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This RTX-strapped Acer gaming laptop just got a big price cut
The Acer Predator Helios Neo is a rocket for the price, especially now that it's only $1,200 at Best Buy.
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My favorite compact Logitech keyboard is on sale for $80 right now
The Logitech MX Keys Mini has low-profile keys and a tiny table footprint — and it's 20% off on Amazon right now.
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This RTX 4060 gaming laptop is going for incredibly cheap today
Right now, you can get 23% off on this Acer Nitro V gaming laptop at Best Buy.
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How to check your graphics card’s GPU temperature
Knowing your graphics card's GPU temperature is vital when your PC keeps overheating, or when you try your hand at overclocking. Here's how to check your GPU temperature.
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Get 8BitDo's NES-inspired retro keyboard for just $60 right now
The Retro Keyboard looks great while packing great wireless and high-end parts. It's currently 40% off via Woot.
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Shrinkflation is hitting Nvidia's RTX 4070 graphics card
Nvidia's new RTX 4070 model will use slower GDDR6 memory but won't drop in price.
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Why you shouldn’t skimp on your gaming PC's case
The case is usually the last thing you think of when building a gaming rig. But there are good reasons why you should never skimp on this important piece of hardware.
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How a VR game helped me lose 100 pounds
Along with intense dieting, a game on the Meta Quest 2 helped me keep moving during my weight loss.
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Take $400 off this RTX-powered HP gaming laptop today
This HP Omen gaming laptop boasts an RTX 4060 and it's on sale for just $1,000 at Best Buy.
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4 awesome back-to-school deals on Origin gaming laptops
Level up between classes with these top-tier gaming laptops that are 20% off in Origin's back-to-school sales event.
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Using the wrong keyboard in Counter-Strike might get you banned
Valve has come out against the contentious Snap Tap feature for adjustable actuation keyboards.
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Lemokey G1 Wireless review: 8,000Hz polling rate and mad maneuverability
The Lemokey G1 Wireless gaming mouse is lightweight, moves like a dream, and has a killer 8,000Hz wireless polling rate!
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How to Record on Roblox
It's easy to record Roblox gameplay. We explain how to record Roblox on PC, Mac, iOS, Android and Chrome.
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How to Record Gameplay on PC
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Don't miss this RTX-powered Acer gaming laptop for an absurdly low $700
The Acer Nitro V is a lot more affordable right now with Best Buy selling it for just $700.
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Zotac's take on the Steam Deck includes OLED screen, built-in kickstand
The Zotac Zone has an OLED screen, kickstand, Hall effect sticks, and dual touchpads. But when can you buy one? And for how much?
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Gamer breaks world record with 444 consoles connected to one TV
A gamer from Saudi Arabia can now add this world record to his sprawling console collection.
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This guy crammed desktop gaming parts into a laptop — and it didn't explode
YouTuber Socket Science made a passable gaming laptop with AMD desktop parts, a 3D-printed body, and lots of hard work.
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These PC games reignited my faith in community after years of toxicity
Toxic behavior has led most gamers to expect the worst in gaming communities. But these two games are restoring faith.
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The ROG Ally is $200 off at Best Buy right now
Asus' ROG Ally is the best handheld for on-the-go Windows gaming — and the beefier Ryzen Z1 Extreme version is on sale for $500 today.
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Why are gaming laptops so expensive? We break it down
These factors contribute to why gaming laptops cost so much and why they're more expensive than their gaming PC counterparts.
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Best wireless keyboards 2024: Top Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
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Take $400 off this 24-core, RTX-powered HP Omen gaming laptop
This gaming laptop is a beefy boi, packing a 24-core processor and a 16-inch screen. It's on sale for a grand at Best Buy right now.
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Valve is working on bringing SteamOS to other gaming handhelds
A designer for SteamOS confirmed that Valve is working on releasing versions of the software for competing handhelds like the ROG Ally.
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Best budget gaming mice
Looking for a budget gaming mouse that ticks all your boxes? These top-performing budget mice can keep up with even the priciest out there.
