Computers

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.

If you're looking to upgrade your gaming experience, build and new computer, or figure out which new gaming rig to buy, I'll give you some recommendations for the five best graphics cards for gaming this year.

My household has been fairly loyal to the ASUS brand over the last 10 years. Between my wife and I, 5 of our last 6 laptops have been ASUS ones. We’ve seen them through their gaming ups and gaming downs. The Republic of Gamers G752 is a definite up. A revolutionary cooling and exhaust system, one touch game recording/streaming and a keyboard with features stronger than most mechanical keyboards are some of the great features. It also plays Fallout 4 on Ultra Settings. Read on to find out more.

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The ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 is a wireless keyboard that has tri-band connectivity, ROG NX Snow switches, and a 1500 hour battery life.

Everyone (including students) needs to protect against data loss from drive failure, viruses or accident with a solid backup plan.

 The new HP Spectre laptop is a beautiful marriage of luxurious design and raw horsepower that stands out from the crowd.

As good as your PC or laptop might be, you can make it even better with accessories. A wireless keyboard, a touch-enabled mouse or a set of powerful external speakers will improve your experience without having to upgrade the computer itself. And few companies can match Logitech when it comes to computer accessories —in quality, design or sheer selection of products. I recently had the opportunity to try out a trio of Logitech’s latest: the Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse, TK 820 Wireless Keyboard and Z600 Bluetooth speakers. Here’s what I thought of them.

ASUS delivers a phenomenal All-in-One 24″ desktop PC with the Zen AiO. This machine is fantastic for games, work, entertainment, or multitastking any combination of those. It has a refined style and superb quality that will be at home on any desk.

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