Articles by Ashley Biancuzzo
What’s ray tracing? Here’s everything you need to know
Ray tracing is a technique that makes light behave in a realistic way, which makes video games more immersive.
Playing Skyrim on a Chromebook with Steam rocks (once it’s running)
We took the the alpha version of Steam for Chromebooks for a test drive and came away excited by the experience.
What the heck is a discrete graphics card anyway?
Not sure if you should spring for a laptop or PC with discrete or integrated graphics? Don't sweat it! We'll help you make a more informed decision.
Best touchscreen laptops: Best overall, best for content creators, and more
We curated a list of the best touchscreen laptops you can buy right now from popular brands like Lenovo, Asus, Dell, HP, Razer, and more.
Save $250 on this powerful Lenovo laptop with AMD graphics
If you're jonesing for a powerful convertible laptop, look no further than the Lenovo Flex 5.
Lenovo unveils a swanky new lineup of ThinkPads, IdeaPads, and more
Today Lenovo showed off its latest lineup of ThinkPads, IdeaPads, Chromebooks, and more.
Sorry Internet, but blank keycaps on keyboards are dumb
Interested in a keyboard with blank keycaps? While they can help with the speed and accuracy of your typing, the negatives may very well outweigh the positives.
5 apps that make exercising fun and easy
Looking to spice up your exercise routine? From Zombies, Run! and Ingress to Walkr and Charity Miles, we curated a list of immersive fitness apps that will make exercising a little more fun.
HP Chromebook x2 11 review: A premium 2-in-1 at a reasonable price
Between the all-day battery life and lightweight form factor, the HP Chromebook x2 11 is the perfect travel laptop if you don't need Windows.
The best mobile games to play on a phone or tablet
Looking for interesting mechanics or a unique narrative? Whether you've got an iPhone or an Android, our curated list of awesome games to play on a phone or tablet has you covered.
Save $500 on this lightweight, convertible MSI laptop, today only
Newegg is selling this convertible MSI laptop for just $1099 after the rebate.
This radical Razer concept desk is straight out of the Matrix universe
Announced at CES 2022, Project Sophia is Razer's futuristic gaming desk prototype.
This Lenovo ThinkBook laptop has two screens and it’s blowing our minds
Lenovo unveils its new ThinkBook line at CES 2022.
Lenovo’s new gaming laptops are both stylish and battle-ready
Lenovo announces the new Legion 5 Pro Series and Legion 5 Series ahead of CES.
Watch PCWorld surprise a veteran with a free custom PC
PCWorld and Shellback Tech teamed up to gift a disabled veteran with a custom PC build.
How to check your monitor’s refresh rate
Looking for faster gameplay? You've come to the right place. Adjusting the refresh rate on your monitor is actually quite simple.
Full travel vs. low travel keyboards: What’s the difference?
Whether you're looking for a full travel keyboard or a low travel one, there are many pros and cons to consider.
Stay focused with these 5 Google Chrome extensions
Whether you're writing emails or term papers, these Google Chrome extensions will help you stay focused on day-to-day tasks.