<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Hardware ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/computing/hardware Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:57:52 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Forget a regular TV — I just tested a 160Hz monitor that has Google TV built right in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/forget-a-regular-screen-this-160hz-monitor-has-google-tv-built-right-in WztyCBszgTCXLHyLACafx4 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:57:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gamed for 250 hours on AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE — it’s a $549 nightmare for Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/amd-radeon-rx-9070-gre-review 4GpfbA9wmjyeuez5imyGkG Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought Asus' massive 32-inch OLED would be my favorite Computex 2026 monitor — but I found one that was even better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-thought-asus-massive-32-inch-oled-would-be-my-favorite-computex-2026-monitor-i-was-wrong rgUoqBZotnbTZiHdSyv73A Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:27:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gaming monitors are hitting 1,000Hz in 2026, but you don't need one — here's what you should get instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/gaming-monitors-are-hitting-1-000hz-in-2026-but-you-dont-need-one-heres-what-you-should-get-instead 4akZyxiYohsecCWm5oZ5NQ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:28:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia RTX Spark is here, and it's going to 'reinvent the PC' — here's everything you need to know about this all-new laptop chip ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/cpus/nvidia-rtx-spark-is-here-and-no-its-not-called-n1x-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-super-chip-thats-about-to-change-laptops-forever YDDWqCc4s4YufbQpbD4T7h Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:45:51 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:50:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried the new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED — and my favorite gaming monitor is better than ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-hands-on BLikPLLU4eeHJzgyQ5ejSF Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a photographer and the Canon PIXMA Pro-200S feels like the printer of my dreams — here’s why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/printers/canon-pixma-pro-200s-review pTnyWtsPM4KSbANQThhQw5 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:44:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II laser printer — and it prints faster than I can say ‘butterscotch’ ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/printers/canon-color-imageclass-mf753cdw-ii-isense-mf754cdw-review Nz25VB8nbhGqQmcyTqt6km Fri, 29 May 2026 13:38:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Save a whopping £350 on the eufyMake E1 UV Printer with early access deals before May 31st ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/3d-printers/save-a-whopping-gbp350-on-the-eufymake-e1-uv-printer-with-early-access-deals-before-may-31st mCHztWAVpXkTx6FTzTk6yR Thu, 28 May 2026 14:31:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel Arc G3 is here to shake up handheld gaming, and AMD should be terrified — Acer Predator Atlas 8, a new MSI Claw and more launching soon ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/intel-arc-g3-is-here-to-shake-up-handheld-gaming-and-amd-should-be-terrified-acer-predator-atlas-8-is-the-first-out-the-gate wHpxukJ3tFSG2ysvbF7DBm Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:05:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I put aluminum foil behind my router to fix my Wi-Fi dead zones — and it actually worked ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/internet/aluminum-foil-boosts-wi-fi-signal-heres-how-to-position-it-behind-your-router LMAXjaz4kJw8uEwkdD5uAT Thu, 28 May 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just saw LG’s 'world's first' 1,000Hz gaming monitor in person — and my eyes couldn’t keep up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-just-saw-lgs-worlds-first-1-000hz-gaming-monitor-in-person-and-my-eyes-couldnt-keep-up WHstD6mUFtoJKhexLCKLaZ Sat, 23 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I checked out the world’s first 6K gaming monitor — and it's a sight to behold ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-checked-out-the-worlds-first-6k-gaming-monitor-and-its-a-sight-to-behold pjCafWXTFm8k8fTxTjsEra Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Update your Nvidia GPU drivers now to protect your PC from 9 "high-severity" vulnerabilities — here's what's at risk ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/update-your-nvidia-gpu-drivers-now-to-protect-your-pc-from-9-high-severity-vulnerabilities-heres-whats-at-risk 6AWoqcqcqFWizMA89Txo2N Wed, 20 May 2026 20:57:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the HyperX QD-OLED gaming monitor — and it's a pretty sweet deal for under $500 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/hyperx-omen-oled-27q-review gyS9FBKVfaGaJg2xkkordc Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘The ultrawide Mac display I’ve been waiting for’: here's my honest verdict on the Alogic Edge 40-inch 5K monitor after a month of testing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/alogic-edge-40-inch-5k-ultrawide-review rWBzFGZUBKydQD2Z5c5HdA Sat, 16 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Apple Studio Display — this monitor is $400 cheaper and delivers a stunning 5K picture, great colors and a killer 'Hotkey Puck' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/the-apple-studio-display-is-expensive-and-way-out-of-my-budget-so-i-tried-this-usd400-cheaper-alternative-instead-and-i-havent-thought-about-apple-ever-since