Articles by Ryan Whitwam
Acer Swift 14 AI review: An affordable, long-lasting Snapdragon laptop
The Acer Swift 14 AI offers solid all-around performance with the latest Snapdragon silicon and a generous selection of ports, but the trackpad is poor and Copilot+ features are still MIA.
HP Victus 15 review: A budget gaming laptop with a 144Hz display
The 2024 HP Victus 15 is a great budget gaming machine, but it's not ideal for much else.
Acer Nitro V 16 review: Affordable mid-range gaming mastery
The Acer Nitro V 16 delivers great gaming with its RTX 4060 GPU and Ryzen 7 CPU, but the battery life could be better.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 review: A laptop that means business
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4 offers solid performance and a great value for anyone who needs a laptop to get work done.
10 bombastic laptops that scream 'I'm a hardcore gamer'
These top-of-the-line laptops are powerful, expensive, and send a message.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i review: Close to perfection
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is one of the best mainstream Windows laptops on the market, with great specs, a gorgeous display, and a killer keyboard.
HP Envy x360 14 review: OLED makes this compact 2-in-1 shine
The HP Envy x360 14 has a gorgeous OLED screen and great build quality, but performance could be better.
Do you know your laptop's trackpad gestures? They're surprisingly helpful
Trackpad are responsive enough now that using gestures can make using your laptop more efficient.
Alienware m18 R2 review: A gaming juggernaut with speed to spare
If you're looking for the ultimate gaming experience, the powerful Alienware m18 R2 will certainly deliver.
Is a mainstream laptop good enough for gaming?
Is your standard mainstream laptop powerful enough for gaming? You'd be surprised by its capabilities.
Hey PC gamers: Don't overlook these killer Windows 11 features
Take your gaming to a whole new level with Windows 11's Game Mode, Auto HDR, DirectStorage, and other little-known tools that will improve your experience.
The best Xbox controllers for PC gaming
PC gamers have a number of worthy Xbox controllers to choose from, as we learned in our evaluation of the most popular models from Microsoft and third parties.
Best PC controllers: Recommendations for every gamer
Take your PC gaming to another level with a good-quality controller. We name the best controllers and the scenarios they are best suited for.
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller review: The total package
The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is powerful and versatile, and will work on Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, and even your phone.
Razer Wolverine V2 review: A premium wired PC controller
Razer's Wolverine V2 controller has a lot going for it—a nice design, satisfyingly clicky mechanical buttons, and customization options—but it's wired, and that, along with its premium price, could make it a tough sell.
Windows 11's tabbed File Explorer is profoundly disappointing
Browsers have set the standard, and Windows 11's new tabbed File Explorer ignores that.
Sony DualSense controller review: A gamepad from the future
Sony's controller has incredible features and slick hardware, but it treats PC gaming as an afterthought.
A defense of the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti by a 1440p gamer
Yes, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is overpriced. But it's still an excellent graphics card.