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Vulcan II TKL Pro keyboard review: Hall effect switches on the cheap
This isn't the best adjustable actuation keyboard out there, but it's the best deal right now.
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Doom + Doom II re-released with more content, 4K, co-op, and more
Bethesda and id Software's enhanced Doom + Doom II bundle comes with new features, more maps, better performance, and cross-play.
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PC gaming has a problem: A plague of terrible patches
Live services are all the rage, but a flood of outright bad updates saps the fun out of games.
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Nvidia GeForce Now expands to 2,000 streamable games
The PC game streaming service is ever-expanding with new titles every week, including releases on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store.
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Logitech Keys To Go 2 review: Turn any device into a workstation
The Logitech Keys To Go 2 is a compact portable keyboard can turn your mobile phone into a workstation wherever you are.
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Save $300 on this lightweight RTX 4070-loaded Asus gaming laptop
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop is fast, portable, and $300 off at Best Buy. Get it now, gamers!
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Get my favorite giant robot game for just $3 on Steam
Titanfall 2 has become a sleeper hit since it released in 2016, especially its single-player campaign. Go pick it up if you haven't played it yet.
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Logitech: 'Forever mouse' was just a (bad) idea
Logitech has backed off its idea of a "forever mouse" that would be built around a subscription.
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This RTX-powered HP Victus gaming laptop is a steal at just $599
Walmart has this gaming laptop with Ryzen 5 CPU and RTX 4050 GPU at an insanely low price right now.
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Nvidia app adds more options and a free month of Xbox Game Pass
The latest version of Nvidia's all-in-one app has better monitor controls and can RTX Video to your browser, among other goodies.
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Nvidia drivers are crashing some Windows 10 PCs. Here's how to avoid it
Nvidia's latest driver release is causing blue screen loops on certain Windows PCs. Here's how to check if you're affected and how to avoid it.
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6 things that annoy every Windows PC user
These are the biggest disruptive factors when working on a Windows PC.
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Here are all 25 official Steam Sale events over the next twelve months
Use these dates to make sure there isn't a Steam Sale around the corner before you spend full price on any games you're thinking of buying.
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Street Fighter II arcade machine? $400. Schooling your kids? Priceless.
Right now, you can get the Arcade1Up Street Fighter II machine for $400 and the Simpsons version for $550 at Best Buy.
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Would you rent a gaming PC? You can now with NZXT's Flex program
The NZXT Flex subscription offers three tiers of Nvidia-powered gaming PCs that you can rent hassle-free.
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Turtle Beach Stealth 500 review: Don’t underestimate this budget headset
Turtle Beach's entry-level Stealth 500 gaming headset sounds great and is exceptionally lightweight and budget friendly.
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I'm sick of PC games wasting my bandwidth on 4K textures
The case for making 4K textures an optional DLC download when buying a PC game.
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Hey Logitech, every mouse should be a forever mouse
Logitech recently floated the idea of a "forever" mouse that would be supported by an ongoing subscription. It's a ridiculous idea, and one consumers should laugh into obsolescence.
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Get this RTX-powered HP gaming laptop for a ludicrously low $800
For a limited time, this HP Victus gaming laptop is on sale for $800 at Best Buy.
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These Anker true wireless earbuds are an absolute steal at $20
The Anker Soundcore P20i earbuds are back to their best-ever price right now on Amazon.
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Minecraft's clever Tetris DLC is more than just a soulless cash grab
Two of the most popular games in history come together in a new Minecraft DLC where your Tetris skills create a dynamic Minecraft world to play in.
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Corsair M75 Wireless review: The ultimate sharer’s gaming mouse
A lot of gaming mice claim to be ambidextrous, but the Corsair M75 Wireless's unique side-button setup means it's got even more ambidextrous play value.
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Get this AMD-powered Asus gaming laptop for an absurdly cheap $750
The Asus TUF A16 uses the latest AMD hardware for both its processor and GPU, and it's slashed down right now at Best Buy.
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GDDR7 memory for next-gen GPUs will start manufacturing soon
SK Hynix says it's ready to enter mass production for huge, speedy GPU memory chips before October.
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