Ui5sdSHxPEQC7aABxiox5V Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 13:41:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested this 5K Mac monitor that's $400 cheaper than the Apple Studio Display — and it offers vivid colors, excellent accuracy, and streamlines your workflow ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/benq-creative-pro-pd2730s-5k-monitor-review 3htvLAjJLeUzvAU7mz8FRe Thu, 07 May 2026 15:20:54 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 13:40:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my dual-monitor setup for a single 40-inch ultrawide — and two screens aren’t better than one ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-ditched-my-dual-monitor-setup-for-a-single-40-inch-ultrawide-and-two-screens-arent-better-than-one cwd92T58zgZuWivmcyJPbG Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the world’s fastest OLED gaming monitor — and its refresh rates are insane ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/lg-ultragear-27gx790b-b-review jhgpPrv9rBZzFf4ZVurH94 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'At this level, those numbers aren’t for us gamers': Why 720Hz gaming monitors might be overkill ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/at-this-level-those-numbers-arent-for-us-gamers-why-720hz-gaming-monitors-might-be-overkill MJaSMUHjNqTRjVQZB4dj9W Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested ‘one of the most beautiful QD-OLED monitors I’ve ever seen’ — and it’s so worth the premium ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-review VQpYTND5PXvXbSi2LzGdEn Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:20:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ From Allbirds' lunacy to Mediatek's 'cautious optimism,' why I'm finally hopeful about ridiculous RAM prices ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/from-allbirds-lunacy-to-mediateks-cautious-optimism-why-im-finally-hopeful-about-ridiculous-ram-prices oFt4b96iif5tPBkoPUg6t8 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:56:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested this $349 Alienware gaming monitor — and it's so good that I'm buying 2 for myself ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-review kyEZ3VUpzS6ewVghNYKaSk Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested TP-Link’s $180 Wi-Fi 7 mesh kit — and it’s a game changer for whole-home connectivity ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-deco-be23-review YUxEtd7XgTaRdwsMCJVoTT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:12:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I stress-tested Pragmata’s path tracing — it looks like a dream and Nvidia’s DLSS 4 makes it play like one (provided you use it right) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-stress-tested-pragmatas-path-tracing-it-looks-like-a-dream-and-nvidias-dlss-4-makes-it-play-like-one-provided-you-use-it-right qJrXFqfEsTfDMcJSGjTYAZ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:43 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:08:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Alienware’s new $349 gaming monitor — and it’s too good to be true ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-just-tested-alienwares-new-usd349-gaming-monitor-and-its-too-good-to-be-true kCgawZdzbF8mUFZxBeJwFA Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AI ate his job, now he’s saving his town from the AI bubble with this viral speech ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/were-draining-reservoirs-so-a-chatbot-can-write-a-poem-he-fed-the-ai-that-ate-his-job-now-hes-saving-his-town-from-the-ai-bubble-with-this-viral-speech uUZ9DAhgNSjZJQ5G3ztQbL Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:06:51 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:45:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this thermal imaging camera and it instantly helped me troubleshoot an overheating Wi-Fi router ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tried-this-thermal-imaging-camera-and-it-instantly-helped-me-troubleshoot-an-overheating-wi-fi-router 3cERhUhMfv9BzgtnuKdFB Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:08:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Don’t be a victim!’ NSA warns to reboot your router right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/routers/dont-be-a-victim-nsa-warns-to-reboot-your-router-right-now hcnzHqifhBxgtLQLT9nVcP Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:22:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘The squeeze is real’: I spoke to RAM crisis oracle, Carmen Li, about when this nightmare ends — here’s what she told me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/the-squeeze-is-real-i-spoke-to-ram-crisis-oracle-carmen-li-about-when-this-nightmare-ends-heres-what-she-told-me X4ynqC2DD3Dq7NJQqUa7PV Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ RAM prices are crashing in huge 'market correction': New report shows the crisis may be subsiding as 'DDR5 retail prices pullback' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/ram-prices-are-finally-dropping-but-i-wouldnt-celebrate-just-yet wZLNZbx3z2aLkv45BwUtiW Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:49:34 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:57:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ We all remember our first Apple device — which one got you hooked? