Articles by Alaina Yee
Computer running slow? Use it more often
PC feeling slow? The fix may be simple—and far less expensive than replacing it.
Shopping for an older CPU? Don’t go past this—or you’ll regret it
You can save money on a processor by choosing an older generation chip, but go too far back and it might not be a smart buy after all.
One cable or two for powering a graphics card? Here’s the answer
The internet says you must use two cables or else for GPUs with more than one PCIe power connector, spurring confusion among new builders.
How much RAM do you need in a laptop? Here’s how to figure it out
The amount of memory needed in a laptop varies from person to person, making one-size-fits-all advice unhelpful. Use this guide to pinpoint what suits you best.
How to tell which way your fan is blowing
Intake? Exhaust? Here’s how to quickly determine which side of your fan is which.
Fitbit’s Charge 5 reveal hints at the future of Android Wear
The Charge 5 sports a new color screen, features lifted from its smartwatch siblings, and a sleeker profile. But that flashiness isn’t the most intriguing thing about it.
Every Tiger Lake H laptop available
Intel promised 80 new laptop designs featuring its new 6- and 8-core 10nm processors. Here are all the models revealed so far.
Can’t buy a GPU? 3 alternative upgrades to make your gaming PC kick butt
Want to upgrade your gaming PC but can’t because of the lack of available graphics cards? Try swapping out one of these parts instead for better play sessions.
Beat the heat: 7 tips for a cool PC
Did checking your system temperature reveal numbers higher than expected? Our list of fixes should help.
The best pre-built PCs with AMD’s Ryzen 5300G, 5600G, or 5700G APUs
Beat the graphics card crunch with one of these pre-built PCs powered by AMD’s 5000-series APUs.
3 hacks for scoring the best deals on tech
Use these three strategies to save hundreds a year on laptops, TVs, smartphones, and desktop PCs.
Jabra’s popular true wireless earbuds are at an all-time low right now
Best Buy has the Jabra Elite 85t, Elite 75t, Active 75t, 65t, and Active 65t for the lowest prices we’ve seen yet.
AZZA’s diminutive pyramid case is an antidote to boring builds
A desktop showpiece, the AZZA Pyramid Mini 806 delivers the same look as its larger ATX counterpart but with a mini-ITX footprint.
Razer’s revived Blade 14 puts Ryzen in the hands of fans at long last
The new Razer Blade 14 sports AMD’s 5900HX along with Nvidia RTX graphics—and a surprisingly svelte profile.
Are used graphics cards worth the risk? | Ask an expert
Going pre-owned can be mighty tempting these days, since finding a new graphics card for a reasonable price is nigh impossible.
Cooler Master’s thermoelectric AIO cooler is smaller than we expected
After months of staring at the massive box, we finally investigate the MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero up close.
