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Reçu — 14 décembre 2025 ⏭

Wavlink's new Thunderbolt 5 dock is way more affordable than the competition — it's now my favorite budget option if you need extra ports

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
14 décembre 2025 à 09:55
Most Thunderbolt 5 docks I've tested so far retail for $400+, but Wavlink's new Thunderlight dock bucks the trend in a big way. Here's what you need to know, and why it's my new favorite TB5 dock for budget shoppers.

Wavlink Thunderbolt 5 Thunderlight Dock

Seagate’s Astro Bot Limited Edition HDD combines reliable storage with playful design — here’s how it stacks up in our review

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
14 décembre 2025 à 08:53
Seagate's Astro Bot-themed game drive is a limited edition HDD that works for PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. But is it worth buying for PC? Our review.

A hand holding the Seagate Astro Bot Limited Edition Game Drive in ftong of a colorful background.

OPINION: The Xbox Ally X handheld is too rough for me right now, but I see the vision — and I'm still extremely excited for Xbox's next-gen

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14 décembre 2025 à 08:46
The Xbox Ally X offers powerful handheld gaming, yet early setup issues, software problems, and what I call "jank" show it needs serious refinement before it can shine.

A closeup of the ROG Xbox Ally X's D-Pad, Xbox button, and joystick.

iPad Air deal highlights a tough truth — Microsoft still can’t match Apple’s tablet experience

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
12 décembre 2025 à 16:20
A big iPad Air discount underscores how Apple still leads in tablet usability, even as Microsoft’s Surface Pro offers stronger productivity features.

Surface Pro 12-inch and iPad Air side-by-side

2025's ultimate portable AI laptop is now on sale for less than $550 — it's the perfect Christmas gift for travelling typists and students

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12 décembre 2025 à 14:02
The latest entry in Microsoft's critically-acclaimed Surface Pro laptop series has gotten an early Christmas 31% discount for a limited time, just in time for professionals looking for an affordable laptop to take on 2026.

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition (2025) powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor.

The latest victim of AI-driven RAM price hikes — the cost of building your own laptop

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
12 décembre 2025 à 08:14
Framework’s DIY laptops now cost more due to a 50% jump in DDR5 prices, showing how AI datacenters continue to squeeze consumer RAM supply.

Framework Modular Laptop

The cost of RAM has never been higher, making it a bleak time for PC building — Here's how to work around the price gouging while holiday shopping

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
12 décembre 2025 à 07:44
RAM prices are completely out of control, making it tough to upgrade a PC. Whether you're hoping to buy for yourself or for your favorite PC gamer, I have some advice to help you avoid overpaying.

Upgrading RAM modules

This latest handheld gaming PC channels the spirit of one of my all‑time favorite smartphones, blending nostalgia with power

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
12 décembre 2025 à 07:33
AYANEO makes some pretty wild portable gaming devices, and in 2026 it's going to be making its first phone. 15 years on, we're finally getting a spiritual successor to the Sony Xperia Play.

AYANEO Pocket Play gaming smartphone

ROG Ally makes a stronger case than Xbox Ally X as the handheld gift gamers should grab this holiday

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
12 décembre 2025 à 07:29
There's no denying that the Xbox Ally X is expensive. If you still want a solid gaming handheld but don't want to pay that much for one, the original ROG Ally is the device to consider, not the Xbox Ally.

An ROG Ally with a winking face and a finger pointing to it and a Legion Go with a winking face and a finger pointing to it. Behind them is a wooden table with pine needles, pine cones, holly berries, and holiday lights.

AMD's FSR "Redstone" update is finally here, but it's not as straightforward as expected — Here's what you need to know

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
11 décembre 2025 à 09:32
Promised to launch in 2025 at Computex, AMD has just made it under the wire to deliver an FSR "Redstone" update for its Radeon RX 9000 GPUs. It's all a bit confusing due to some name changes, but I can explain.

AMD Radeon

JerryRigEverything proves you absolutely need a case for your Xbox Ally X — and dbrand just discounted its Killswitch ultimate upgrade

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
11 décembre 2025 à 08:26
JerryRigEverything's teardown of the ROG Xbox Ally X highlights its plastic construction, making a protective case like dbrand's discounted Killswitch a must-have.

dBrand ROG Ally Killswitch Thmbgrip

Beyond specs: how Dell Plus laptops are redefining the way we collaborate, create, and connect

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Par : [email protected] (WinC Staff)
11 décembre 2025 à 07:24
Dell's laptops aren't just powerful and durable. Let's explore how Dell's ecosystem supporting each of its PCs helps achieve a more realistic work-life balance.

Dell laptops

Reçu — 19 novembre 2025 ⏭

It's the last day to grab this NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti below MSRP — price protection for Black Friday means you won't see a lower listing

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
19 novembre 2025 à 09:20
NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti is an awesome GPU that can handle 4K gaming, and it's now below MSRP at Newegg with Black Friday price protection in place. Problem? The deal ends after today.

MSI Ventus 3X RTX 5070 Ti

CalDigit's TS5 packs in 15 ports and 140W charging — but it skips two of my favorite docking station features

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
19 novembre 2025 à 07:34
CalDigit's TS5 is a Thunderbolt 5 docking station with an impressive set of specs and a price tag $100 cheaper than its TS5 Plus sibling. Does it shed too many features, or is it exactly what you need?

CalDigit TS5

Kensington's SD7100T5 EQ Pro includes my new favorite (and rare) feature found in Thunderbolt 5 docks

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
18 novembre 2025 à 07:04
A wide variety of ports and a built-in M.2 SSD slot make Kensington's new Thunderbolt 5 dock one of the best in 2025. IS it right for you? Let's find out!

Kensington SD7100T5 EQ Pro

Reçu — 29 octobre 2025 ⏭

How to choose the best Dell laptop for you: Alienware, Premium, Pro, Pro Max, and more

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)
29 octobre 2025 à 07:47
The Dell portfolio of laptops and other devices can be overwhelming, even after a simplifying rebrand. Here's what you need to know to pick the best Dell for you.

The Dell 16 Premium outside on a cushion with a patio backdrop. The Windows Central logo is on the laptop's background screen.

What is AMD's 'Gorgon Point' APU? Here's what I know so far about the next-gen chip.

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
27 octobre 2025 à 12:55
Rumors and leaks suggest that AMD is working on a new Gorgon Point APU for 2026. Here's everything I know so far.

Lisa Su, chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), holds an artificial intelligence processor during the Computex conference in Taipei, Taiwan, on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Reçu — 11 octobre 2025 ⏭

“This isn’t Pets.com” — NVIDIA CEO says the AI boom is built on real demand

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
10 octobre 2025 à 09:43
It's easy to draw comparisons between the dotcom bubble and crash and the current AI boom that's sucking up billions of dollars of investments. Is there a chance it could pop? Sure, but NVIDIA's CEO doesn't think so.

President and CEO of Nvidia Jensen Huang speaks on AI at the return of American manufacturing at the Hill and Valley Forum at the U.S. Capitol on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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