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A modder built her own 'Steam Deck' with Framework parts, and so can you
Combine a Framework motherboard and battery, a Bluetooth controller, a touchscreen, and a custom 3D-printed case into a gaming handheld.
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Security flaws found in all Nvidia GeForce GPUs. Update drivers ASAP!
If you have an Nvidia GeForce graphics card, you need to download the latest driver updates now.Deal
This Lenovo gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is just $750 right now
This 15.6-inch gaming laptop offers plenty of power, RAM, ports, upgrade options — and it's on sale at Best Buy.
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Three new Lenovo Legion Go gaming handhelds spotted in documentation
If you're a fan of Lenovo's beefy, flexible take on the Steam Deck, you might have three new options to check out soon.
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Warning! Most Windows power settings slow Intel's new CPUs to a crawl
Intel's latest Core Ultra processor, Arrow Lake, suffers from a severe performance drop when run in anything but the "High Performance" mode within Windows 11.
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Whoa! This RTX-powered MSI Thin gaming laptop is only $600 right now
Best Buy is selling this MSI Thin 15 gaming laptop with RTX 4050 for $300 off.Deal
Get $250 off on this RTX-powered Dell gaming laptop today
The Dell G15 laptop with RTX 4060 is on sale for $850 at Dell.com.Deal
HP's fast RTX 4070 gaming laptop is on sale for an insane $900
The HP Victus 16 gaming laptop is currently $500 off at Best Buy.
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Custom 'CubeSense' PS5 controller is a gorgeous GameCube throwback
This Killscreen controller brings the GameCube's iconic coloration and thumbsticks to a modern PS5 pad.Deal
This RTX-powered Acer Nitro V gaming laptop is only $850 today
The Acer Nitro V gaming laptop is currently on sale for $250 off at Best Buy.
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Call of Duty anti-cheat bug let hackers ban people with a DM
A single message from a stranger would get your Call of Duty game account permanently banned. The bug has since been patched.Deal
This beastly MSI gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is $200 off right now
The MSI Katana 15 is on sale for $1,300 at Best Buy.Deal
Get this RTX-powered Lenovo gaming laptop for just $550
While this laptop isn't the most powerful around, it's certainly the best deal out there right now.
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A modder got Windows 95 running on a Nintendo 3DS… very slowly
Watch this YouTuber use DOSBox and some ancient installer files to get a 90s operating system running on the Nintendo 3DS.
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Leaked: Final specs for Nvidia's next-gen RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 GPUs
The GeForce RTX 5090 promises unprecedented power while the 5080 and 5070 look disappointing — if the leaks are to be trusted.
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Logitech's sleek Pebble 2 wireless mouse is only $18 right now
The Logitech Pebble 2 wireless mouse is 40% off at Amazon.
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Windows 11's 2024 update finally kills this once-promising feature
Microsoft has officially removed Windows Mixed Reality in the Windows 11 24H2 update.Deal
This superb Acer gaming laptop with RTX and i9 is $450 off right now
The Acer Predator Helios Neo is on sale for $1,050 at Best Buy.
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Windows is getting better keyboard input for Steam Deck-style gamepads
Gaming handhelds, like the ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, are getting better input options — like pressing the X button for backspace.
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Steam now explicitly states you don't own the digital games you're buying
In clear terms, Steam wants you to know that you're actually buying a "license" to access its digital content.
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Apply now for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's free alpha test
Just make sure your gaming PC is up to snuff. For Microsoft, many are called but few are chosen.
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Play Foldit, the game that helped its designers win a Nobel Prize
David Baker and two Google DeepMind researchers have won the 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry. A video game was a fundamental part of their research, and you can play it today.
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6 killer Prime Day deals on PC gear I own, use, and love
These are six of the things I really like and use pretty much every day. They're all on sale at Amazon. Go get 'em.Best Deals
Best PC computer deals for October Prime Day 2024: Gaming PCs & mainstream desktops
Whether you're looking for a home-office desktop, a gaming PC or an all-in-one, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days 2024 offers plenty of PC computer deals for bargain hunters.
