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By Paul Alcorn last updated 12 May 25

We wade into the endless debate: Who makes the best CPU, AMD or Intel? Here's the blow-by-blow in ten categories.

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 10 May 25

Our picks for the best ultrabooks (super thin and light notebooks), along with other premium laptops now.

By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal last updated 9 May 25

Whether you're chatting with teammates or streaming on Twitch, these are the best gaming microphones to buy in 2025.

By Avram Piltch published 29 April 25

These are the most innovative products of the last year.

By Matt Safford, Sarah Jacobsson Purewal last updated 1 April 25

We've tested dozens of cheap mechanical keyboards and picked the best budget options under $80.

By Matt Safford last updated 25 February 25

Reduce lag, increase speed and make sure your all-important gaming packets get prioritized.

By Paul Alcorn last updated 6 February 25

We've picked the best CPUs for work, sorted by price range and needs, based on our extensive testing.

By Jowi Morales published 5 February 25

RTX 5060-class GPUs will allegedly stick to the old and effective standard.

By Christian Eberle, Brandon Hill last updated 16 January 25

We tested a room full of screens to find the best budget 4K monitors, including 32-inch, curved and gaming options.

By Mark Tyson published 2 January 25

Steam Hardware Survey sees strong growth in AMD CPU market share. Consumers are also beginning to favor PC systems with 64GB of RAM and Windows 11.

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