Nate Ralph
Nate Ralph has well over a decade of experience tinkering with, on, and around technology. He's driven by a need to understand how things work, which manifests as a passion for building and re-building PCs, self-hosting open source services, and researching what's new and next in the world of tech. When he's not troubleshooting his home network, he can be found taking and editing photos, dabbling in space and flight sims, or taking baby steps into the world of woodworking.
Latest articles by Nate Ralph
Alienware x16 R2 review
By Nate Ralph published
Be seen (and heard) with this stylish gaming laptop
Razer Blade 16 (2023) review
By Nate Ralph published
Work and play in one svelte package, but it'll cost you.
Lenovo Yoga 7i (2023) review: This big, comfy 16-inch convertible is built to cruise
By Nate Ralph last updated
In this Lenovo Yoga 7i (2023) review we show you how this 16-inch business 2-in-1 offers good productivity benefits on the go, with weaknesses that make it poor for the performance-focused.
Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 review
By Nate Ralph published
This 16-inch gaming machine hits a sweet spot between size, speed and price—but it's built for gaming on a desk, with headphones.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 review
By Nate Ralph published
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 is a great 2-in-1 laptop for getting things done on the go, but don't expect to play games on this productivity machine.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 review
By Nate Ralph last updated
This business laptop is a bit boring, but it gets work done.
Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition review
By Nate Ralph published
The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition keeps the tinkering dream alive, but is held back by ChromeOS.
Acer Swift X (16-inch) review
By Nate Ralph last updated
If you’re on the hunt for a big screen, Acer’s Swift X 16-inch offers a good value. But don’t expect great battery life.
Acer Spin 5 review
By Nate Ralph published
The Acer Spin 5 is a modest Windows workhorse that delivers where it counts, offering respectable power at a reasonable price.
Acer Chromebook 515 review
By Nate Ralph last updated
Acer’s Chromebook 515 ticks most of the right boxes, but is held back by ChromeOS.
Nokia T20 review
By Nate Ralph published
An utterly average Android device that shines at the right price.
Corsair One Pro a200 review
By Nate Ralph published
If you’re not the type to tinker, the Corsair One Pro a200 offers power in a small package.
Origin PC Millennium (2022) review
By Nate Ralph published
This mid-size tower crushes benchmarks, but be prepared to pay for that power.
Origin PC Chronos review
By Nate Ralph published
This pint-sized gaming PC delivers great performance, but be ready to pay for the privilege.
MSI GE76 Raider review
By Nate Ralph published
The GE76 Raider is the definition of top-of-the-line gaming laptop, eschewing portability and battery life to deliver uncompromised power.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus review
By Nate Ralph published
Stellar battery life and solid performance make the Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus tablet a Prime choice for tight budgets.
Maingear Turbo review
By Nate Ralph published
The Maingear Turbo packs top-of-the-line components into a beautiful compact case. You can get incredible performance out of this tiny titan, but be prepared to pay for the privilege.
Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED review
By Nate Ralph published
Asus’ ambitious dual-screen laptop delivers lots of power and a vibrant OLED display, but poor ergonomics and disappointing battery life keep it from greatness.
HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 Review
By Nate Ralph published
HP’s EliteBook 840 Aero G8 serves up business essentials at a premium price.
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