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This external SSD is smaller than a credit card, and it's impossible to lose... in theory
New Team Group external SSD boasts location tracking in case you lose it.
Gigabyte isn't holding back with its new RTX 5090 AI external GPU – but no gamer actually needs this
Gigabyte is kicking things up a notch with portable AI tasks and gaming, with the Aorus RTX 5090 AI Box looking to boost performance significantly, but it's likely overkill for gamers.
Nvidia's Super refreshes could arrive soon to fix the biggest problem with RTX 5000 GPUs – their lack of memory
Nvidia could turn the RTX 5070 into a killer GPU by equipping it with 18GB of VRAM and pricing it keenly.
Nvidia has never been more dominant with GPUs – and that suggests AMD's RX 9000 models have a pricing problem
Nvidia now has a 94% share of the GPU market, while AMD languishes at an all-time low. So, what can Team Red do?
Want to upgrade the DDR4 RAM in your PC? New report is a clear signal you should buy sooner rather than later
Older DDR4 RAM is becoming more expensive, and that trend is set to continue - so you might want to buy now if you're planning an upgrade.
The best SSD 2025
Updated Give your computer a shot in the arm with the best SSD for your needs and budget.
AMD's next-gen flagship GPU could rival Nvidia's mighty RTX 5090 - and I couldn't be more excited
Disappointed AMD doesn't have a high-end GPU anymore? Rumors seem to be aligning around a powerful next-gen Radeon flagship.
Watch out, Nvidia: AMD's FSR 4 tech offers a big leap for PC games – but there's a catch
AMD's FSR 4 upscaling tech significantly improves image quality and stability, but it's worth noting the performance difference to its predecessor, even if it's minor.
