Articles by Allisa James, Computing Staff Writer

Named by the CTA as a CES 2023 Media Trailblazer, Allisa is a Computing Staff Writer who covers breaking news and rumors in the computing industry, as well as reviews, hands-on previews, featured articles, and the latest deals and trends.

Before she delved into tech, she was a writer and editor in the gaming industry for several years, with bylines at DualShockers, Gampur, TheGamer, Uppercut, Tom's Guide, and much more.

In her spare time you can find her chatting it up on her two podcasts, Megaten Marathon and Combo Chain, as well as playing any JRPGs she can get her hands on. She also loves to play and write about her favorite indie games, especially indie horror titles.

Articles by: Allisa James

The connectors of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Gamers beware: the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU is low in stock with hiked-up prices—but there’s hope on the horizon

By Allisa James Published 30 September 24

If you’re looking for a gaming CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D may not be the best choice right now thanks to skyrocketed prices and low stock.

Two cables, Thunderbolt vs USB, against a two tone TechRadar background

Thunderbolt vs USB: Which is the best port?

By Allisa James Published 28 September 24

It's the ultimate showdown, Thunderbolt vs USB, as we look to find the best port and cable for the job.

Hands on: HP EliteBook X review: can it stand up to the 'most powerful' AI laptop claims?

By Allisa James Published 27 September 24

Not yet rated

The HP EliteBook X was introduced during HP Imagine 2024's event and is easily one of the most exciting reveals.

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4 great pieces of AI tech I saw at HP Imagine that weren't laptops

By Allisa James Published 27 September 24

At HP Imagine 2024, there was plenty of AI tech to watch out for. That includes four particular examples that aren't the recently revealed AI PCs.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holds up an Nvidia Blackwell and Nvidia Ada GPU die at GTC 2024

The Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 specs may have leaked, and the 5080's VRAM might be a huge disappointment for gamers

By Allisa James Published 27 September 24

A new leak revealed the specs for two Blackwell graphics cards, the flagship RTX 5090 and the RTX 5080. But the 5080 may just disappoint gamers in a huge way.

HP makes bold claims that it can improve your life with AI, but can it back them up?

By Allisa James Published 25 September 24

HP wants to use AI tools to improve your life, according to its latest HP Imagine event.

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Acer Chromebook Plus 515 review: a solid first step in the Plus line

By Allisa James Last updated 25 September 24

Recommended

The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is a well-rounded entry into Google's Chromebook Plus line that can handle, productivity tasks, gaming, and light editing.

Hands on: Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% review: reaching customization Nirvana

By Allisa James Published 24 September 24

Not yet rated

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is shaping up to be one of Razer's most interesting gaming keyboards to date.

Amazon Prime member? Then hurry and download these 40+ free games on your Steam Deck

By Allisa James Published 18 September 24

Amazon Prime is offering over 40 free games for your Steam Deck.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, a budget CPU, blows past more expensive chips in new multi-core benchmark score leaks

By Allisa James Published 18 September 24

If you're looking for a budget CPU with the performance of a higher-end chip, then the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K fits the bill according to new benchmark leaks.

How to print from a Chromebook

By Allisa James Published 17 September 24

We'll show you how to print from a Chromebook either through Wi-Fi or through a USB cable.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i laptop on a purple tablemat

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i review: a solid gaming laptop

By Allisa James Last updated 16 September 24

Recommended

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is a great choice of a laptop for those who can’t afford to spend thousands of dollars on a performance beast machine.

Acer Chromebook 516 GE review

By Allisa James Last updated 11 September 24

The Acer Chromebook 516 GE games with the best of them, too bad Steam isn't on it yet.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (2022)

By Allisa James Last updated 10 September 24

The Acer Predator Helios 300 (2022) is a premium gaming laptop that boasts fantastic performance with an equally impressive display. Its battery life is trash, though.

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra review: the Jack of all trades of Ultrabooks

By Allisa James Last updated 10 September 24

Updated The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra is an incredibly balanced workhorse of an Ultrabook.

HP Dragonfly Pro review: a pricey productivity laptop that could have been greater

By Allisa James Last updated 9 September 24

The HP Dragonfly Pro could have been a great productivity laptop, if it wasn't broken.

Discord changes course and lowers free upload limit to 10MB - how will that affect you?

By Allisa James Published 8 September 24

Discord reduces its free upload limit citing "expensive" storage management - what does that really mean for you?

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Samsung launches its Galaxy line of Snapdragon and Intel-powered AI laptops

By Allisa James Published 5 September 24

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge laptops will be powered by Snapdragon and Intel AI CPUs.

Meet the MSI Claw 8 AI+, MSI's shot at redemption for the PC gaming handheld market

By Allisa James Published 4 September 24

MSI revealed the MSI Claw 8 AI+'s specs, which look impressive at first glance, but can the tech giant pull through with its second chance?

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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i review: this powerful desktop replacement lets us down in one key area

By Allisa James Last updated 4 September 24

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i shows us what the mobile 4000-series GPUs are truly capable of.

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Acer reveals new Swift AI laptops, gaming PCs, and even a brand-new PC gaming handheld called the Nitro Blaze 7

By Allisa James Published 4 September 24

Acer is revealing tons of new devices for IFA 2024 including Swift AI laptops, gaming laptops, a gaming PC, and a PC gaming portable system.

Dell reveals promising new Intel XPS 13 AI PC, but can it surpass the Snapdragon model?

By Allisa James Published 3 September 24

Dell announces a new Intel-based XPS 13 AI PC - though it seems impressive on paper but I have my doubts.

HP Pavilion Plus 14 review: burns twice as bright for half as long

By Allisa James Last updated 3 September 24

The HP Pavilion Plus 14 is an otherwise well-performing work machine but its surprisingly bad battery life really undercuts its purpose.

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) review: great gaming laptop with a unique gimmick

By Allisa James Last updated 3 September 24

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) performs incredibly well gaming-wise, though its CPU seems to struggle.

HP Victus 15 review

By Allisa James Last updated 3 September 24

Recommended

The HP Victus 15 is a solid budget laptop with emphasis on the budget, as it offers an all-around good gaming experience for a very low price.

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