Connexion
CalDigit made the best Thunderbolt 5 dock for Windows power users — but can you afford it?
I've been using CalDigit's TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 docking station for a couple of weeks, and it's proving to be a lot more than I need.
CalDigit TS5 Plus
Vue lecture
Dell's XPS replacements are here, but only with Intel for now — and they're not Copilot+ PCs, either
What would once be known as the XPS 14 and XPS 16 are now the Dell 14 and 16 Premium, and they're looking spectacular. Albeit, you can only get them with Intel, at least for now.
Dell Premium 14 render on a gradient background
NVIDIA's most affordable RTX 50-series GPU is here for laptops, and it's coming to desktops in July — just don't expect any reviews
NVIDIA launched its most affordable RTX 50-series GPU yet for laptops, and a desktop version of the RTX 5050 is also on the way, starting at $249.
NVIDIA
Leaked AMD Ryzen 5 X3D gaming CPU will dominate the market — and it could launch this year
AMD has listed a Ryzen 5 9600X3D CPU in official documentation for the first time, suggesting that it could have a new budget champion headed our way in 2025.
In-hand view of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Clearance sale — This 2-in-1 laptop is cheap right now and offers fantastic battery life
The Lenovo 14-inch IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 packs a Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. We gave it a high score and now it's on a clearance sale.
Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1
I used Lenovo's latest dual-screen OLED laptop for a month and it wouldn't be my first choice — here's why
Lenovo's Yoga Book 9i has returned with a tweaked, larger design for its tenth generation, and I've been using it for a month for gaming and work to see what it's like.
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10)
I tested this beastly gaming laptop with flawless performance — but I'm obsessed with a different feature
I reviewed the Alienware 16 Area-51 AW30 gaming laptop. It's absolutely blown me away with its smooth performance, colorful RGB, and mechanical keyboard.
Closeup of the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop's RGB keyboard and RGB touchpad. There is a badge on the image that reads, "Editor's Choice Windows Central."
Especially with this redesign, I finally understand why the Blade 14 is Razer's best-selling gaming laptop
The Razer Blade 14 (2025) wraps a new generation of AMD and NVIDIA hardware in a thinner, lighter chassis, and it's a fantastic gaming laptop with lots of charm.
Image of the Razer Blade 14 (2025) gaming laptop.
Lenovo's new Yoga 9i AiO is the first Copilot+ all-in-one desktop PC — and almost the perfect flagship
Lenovo's latest flagship desktop all-in-one is the first Copilot+ all-in-one PC, and it trumps the competition, showing how dire the AiO Windows PC space is.
Lenovo Yoga AiO 9i
Surface Laptop 7 is $500 off — the best Copilot+ PC just got easier to recommend
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 is $500 off right now. The deal saves you 25% on one of the best Windows laptops.
Surface Laptop 7
Microsoft Surface PC prices drop at Best Buy for a limited time — up to $500 off new models and $1,000 off refurbs
Best Buy looks to be the best place to buy a Surface PC, new or old, thanks to deep discounts that run until June 30. Here are the best deals that I've found.
Surface PC deals at Best Buy
This could be the versatile laptop accessory I've been waiting for — Here's why it stands out from other portable monitors
JSAUX FlipGo Horizon makes it easy to attach two portable monitors to your laptop, but it offers a key feature that many other portable monitor accessories don't.
JSAUX FlipGo Horizon displaying graphs. One monitor is vertical, the other is horizontal.
Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon X Elite drops to lowest price ever
The Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon X Elite is 31% off, dropping the price to $1,169. This is the best deal we've ever seen for Microsoft’s flagship 2-in-1.
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
This Dell PC was “possibly the best value for its price range of any Windows laptop” — now it’s $350 off
The Dell 14 Plus delivers standout value for students and remote workers. It's now $350 off.
Dell 14 Plus Copilot+ PC on a desk
I'm one of the first with the all-new Razer Blade 14, and this may be 2025's best 14-inch gaming laptop
Razer sent me a pre-production sample of the redesigned Razer Blade 14, and I've spent a few hours to see if this may be one of 2025's best 14-inch gaming laptops.
Image of the Razer Blade 14 (2025) gaming laptop.
NVIDIA's new bug is affecting RTX 5060 GPUs — here's how to fix black screens on reboot
There's a new black screen bug affecting RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, but NVIDIA has taken the initiative by explaining and, more importantly, offering a fix.
Asian male esport gamer plays exciting online game in room with neon lighting - he lost and feels upset
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12-inch takes aim at the iPad Air — and I think it wins
The new Surface Pro is an obvious direct competitor to Apple's iPad Air. It is roughly the same price, similar in size and design, and better emphasized as a tablet rather than a laptop.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition (2025) powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor.
No new Snapdragon X chips until 2026? Why Qualcomm's GM isn't worried about a 'tick-tock' launch strategy.
Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips are on the way. However, it doesn't look like we'll get an unveil until October 2025, pointing to a 2026 launch.
Qualcomm 'Snapdragon X2'
Check off two items in your PC build list with this crazy AMD Ryzen 9 deal and free 1TB SSD
AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X is one of Team Red's most powerful CPUs for gaming and work, and it's now down to $325 today only. A 1TB SSD is included for free.
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Memorial Day deal
LG's 480Hz OLED gaming monitor deal is the best way to get two displays for less than the price of one
Free displays seem to be the biggest deal on Memorial Day, with LG giving away a QHD 180Hz monitor when you buy its discounted OLED beauty.
LG UltraGear Memorial Day sales
