Gaming

The Alienware m15 R4 (2021) looks beautiful and runs games wonderfully. Its powerful hardware makes this gaming laptop nearly future-proof.

While the HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is a little too small for seamless productivity applications, it’s a good gaming companion at a reasonable price.

The Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor AW2521H has an incredibly high refresh rate — and a price to match.

Little Nightmares 2 is a sequel worth playing, thanks to its original gameplay, tear-jerking plot and loveable dynamic duo.

The PS4 Pro offers 4K gaming and streaming, gorgeous HDR effects and a healthy game library with VR support.

The Nintendo Switch Lite takes an already impressive console and makes it cheaper at the expense of some veratility.

The Xbox Series X is a current and next-generation powerhouse console, and I can't wait to see what it will deliver in 2021.

MMGuardian has tons of features, but it's undermined by a terrible user interface.

ESET Parental Control for Android handles web filtering and location tracking well, but there's no call or text monitoring at all.

Qustodio monitors Macs, PCs and Chromebooks as well as mobile devices, but it can get pricey.

The Xbox Series S has a lot to offer, with gorgeous graphics and an enormous game selection. But it’s not the most future-proof gadget you can buy.

The Corsair One Pro i200 successfully splits the difference between a high-end gaming PC and a high-end creative media PC.

Booming sound, and plenty of style.

The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog is arguably the most innovative gaming keyboard in years, but its price limits it to a niche audience.

Since launch, the Nintendo Switch has grown significantly, gaining more battery life, an online subscription and a handheld-only "Lite" edition.

The Corsair HS50 is totally functional for gaming and works on a wide variety of platforms, but it doesn't do much to distinguish itself.

The PDP LVL50 Wired Stereo Headset provides decent gaming sound for a fair price, but you can get much better features from similar gadgets.

If you need a cheap gaming headset that sounds pretty good and works with everything you own, the Razer Kraken X is an easy recommendation.

The Astro A10 is an impressive budget gaming headset that offers solid audio and a slick design for just $60.

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 headset sounds great, looks sleek and works with just about every platform out there

The Alienware Aurora R11 packs powerful hardware in a distinctive chassis, although it’s loud, heavy and expensive.

Untitled Goose Game is a genre-bending game that will make you laugh, until you start muttering about its puzzles.

Mortal Kombat 11 boasts a stunning story mode, an overhauled fighting engine and lots to do.

Red Dead Redemption 2 serves up complex themes and characters all in a stunning world.

Forza Horizon 4 takes a beloved arcade racing series to new heights with endless play styles to keep you coming back for more.

Slick gameplay, an enticing story and top-notch visuals, Devil May Cry 5 is a must for DMC fans.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is bigger and better than Origins, but it's mostly just bigger.

Sunset Overdrive is a charming, irreverent and endlessly fun Xbox game.

In Doom Eternal, ripping and tearing has never felt so good, even if the last few chapters really test your patience.