At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsBig, bright 16-inch, 16:10 display with speedy 240Hz refresh rateGeForce RTX 3080 Ti is most potent GPU aroundPower duo of 12th-gen Core i9 CPU and massive 32GB of RAMUseful ports with both USB-A and -C ports with Thunderbolt 4 supportLow cost for a RTX 3080 Ti laptopConsLower TDP RTX 3080 Ti can’t keep pace with higher-wattage unitsSo-so speakersStiff touchpadBack vents make it uncomfortable to carry the laptop Our VerdictThe Acer Predator Trito
If you value your privacy, then a VPN is a must-have. But choosing one that’s as effective as it is economical can be a challenge. So we’re offering two-year subscriptions to the highly-rated Atlas VPN and discounting it to just $39 so that virtually anyone can afford it.
Atlas VPN has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Post, and CNBC. And it has received near impeccable ratings from users on Google Play and the App Store too. So why is it so revered? Well, simply
In a world full of action RPGs, first-person shooters, and other twitchy, fast-paced games, Microsoft’s Flight Simulator is somewhat unique: a slow-paced sim that’s as much about the journey as the goal. But the free Top Gun: Maverick adds something in between: a genuinely fun ridge-hopping challenge that you’ll be tempted to replay a few times.
First off, while I haven’t seen the new Top Gun movie, there are what feel to be a couple of spoilers. The first, a relativ
There’s nothing quite as relaxing as piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. And there are few things as exhilarating as winning money. Wish you could combine both into one activity? With The 2 Million Dollar Puzzle, you can.
The 2 Million Dollar Puzzle is your opportunity to win one of two prizes worth one million dollars. Simply purchase a puzzle, assemble it to reveal a special QR code, and then scan it with your phone. You’ll then instantly find out how much you win. And
There’s a lot of crossover between advanced TVs and monitors these days since they’re often based on more or less the same display technologies. Plenty of gamers with expendable cash have repurposed high-end TVs as desktop monitors, but LG wants to make it official with its newest OLED design. The 48GQ900 is a 48-inch monster designed for PC gaming first, so it gets LG’s designated gaming moniker, UltraGear.
In terms of pure specs, the 48-inch screen is similar to LG
Are you in the market for a budget gaming laptop? Well, today is a great day to get one. Right now, Microsoft via eBay is selling the 15.6-inch MSI Katana GF66 for $628. That’s $472 off of the MSRP.
This laptop is packing an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, which should reliably deliver 1080p gaming performance. You can expect to hit 60 frames-per-second on resource intensive games at high or medium settings. As for the CPU, it’s the Intel “Tiger Lake” Core i5-11400H, which
Looking for a good gaming mouse that won’t break the bank? Today, you’re in luck. The Logitech G502 Hero is currently $39 at Amazon. It’s actually our favorite gaming mouse here at PCWorld.
In our review of the G502 Hero, we gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars and an Editors’ Choice Award. “If you’re looking for a new gaming mouse, or maybe your first gaming mouse? The G502 Hero is a top-tier option,” we said. It’s also our top pick as the best general
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsStable Wi-Fi Fastest Eero yet Very user friendly Small size and inoffensive design Eero Secure and Secure+ are a great value 2.5GbE ethernet means faster wired internet Surprisingly good gaming performance ConsSomewhat limited configuration options Only one 2.5GbE ethernet port per device and sub-gigabit Wi-Fi speedSomewhat pricey HomeKit Secure Router support may have finally gotten the ax Our VerdictThe Eero Pr
Chrome may be the most used browser, but it isn’t necessarily the best one out there. Alternatives exist that could better meet your needs.
One such option is Firefox. It’s a rare browser not based on Chromium, the project that powers Chrome, unlike other rivals like Edge or Opera. It’s also backed by a team with a long, storied history in browser development and a deep interest in online privacy. As a result, using Firefox can boost your PC’s performance, better pro
Any PC builder knows that internal wiring can be a hassle. Between power supply rails, SATA cables, cooling fans, and any number of other parts, you might spend just as much time organizing your cables and wires as you do actually assembling all your parts. Gigabyte has a solution to that in its Aorus Project Stealth PC: a system that puts each and every wire in the build on the back side of the case. This makes the main area optimized for airflow — not to mention drop-dead gorgeous and