Computers

Our UK computing editor used to be addicted to 60 frame rate experiences, but Valve's brilliant portable PC has stamped out that fps snobbery.

Steam Deck is a wonderfully malleable device, so much so, it can actually act as a (just about workable) laptop replacement… not that I’d recommend using Valve’s handheld PC in this way.

The Surface Laptop Studio is the most interesting laptop Microsoft's ever made, and it demands a sequel which iterates and improves on its strengths.

I just had one of the most enjoyable gaming weekends with my PC in ages, all without ever physically switching it on. Here’s how such a feat is possible.

The Deck’s hardware limitations mean Starfield can sometimes be a rough experience to play on Valve’s handheld, but image issues plague every version of the sci-fi epic.

Thanks to one invaluable app that you can download through Steam Deck’s Desktop mode, our UK computing editor's library of games has been given a new lease of life.

Having the right device within reach for the task at hand can really make a difference which is why I added this keyboard storage rack to my desk setup.

Size matters, and there is such a thing as too thin

I jumped at the chance to attend IFA 2023 — but navigating this conference is like being in a confusing video game.

What happens when two OLED monitors, a stupidly large L-shaped desk and an Nvidia RTX 4090-powered rig combine? Let's find out.

The 8BitDo Micro is a tiny controller that’s designed for 2D games but you can also remap its 16 buttons to keyboard presses.

I've been throwing shade at the Steam Deck for months and I was wrong. Badly wrong.

GeForce Now Ultimate has given me some astonishing gaming results on a budget laptop that costs way less than a Nintendo Switch.

Purchasing a cheap and useful gizmo has totally changed the way I play on Valve’s tiny gaming PC.

As a journalist, podcaster, and gamer, I needed a desk setup to accommodate all my needs — and I've finally completed the ideal setup.

The brilliant Corsair ICUE app lets me keep my gaming rig chilled, while also helping me reduce fan noise when playing some of my favorite PC titles.

A ridiculous $4,300 desktop has reminded me how glorious PC gaming can be.

Apple is making a concerted effort to make gaming as viable on its devices as on PC. Based on what I've seen, I'm stoked for the future of Mac gaming.

The Lenovo Tab Extreme comes bundled with a stylus and software that lets you use it in innovative ways, including as a remote DJing device.

The Alienware AW3423DWF is one of the best gaming monitors out there, and it can be improved even further with just a few quick tweaks.

Black bars during cutscenes kill my interest in story-driven PC games. Developers should do more for owners of ultrawide displays.

If you downloaded the macOS Sonoma public beta, these are the 5 features you need to check out first.

Windows PC shipments decline once again according to IDC, but Apple's Mac rise up potentially setting a standard for others to follow.

My Razer Basilisk Ultimate mouse is good for gaming, but some battery woes mean I'm eyeing up the Logitech MX Master 3S

There’s an awesome wallpaper app on Valve’s platform that has provided me with over 100 hundred hours of entertainment. You need to download it now.

After my expensive rig broke yet again, my eyes have been newly opened to the delights of laptop gaming.

Does using a 48-inch 4K TV as a day-to-day monitor for your job actually work? There's only one way to find out...

Passkeys are a new way to avoid remembering passwords, and macOS has done a better job than Windows 11 of supporting them and making them easy to use.

The Asus Zenbook 14X OLED laptop may only have a 14.5-inch screen, but size isn’t everything when you’re dealing with a display that can outgun even the biggest and best TVs.

My mini PC is already quite small but by mounting it to the back of my monitor, I was able to reclaim some precious desk space.