When the Steam Deck was announced in 2021, it generated a lot of buzz as a more PC gamer-friendly follow-up to the handheld hit of the pandemic, the Nintendo Switch. The Steam Deck officially launched in 2022 and received a screen bump to OLED in 2023 with some minor internal improvements, though no performance upgrade to the CPU or GPU.

When you hear the term PC upgrades, what do you imagine? — probably a GPU, CPU, SSD, RAM, or motherboard (in that order). At least, that's how I think about PC upgrades. Although I haven't made any major upgrades to my PC in almost 3 years, I never thought about upgrading my monitor in all that time. My existing monitor is an LG 27GL850, a 27" 1440p 144Hz IPS display that I purchased back in 2021.

Adobe software is often the go-to for creative projects. With Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro being some of the most popular Adobe tools, you might wonder if there are other better tools available elsewhere. There are plenty of features in Adobe that make me wish I used open-source toolsinstead, but open-source isn’t the only option if you’re making the switch from Adobe software. There are closed-source Adobe alternativesamong a mix of creative software options, including the Affinity Suite. Some of the most popular Adobe software have great alternative options that offer as good as Adobe’s results. You don’t have to forgo quality in your results just by avoiding paying for an Adobe subscription.

I've been an ultrawide monitor convert ever since the Nixeus EDG 34 landed on my desk for review around the end of 2019. I love the additional space for productivity and the immersiveness of games, but I'd be lying if I said it was all smooth sailing. The 21:9 aspect ratio has been around since LG launched the EA93 Series in 2012, but even the best ultrawide monitors still suffer from a common core of annoyances. To be fair, none of them are dealbreakers, and I'll happily live with them for the extra real estate to put two browser windows side-by-side, but it's worth knowing what you're getting into when you decide to go for an ultrawide monitor.

Frankly, most AI tools that students swear by aren’t all that great. Half the time, they generate inaccurate information, give incorrect answers, or overcomplicate things for no reason. NotebookLM doesn’t do any of that.

Almost 17 years ago, Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto 4: The Lost and Damned, effectively hinting at a direction of prolonged support for the offline components of their future games. This direction would roughly last a whopping one and a half games — Red Dead Redemption, with the release of Undead Nightmare, and two canceled story expansions for GTA 5.

The taskbar is one of the cornerstones of the Windows UI, and has been for decades, with relatively small changes made throughout the years. Some changes can be for the better, and some are for the worse, but ultimately, the taskbar isn't perfect, and if you want to make the most of your Windows 11 PC, you might need to make some changes to it.

While many indie developers face immense challenges in competing with larger studios, these 10 indie games managed to break through the market. Capturing the hearts of millions, each of these games has defied expectations and left a lasting mark on the gaming industry.

It can be difficult to find the right subscription-tracking app to manage your finances. Many options require a subscription and access a risky amount of data about your finances, so it can be tricky to find the balance between privacy and convenience.

Using a screen for extended durations is practically necessary for work and recreation. It usually takes a toll on your health and, most importantly, leads to eye strain and the associated discomfort of irritation, headaches, and dry eyes. While Windows 11 already has specific features to help reduce strain, you can take a few simple steps irrespective of the device you spend time staring at.

There are a ton of great laptops out there, but if you're looking for an absolute powerhouse, then the Galaxy Book 4 Ultra is one that you'll want to take a look at. That's especially the case right now, since Samsung is offering such a big discount if you're willing to trade in an older device, offering up to $600 off the Galaxy Book 4 Ultra during this limited-time deal.

The Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 is one of the best convertible laptops that you'll find on the market right now. While we haven't reviewed this particular model, we did have the pleasure of reviewing its sibling, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro, which we loved.