
The strange disappearance of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with Intel Panther Lake and integrated graphics — here's what happened
Asus was gearing up to unveil its ROG Zephyrus G14 that ditches the Nvidia GPU for Intel Core Ultra X9, but it then mysteriously vanished. Here's what we know about the flagship gaming laptop.
I've tested the best budget laptops of 2026 — here are my top picks
These are the best budget laptops on the market, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets a SteamOS upgrade — but will it still be worth the price?
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with SteamOS is official, and it aims to fix the biggest problem with the original premium gaming handheld: Windows 11.
This Lenovo Adaptable Keyboard Concept just solved changing hot-swappable switches on the fly — here's how
The Lenovo Adaptable Keyboard Concept lets you change between three switch types instantly, from satisfying mechanical switches for gaming to silent tactile sounds for the office.
I tried the RayNeo Air 4 Pro, and the new HDR10 visuals are absolutely stunning
I tried gaming using TCL's new RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses, and they push AR even further thanks to being the first to support HDR10 — all for $299.
I went hands-on with the first Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme laptop — here's why the Asus Zenbook A16 is the one to watch
Asus finally revealed one of the first laptops with Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and it already looks to be putting MacBook on notice in 2026.
'We're definitely getting into the territory where that becomes a possibility': Asus on integrated graphics in gaming laptops being the norm, 'it's just a matter of time'
I spoke with Asus' Director of Technical Marketing about integrated graphics on CPUs taking over gaming laptops, the ongoing RAM crises affecting pricing and just what happened to Asus' VR headset.
The best smart glasses of CES 2026 (so far)
Find out the best smartglasses we've found at CES 2026, from sleek AI specs that show karaoke lyrics right on display to all-new Asus ROG AR glasses made for gaming.
I tried gaming on an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chip — and it kicks off a new era of PC gaming
I played Battlefield 6, Marvel Rivals and more on laptops using an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPU, and its integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics just gave PC gaming a big upgrade.
I just saw Alienware's new ultra-slim gaming laptop at CES 2026 — and it's nearly as thin as a MacBook Air
Alienware just announced an all-new ultra-slim gaming laptop at CES 2026 that's set to arrive later this year, and it's 50% smaller than its current lineup of gaming machines.
Alienware 16X Aurora just got an OLED upgrade, and it pushes entry-level gaming further
Alienware has announced its refreshed 16X Aurora gaming laptop with an all-new OLED display at CES 2026, and it now sports Intel Core Ultra 200HX sereis CPUs, too.
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Plus CPUs at CES 2026 — and it promises an ‘epic’ upgrade
Qualcomm just revealed its Snapdragon X2 Plus CPU, set to arrive in the latest laptops in 2026, and it promises a 35% faster, 43% less power and a big boost in AI performance.
AMD at CES 2026: How to watch the Ryzen keynote and what to expect
AMD's next-gen chips may be on the horizon
Qualcomm at CES 2026: What to expect from Snapdragon X2 series chips
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 CPUs are set to push Windows on Arm chips in laptops even further at CES 2026. Here's what to expect.
Steam Frame will take over VR in 2026 — 3 key features I can't wait for
Valve has the next-gen VR headset we've been waiting for
Exclusive: 007 First Light will be a 'completely new experience from the ground up' for Bond, says IO Interactive
I sat down with IO Interactive's Theuns Smit to find out what to expect from its upcoming 007 First Light and whether the story-driven, action-adventure game will be the first of many.
I tested dozens of gaming laptops this year — these are the 3 fastest you can buy
Looking for the most powerful gaming laptops of 2025? After testing the latest machines of the year, here are the fastest you can buy, according to our benchmarks.
This $7 Steam app boosts frame rates in your games, but is it better than Nvidia's DLSS 4? I put it to the test
Lossless Scaling is a $7 Steam app that easily lets you boost frame rates in PC games, but how does it compare to Nvidia's DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation tech? I put it to the test.
