Andrew E. Freedman

Andrew (@FreedmanAE) oversees laptop and desktop coverage and keeps up with the latest news in tech and gaming. His work has been published in Kotaku, PCMag, Complex, Tom’s Guide and Laptop Mag, among others. He fondly remembers his first computer: a Gateway that still lives in a spare room in his parents' home, albeit without an internet connection. When he’s not writing about tech, you can find him playing video games, checking social media and waiting for the next Marvel movie.

Articles by: Andrew E. Freedman

Valve and iFixit Launch Steam Deck Replacement Parts

By Andrew E. Freedman published 23 May 22

iFixit is now selling replacement parts for the Steam Deck, including shells, triggers and screens. Guides are also available.

Gigabyte and Maingear's Project Stealth Hides All of the Cables in Your Case

By Andrew E. Freedman published 20 May 22

It will come in a DIY kit or as a pre-built PC.

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED Review: Ryzen 6800U Goes Thin

By Andrew E. Freedman published 19 May 22

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED gets a boost of power thanks to the Ryzen 6800U, and lasts a long time on a charge. But it runs a bit warm and doesn't have much in the way of ports.

HP's New Spectre x360 13.5 Gets 12th Gen Intel U CPUs and Better Video Conferencing

By Andrew E. Freedman published 19 May 22

HP is updating its Spectre and Envy lines with new CPUs and graphics and adding improved video calling features.

A man at a wooden table replacing the mainboard in his Framework Laptop.

Framework Boosts to 12th Gen Intel, Delivering on Upgrade Promises

By Andrew E. Freedman published 19 May 22

Framework is updating its laptops to 12th Gen Intel Core P-series processors, and is selling the motherboards as an upgrade in its marketplace.

Acer's New Swift 3 Joins the OLED Crowd

By Andrew E. Freedman published 18 May 22

Acer is launching a new 14-inch OLED laptop, the Swift 3. It also has new Spin 5 and Spin 3 convertibles.

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (Gen 7) Review: 16-inch Esports Machine

By Andrew E. Freedman published 18 May 22

The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro Gen 7 is a hybrid esports and triple-A gaming machine, with strong gaming performance and a 165 Hz display.

HP's New Omen 16 Is All About Airflow

By Andrew E. Freedman published 18 May 22

HP is updating its Omen and Victus laptops with new components from Intel, AMD and Nvidia.

AMD and Qualcomm Team up for Faster Wi-Fi on Ryzen

By Andrew E. Freedman published 17 May 22

AMD and Qualcomm are collaborating to bring Qualcomm's FastConnect technology to Ryzen-based PCs, starting with business notebooks using Wi-Fi 6 and 6E.

Chime Time: Steam Deck Gets Windows Audio Drivers At Last

By Andrew E. Freedman published 13 May 22

Valve has released audio drivers for the Steam Deck, overcoming one of the biggest hurdles for using it with Windows 10 or Windows 11.

Microsoft's Adaptive Accessories Make PCs Accessible to More People

By Andrew E. Freedman published 10 May 22

Microsoft's Inclusive Tech Lab has revealed adaptive accessories to help people who can't use a traditional keyboard and mouse be productive with a PC.

Asus' New Zenbooks Have Dual Screens, Ergonomic Keyboards and OLED

By Andrew E. Freedman published 9 May 22

Asus announces five new Zenbook laptops, ranging from dual-screen workstations to consumer-focused 2-in-1s.

Best Gaming Laptops of 2022

By Andrew E. Freedman published 6 May 22

Here are our favorite gaming laptops for every need, based on our testing and reviews.

SEC Fines Nvidia $5.5 Million for Insufficient Crypto Disclosures

By Andrew E. Freedman published 6 May 22

The Securities and Exchange commission charged that Nvidia's disclosures about the effects of cryptomining on its gaming business were inadequate.

Acer Nitro 5 (2022) Review: Gaming Under $1,000

By Andrew E. Freedman published 6 May 22

Not every gaming laptop needs to cost an arm and a leg.

Lenovo's New 'Slim' Laptops Come in Glass and Carbon

By Andrew E. Freedman published 5 May 22

Lenovo's new premium clamshells are dubbed the Lenovo Slim series, including CPUs from Intel and AMD and GPUs from Intel and Nvidia.

Apple Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable on a yellow background.

Apple's $159 Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable is Braided and Three Meters Long

By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 May 22

Apple is selling a 3-meter, braided Thunderbolt 4 cable for $159.

How to Build a PC

By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 May 22

Are you looking to build a PC but intimidated about how to put the parts together? Learn how to turn your components into a desktop with our step-by-step guide.

Best Ultrabooks and Premium Laptops 2022

By Andrew E. Freedman published 3 May 22

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

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Best Gaming PCs 2022

By Andrew E. Freedman published 2 May 22

We test pre-built gaming PCs with our typical gauntlet of real-world and synthetic benchmarks to measure overall system performance.

Aya Neo Next Pro Review: A Pricey Steam Deck Competitor

By Andrew E. Freedman published 2 May 22

The Aya Neo Next Pro is a pricey Steam Deck competitor with lots of storage space and it runs Windows, but it's less powerful than the Steam Deck and far more expensive.

Intel CEO Thinks Chip Shortage Will Stretch to 2024

By Andrew E. Freedman published 29 April 22

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said in an interview that with tools to make chips in short supply, shortages may continue into 2024.

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Microsoft Takes First Steps Towards Better Repairs with New Study

By Andrew E. Freedman published 29 April 22

Microsoft released an independent study about sustainability and repairability of its devices. The company plans to expand its repair options by the end of the year.