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/we-want-to-hear-from-you-what-was-your-first-ever-apple-device 5aP2ig4kfyqbDnNYj5bMHB Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:21:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation: It’s not just AI trickery, it’s Nvidia’s cheat code for 4K 240Hz and a true console killer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-tested-dlss-4-5-dynamic-multi-frame-generation-its-not-just-ai-trickery-its-nvidias-cheat-code-for-4k-240hz-and-a-true-console-killer 2uCCs58wXozMrjsEGccDym Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent a week with dual Apple Studio Displays and realized I’ve been lying to myself about glossy screens for years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-spent-a-week-with-dual-apple-studio-displays-and-realized-ive-been-lying-to-myself-about-glossy-screens-for-years HzjjcLm6C6wPm7YrE3yJt6 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is the RAM price crisis finally ending? I’m starting to see cracks ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/i-thought-the-2026-hardware-crisis-would-spike-laptop-prices-but-here-are-4-reasons-they-could-actually-get-cheaper kWxisg2ZHzwqvnXn7EQSbn Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:28:32 +0000 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:53:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2.4 vs 5 GHz Wi-Fi: Which network is best for streaming TV? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/2-4-vs-5-ghz-wi-fi-which-network-is-best-for-streaming-tv uWHVKxafxk6vfmhmTtwVBR Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ FCC just banned sale of all Wi-Fi routers made outside US — what you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/routers/buying-a-new-wi-fi-router-is-about-to-get-even-more-complicated-after-new-fcc-ban-but-you-shouldnt-be-worried-heres-why FbGYzTvtZA6DbLxPQ3VB2h Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:07:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 5 250K Plus against AMD’s best gaming CPUs — this should be a mismatch, but the results shocked me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/cpus/intel-core-ultra-7-270k-plus-5-250k-plus-review 3wh7FFjMu8KFfpLubJ7FhY Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:15:10 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:19:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is Nvidia DLSS? Explaining the AI tech transforming PC gaming — and why it’s getting controversial ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/what-is-nvidia-dlss-explaining-the-ai-tech-transforming-pc-gaming-and-why-its-getting-controversial Kw4yuK4Xmm6Jb9VSDDnEsF Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:47:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Difficult to survive': RAMaggedon hits Intel as new report says it is jacking CPU prices by 10% ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/cpus/difficult-to-survive-ramaggedon-hits-intel-as-new-report-says-it-is-jacking-cpu-prices-by-10-percent PxYa5xYi9ksA5Z4NoLtJQb Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:13:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Asus’ new AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 gaming router and it gave me gigabit speeds at 50 feet away ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-review HVKWZS2uUqDiVqYVzuvBfb Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:51:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I pixel-peeped DLSS 5 — and now I can’t tell if Nvidia just changed gaming or broke it with AI ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/deciphering-dlss-5-pc-gaming-breakthrough-or-nvidias-ai-slop-era RgjAbXXnp8qvR3FoBmxQYQ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:12:03 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:33:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia says DLSS 5 is the 'GPT moment for graphics' — here's why it could change everything ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/nvidia-just-announced-dlss-5-and-its-reinventing-computer-graphics-once-again PhAHjhucS6cJ4JU9ACwkWM Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:16:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:10:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia says PC gaming will ‘look like a film’ — GTC 2026 could herald 1 million times better path tracing for GPUs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/nvidia-says-pc-gaming-will-look-like-a-film-how-gpus-will-get-to-1-million-times-better-path-tracing-and-why-its-closer-than-you-think ZDLfQQsgCRAZyVNyYcoW9J Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:52:58 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:27:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel’s Core Ultra 200S desktop CPUs are 2x faster and $100 cheaper — a second chance at Arrow Lake's first bad impression ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/intels-core-ultra-200s-desktop-cpus-are-2x-faster-and-usd100-cheaper-a-second-chance-at-arrow-lakes-first-bad-impression E2p4rHYMjmDWTKxNj5PdE6 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:08:58 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:09:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia is bringing a killer app to the Apple Vision Pro — and it's good news for sim racers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/virtual-reality/nvidia-is-bringing-a-killer-app-to-the-apple-vision-pro-and-its-good-news-for-sim-racers RSpyY9tuNkMgt98LD3g2V5 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:43:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went eyes-on with Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation launching March 31 — and it’s a game-changer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-went-eyes-on-with-nvidias-dlss-4-5-dynamic-multi-frame-generation-launching-march-31-and-its-a-game-changer ApBM7Mq9dXUPYQeFexLc7D Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the new Studio Display XDR, and it’s Apple’s most impressive (and brightest) monitor yet — but there’s a catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/apple-studio-display-xdr-review jD3phTGruPwNFhPbzpkg2m Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:41:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I switched to the Brother MFC-T780DW printer for 30 days — it’s one of the best INKvestments you can make ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/printers/brother-mfc-t780dw-printer-review w6bSvyZanhKx4evVp5SjqC Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:51:30 +0000