40 years of Windows: How Windows 7 cleansed the sins of Vista
Premium Following the release of the poorly received Windows Vista, Microsoft had some work to do to reinstate trust in the operating system, and Windows 7 was a roaring success. Here's why.
The tale of Nvidia's HGX H20: How an AI GPU became a political lightning rod
Premium Nvidia’s HGX H20, a cut-down AI GPU originally allowed for sale to China, has become a geopolitical bargaining tool as the U.S. taxes its exports and China halts purchases over security concerns.
ChatGPT users revolt over GPT-5 release — OpenAI battles claims that the new model's accuracy and abilities fall short
Premium OpenAI has capitulated and reinstated older models, and promised not to kill them off again in the future.
The pains of Intel: From CPU design and process technology challenges to internal clashes and political pressure
Premium But is its survival in question?
Reviews
Asus ROG Strix XG32UCWMG 4K OLED gaming monitor review: Premium high-speed gaming and stunning imagery
The Asus ROG Strix XG32UCWMG is a 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor with 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10 and wide gamut color.
Framework Desktop review: AMD's Strix Halo in a petite, powerful, pricey PC
The Framework Desktop is 4.5 liters of charm with a powerful AMD Strix Halo APU, but it's pricey compared to other systems.'
Acer Predator SpatialLabs View 27 PSV27-2 3D gaming monitor review: Bleeding edge tech with solid performance
The Acer Predator SpatialLabs View 27 PSV27-2 is a 27-inch 4K gaming monitor with glasses-free 3D, 160 Hz, Adaptive-Sync and wide gamut color.
Best Picks
Best 4K Gaming Monitors for PC 2025: 144Hz, Curved and More
These are the best 4K gaming monitors available in 2025, including 144Hz, curved and HDR options.
CPUs
Cornell builds a "microwave brain" chip can think like AI and talk like a radio — all at gigahertz speeds
Ultra-fast, wireless computing.
Trump administration reportedly mulls investing in Intel to bolster national security — direct cash assistance would speed Ohio fab build out
The U.S. administration is considering buying a stake in Intel to accelerate construction of its long-delayed $100 billion Ohio fab complex that is crucial for the company's revival.
Graphics Cards
I paired a cheap $125 PSU with a $3,000 RTX 5090 — nothing melted, even when pulling 1044 watts
The RTX 5090's 575W TGP is intimidating, but some cheap PSUs are still up to the task
Features
I've reviewed one hundred 3D printers — these are the best features that have become non-negotiable
I've reviewed more than 100 3D printers, and these are the top features I prefer in a new printer.
Deals
The MacBook Air M1 for $599 might be the best back to school laptop pick of the year
Deals Apple’s M1 MacBook Air offers great value for students seeking a reliable and lightweight laptop
