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CalDigit made the best Thunderbolt 5 dock for Windows power users — but can you afford it?
I've been using CalDigit's TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 docking station for a couple of weeks, and it's proving to be a lot more than I need.
CalDigit TS5 Plus
Vue lecture
Forget about Steam in the Xbox PC app — I want Game Pass in the app I actually use
The PC Xbox app can now aggregate your game libraries, including Steam. That's great, but Game Pass coming to Steam would be a lot more meaningful.
Steam and PC Game Pass
NVIDIA's most affordable RTX 50-series GPU is here for laptops, and it's coming to desktops in July — just don't expect any reviews
NVIDIA launched its most affordable RTX 50-series GPU yet for laptops, and a desktop version of the RTX 5050 is also on the way, starting at $249.
NVIDIA
Leaked AMD Ryzen 5 X3D gaming CPU will dominate the market — and it could launch this year
AMD has listed a Ryzen 5 9600X3D CPU in official documentation for the first time, suggesting that it could have a new budget champion headed our way in 2025.
In-hand view of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
I used Lenovo's latest dual-screen OLED laptop for a month and it wouldn't be my first choice — here's why
Lenovo's Yoga Book 9i has returned with a tweaked, larger design for its tenth generation, and I've been using it for a month for gaming and work to see what it's like.
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10)
Microsoft Surface PC prices drop at Best Buy for a limited time — up to $500 off new models and $1,000 off refurbs
Best Buy looks to be the best place to buy a Surface PC, new or old, thanks to deep discounts that run until June 30. Here are the best deals that I've found.
Surface PC deals at Best Buy
My top 7 rules that every PC build beginner should follow — saving time (and money)
Building your first PC? I've learned over the two decades that I've been building systems that it's best to follow certain rules, and I'm here to share them.
NZXT H7 Elite
"In this next chapter with Xbox, we’re not just pushing pixels. We’re reimagining what’s possible" — AMD comments on its partnership with Microsoft
AMD's Lisa Su has released a new video detailing the new Xbox partnership from the chip maker's end. It sounds incredibly exciting indeed.
AMD Ryzen AI with Xbox
'Incoming sub model!' — PC gamers react to Nexus Mods ownership change
In a blog post today, the founder of Nexus Mods has stated that the site has changed ownership. As expected, the reactions from PC gamers are all over the place.
Nexus Mods home page
$80 Xbox games? Consider yourself lucky — they're a lot more where I live
The Outer Worlds 2 is the first Xbox game to hit $80 USD, and while that seems like a lot, you could be worse off living elsewhere.
The Outer Worlds 2 CAD Steam prices
Epic crossover: Age of Empires joins forces with the world's most popular museum for a historic exhibit
The Louvre's new Mamluk Sultanate exhibit is using Age of Empires to help share its story, and there's a livestream happening on June 12 that you can't miss.
Age of Empires and the Louvre partnership
NVIDIA's new bug is affecting RTX 5060 GPUs — here's how to fix black screens on reboot
There's a new black screen bug affecting RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, but NVIDIA has taken the initiative by explaining and, more importantly, offering a fix.
Asian male esport gamer plays exciting online game in room with neon lighting - he lost and feels upset
No new Snapdragon X chips until 2026? Why Qualcomm's GM isn't worried about a 'tick-tock' launch strategy.
Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips are on the way. However, it doesn't look like we'll get an unveil until October 2025, pointing to a 2026 launch.
Qualcomm 'Snapdragon X2'
Check off two items in your PC build list with this crazy AMD Ryzen 9 deal and free 1TB SSD
AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X is one of Team Red's most powerful CPUs for gaming and work, and it's now down to $325 today only. A 1TB SSD is included for free.
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Memorial Day deal
The 2TB SSD I use in my gaming PC is down to the lowest price of the year on Memorial Day
I've had the SK hynix Platinum P41 in my personal gaming PC for years, and the 2TB model hasn't been this cheap since last year.
SK hynix Platinum P41 Memorial Day deal
LG's 480Hz OLED gaming monitor deal is the best way to get two displays for less than the price of one
Free displays seem to be the biggest deal on Memorial Day, with LG giving away a QHD 180Hz monitor when you buy its discounted OLED beauty.
LG UltraGear Memorial Day sales
HP's sleek, modern convertible PC with 2K display drops to $449 on Memorial Day
HP's OmniBook 5 Flip is a great little 14-inch convertible PC for productivity, streaming, and homework. This Memorial Day sale knocks off $350.
HP OmniBook 5 Flip Memorial Day deal
An RTX 4060 gaming laptop for $705? Now is the perfect time to switch to PC gaming.
NVIDIA's RTX 4060 Laptop GPU just took over the top spot as most popular for PC gamers, and you can now pick up the MSI Thin with the card inside for just $705.
MSI Thin 15 Memorial Day deal
I got my hands on Lenovo's new dual-screen OLED laptop — I can already see how the redesign makes it better than ever
Lenovo's refreshed Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10) just showed up on my doorstep. I'm giving it a full review, but first, a hands-on look at the dual OLED displays.
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i 14" (Gen 10)
Best PC gaming desktops for playing The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered in 2025
The Oblivion Remaster is a massive success, but the new graphics are putting old PC hardware to the test. Here are six gaming PCs worth checking out.
The HP OMEN 35L on a desk, showing the lit up internals.
