Steam Deck has turned this high-end PC gamer into a complete handheld convert By Dave Meikleham last updated 20 September 23 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.
I used the Steam Deck as my main work PC for a day — it was a glorious, semi-successful disaster By Dave Meikleham published 20 September 23 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 Microsoft's coolest laptop in ages — and it demands a sequel By Alex Wawro published 16 September 23 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.
Nvidia GeForce Now Ultimate could end the era of high-end gaming PCs — here’s why By Dave Meikleham published 14 September 23 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.
Starfield on Steam Deck shares this same huge visual flaw as the Xbox Series X version By Dave Meikleham last updated 13 September 23 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.
These are my favorite non Steam Deck Verified games — and they all play great on Valve’s handheld By Dave Meikleham published 12 September 23 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.
I bought this $20 accessory to organize my gadgets — and it’s a game changer By Anthony Spadafora published 10 September 23 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.
Laptops are getting smaller and smaller every year, and I can't take it anymore By Alex Wawro published 10 September 23 Size matters, and there is such a thing as too thin
I went to Europe's biggest tech show for the first time and made 2 crucial mistakes By Milly Vincent published 6 September 23 I jumped at the chance to attend IFA 2023 — but navigating this conference is like being in a confusing video game.
My dream PC gaming setup is utter overkill — but I love it anyway By Dave Meikleham published 6 September 23 What happens when two OLED monitors, a stupidly large L-shaped desk and an Nvidia RTX 4090-powered rig combine? Let's find out.
This tiny controller isn’t just for gaming — here’s how I used it as a productivity tool By Anthony Spadafora last updated 5 September 23 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 owe every Steam Deck owner a massive apology By Dave Meikleham published 2 September 23 I've been throwing shade at the Steam Deck for months and I was wrong. Badly wrong.
I just played Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 fps on a $120 laptop — here’s how By Dave Meikleham published 31 August 23 GeForce Now Ultimate has given me some astonishing gaming results on a budget laptop that costs way less than a Nintendo Switch.
I upgraded my Steam Deck with this $25 accessory — and it’s transformed the way I play By Dave Meikleham published 30 August 23 Purchasing a cheap and useful gizmo has totally changed the way I play on Valve’s tiny gaming PC.
I'm a tech and gaming journalist — and I've finally achieved my perfect desk setup By Tony Polanco published 26 August 23 As a journalist, podcaster, and gamer, I needed a desk setup to accommodate all my needs — and I've finally completed the ideal setup.
I use this app to keep my gaming PC cool and whisper quiet — and my ears love it By Dave Meikleham published 23 August 23 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.
I just played one of the most powerful gaming PCs on earth — and it’s glorious overkill By Roland Moore-Colyer published 19 August 23 A ridiculous $4,300 desktop has reminded me how glorious PC gaming can be.
I just experienced the future of Mac gaming — this is a potential breakthrough By Tony Polanco published 11 August 23 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.
This new Android tablet comes with the best stylus I’ve tested — and it puts iPad Pro to shame By Alex Wawro published 10 August 23 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.
I write about PCs for a living — here are 5 tweaks I make to improve my OLED gaming monitor By Dave Meikleham published 26 July 23 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.
Ultrawide monitor support is still shockingly bad in 2023 — PC gamers deserve better By Dave Meikleham published 16 July 23 Black bars during cutscenes kill my interest in story-driven PC games. Developers should do more for owners of ultrawide displays.
macOS Sonoma public beta is out — here are the 5 features you should try first By Tony Polanco published 16 July 23 If you downloaded the macOS Sonoma public beta, these are the 5 features you need to check out first.
The PC isn’t dead, it’s just different — and I’m thanking Apple By Roland Moore-Colyer published 12 July 23 Windows PC shipments decline once again according to IDC, but Apple's Mac rise up potentially setting a standard for others to follow.
I'm jumping on this early Prime Day deal to replace my gaming mouse — here's why By Dave Meikleham published 7 July 23 My Razer Basilisk Ultimate mouse is good for gaming, but some battery woes mean I'm eyeing up the Logitech MX Master 3S
I test OLED monitors for a living — this is the one app I use to stop burn-in By Dave Meikleham published 4 July 23 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.
I’ve been building PCs for 20 years — now I’d just buy a gaming laptop instead By Dave Meikleham last updated 23 June 23 After my expensive rig broke yet again, my eyes have been newly opened to the delights of laptop gaming.
I’ve been using my OLED TV as a PC monitor for six months — here’s what happened By Dave Meikleham published 19 June 23 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...
This one thing might get me to jump ship from Windows 11 to macOS By Alex Wawro published 10 June 23 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.
This laptop’s screen is so good I've stopped using my 77-inch OLED TV By Dave Meikleham published 8 June 23 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.
I mounted a mini PC to the back of my monitor for an even cleaner setup By Anthony Spadafora published 3 June 23 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.