Framework is teasing a lot of Linux for its April 21st event
Framework is teasing a lot of Linux for its April 21st event

Modular PC maker Framework is hosting a “Next Gen” event on April 21st at 1:30PM ET, and it looks like it might have something to do with Linux. Alongside a newsletter announcing the event, Framework posted a video on Thursday titled “Follow the white penguin.” It features a few clear references to Linux, including the […]

A thin, light entry-level gaming laptop is $300 off at Best Buy
A thin, light entry-level gaming laptop is $300 off at Best Buy

It’s tough to find decent gaming laptops under $1,000. However, Best Buy has what I consider to be a good entry-level model for 1080p gaming in Lenovo’s 15.6-inch LOQ laptop, which is selling for $649.99 (usually $959.99) through today, April 9th. Even with its Nvidia’s RTX 4050 (its lowest-tier GPU of the series), the laptop […]

Save $560 on the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI: RTX 5080, 24-core Ultra 9, and a 250Hz Mini-LED for under $2,600

The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI is down to $2,539.99, a $560 saving off its $3,099.99 comp value, and it represents the kind of spec sheet that leaves very little on the table. An RTX 5080 with GDDR7, a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9, and a 250Hz Mini-LED p…

Crimson Desert is finally running on Intel Arc GPUs after early snub

Crimson Desert now runs on Intel Arc GPUs thanks to a new driver, but early reports highlight visual glitches, missing XeSS support, and crashes tied to certain settings, making this a promising yet unfinished step forward.

The AI RAM shortage is also driving up SSD prices
The AI RAM shortage is also driving up SSD prices

I thought the WD Black SN850X 2TB SSD in my gaming PC was pricey when I bought it for $173 in 2024, but now that same SSD costs $649, more than what I paid for most of the parts in my PC combined. The price on my WD Black drive nearly quadrupled since November 2025, […]

This new Steam feature could soon make buying games a lot easier — and it’ll be a great addition for the Steam Machine and custom PCs

The Steam Machine is now on the horizon, and clues in the Steam Client suggest a performance estimator could be coming as well.

This PS3 emulator just got official PC requirements, and they’re easy to meet

RPCS3’s official system requirements show PS3 emulation is far more accessible than expected, with even modest PCs and handheld devices capable of running many games at solid performance levels.