PC Gaming
The case for using open source in government In April, it was discovered that the personal data of over 21 million US citizens was stolen from the Office of Personnel Management. I’m one of those people, and I’m pissed off. There were lots of systemic lapses in security that led to the break-in at OPM…
Top Deal: That $8 keyboard you picked up at K-Mart in the clearance bin might be fine for basic typing chores, but for gaming? Not a chance! A carpenter is only as good as his or her tools, and so it is with gaming. If you need a better plank than the one you’re crushing,…
Savings all around Today’s the last day to save up to $200 on select Surface Pro 3 models and receive a sleeve (up to $79 value). It’s also the beginning and end of a “One Day Sale” in the Microsoft Store that sees markdowns on several items, including laptops, 2-in-1 devices, smartphones, and other items….
Better Wi-Fi coverage If you’ve followed our router coverage, including a couple of roundups, then you know that not all routers are created equal. However, even the best routers aren’t immune to dead spots, depending on the size of the home and how many obstructions are in the way. One way to fill those dead…
Nvidia announced on Wednesday that the early access beta of GeForce Experience’s “Share” feature is now open for business. This free service allows Nvidia gamers to share their compatible streaming PC games with friends no matter where they are. The Share service also introduces a number of new features such as an in-game overlay, instant…
Mid-tower case at a premium price Our apologies if you spit a swig of coffee on your monitor after reading our headline. That’s not a typo, folks — Lian Li is asking $399 for its latest mid-tower computer case, the PC-X510. How does it attempt to justify the premium price tag? The primary selling point…
At a Glance Rumble pack: Makes firefights more intense; relatively easy setup. DualShock: Acoustics-to-haptics system is wonky; no USB headset support. It’s a Rumble Pak… for your body In an attempt to make gaming more immersive, Nintendo introduced the Rumble Pak for the N64 way back in 1997. Kickstarter-funded company Immerz hopes to up the…
Top Deal: Little Billy isn’t so little anymore. The kid you once taught to play baseball and, later, how to drive, is now headed off to college. A tiny dorm room awaits and he’s not much into laptops, so why not build him a small form factor PC instead? There are multiple options to build…
Looking for a new mechanical keyboard? Take a look at G.Skill International’s latest offering, the KM780 RGB and the KM780 MX. Both are packed with genuine Cherry RGB/MX Red and Brown switches and backlit illumination so you can easily troll Facebook or play PC games in your dark cave. Part of the company’s RIPJAWS collection,…
Low cost convertible If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to Microsoft’s Surface, Toshiba might have the answer. It’s the new Satellite Click 10, an ultra-compact detachable 2-in-1 that starts out at just $350. This is a system that’s built for portability. According to Toshiba’s math and measurements, it’s 30 percent smaller and 50 percent…