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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The Raspberry Pi 500 is a state-of-the-art keyboard PC...just like the Tandy 1000 in the 1980s

By Allisa James published

Remember the Tandy 1000 keyboard PC? It seems retro is in style again with the Raspberry Pi 500.

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Funko Pop's AI-powered 'Brand Protection' service temporarily takes down indie gaming site, proving that automation without humans is a mistake

By Allisa James published

The temporary takedown of indie gaming site itch.io by Funko Pop proves that AI automation is inherently flawed.

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Entertaining over the holidays? Check out the best Cyber Monday deals on cookware, pizza ovens, grills, cocktail makers, and more

By Allisa James published

The holidays is the time to gather family and friends, and thanks to these Cyber Monday cookware and drink mixing deals, you can host the best gatherings.

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Black Friday graphics card deals 2024: the top offers on GPUs still available

By Allisa James last updated

Black Friday graphics card deals are still live, and I'll be bringing you all the latest and best offers you can still get as we head into the weekend.

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Discounted webcams, cheap laptops, massive OLED TVs, earbuds for less than $20, and more - these are some of my favorite Black Friday deals

By Allisa James published

Black Friday is here and it comes with excellent deals in tech and beyond. I've gathered some of the best deals I've seen - ones you simply cannot miss.

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5 mistakes to avoid with your gaming laptop

By Allisa James last updated

Gaming laptops can boast excellent performance comparable to a PC, but only if you avoid making these five mistakes with them.

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How to set up your new gaming laptop for peak performance

By Allisa James last updated

While a gaming laptop has many benefits, you still need to set it up properly so it can perform at its very best.

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I've been using this Bissell carpet and upholstery cleaner for two years, and it's amazing value on Black Friday with 34% off

By Allisa James published

I've been using this Bissell portable carpet cleaner for two years now, and it's fantastic value with this Black Friday deal.

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The best PC gaming headsets 2024: top cans for PC gaming

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Get closer to the action than ever before by utilizing one of the best PC gaming headsets from trusted manufacturers.

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You won't need another gaming PC for years after getting on this excellent Black Friday PC deal

By Allisa James published

Have you been looking for a budget gaming PC? This budget-minded iBUYPOWER rig is the perfect buy, especially thanks to this Black Friday that dips the price by $250.

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Best Buy has the cheapest external HDD storage right now — 20TB for $250 beats Amazon Black Friday offers hands-down

By Desire Athow published

If you need tons of storage for gaming, this WD 20TB External USB 3.0 hard drive is on sale for $250.

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The best mesh Wi-Fi systems in 2024: our favorite systems for home and business use

By Allisa James last updated

Updated From Netgear Orbi to Google Nest Wifi Pro, these are the best Wi-Fi mesh systems you can buy today.

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The best thin and light gaming laptop in 2024

By Allisa James last updated

Buying Guide Get the best thin and light gaming laptop for you and never worry about lugging around a heavy gaming rig again.

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The best Chromebook in 2024: our top picks

By Christian Guyton last updated

Updated The best Chromebook can be a great alternative to MacBooks and Windows laptops, with lower prices and great online safety features.

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The best ultrawide monitors in 2024: top picks for gaming beyond 16:9

By Allisa James last updated

Updated With the best ultrawide monitor, you can immerse yourself in everything from games and movies to becoming a productivity powerhouse.

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The Stelo glucose biosensor changed the way I manage my diabetes - I tested it for two weeks, and here's how it went

By Allisa James published

The Stelo glucose biosensor is more affordable and accessible, but how well does it work for diabetics?

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I cheated on my wired headphones with these JLab Bluetooth earbuds, and they're a steal for Black Friday

By Allisa James published

These JLab Bluetooth earbuds, on sale for under $20, made me realize what I had been missing.

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Bose QuietComfort Headphones are back at it again, dropping down to their lowest price ever in this Black Friday deal

By Allisa James published

Looking for a high-quality yet affordable pair of noise-canceling over-the-ear headphones? Then the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones will be your speed, especially now at its lowest price ever.

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I tried out this extension to bring my followers from Twitter to Bluesky, and it completely changed my experience

By Allisa James published

Fleeing from Twitter to Bluesky? You'll definitely need this extension if you want to keep all your followers.

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Snatch up an AMD CPU for as little as $105 thanks to these Black Friday deals

By Allisa James published

Some are even the lowest price ever

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The best gaming laptop in 2024: top laptops to game on for every budget

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated We've tested dozens of laptops for gaming, covering all shapes, sizes and prices, to put together our definitive list of the best gaming laptops you can buy today.

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These Black Friday deals can't buy you a personality but it can get you some great podcasting equipment deals

By Allisa James published

Ready to start your own podcast? Then take advantage of these amazing podcast equipment deals and start today.

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Ready for some holiday podcasting and game streaming? Get on these Black Friday microphone deals

By Allisa James published

Looking for some excellent microphones for your livestream or podcast? These Black Friday mic deals will help you save some serious cash.

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Get a webcam as cheap as $20 with these early Walmart Black Friday deals

By Allisa James published

Save big on webcams like the excellent insta360 Link thanks to these Walmart Black Friday deals.

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Get these high-quality webcams for up to $90 off for Black Friday and stop looking terrible in meetings

By Allisa James published

If you've been waiting to invest in a good quality webcam for your office or home use, these Black Friday deals are hard to beat.

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