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I spent two months using the massive Area-51 gaming rig — both a powerful beast PC and an RGB beauty queen

Alienware's Area-51 Gaming Desktop is a powerful RTX 5090 PC, and it finally ditches proprietary parts for better upgrades, but things could still be improved.

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I tested a 34-inch 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor that nails performance and design — with a price that's lower than you'd guess

I tested the Alienware 34" QD-OLED AW3425DW Gaming Monitor and absolutely fell in love with its pricing and features. Here's what makes it such a great choice.

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I tested this beastly gaming laptop with flawless performance — but I'm obsessed with a different feature

I reviewed the Alienware 16 Area-51 AW30 gaming laptop. It's absolutely blown me away with its smooth performance, colorful RGB, and mechanical keyboard.

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I just discovered Photoshop's hidden new tool that removes distractions in seconds — It saves me sooo much editing time

I discovered this hidden new Reflection Removal feature in Photoshop, and ever since, I've been using it on almost all of my photography edits. It's amazing, but you have to know how to enable it. Here's how to do that.

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I took my ROG Ally X to Taiwan in this magnetic case, and going zipperless went better than I thought it would

Waterfield's new ROG Ally case features a magnetic lining around the opening to keep the bag shut, rather than using a zipper. Here's my real-world experience.

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The Xbox Ally handheld REALLY needs to be priced competitively with the Steam Deck, otherwise it might be hard to recommend

Now we've had the big reveal of the first Xbox handheld experience and the spec sheet to go with it, one thing stands out that means it has to be affordable.

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People are using ChatGPT to generate pictures of their perfect match based on looks — mine just made my brother

People are using ChatGPT's image generation to create their perfect romantic match based purely on appearance.

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How to install SteamOS on ROG Ally and Legion Go Windows gaming handhelds

You can easily install SteamOS on your ROG Ally or Legion Go Windows gaming handhelds by following our step-by-step instructions. It doesn't take very long either.

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Microsoft was right to park the Xbox handheld for 'Kennan' and Windows 11 PC gaming — as much as it pains me to admit

SteamOS has presented Windows with its first credible challenge in decades, and Microsoft needs to rise to the occasion.

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I tested this monitor light bar for two weeks — ASUS ROG ticks all but one of the most important boxes

After two weeks using the ROG Aura Monitor Light Bar, I've found that this accessory is decent overall, but doesn't have good enough RGB features to really make it stand out.

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I 3D printed parts for this modular gaming mouse, just as HyperX intended — Is the gimmick worth the effort?

The HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro Wireless gaming has a modular design and offers 3D printable files for users to create unique parts, but is it worth buying?

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I've fallen in love with this stunning 5K monitor and its built-in KVM switch — it's ideal for my creative projects

I tested this 27-inch ProArt 5K monitor for three weeks, and its gorgeous color gamut tackled a wide range of creations — it's not perfect, but I love it.

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Don't buy a new ROG Ally X handheld — Upgrade your original ROG Ally's battery life with this replacement kit instead

JSAUX ROG Ally Battery Upgrade Kit comes with everything you need to swap out your old battery for a better one. Here are some tips to help you along the way.

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I had to cut open my ROG Ally to get this battery upgrade kit in place, but it made my handheld last up to 120% longer

I just upgraded my ROG Ally battery using a new kit from JSAUX. It's a pretty easy process that gives notable results. My review.

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I tested Geekom's new mini PC — A tiny Windows box that feels bigger on the inside with quad monitor support

I can hold the Geekom Mini IT13 in my hand, but it offers the performance and ports I need for everyday workloads on Windows 11.

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Gaming handhelds increased $100 in the US, and I'm sure it's because of tariffs

Due to the current tariff situation, the cost of tech including gaming handhelds, is expected to go up. I've already seen some handheld prices increase recently.

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Tariffs and gaming handhelds: Should I buy a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or even a Nintendo Switch right now?

Learn all you need to know about how tariffs will affect the cost of gaming handhelds. I'm also keeping tack of current handheld prices so you can know when to buy.

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RUMOR: Leaker hints at "Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme" chip for gaming handhelds — Could we see it in ROG Ally 2 or the Xbox handheld?

If a rumor is true, an AI-boosted AMD gaming handheld processor is in the works. But is such a chip even desirable for handhelds?

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This Xbox Edition controller is not only the ultimate Game Pass companion, it's a reminder of handheld gaming's evolution

Mobile gaming has come a long way in the last 25 years. The latest Backbone One Xbox Controller is a nostalgic throwback that serves as a reminder of this evolution.

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This $449 Lenovo convertible laptop gets up to 13 hours of battery life

Laptop prices are expected to rise in the coming weeks, and it might be wise to pick something up before you're priced out of the market. Lenovo's Yoga 7 2-in-1 is the perfect answer.

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How to install a screen protector on your gaming handheld — Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more

Whether you have a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Nintendo Switch, or other handheld, this is the best way to install it.

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Amazon warns Surface Laptop 7 shoppers as Mojang unveils massive visual update to Minecraft and Microsoft leaks a potential new feature for the Xbox app on Windows 11

This past week we saw Surface Laptop 7 flagged for high return rates on Amazon, Minecraft unveil a major visual update, and a potential Xbox app feature leak.

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I tested the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Intel's handheld chips annihilate its AMD rivals — So why can't you buy it?

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a glorious follow-up to the lackluster original handheld.

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This tiny RTX 4060 Ti pre-built PC is now $400 cheaper

The ASUS G22CH is a compact gaming PC complete with an RTX 4060 Ti and Intel Core i7-14700F. You can now pick it up for less than you'd pay for individual parts.

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ROG Ally users, this 65Wh upgrade kit could finally fix your gaming handheld battery woes

The ROG Ally is an excellent gaming handheld, but its short battery life holds it back. A new kit from JSAUX allows users to replace its 40Wh battery with a larger 65Wh alternative.

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