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Alienware’s 2026 refresh doubles down on power, RGB, and unapologetic gaming attitude, proving subtlety is still not the plan

Alienware announced a refresh for its flagship Area-51 and Aurora gaming laptops at CES 2026, and they're now available to buy from Dell. Best part? The older models are enjoying some heavy discounts.

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Razer unveils Viper V4 Pro with 50K sensor, 8,000Hz polling, and an optical scroll wheel

The Razer Viper V4 Pro features a 50K sensor, 180-hour battery life, and a more durable optical scroll wheel in a 49g symmetrical design.

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Hideo Kojima's "Limited Special Edition" 2-in-1 gaming PC is now available to buy — The perfect laptop for Death Stranding fans won't be around for long

Hideo Kojima has lately been collaborating with fashion and hardware designers, and the latest product is a Limited Special Edition ASUS ROG Flow Z13 gaming PC. It's now available to buy, and I don't expect it to be available for very long.

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Two of the lightest-ever Windows laptops launch soon — here's how Lenovo and ASUS with Snapdragon and Intel CPUs compare

Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition wants to compete with the glorious ASUS Zenbook A14, also refreshed for 2026. I put together this comparison to help you pick the perfect laptop for your needs.

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Intel’s new XeSS 3 driver finally brings multi‑frame generation to Arc GPUs — early results suggest smoother performance, smarter frame pacing, and a more competitive alternative to DLSS and FSR

The launch driver for Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" mobile chips includes XeSS 3 Multi Frame Generation support, and you can test it out now on way more hardware than just the new integrated GPUs.

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Weekly Windows Wrap: Windows 11 is a dumpster fire — and only a fake Windows Phone can save us

Between disastrous Patch Tuesday bugs and hackers maliciously abusing Microsoft’s brand for phishing scams, Windows 11 users are under siege, leaving a third-party "Windows phone" as one of the week’s only bright spots.

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Windows Central's Best of CES 2026 awards: Our favorite devices announced this year

These are the very best devices shown at CES 2026 this year, from laptops and desktops to innovative new hardware.

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HP's next-generation business laptop is so light, I thought I had been sent a dummy unit by accident

HP announced its next-gen EliteBook X 14 (G2) at CES 2026, and I've already spent some time with an early Intel version. This laptop could be something special.

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ASUS’ ROG Falcata might be the most underrated gaming keyboard of the year — and it's an ergo split design

The ASUS ROG Falcata is a unique, ultra-premium wireless gaming keyboard with hardcore specs and a controversial split design. Does anyone actually want this?

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This Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 feels more like a portable powerhouse than a gaming laptop

I've been using the Lenovo Legion 7i 16 (Gen 10), a truly beautiful gaming laptop with serious style and impressive hardware... but it may not be the best.

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If you want the absolute best PC setup, this microphone arm mount could be the answer — if you're willing to pay

I've been using the HyperX Caster boom arm, and it's a premium, easily adjustable mount for microphones and cameras. It's also among the most expensive, though.

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HyperX's most premium microphone pulls double USB/XLR duty, but I didn't expect to need my own mount

I've been using the HyperX FlipCast microphone, a dual USB/XLR mic with impressive recording capabilities, but a high price tag and no mount in the box.

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In a crowded tablet market, Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Plus Gen 1 finds its niche — but can an Android tablet actually replace my Windows laptop?

I've been using the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus (Gen 1) instead of my usual laptop, and I've come away impressed by this hardware — but I'm going back to my laptop.

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Is HyperX’s flagship wireless keyboard premium enough to forgive its various oddities? Well… Mostly

I've been using the HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Wireless mechanical gaming keyboard, and I've been impressed by its features and performance... But there are oddities.

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For the Counter-Strike fans — This esports accessories collection is easily one of the best-looking collaborations I’ve ever seen

I went hands-on with the Razer Counter-Strike 2 Dragon Lore Collection, which gives Razer's best high-performance esports gear a beautiful gold-and-red redesign.

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This 2-in-1 laptop is a total throwback with a 13-inch screen, a built-in stylus, and every optional feature you can think of

I've been testing the HP EliteBook 8 Flip 13 (G1i), and it's a great all-around enterprise laptop for the mobile professional — but there are drawbacks.

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Keys like pebbles and an ultra-low price — what more could I want from my jack-of-all-trades wireless keyboard?

I've been using the Logitech Pebble Keys 2 (K380s) wireless Bluetooth keyboard, and it's exactly what I expected from one of the most popular sub-$50 options.

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This 4K webcam feels like a killer value — even without the free lifetime Camo Studio subscription included

The Razer Kiyo V2 delivers a fair amount of value for just $150, undercutting a lot of the competition. Razer's deal with Camo is the icing on the cake.

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Alienware 16X Aurora shows Alienware can do value right, and I've come away impressed

I've been testing the Alienware 16X Aurora and its more affordable sibling, and Alienware has done a great job targeting more budget-conscious PC gamers.

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Oprah just endorsed a Windows laptop for the first time in more than a decade — Why we agree with the pick and where to buy it on sale

The annual list of "Oprah's Favorite Things" for 2025 includes something unlike the others — a laptop. It's the first time since 2012 that a laptop has been included in the list, and it's one that we've been raving about all year.

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Keychron’s ceramic keyboard is gorgeous (and kind of a disaster)

I've been using the Keychron Q16 HE 8K, a truly impressive full-ceramic keyboard with killer performance. I'm not so certain we need ceramic keyboards, though.

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HP OmniBook 5 14 (G1q) vs. ASUS Zenbook A14: Budget OLED laptops face off

The ASUS Zenbook A14 and the HP OmniBook 5 14 are two PCs we tested that do a lot of great things at an affordable price. This comparison aims to help you make the right decision at checkout.

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HP's latest ultrawide gaming monitor is the safe option, but I hoped for a little better

I've been using the HP OMEN 34c (G2) ultrawide gaming monitor, and it's a great display in most respects. It plays it safe, though, and doesn't get it all right.

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Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED review: Logitech proves great wireless gaming doesn’t have to cost $100+ — for everything but Xbox

The Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED is an ultra-affordable wireless gaming headset that looks and sounds great for only $60, but there's no Xbox version.

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Why Razer’s Phantom White gear is perfect for Halloween and retro gaming fans

Razer has released the Phantom White Collection, a series of translucent gaming accessories. It's the second "Phantom" color, but I like this version even more.

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