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Steamroller gaming PC shown on a desk, side-on angle
New Steam Machine clone shows copycats are missing the point here

By Darren Allan Published

The Steam Machine's looks and size are key elements of its appeal — and we shouldn't forget about thermals and noise either.

Consoles & PC
Dbrand Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine
Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine is canceled by Valve

By Darren Allan Published

'You had two jobs! Ask Valve, and make the thing': The Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine is no more.

Consoles & PC
Hand holding two DDR5 RAM memory modules in front of gaming computer with RGB lighting
Manufacturers are killing mini PC and laptop performance with single-channel memory, and I'm sick of it

By Zak Storey Published

Some manufacturers are using single-channel memory to keep prices low - but it can have big repurcussions for performance.

Gaming PCs
Person using Steam Machine PC
Steam Machine is pricey yet sold out in Japan — but be wary of cheap clones

By Darren Allan Published

Be careful around apparently enticing Steam Machine copies from Asia, even if the real thing is selling out at its eye-watering MSRP.

Consoles & PC
Screenshot of Steam Machine
Some gamers vow to abandon Windows 11 following Valve's boosts for SteamOS

By Darren Allan Published

Valve has made it clear how it's improving SteamOS for desktop PCs, and working hard to support Nvidia GPUs.

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Consoles & PC
Render of Xbox Mode on several devices
Windows 11's Xbox mode seemingly won't give you better game performance

By Isaiah Williams Published

Xbox mode on Windows 11 does use less RAM than the standard desktop, but it seemingly means nothing for gaming performance.

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Windows
HDMI 2.2 is set to arrive in TVs and monitors next year — here's what it'll actually do for you

By Carrie Marshall Published

HDMI 2.2 doubles the bandwidth of HDMI 2.1 and the first products should arrive in late 2026 or into 2027

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Televisions
Buttons and grip on MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld
The price of MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ is the most absurd thing I've seen lately

By Isaiah Williams Published

Opinion Pricing for handheld gaming PCs has hit a new level of absurdity, with the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ available at retailers for $1,799.

Opinion
The Razer Blade 18 (2026) pictured on a black marble worktop.
Razer Blade 18 (2026) review

By Christian Guyton Published

The Razer Blade 18 (2026) is as premium as gaming laptops get, with a near-flawless design and performance matched only by its high price tag.

Gaming Laptops
Best mouse feature image with Razer, Microsoft and Logitech mice
The best mouse 2026

By Ben Mansill Last updated

Updated A computer power user needs one of the best mice, and there are so many options to pick from now.

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