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

Watch out, Apple: Microsoft's Surface Laptops match MacBooks for performance and beat them on repairability

By Allisa James published 29 June 24

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 are the current gold standards for both performance and repairability.

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) review: a great, if not mind-blowing, refresh

By Allisa James published 28 June 24

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If you're looking for a budget gaming laptop, the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024) is a great pick.

Dell XPS 15 (2023) review: a well-rounded Ultrabook that pales to its predecessor

By Allisa James last updated 28 June 24

The Dell XPS 15 (2023) is a solid Ultrabook that accomplishes everything it sets out to do but falls short of the 2022 model.

Robots star in an innovative musical show written by an artificial intelligence for a vision of the future of entertainment

YouTube may be planning to give us new AI song generators this year – and this time the music labels could let it happen

By Allisa James published 27 June 24

YouTube is reportedly looking to partner with record labels, by paying them to train AI on their songs.

Microsoft presenting Surface Laptop and Surface Pro devices.

Microsoft has pulled a miracle: its Surface Copilot PCs are now the most repairable in the market

By Allisa James published 25 June 24

Microsoft is setting the industry standard, with its Surface Copilot PCs now the most repairable in the market.

Nvidia doesn't even break the top 100 in most recognizable brands, which may prove how little AI matters in real life

By Allisa James published 25 June 24

Nvidia can't even crack the top 100 best-known brands despite being worth a trillion dollars – maybe AI isn't all it's cracked up to be.

The introduction of the Intel Lunar Lake SoC at a Taiwan Intel event

Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs may be coming out sooner than you think — and that’s great news

By Allisa James published 24 June 24

Get ready for a drag-out fight with Nvidia, AMD, and Qualcomm as Intel’s Lunar Lake may head for a September launch.

A hand reaching out to touch a futuristic rendering of an AI processor.

Meta AI vs ChatGPT vs Google Gemini: we tell you which chatbot is the best

By Allisa James published 22 June 24

Which is the superior AI chatbot, Meta AI, ChatGPT, or Google Gemini? We compare all three to find out which reigns supreme.

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The RTX 4080 Super GPU dropped down to under $950 - its lowest price ever

By Allisa James published 20 June 24

Looking for a powerful graphics card that can handle any AAA game on max settings? The RTX 4080 Super GPU is now at its lowest price ever.

Google's Manifest V3 will make the fight against third-party adblockers even worse

By Allisa James published 20 June 24

Google's Manifest V3 proves that it will continue opposing Chrome browser and YouTube adblockers.

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.

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