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HP EliteBook Ultra 14 (G1i) review: An incredible (and expensive) AI laptop
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The HP EliteBook Ultra 14 is one of the best laptops I've ever had the pleasure of reviewing, but it's ridiculously expensive, even among enterprise devices

This ROG Ally Battery Upgrade Kit increases its capacity by 62%
By Rebecca Spear published
Review I just upgraded my ROG Ally battery using a new kit from JSAUX. It's a pretty easy process that gives notable results. My review.

Geekom IT13 review: A great mini PC for school, home, and work
By Rebecca Spear published
Review I can hold the Geekom Mini IT13 in my hand, but it offers the performance and ports I need for everyday workloads on Windows 11.

BenQ beCreatus USB4 Gaming Handheld Dock (GR10) review: I just wish it was bigger
By Zachary Boddy published
Review BenQ's USB4 mobile gaming dock is a great choice for those who need more bandwidth, but it's sadly too small to benefit some of the devices that can actually use it.

Keychron K4 HE keyboard review: Hall Effect magnets can make all the difference
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Keychron K4 HE is an impressive custom keyboard with unique Hall Effect magnetic switches, and it's one of my favorites that I've had on my desk.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: This is the best laptop. Period.
By Zac Bowden last updated
Review The Surface Laptop 7 is the clamshell form factor perfected. With a gorgeous new design, incredible keyboard and trackpad, smooth 120Hz display, and much more. This is the laptop to beat.

GameSir made a Deadpool controller you can actually buy
By Jennifer Young published
Review The GameSir X3 Pro Deadpool Edition is a bold mobile controller that Marvel fans will love but it's less ideal for everyday gaming.

Assassin's Creed Shadows review: 112 hours to tell you Ubisoft cooked with this one
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Review I still wasn't sick and tired of Assassin's Creed Shadows after sinking 112 hours into it. This is one of Ubisoft's best and a 2025 game-of-the-year contender.
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