Computers

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Intel doesn’t usually get involved in PC manufacturing. Components —especially the CPUs that power computers and mobile devices— are its bread and butter. But with the NUC (or Next Unit of Computing), Intel is going most of the way towards offering its own, intel-branded PC. I say most of the way because what you get out of an Intel NUC box isn’t a functioning PC, but a kit that provides much of what you need to build a capable computer, in a tiny package. Lacking essentials like storage, RAM, Wi-Fi card and an operating system, the Intel NUC is about as barebones as retail PCs get, yet its elegant design and powerful CPU make for a very capable little mini PC —once you assemble the pieces you need and install them.

It’s that time of year again. Time to start figuring out what gifts you’re going to buy everyone this holiday season. If you’ve got a technology lover on your shopping list this year, you can’t go wrong with putting a little virtual reality gear under the holiday tree. There are more than a few options out there, though, so I’m going to let you know why the Oculus Rift is quite possibly the coolest tech gift this season.

Everyone uses their PCs differently. Some users employ multiple monitors to segregate various applications and windows as well as have some dedicated space for running email or social media applications. Some users with only one display can use virtual desktops to be more productive.

The ASUS VivoPC Desktop (M32-BH72) is an impressive and reasonably priced desktop PC that aims to make its mark as a powerhouse for all your daily computing needs and more. Find out if it does the job in my latest review.

I recently received a trio of new ASUS laptops to test out. The first one I’m reviewing is the ASUS 555D. This a full-sized laptop at an affordable price point that’s aimed squarely at students and causal users.

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We are entering into a new era of computing, with applications like virtual reality, 4K video editing and Ultra HD gaming pushing the need for more powerful CPUs. AMD’s answer began rolling out in March: AMD Ryzen processors. Here’s what you need to know about these new multi-core, multi-threading powerhouses.

The ASUS G11 wants to be the perfect gaming PC compromise between performance and price. Does it succeed? Let's take a look.