Articles by Michael Crider
Nvidia crushes CPU-gobbling bug with new GeForce driver
Nvidia's latest Game Ready Driver also addresses stability issues for older laptops and Adobe programs.
SK Hynix’s 2TB SSD won our Editors’ Choice award. Now it’s 42% off
This well-reviewed SSD from SK hynix is just $120 for 2TB of storage today
‘Hardcore’ gamers, it’s time to give Fortnite a try
PC gamers often dismiss Fortnite as "kid's stuff," but this F2P title is worth a try no matter what kind of player you are.
Switching from Windows to Chromebook: One thing holds me back
Hello, my name is Michael, and I'm a Photoshop addict. It keeps me from ditching Windows for Chromebook.
Google’s new AI features write text for Gmail, Docs, and more
Soon you'll be able to let Google write you Mother's Day card for you, you irredeemable monster.
How to fix stick drift on the Steam Deck
If your Steam Deck's analog sticks are showing movement even when you're not touching them, it's time to bust out the screwdriver.
‘Play-to-earn’ games are the next target for crypto scammers
Scammers are setting up honey pot games, then draining the connected cryptocurrency wallets.
The Epic Game Store is about to get a ton of indie games
As Epic opens itself up to self-publishing, it becomes a true rival to Steam at last.
Valve says the Steam Deck 2 is years away
A recent interview reveals that those hoping for a significant hardware upgrade shouldn't hold their breath.
Radeon RX 7900 XT price drops by $100, matching the 4070 Ti
The new AMD card is now an indisputably better pick than Nvidia's $800 offering
Corsair unleashes a monstrous 192GB DDR5 memory kit
Corsair's massive new 192GB kit of Vengeance DDR5 RAM packs a just-as-massive price.
Windows 11 might bring back the top taskbar
A preview build shows some basic — and currently broken — functionality for the top-pinned taskbar from older Windows versions.
Nvidia releases fix for GeForce driver causing CPU spikes
Some users are seeing CPU usage go up by 10-15% after closing games on the latest Nvidia driver.
Samsung’s stunning 43-inch mini-LED gaming monitor is kind of a bargain
The Odyssey Neo G7 G70NC combines a huge panel, quality screen tech, and a relatively affordable price.
Keychron’s latest ergonomic Q keyboard splits with tradition
The Q11 board is a full split design with a bridging cable, but either side can be plugged in independently.
Intel is not already tied with AMD for desktop GPU sales
After less than a year, Intel's Arc desktop GPUs are neck-and-neck with AMD Radeon — but still way behind Nvidia.
Microsoft Edge’s Video Super Resolution upscaling works on AMD and Nvidia
Microsoft Edge's new Video Super Resolution tech is included with Edge Canary, and can enhance videos at 720p or lower.
5 free Windows power user tools we can’t live without
Swap audio devices with ease, free up space in a flash, or even reprogram your keyboard with these 5 free Windows power user tools.