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Run 'SteamOS' on your desktop PC or gaming handheld with Bazzite
Bazzite is a tool that lets you load an open-source version of Valve's Steam Deck software on other devices.
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You can apparently run macOS on a Steam Deck. But why?
A team of Hackintosh fans got the latest version of macOS to boot on Valve's portable game machine.Deal
This MSI laptop with RTX 4050 is on sale for a jaw-dropping $700
MSI's Thin 15 gaming laptop is $200 off at Best Buy right now.
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AMD's Fluid Motion Frames 2 is finally here to boost your frame rates
It works across AMD's RX 6000 and 7000 series graphics cards and the latest Ryzen laptops.
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The Nvidia App will officially swallow GeForce Experience soon
Nvidia says it's going to move users from the old app to the new one before the end of the year.
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Watch the official Baldur's Gate III mod cartoon
Video games go nuts. Cartoons go nuts. When you mix them all up with official BGIII modding tools, you get something magical.
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Microsoft abandons HoloLens 2 in a final break from mixed reality
Microsoft has stopped production of the HoloLens 2 augmented-reality headset, ending what was once a visionary product.
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A preview of Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred and what to expect
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is going to be a small revolution. Here's what coming in the game's anticipated first expansion pack.
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Fender's Monster Hunter guitar actually looks like one a musician would play
This Telecaster actually kind of rocks, which is more than I can say for most video game merch.Deal
This Asus laptop with RTX 4070 GPU is shockingly cheap right now
Right now, you can save $300 on this high-powered Asus gaming laptop at Best Buy.
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The most important PC game releases still to come in 2024
This year is almost over but we're still looking forward to these upcoming games that are worth keeping on your radar!Deal
This MSI laptop with RTX 4060 is an absolute catch for $900
MSI's Cyborg gaming laptop is great for work and gaming, and it's currently on sale at Best Buy.
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Why a foldable keyboard can be an absolute game-changer
Foldable keyboards are great for getting some quick work done on a phone or tablet. Here's what you need to know about them.Deal
Get an RTX-powered Lenovo gaming laptop for just $641 right now
This refurbished Lenovo LOQ 15 is on sale on eBay at a great price with a comforting two-year warranty.
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Microsoft is adding the StarCraft games to Game Pass soon
Come November, you'll be able to play all the StarCraft campaigns with a Game Pass subscription.Deal
This RTX-equipped HP laptop with i9 CPU is $400 off right now
The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop is down to $1,000 at Best Buy this weekend.
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Meta's new Quest 3S is the VR headset I wanted last year
While the Quest 3's $500 price wasn't good enough to dethrone the Quest 2, the more affordable Quest 3S variant should hit the spot.
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Why your digital games could vanish in a heartbeat
Ever had a game you own just disappear from your gaming library? Here's why that can happen…Deal
One of the best Dell laptops we've tested is $400 off right now
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus is on sale for just $1,300 at Dell.com.
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Report: Intel now owns 0% of the PC graphics card market
According to a new report, sales of PC graphics cards have reached a surprising high, driven almost entirely by Nvidia and with zero contribution from Intel.
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Are modern PC games badly optimized or is it just time to upgrade?
Even if you meet the recommended specs for a game, you can still get poor performance. It's time to face the stark reality that some games are just not well optimized for PC.
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God of War Ragnarök on PC already modded to remove PSN login
The highly-anticipated sequel, like other recent Sony-published PC games, comes with a mandatory and contentious PlayStation Network login.
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ARM version of Steam Deck's Proton layer spotted in testing
It looks like Valve is working on bringing the Steam Deck's "special sauce" for Windows games on Linux to Snapdragon and other ARM devices.Deal
This RTX-powered HP gaming laptop is on sale for $800 right now
The HP Victus rocks an i7 CPU and RTX 4050 GPU, and it's $300 off at Best Buy.
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