Allisa James

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

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This Windows 11 installation setting can cut your SSD performance in half. Here's how to disable it

By Allisa James published

Microsoft might be dropping the ball big time for users by enabling auto-encryption for Windows 11 in a new update.

An Asus ROG Ally with a second screen

This modder added a second screen to the Asus ROG Ally, and it looks amazing

By Allisa James published

Always wanted to add an extra display to your Asus ROG Ally? This modder did and it looks awesome.

The Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld, pictured from the back and the front.

If the Asus ROG Ally 2 lands in June, it’ll need these 3 fixes to defeat the Steam Deck

By Allisa James published

If the Asus ROG Ally is really dropping soon, it'll need these changes to give it a fighting chance against the Steam Deck.

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Nearly half of all Steam users are using Windows 11 — but why?

By Allisa James published

Almost half of all Steam users have Windows 11 installed, but why do gamers love this OS so much?

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Can Steam Deck get even better? Nvidia’s expanded GeForce NOW support is a resounding yes

By Allisa James published

Nvidia’s expanded GeForce NOW support for Steam Deck makes it an even better PC gaming handheld experience.

A person using a touchscreen Windows 11 laptop.

Microsoft should accept that it's time to give up on Windows 11 and throw everything at Windows 12

By Allisa James published

With Windows 11 declining in market share yet again, the time may be for Microsoft to give up and launch its successor — Windows 12 — instead.

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Could generative AI work without online data theft? Nvidia's ChatRTX aims to prove it can

By Allisa James published

Nvidia's ChatRTX local PC data approach to AI chatbots could rid the world of AI training theft.

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The Arc browser just launched and yes, it really is that good

By Allisa James published

I tested out the Arc browser and it could be one of the best browsers on the market.

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This pink Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU features adorable cats and pugs, oh my!

By Allisa James published

One of Nvidia's Chinese partners offers us this pastel pink RTX 4060 graphics card, which features a very cute cat and pug design.

An MSI Claw demo unit, pictured at an MSI event in London on 20/03/2024.

Is your MSI Claw struggling with performance issues? Download the latest GPU and BIOS update ASAP

By Allisa James published

MSI revealed that it's releasing BIOS and driver updates to improve performance for its PC gaming handheld, the MSI Claw.

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LG Gram SuperSlim review: solid productivity and style, but falls short on a number of fronts

By Allisa James published

The LG Gram SuperSlim is a solid laptop, but one with too many drawbacks for the price.

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BodyBilt G7 review: a luxurious and comfortable experience

By Allisa James published

Recommended

The BodyBilt G7 is a gaming chair that puts comfort over aesthetics with an incredible build quality.

A pair of laptops behind a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip in a display

Qualcomm claims its Snapdragon X Plus is an M3 beater, but is it really?

By Allisa James published

Qualcomm claims Snapdragon X Plus is an M3 beater - that should scare Intel and Apple if it turns out to be true.

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AI Explorer could revolutionize Windows 11, but can your PC run it? Here's how to check

By Allisa James published

AI Explorer is an exciting feature coming to Windows 11, but your PC might not be able to run it. Here's how to check.

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Image site Abload going offline reminds me of how much online content we've permanently lost

By Allisa James published

Image uploading site Abload will go offline in June 2024, adding to a long and tragic line of free hosting sites cut down.

A person uses a MacBook Air connected to two external Apple Studio Displays.

Apple could be playing it smart by waiting for its M4 chips before releasing a new Mac mini

By Allisa James published

If Apple ends up pushing back its Mac releases, starting with the Mac mini and other desktops, that would be its best idea in a long while.

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Discord's updated Terms of Service are exactly the wrong response to its recent data breaches

By Allisa James published

Discord is updating its US Terms of Service to prevent class action suits, just as more data breaches happen.

Image of the RTX 4090 propped up on its packaging, with a pair of Twitter 'fire' emojis on either side of it.

Dear tech industry, we don't need to follow behind gaming with terrible product trade-in values

By Allisa James published

Trading in used components, like CPUs and GPUs, is difficult enough without retailers making it worse.

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Fans are recreating tech history by building their own vintage 3dfx Voodoo graphics card

By Allisa James published

Fans are building their own 3dfx Voodoo, a custom vintage graphics card, from scratch.

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You'll wish you could purchase this beautiful custom Fallout gaming PC

By Allisa James published

You may not be able to buy this gorgeous custom Fallout gaming PC but you can still ogle it all you want.

What is Bluetooth?

What is Bluetooth?

By Allisa James last updated

Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about the wireless communication protocol that most of us use every day.

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The AOKZOE A2 Ultra could be Intel's chance for a PC gaming handheld redemption

By Allisa James published

Intel may be getting a second shot at a PC gaming handheld with the AOKZOE A2 Ultra.

Steam Deck emerging from the flames of a laptop

Reports rolling in that Steam Deck OLEDs seem to develop cracks on its cases

By Allisa James published

If you have a Steam Deck OLED, beware as several reports of cracks forming on its cases roll in.

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75% of adults don't know how to recycle electronics — here are the 3 best ways to responsibly dispose of tech

By Allisa James published

The majority of adults don't have a proper disposal plan for their electronics, which is why it's important to learn the best ways to do it.

The Midjourney AI website landing page, which features a rolling animated stream of numbers and words.

How to use Midjourney

By Allisa James published

Want to know how to use Midjourney? We'll guide you through the process.

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