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Best Deals

Because shopping for bargains on new computer hardware can be a considerably time consuming endeavor, we regularly compile a list of the best deals.

'Star Trek: Bridge Crew' Delayed Again, But Original Se...

Ubisoft passed on some good news and some bad news about "Star Trek: Bridge Crew." The publisher revealed that it pushed the game’s release date back again, but the justification should please any true fan.

Microsoft Gets NSA Approval For Windows 10 And Surface

Windows 10 and Surface devices are now cleared for classified use, and Microsoft revealed plans to discuss more security upgrades ahead of next week's RSA Conference.

Valve Replaces Greenlight With Steam Direct

The new program will require developers to submit documentation and pay a publishing fee for every game they want to put on Steam.

Watch Us Play The 'For Honor' Open Beta On Twitch At 1P...

Take a look at Ubisoft's melee combat game before it comes out next week.

'FTL' Devs Announce New Game, 'Into The Breach'

It's a turn-based strategy game with awesome pixel art, grid-based combat, and procedural elements. What else needs to be said?

WhatsApp Enables Two-Step Verification To Protect Users...

WhatsApp enabled two-step verification for users on Windows, Android, and iOS. The feature will protect users against impersonation from malicious hackers.

EVGA's iCX Technology Provides An Updated Approach To T...

EVGA announced its iCX technology, which the company claimed will revolutionize the way we monitor GPU temperatures. In addition, current ACX 3.0 owners may upgrade to an iCX-equipped card.

Testing EVGA's GeForce GTX 1080 FTW2 With New iCX Coole...

Does a new heat sink translate to new success? EVGA complements its existing technology with some on-board sensors and gives enthusiasts access to asynchronous fan control.

XCOM 2 Giveaway and Ryzen Rumors: Community Roundup

Community Roundup is here to let you know the best of what's going on in the Tom's Hardware forums on a regular basis.

Best Memory

Here are the best performing RAM kits we’ve tested: computer memory that’s ideal for gaming, video editing and graphics-heavy applications.

Oculus Glove Peripheral Prototype Appears On Mark Zucke...

Mark Zuckerberg recently took a tour of his Redmond, Washington-based Oculus Research Lab, where Michael Abrash, Oculus Chief Scientist, and his team are attempting to push the limits of VR hardware.

Oculus Pulls Rift Demos From Many Best Buy Stores

With the holiday sales season long behind us, Oculus is streamlining its marketing strategy. The company is closing a large number of in-store demos at Best Buy locations around the country.

'John Wick Chronicles' Now Available For HTC Vive

The long-awaited virtual reality (VR) game will finally let HTC Vive owners know what it's like to become a legendary assassin.

Google Chrome Gets Virtual Reality Support

Chrome will now let people experience virtual reality on their smartphones or PCs, no extra hardware or software required, even if Google recommends its Daydream platform for the best experience.

EKWB Lights Up Gigabyte Z270 Boards With RGB Monoblock

EKWB's new water block works on a ton of Gigabyte's new Z270 boards, and it even lights up in many colors with RGB LEDs.

Microsoft's Cortana Will Make You Keep Your Emailed Pro...

It's easy to make--and break--promises over email. But now an update to Microsoft's virtual assistant, Cortana, will make it harder to shirk those responsibilities.

The Wait For 'Robinson: The Journey' On Oculus Rift Is...

Crytek’s first-person, dinosaur-filled, virtual reality adventure game debuted in late 2016 as a short-term PSVR exclusive, but Sony’s exclusivity deal just ran out. "Robinson: The Journey" is now available on Oculus Rift.

ElcomSoft Grabs 'Deleted' Safari History From iCloud

The digital forensics company said browser history is stored in iCloud if people choose to sync their Safari tabs across multiple devices, and could store data for up to a year.

Nvidia Shield Tablet Update Brings Android Nougat, Othe...

The update also includes the ability to use two apps at once as well as improved Doze functionality that further extends the battery life.

Try Out 'For Honor' In The Open Beta, February 9-12 (Up...

On the weekend before its release, Ubisoft will let players try out "For Honor" one last time in an open beta.

Secure All The Things: AT&T, IBM, Others Form IoT Cyber...

The group hopes to help make sure connected Barbie dolls, cameras, and other products don't threaten everything else connected to the internet.

Intel's 3D XPoint-Powered Optane DC P4800X 'Cold Stream...

Multiple leaks in Chinese-language media apparently outline the performance specifications Intel's first 3D XPoint-powered SSD, the Optane P4800X Series Cold Stream PCIe Add-In-Card.

Wire End-To-End Encrypted App Gets An Audit, Passing Gr...

After an independent security audit by Swiss and German security audit firms, the Wire application looks quite secure; only a few low-risk vulnerabilities were found.

Enermax D.F. 500W PSU Review

The Enermax D.F. 500W is a fully modular PSU featuring high efficiency, quiet operation, and individually sleeved cables. But are those enough to justify its premium price tag?

MSI Announces Four 'Chill' Arctic Motherboards: Z270, H...

MSI announced four new Arctic-branded motherboards, including the Tomahawk Artic (in Z270 and H270 varieties) and the Mortar Artic (with H270M and B250M variants).

The Razer Yellow Mechanical Keyboard Switch, Hands On

Recently, Razer added its third desktop mechanical keyboard switch, the Yellow linear switch, to its stable. The switches are available on the new Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2.

Best Virtual Reality HMDs

Here are the best Virtual Reality Headsets currently available for the PC. Ranging from $400 to over $1000, these are truly the ultimate gaming peripherals.

Best Gaming Laptops

We tested gaming laptops with a series of real-world and synthetic benchmarks to measure battery, cooling, CPU, display, GPU, storage, and overall system performance.

Best PSUs

Here are the best power supplies for gaming PCs. These PSUs offer the best reliability, performance and protection for your components.