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

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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.

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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.

Best wireless gaming mouse in 2024

By Allisa James last updated 1 September 24

Buying Guide If you're looking for the best wireless gaming mouse then you're in the right place. Here are our recommendations.

The best Windows tablets 2024: all of the top Windows tablets reviewed

By Allisa James last updated 1 September 24

We're bringing you all our top picks for the best Windows tablets available in 2024 from budget picks to flagship models.

MacBook vs Windows: Which is the best laptop for students?

By Allisa James published 31 August 24

It's the ultimate showdown between MacBooks and Windows laptops – which will come out on top as the best laptop for students heading back to school?

A new leak might have revealed the top-tier GPU in the RDNA 4 line will be the AMD RX 8700 XT

By Allisa James published 30 August 24

New leaks may confirm that the AMD RX 8700 XT GPU will be the highest RDNA 4 tier.

Labor Day weekend is here and these gaming laptops at their lowest prices ever are a great way to celebrate

By Allisa James published 30 August 24

If you've been on the lookout for a great gaming laptop, these Labor Day weekend deals are offering the lowest prices ever.

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Intel CPU prices are nosediving right now - here's why

By Allisa James published 29 August 24

Prices for Intel processors have been steadily declining – with some at their cheapest prices ever. Here's why.

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