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 best gaming routers 2024: top routers for gamers

By Allisa James last updated 19 June 24

Updated Having a strong, fast and reliable internet connection is increasingly essential for games, so check out our list of the best gaming routers.

An Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card seated inside its retail packaging

Manufacturers take note: this efficient RTX 4070 GPU with only one fan shows us a better future for tech

By Allisa James published 18 June 24

This RTX 4070 GPU only needs a single fan, which could be a big win for the environment if emulated.

YouTube launches preemptive strike against misinformation with the new Notes feature – but will it work?

By Allisa James published 18 June 24

The Notes feature YouTube is introducing will be a vital weapon against misinformation on the platform.

An MSI Katana 15, the best budget gaming laptop, against a tachradar background

The best budget gaming laptop in 2025: affordable gaming on the go

By Allisa James last updated 18 June 24

Updated High-quality gaming laptops are quickly coming down in price. These are the best cheap gaming laptops on the market today.

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As a gamer, Apple needs to show me these 3 things to grab my attention at WWDC 2024

By Allisa James published 9 June 24

WWDC 2024 is coming up and Apple needs to make the following announcements about Mac and iOS gaming to interest me.

Take note Microsoft – Google's Chromebook shows how AI in PCs should be done

By Allisa James published 8 June 24

Despite all the impressive offerings that Microsoft's Windows laptops have to offer, Google is still dominating the AI scene with its Chromebooks.

Computex 2024: the latest news and products from AMD, Intel, Nvidia, MSI, Asus, and more

By Allisa James last updated 7 June 24

Computex 2024 Computex 2024 is already over, and we have all the latest news from computing's biggest event of the year.

Hands on: Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD/G80SD: two exciting new entries in the gaming monitor market

By Allisa James published 6 June 24

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My time with both the Odyssey OLED G60SD and G80SD has convinced me that these will be two of the best gaming monitors in the market.

Hands on: Asus Zenbook S 16: much more than just a refresh

By Allisa James published 5 June 24

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The Asus Zenbook S 16 is not just a step in the right direction – it makes leaps and bounds.

Hands on: Asus TUF Gaming A16/A14: a premium look for an affordable price

By Allisa James published 5 June 24

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The TUF Gaming series is Asus's affordable option and the Asus TUF Gaming A16 and A14 models continue that tradition.

Hands on: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14: A promising marriage of AI and hardware

By Allisa James published 4 June 24

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Lenovo revealed its Yoga Slim 7x 14 laptop, which will take advantage of Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite X processor to power its AI offerings.

Hands on: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (GA605): a solid but mostly standard refresh

By Allisa James published 4 June 24

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The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 would be a standard refresh if not for the AMD AI processor it's equipped with.

Hands on: HP OmniBook X AI PC – a brand revision gone mostly right

By Allisa James published 3 June 24

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The HP OmniBook X AI PC represents a huge brand shift for HP and a future with AI- and Qualcomm-powered Windows laptops.

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Asus ROG Ally X is finally coming with improved specs and hardware – a PC gamer's dream

By Allisa James published 2 June 24

We finally have an official release date for the Asus ROG Ally X, as well as a rundown of its specs – it looks even more promising now.

How to Copy and Paste on a Chromebook

By Allisa James last updated 30 May 24

We'll show you how to copy and paste text on a Chromebook using keyboard shortcuts and a mouse or trackpad.

Video and sound editors working on a multiple display setup.

This 4K monitor with a 1,000Hz refresh rate is impressive but ultimately useless

By Allisa James published 25 May 24

There’s now a 4K monitor with a 1,000Hz refresh rate but it sounds like a waste of time.

Female couple sitting on sofa with Microsoft Surface tablet, both laughing

Microsoft announces new Surface lineup with Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips

By Christian Guyton last updated 21 May 24

Microsoft announced a revamp of its Surface lineup of devices complete with new Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips at a special press event at its Redmond headquarters.

Acer’s first AI-powered laptop features the duo of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips and Microsoft Copilot+

By Allisa James published 20 May 24

The Acer Swift 14 AI is a productivity powerhouse thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processor.

AMD is finally ending branding headaches: Strix Point CPUs might use 'Ryzen AI' from here on out

By Allisa James published 17 May 24

AMD may be aiming to make its brands way less confusing - its Strix Point CPUs will start to use the 'Ryzen AI' name.

Ayn's new gaming handheld looks like a PSP, and it might just fill the hole in your heart left by Sony's best portable

By Allisa James published 15 May 24

Ayn's latest gaming handheld looks like the PSP, nearly as light as one, and features a mini-LED screen.

Nvidia might already be working on a future generation of AI-focused GPUs, codenamed Rubin

By Allisa James published 13 May 24

Nvidia's next GPU series, Rubin, could end up improving AI features from the Blackwell series while lowering its power consumption.

Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse review: a right-handed pro gamer's dream

By Allisa James published 12 May 24

Recommended

The Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse improves on most of its specs and weight, but leaves behind left-handed gamers.

Superman sits in a chair looking at the iPad Pro and M4 chip

ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest news stories from Amazon's awful ad plans to Apple's magnificent M4 iPad Pro reveal

By Hamish Hector published 11 May 24

In case you missed it Apple showed off new iPads, James Gunn's "Superman" found his suit, and Amazon's ads got bad.

Alienware Pro Wireless gaming keyboard and mouse

Alienware Pro Wireless gaming keyboard review: made for the pros

By Allisa James published 11 May 24

Editor's Choice

The Alienware Pro Wireless gaming keyboard is tailor-made for professional gamers, and anyone else wanting a high-quality keyboard.

Love Chrome’s Memory Saver tool? Google will soon give you more control over how aggressive it is

By Allisa James published 10 May 24

Google Chrome’s Memory Saver tool will soon give users more control over its aggressiveness, with several settings.

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