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

Want to trick out your gaming rig? You can get a CPU cooler with a six-inch HD screen - but it'll cost you

By Allisa James published 2 February 24

If you're willing to spend hundreds of dollars, you can buy a CPU cooler with a six-inch HD screen.

Windows 10 apps break after Microsoft Store update, no fix in sight yet

By Allisa James published 1 February 24

Microsoft Store update breaks Windows 10 apps, and there's no fix in sight as of yet.

Google Bard finally gets a free AI image generator – here’s how to try it

By Allisa James published 1 February 24

Google announced that Bard will be getting an AI image generator, and it's pretty simple to use.

Panic over: AMD confirms that its Zen 5 Ryzen CPUs will launch as planned later this year

By Allisa James published 31 January 24

New reports confirm that AMD will be launching its Zen 5 Ryzen CPUs in late 2024.

Gamers rejoice: AMD may be cooking up a GPU with RTX 4080 performance at half the price

By Allisa James published 30 January 24

AMD could be working on only mid-range graphics cards in the next generation, according to a new report.

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UK law could ban Apple security updates across the world in an 'unprecedented overreach'

By Allisa James published 30 January 24

UK proposes a new amendment to its IPA law that could ban Apple security updates worldwide in an "unprecedented overreach."

Is Nvidia's RTX Remix necessary, or are we polishing rough gaming diamonds back into coal?

By Allisa James published 29 January 24

It feels like Nvidia's RTX Remix often hurts more than it helps, with rough performance the cost of graphical enhancements.

Intel's upcoming Battlemage GPU might be as powerful as our favorite graphics card

By Allisa James published 29 January 24

According to new leaks, Intel's Battlemage graphics cards could match the performance of Nvidia's RTX 4070

Intel's troubles won't stop Arrow Lake from coming to your desktop, CEO insists

By Allisa James published 26 January 24

The Intel CEO has been bullish about the Arrow Lake processor coming out in 2024, despite a huge decline in share price.

Good news Windows fans, the Ayaneo Next Lite gaming handheld will support your favorite OS

By Allisa James published 25 January 24

The Ayaneo Next Lite gaming handheld will ship with Windows OS instead of Linux.

Can’t get enough of Pokemon with guns? These new Palworld gaming PCs are adorable

By Allisa James published 25 January 24

Palworld wants to take over your real-life gaming setup next, with these cute gaming PCs based on several in-game Pals.

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Leaked benchmarks reveal the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super GPU isn't much better than its normal version

By Allisa James published 25 January 24

Newly leaked benchmarks reveal the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super GPU is barely an improvement over the non-Super version.

Leaked AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G APU benchmarks are substantially faster than Ryzen 7 5700G

By Allisa James published 24 January 24

Thanks to leaked benchmarks, we now know that AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G APUs are much faster than their predecessors.

Google Chrome is using AI to make surfing the web even easier and safer

By Allisa James published 24 January 24

Organize tabs, make custom themes, and get writing help with Google Chrome's new generative AI tools.

Nvidia's RTX Remix tool is now in open beta – try it now to give your favorite old games a graphical makeover

By Allisa James published 22 January 24

Nvidia's RTX Remix is now in open beta, and the graphical improvements on older games are incredible.

Gaming on an ultrawide monitor: the dos and don'ts

By James Holland last updated 19 January 24

Making the transition to gaming on an Ultrawide monitor is not the most seamless process. But, with some adjustments, it can take your gaming to the next level.

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Finally, some good Copilot news: Microsoft could be making 16GB RAM a standard for AI PCs

By Allisa James published 18 January 24

According to a recent report, Microsoft is pushing for 16GB of RAM to be the memory standard for AI PCs going forward, and that's great news.

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The best wireless mouse 2024: top cable-free mice

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 16 January 24

Buying Guide Convenience and clutter-less desks are just a couple of reasons to invest in the best wireless mouse.

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The best laptops of CES 2024: new surprises and sharp refreshes galore

By Allisa James published 13 January 24

CES 2024 introduced plenty of great laptop options, and these are some of the best the event has to offer.

The best gaming mouse pads 2025: top mouse pads and mats for gamers

By Allisa James last updated 8 January 24

Buying Guide From no-frills options to feature-rich ones, these are the best gaming mouse pads to help you glide to gaming greatness.

Razer Blade 16 and 18 gaming laptop refreshes focus on enhancing displays over specs

By Allisa James published 4 January 24

Razer revealed its Blade 16 and 18 refreshes, which are equipped with displays that reach up to a 240Hz refresh rate.

Meta's new 'Link History' feature for the Facebook app isn't as protective of your data as it claims

By Allisa James last updated 3 January 24

Meta introduces the 'Link History' feature to the Facebook app, claiming that toggling it off will prevent data harvesting. But does it actually protect your privacy?

You'll be paying much more for SSD cards this year - here's why

By Allisa James published 2 January 24

Sorry buyers, but SSD prices will be skyrocketing this year thanks to manufacturers increasing market prices for its components.

PC gamers will finally lose support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 thanks to Valve dropping them

By Allisa James published 2 January 24

Valve announced that as of now Steam will no longer support several Windows operating systems, meaning no more security updates or general user support.

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Steam gaming could be a game-changer, once Chromebook hardware catches up

By Allisa James published 26 December 23

Chromebooks are more than capable of gaming, whether streaming or native, but they need better hardware to pull off the latter.

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