Computers, Laptops & Tablets

 It might be time to replace your tired old Wi-Fi router. Today we take a look at a few of the warning signs that can help you determine whether or not to take the plunge now.

Gaming controllers have a rich history from the early joysticks on the Atari 2600 to the more sophisticated gaming flight controllers used on modern PCs. In this article we look at a brief history of controllers, find out how some innovations came out much earlier than you likely thought, and find out what controllers are some of the best to get today for the best gaming experience on your PC.

Whether you have a iPad Air or iPad mini you’ll want to keep it safe. Lifeproof now offers two new covers to protect your Air device.   Both promise to make your iPad and mini iPad waterproof, dirt proof, snow proof and shockproof.  That’s a lot of protection. We tested both lines to see what were their differences and whether they delivered on their protection.

April 11 may not show up as a significant date on your calendar, but if you’re a Windows fan, you’ve probably pencilled it in yourself. On April 11, Microsoft began the process of rolling out the new Windows 10 Creators update. Time to get ready!

For many college and university students, their dorm room is their sanctuary. The place they can hang out, do homework or just relax. Actually, the same thing is true of teenagers and their bedrooms. Another thing both these “lairs” share in common is a lack of space. All-in-One computers are perfect for these situations. You get the PC power needed for school, along with a big screen. Choosing an AiO PC means one compact, stylish package can also replace a game console, DVD player, stereo and TV. That’s why I say All-in-One PCs are the ultimate dorm room and entertainment hubs.

Best Buy—along with tech expert Marc Saltzman and representatives from Microsoft and Intel—held a Twitter party last week. The purpose of the #SpringTechChat Twitter session was to give people the opportunity to ask the questions that will help them make the best choice possible when they buy their next laptop. I sat in on the event and was blown away by the volume, scope and quality of questions that came firing in during the hour. For those of you who missed out, I’ve done my best to capture some of the themes I spotted among the conversations along with some of the more interesting topics

Three new Chromebooks made an appearance at CES 2020, including a pair that are certified under Intel’s new Project Athena.

Get ready for a computer experience like you’ve never experienced before. Samsung’s new 34 inch widescreen curved monitors provide an immersive and comfortable viewing experience.  Best Buy is going to give you a chance to win one so you can see and feel the how good a computer monitor can be in this contest.  Read on for all the details:        

The ASUS ROG Strix Hero Edition is a VR-ready 15.6-inch gaming laptop with performance, a great display and sleek looks.

Windows 10 Creators Update continues to roll out. There are a ton of cool new features, and one of the biggest is Game Mode. Here’s what you need to know about the ways your Windows computing (and gaming) experience is about to get a whole lot better.