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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Alienware m18 review: king of laptop gaming performance

By Allisa James last updated 29 August 24

Recommended

The Alienware m18 manages to outdo most other current-gen gaming laptops in GPU performance, along with having the best keyboard around.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review: not good enough for the price

By Allisa James last updated 29 August 24

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is simply an okay laptop with a hefty price tag, and you can purchase better.

Razer Blade 14 (2023) review: thin and light with big performance

By Allisa James last updated 29 August 24

Recommended

The Razer Blade 14 is a solid refresh that upgrades the GPU to 4000-series without compromising its thin and light build.

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Get this 32-inch Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor for its lowest price ever, just in time for Labor Day

By Allisa James published 28 August 24

Looking for a high-quality gaming monitor that won't break the bank? This Samsung Odyssey G55A is at its lowest price ever ahead of Labor Day.

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Sony may be considering the handheld market again, but please don't let it be a repeat of the PS Vita

By Allisa James published 27 August 24

Sony may be thinking about reentering the handheld market - it could compete with the Steam Deck as long as it doesn't repeat the mistakes of the PS Vita.

Looking for some great desktop and laptop PCs for Back to School? These deals are the lowest prices ever

By Allisa James published 27 August 24

If you're looking for great early Labor Day deals, these desktop and laptop PCs on Amazon are some of the best you'll find right now.

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Waiting on the AMD Radeon RX 8000 GPU? We may now know its specs thanks to a benchmark leak

By Allisa James published 27 August 24

We might finally know the AMD Radeon RX 8000 GPU's specs, thanks to a new Geekbench benchmark leak.

Great news for next-gen GPUs - Nvidia's RTX 5060 may use less power than the RTX 4060

By Allisa James published 26 August 24

The Nvidia RTX 5060 may use less power than the RTX 4060 and could feature GDDR7 memory, all great news for gamers.

LG Gram Style review: all style, little substance

By Allisa James last updated 21 August 24

For those wanting the lightest ultrabook possible, the LG Gram Style excels.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: makes me believe in the Surface series again

By Allisa James last updated 19 August 24

Editor's Choice

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 has completely changed my mind about the Surface Laptop series.

Dell XPS 13 (2024) review: the best XPS 13 ever

By Allisa James last updated 19 August 24

Recommended

The Dell XPS 13 (2024) is easily the best iteration of the entire line, thanks to the power of Qualcomm's excellent Snapdragon chip.

Intel's next desktop CPU will reportedly be Nova Lake, leaving Panther Lake to mobile

By Allisa James published 12 August 24

It seems that Intel is switching gears and making Nova Lake the next desktop CPU, reportedly making Panther Lake the mobile CPU instead.

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Looking forward to Intel's budget-minded Battlemage GPUs? They could be launching late 2024

By Allisa James published 9 August 24

If these new rumors are true, we could be looking at Battlemage GPUs as early as late 2024.

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Google and Meta reportedly skirting their own rules to ad target young teens, shows why tech giants cannot regulate themselves

By Allisa James published 8 August 24

Google and Meta reportedly teamed up to create ads targeting young teens, which proves why tech giants can't be trusted to regulate themselves.

Need a power supply for your future RTX 5090? Cooler Master has your back with its fanless power supply

By Allisa James published 7 August 24

Cooler Master launched a fanless power supply that will even support the upcoming RTX 5090 GPU.

Great news for gamers: AMD may be launching two new budget gaming GPUs

By Allisa James published 7 August 24

AMD might be launching two new budget gaming GPUs, which is excellent news for gamers.

Apple student discount: how to save money for back-to-school 2025

By Matt Hanson last updated 6 August 24

Students, teachers, and even parents can take advantage of Apple's excellent student discount - and there's even a seasonal back-to-school sale available right now.

Google's new AI feature for Chromebooks could do the impossible and fix your Bluetooth issues

By Allisa James published 6 August 24

Google's new AI feature for Chromebook, BlueBuddy, could do the impossible and fix Bluetooth issues.

The best time to buy a laptop

By Allisa James published 4 August 24

If you're looking for the best price for your dream laptop, we'll break it down for you when it's the best time to buy a laptop.

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Steam Deck vs Asus ROG Ally X: which is the best PC gaming handheld?

By Allisa James published 3 August 24

Which is the superior PC gaming handheld, the Steam Deck or the Asus ROG Ally X? We compare both to find out which reigns supreme.

The best place to buy a laptop

By Allisa James published 2 August 24

If you're on the hunt for a new laptop, we'll let you know which are the best places to buy one.

Lenovo Legion Go review: this is the true Steam Deck rival

By Allisa James last updated 2 August 24

Recommended

The Lenovo Legion Go manages to balance incredible performance with a truly flexible and well-designed form factor.

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Laptop vs desktop: which should you buy for back to school in 2025?

By Allisa James last updated 31 July 24

We pit laptop vs desktop to see which one comes out the ultimate computing champion.

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Get one of the best laptops ever made, the M2 MacBook Air, at its lowest price ever once again

By Allisa James published 31 July 24

The M2 MacBook Air, which is one of the best laptops ever, is selling again for under $800 - its lowest price ever.

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M1 vs M2: which one should be in your next MacBook?

By Allisa James last updated 30 July 24

If you're wondering whether the Apple M1 or M2 chip is the right choice for your next MacBook, we break down what we know to make your decision easier.

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