Although ray tracing can add visual realism to top-tier games, it can also maul the performance of otherwise top-tier PCs. It’s been a hurdle for years now, but we’re now one step…
Month: March 2025
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gets Surprise Free Weapon DLC After Months Without an Update
BioWare has almost entirely moved on from Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but that isn’t stopping its remaining team from sneakily adding a small DLC weapons pack to the game. Dragon Age fans…
PureEdge Pure Smart TruColor A19 Smart Bulb review: Nope
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Plenty of flexibility, courtesy of the WiZ ecosystem Very responsive to app commands Cons Wildly overpriced Dynamic modes are not very dynamic SpaceSense feature doesn’t work…
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’s PEGI Rating Adds ‘Sex’ Label, Spurring Confusion Over What the Heck Changed
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is out now for the Nintendo Switch, and European fans are picking up their copies, turning them over, and getting a bit of a surprise when they…
Best Windows backup software 2025: Protect your data!
Your PC storage drives won’t last forever — which is why a backup strategy is so crucial for keeping your data safe. The best Windows backup software is your cover if/when your…
Get this Ryzen-powered Dell laptop with 16GB RAM for just $405
It’s hard to find a good budget laptop, especially one that packs enough memory to actually run Windows 11 without choking. Today, Woot is offering a refurbished Dell Inspiron 15 with a…
Why I care about CPU cache as a PC gamer: The obscure spec, explained
It’s easy to look strictly at the type of CPU and GPU you have when evaluating the kind of performance you’re likely to get in PC games. But beyond that lies another…
Fractal Design’s stylish North XL case now comes with rear connections
Fractal Design makes some of the most aesthetically pleasing PC cases out there, and the North XL is a great pick if you’re building a massive powerhouse. Now you can do it…
This huge ultrawide 1440p OLED monitor is a stunner — and $200 off
Isn’t it about time to ditch your dual-monitor setup and get yourself a proper ultrawide OLED display? Like this 49-inch monster of an OLED monitor that’s only $800 on Amazon. That’s 20%…
Amazon Is Having a Massive Resurge in Pokémon TCG Stock, Uses International Resources to Tackle Shortage
I expected Pokémon TCG restocks in 2025, but not this soon. While everyone scrambles for Prismatic Evolutions and floods paid Discord servers hunting for Rival Destinies, the smart move is picking up…