Articles by Sarah Jacobsson Purewal, Senior Editor, Peripherals

Sarah is a hardware enthusiast and geeky dilettante who has been building computers since she discovered it was easier to move them across the world — she grew up in Tokyo — if they were in pieces. She's best-known for trying to justify ridiculous multi-monitor setups, dramatically lowering the temperature of her entire apartment to cool overheating components, typing just to hear the sound of her keyboard, and playing video games all day "for work." She's written about everything from tech to fitness to sex and relationships, and you can find more of her work in PCWorld, Macworld, TechHive, CNET, Gizmodo, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, SHAPE, Cosmopolitan, and just about everywhere else. In addition to hardware, she also loves working out, public libraries, marine biology, word games, and salads. Her favorite Star Wars character is a toss-up between the Sarlacc and Jabba the Hutt.

Articles by: Sarah Jacobsson Purewal

YouTube hasn't stepped up its anti-ad-blocking activity, you're using too many ad-blockers

By Christopher Harper published 17 January 24

A viral Reddit video shows YouTube preventing page loading entirely for users with ad-blockers, but it turns out that might be because users are trying to use more than one ad-blocker.

Nvidia's technically Game Ready driver supports new RTX 4070 Super and Pokemon-esque survival game 'Palworld'

By Aaron Klotz published 17 January 24

Nvidia's new game-ready driver adds support for the RTX 4070 Super, which launched today, as well as open-world survival monster-collecting game Palworld.

Cooler Master Pro Station with a monitor on it.

Cooler Master's Pro Station monitor riser has a built-in soundbar and a touchscreen

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 12 January 24

Cooler Master's Pro Station monitor riser features a built-in soundbar, touchscreen, SST mode USB, and a wireless charging pad. Of course, it will also cost around $600.

Racing simulators are about to get next-level

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 12 January 24

Both Cooler Master and Thermaltake showed off racing simulator cockpits at CES 2024.

Corsair's redesigned PC fan screw installs with a single turn, shaving dozens of seconds off your next PC build

By Matt Safford published 12 January 24

Corsair's new fans will ship with a redesigned fan screw that features a wider thread pitch, so that one full turn will insert the screw completely into your fan mounting holes.

Photos of the Asus ROG Carnyx from CES 2024.

Asus' new ROG Carnyx gaming microphone is aimed at the high end

By Christopher Harper published 12 January 24

Asus debuts the new ROG Carnyx microphone at CES 2024, boasting specs aimed at the high-end of USB condenser microphones.

Thermaltake G700 Motorised Standing Desk

Thermaltake G700 gaming desk has RGB controls with mechanical switches

By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 11 January 24

Thermaltake's G700 gaming desk has dual motors supporting up to 286 pounds, and features RGB controls and mechanical switches for the standing legs.

Okay, I guess monitor light bars are the new thing now — Asus introduces ROG Aura Monitor Light Bar ALB01

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 11 January 24

Asus is also introducing a dual-lighting monitor light bar, and it's even more expensive than Razer's.

Cooler Master's Shark X pre-built PC is coming to market this year

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 10 January 24

Cooler Master's shark-shaped PC build will be available to purchase in Q2 2024, and will cost upwards of $7,000.

MSI's new gaming mouse will have an 8K wireless polling rate and Qi-certification

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 10 January 24

MSI's new Versa Pro Wireless 8K gaming mouse will have an 8K wireless polling rate and will be compatible with all Qi-certified wireless charging docks.

Asus' new ZenScreen is a 17.3-inch portable monitor that folds in half

By Brandon Hill published 9 January 24

The ZenScreen Fold OLED offers a 17.3-inch OLED screen that folds down into a 12.5-inch form factor when not in use.

Asus' first gaming NUC uses Intel Core Ultra, up to RTX 4070 in a 2.5-liter chassis

By Andrew E. Freedman published 9 January 24

Asus launched its first ROG gaming PC under the NUC brand at CES 2024. It uses Intel Core Ultra processors and up to an NVidia GeForce RTX 4070.

Cherry joins 8,000 Hz polling rate crowd with XTRFY M64 Pro and M68 Pro wireless gaming mice

By Brandon Hill published 9 January 24

Cherry is trying to make a name for itself in the mouse market, but will the promise of an 8,000Hz polling rate grab the attention of gamers?

Official render of Razer's Project Esther.

We tried out Razer's 'Project Esther' HD haptics gaming cushion at CES

By Christopher Harper published 9 January 24

Razer has shown off an HD haptics gaming cushion utilizing its "Razer Sensa" multidirectional haptics tech at CES. Hands-on coverage and product information within.

Razer's $130 Aether monitor light bar is — shocker — infused with Chroma RGB

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 9 January 24

Razer announces Aether Monitor Light Bar with front- and rear-facing LEDs.

Alienware new 'pro' line wireless gaming peripherals

Alienware announces new 'pro' line of wireless gaming peripherals, starting with a hot-swappable keyboard and a high polling rate mouse

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 8 January 24

Alienware announces new Pro Wireless keyboard and Pro Wireless mouse aimed at competitive pro gamers.

Lenovo's Slims and Yogas get Intel and AMD refreshes at CES 2024 with new chips.

By Andrew E. Freedman published 8 January 24

Lenovo gave its Yoga and Slim premium lineups a comprehensive refresh at CES 2024 with the latest processors from AMD and Intel.

Lenovo has tons of new gaming laptops and PCs for CES 2024, ranging from $749 to $4,399 — most have new 14th Gen Intel processors.

By Andrew E. Freedman published 8 January 24

Lenovo's gaming lineup for CES 2024 includes Legion and Loq laptops and desktops and a variety of price points with chips from Intel, Nvidia, and AMD.

MSI Claw is the first gaming handheld to run on an Intel Core Ultra processor with Arc Graphics

By Andrew E. Freedman published 8 January 24

At CES 2024, MSI announced the MSI Claw A1M, a handheld gaming device running on Intel Core Ultra processors.

Glorious Model D 2 Pro 4K/8K Review: A Bit Boring for 'Pro'

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 31 December 23

Glorious' new Model D 2 Pro 4K/8K features the brand's new 26K sensor and polling rates of up to 8,000 Hz (wired).

Chinese chip-related companies shutting down with record speed — 10,900, or around 30 per day, shut down in 2023

By Anton Shilov published 13 December 23

A record 10,900 Chinese semiconductor companies shut down in 2023.

Valve's Steam Deck is always a subject of great discussions!

Valve recommends users not huff Steam Deck exhaust vents for TikTok views

By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published 13 December 23

Valve responds to support forum post asking whether it's a good idea to sniff exhaust fumes from the Steam Deck's vents.

Redditor creates RTX 4090: Noctua Edition with 3D-printed shroud and Noctua NF-A9 fans

By Aaron Klotz published 13 December 23

A Reddit user shows off DIY RTX 4090: Noctua Edition with custom, 3D-printed shroud housing three Noctua NF-A9 92mm fans.

Inland Gaming MK Pro 75% Barebone Edition Review: Solid Custom Starter Kit

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 6 December 23

The Inland Gaming MK Pro 75% keyboard kit features a premium all-aluminum case and a hot-swappable gasket mount PCB and is surprisingly budget-friendly.

The gamer's guide to early Black Friday deals

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal published 20 November 23

The best deals on gaming consoles, peripherals, and games that you can buy right now.

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