Gordon Mah UngExecutive Editor, PCWorld
One of founding fathers of hardcore tech reporting, Gordon has been covering PCs and components since 1998.
The best laptops: Premium laptops, cheap laptops, 2-in-1s, and more
From budget, to ultraportable, to gaming laptops, our top picks feature the best tech advances in laptop PCs, from new CPUs and GPUs to new materials, and include portables from HP, Dell, and Apple.
Best gaming laptops: Know what to look for and which models rate highest
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the right gaming laptop for your needs.
Ryzen 9 3950X review: AMD's 16-core CPUs is an epic end-zone dance over Intel
AMD's 16-core Ryzen 9 3960X reigns supreme as the most powerful consumer CPU we've ever seen
Dell XPS 13 vs. Dell XPS 15: Which should you buy?
Dell's new XPS 13 7390, XPS 13 2-in-1 7390, and XPS 15 7590 are three of best laptops you could possibly buy. We'll show you how to choose between them based on price, features, performance and more.
AMD unveils 32-core Threadripper 3970X, 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X, and unlocked Athlon
AMD announced 24-core and 32-core Threadripper CPUs on Thursday, in addition to a 16-core Ryzen 3000 and a new budget overclockable Athlon 3000G.
Dell XPS 13 7390 review: Whoa, the XPS 13 is officially faster than an XPS 15 now
Dell's new XPS 13 7390 packs Intel’s Comet Lake Core i7-10710U, making this tiny ultraportable a truly impressive performer, even against XPS 15 workhorses.
Intel Core i9-9900KS Special Edition Review: More power, less point
Intel's all-5GHz Core i9-9900KS Special Edition steals the "best gaming" CPU title from its own predecessor. But the world wasn't necessarily asking for more frames.
Intel's Core i9-9900KS Special Edition launches this week for $513
Intel’s 5GHz Core i9-9900KS Special Edition will set you back a cool $513 when it goes on sale October 30. Although it produces up to 33 percent more heat, every single core will boost up to 5GHz.
The all-new Nvidia Shield TV costs $150, but packs advanced features
Nvidia officially outs Shield TV Pro and Shield TV that both support Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and use AI to upscale your streamed content
Acer Predator Helios 700 review: You can't call it a gimmick if it works
Packing a 9th gen Core i9 CPU, GeForce RTX 2080 and a sliding keyboard, Acer's Predator Helios 700 is large and in charge
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 Review: A convertible with very few compromises
Dell's XPS 13 2-in-1 7390, armed with Intel's latest Ice Lake CPU and some very nice trimmings, finally beats its celebrity sibling, the clamshell XPS 13. Read on for the good news in performance, features, and battery life.
Can't wait for the Mac Pro? Build your own with the Dune Pro
The Dune Pro case means you can build your own homage to the "Mac Pro," probably for less than Apple charges.
Best external drives for backup, storage, and portability
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard disk or SSD is a necessary complement to your desktop PC setup.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 vs Mac Pro: Can a thin, light laptop take down Apple's still-sold desktop?
Apple's revamped Mac Pro is on its way, but for now, its 'trash can' still rules the MacOS roost. This $3000 PC stumbles hard versus modern Windows laptops though.
What makes the Ryzen 7 Surface Edition inside the Surface Laptop 3 so custom
Microsoft's 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 running a “custom” AMD Ryzen CPU was one of the big surprises of Microsoft’s new Surface lineup. AMD VP Jack Huynh tells us more.
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