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Reviews / Hardware & Software

  1. I used System76’s Pangolin for weeks, and Linux was not the biggest problem

    A comfy keyboard, weird trackpad, blah webcam, and notably mature Linux desktop.

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  2. RTX 4070 review: An ideal GPU for anyone who skipped the graphics card shortage

    Skip the 30-series because of shortages and inflated prices? This one's for you.

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  3. Intel’s Core i5 is the best bargain in CPUs right now, but which should you get?

    We test and compare the i5-13400 to other Core i5 and Ryzen CPUs.

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  4. Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a madcap love letter to fans

    Who needs a plot? This roller coaster of a movie made my inner 10-year-old jump for joy.

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  5. Review: AMD Ryzen 7800X3D is the cheapest way to get the most out of a $1,500 GPU

    The X3D series isn't perfect, but it pairs well with top-tier graphics cards.

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  6. Review: D&D: Honor Among Thieves is a worthy homage to the classic RPG

    Directors cite Princess Bride, Monty Python and the Holy Grail as influences, and it shows.

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  7. Ryzen 7950X3D review: An expensive but incredibly efficient 16-core CPU

    AMD's second run at a 3D V-Cache CPU is easier to recommend than the first.

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  8. Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro review: More than enough buttons, too much software

    Supreme programmability is too reliant on the Synapse app.

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  9. 2023 MacBook Pro review: A refined second generation

    The M2 Pro and Max and improved connectivity headline Apple’s laptop refresh.

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  10. M2 Pro Mac mini review: Apple’s Goldilocks desktop for semi-professionals

    Outstanding power efficiency is a highlight of this in-betweener desktop.

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  11. Amazon’s Kindle Scribe is pen-centric hardware let down by book-centric software

    Review: Despite excellent hardware, the writing features feel tacked-on.

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  12. Review: ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 is impressively fast, with the right settings

    Equal parts mobile workstation and grown-up gaming laptop.

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  1. I am Superman: The Trek Fuel EXe mountain e-bike, reviewed

    Hitting the trails with Trek's top-of-the-line mountain e-bike, the Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS.

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  2. Review: HP’s Dragonfly Folio G3 stays cool and quiet in faux leather

    High-fashion 2-in-1's inflated price is more for its design than its performance.

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  3. Radeon 7900 XTX and XT review: Faster, hotter, and cheaper than the RTX 4080

    New $899 and $999 GPUs maintain the status quo in the Nvidia-AMD rivalry.

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  4. Review: The 2022 Dell XPS 13 is more than just a pretty face

    Louder, lighter, and better-looking than your typical 13-inch XPS laptop.

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  5. Review: Intel’s “Raptor Canyon” NUC is a compact gaming PC without the stress

    Building your own can be considerably cheaper, but DIY-ing isn't always easy.

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  6. Review: Dell’s UltraSharp U3223QZ monitor has a high-contrast IPS Black screen

    Beefed-up image quality topped with a souped-up camera.

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  7. “Project Volterra” review: Microsoft’s $600 Arm PC that almost doesn’t suck

    There's a reason it isn't a Surface PC, but it's good for its intended purpose.

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  8. 2022 Apple TV 4K review: HDR10+ rounds out an already excellent streaming box

    A lower price makes this mostly unchanged device much more appealing.

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  9. Still the best tablet-laptop: Microsoft’s Surface Pro 9 review

    The removal of the headphone jack is the only new thing that's wrong with it.

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  10. The best wireless mechanical keyboards

    Want mechanical typing without bulky cables? Here are our 4 favorite options.

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  11. This Halloween, face the specter of human mortality with The Midnight Club

    Mike Flanagan's latest Netflix series adapts the YA novel by Christopher Pike.

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  12. 2022 iPad review: The best one—except for all the others

    Apple’s latest tablet doesn’t quite justify its price compared to other iPads.

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  1. macOS 13 Ventura: The Ars Technica review

    A pleasantly surprising new multitasking UI and app redesigns define macOS 13.

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  2. AMD Ryzen 7 7700X review: Performance that’s great but a price that isn’t

    The total cost of buying into AMD's new platform still makes it a tough sell.

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  3. Review: Dell’s MS700 wireless mouse has a twisted parlor trick but limited use

    Dell's new Bluetooth mouse is equipped for portability, but not productivity.

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  4. Review: Amazon’s $100 Kindle is lightweight and cute, and it nails the basics

    All the best features of a circa-2015 Paperwhite in a smaller, cheaper package.

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  5. Ryzen 7600X and 7950X review: Zen 4 starts off expensive but impressive

    Thermal behavior is a bit odd, but there's lots to like about these new CPUs.

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  6. iOS 16 review: Customization unlocked

    The lock screen gets a major overhaul.

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  7. iPhone 14 and 14 Pro review: A picture is worth a thousand dollars

    These updates are iterative as ever, but the cameras and Dynamic Island shine.

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  8. Review: Return to Monkey Island is must-play point-and-click brilliance

    A spoiler-free reflection on an incredible return to Gilbert and Grossman's roots.

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  9. Review: Dell’s XPS 13 Plus pulls high performance from a frustrating design

    Sustained peak performance makes for a powerful 13-inch XPS. But there are costs.

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  10. Mini-review: Dell’s XPS 15 9520 is a low-key improvement to an established design

    If previous XPS 15 models have turned you off, this one won't change your mind.

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  11. Review: Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z13 is a bit weird, but Ryzen 6000 is fantastic

    The best ThinkPad qualities are sadly diluted, but performance is excellent.

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  12. Review: Netflix’s exquisite The Sandman is the stuff dreams are made of

    A master class in adapting a beloved graphic novel series.

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