Full Nerd
This laptop accessory comes with me every time I travel
I've been reviewing laptops for 15 years, and there's one accessory I never leave home without: a laptop stand. A good one is cheap, easy to carry, and helps prevent serious wear and tear on your back, neck and shoulders.
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10 gadgets to enhance your gaming PC (since we can’t afford RAM)
It's a bad time to build a gaming desktop. So build a better gaming desk instead, with a collection of upgrades for your setup that are a lot more affordable than anything attached to your motherboard.
Tip
Why DisplayPort beats HDMI for gaming PCs
With DisplayPort, you can get more performance and stability out of your gaming PC than with HDMI. Here’s what you need to know.
Full Nerd
Why every PC nerd should care about ergonomics
The Full Nerd has a whole segment on ergonomic hardware this week, so now is a great time to take 10 minutes and upgrade your PC setup so you can suffer less pain down the road.
Tip
This 8BitDo phone controller is my most fun travel gadget
For under $50, you can play full console-style games on your Android phone with perfect controls and a comfy cradle.
Deal
Get a Samsung 1440p gaming monitor for just $150
This speedy 27-inch gaming monitor is a great deal if you want to add some capability to your desktop on the cheap.
News Analysis
DuckDuckGo just picked a fight with Google over YouTube ads
DuckDuckGo's browser blocks YouTube ads automatically, using open-source uBlock Origin lists. Google is unlikely to let this slide.
Deal
Alienware's OLED ultrawide gaming monitor is $650 on Amazon
This 34-inch, 240Hz gaming display is about as good as it gets if you want something a little bigger, but still on the affordable side.
News
Micro Center is selling a $4,000 AMD AI mini PC that isn't in stock
AMD's $4,000 Ryzen AI Halo mini PC shows up at Micro Center, but there's no way to actually order one yet, on Windows or Linux.
Opinion
Microsoft and Xbox should take lessons from Sega Dreamcast
25 years ago, Sega threw in the towel when it was getting beaten in the game console market. The Xbox is sitting in a similar spot now, and Microsoft has big decisions to make.
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Why you shouldn’t buy a water-cooling system for your PC
The truth is, most gamers don't actually need water cooling to get great performance out of their PCs.
News
Microsoft's Xbox business is floundering. Its answer? 3,200 jobs cut
The company will cut 20% of its gaming staff over the next year and sell off multiple developers that were acquired during its Game Pass push.
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The best PC games of 2026 (that don't need a graphics card)
It's a rough time for anyone looking to buy or build a gaming PC. But you don't need one for these games, the cream of the crop for anyone who doesn't have the latest hardware.
Full Nerd
Why even buy a Steam Machine? Check out our own DIY builds for $1,050
The Full Nerd is all about Steam Machines this week: Would you buy one or assemble your own, and what kind of box would you build for that $1,050 asking price? As it turns out, the quest to build a better Steam Machine can be a good reminder about what makes being a PC enthusiast so great.
Deal
This MSI 4K OLED gaming monitor is down to just $600
The crazy OLED deals of Prime Day are mostly gone, but at least one Best Buy sale is definitely worth checking out.
Tip
RAM prices are brutal. Try these Windows 11 settings first
A global shortage has pushed RAM prices sky high. These Windows 11 settings and tips can stretch your existing memory further.
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Your Android phone can play some Steam games. Here's how
GameHub lets Android users download and play Steam games locally—no streaming, no Steam Deck required, but with some caveats.
Deal
The best Prime Day OLED deal is still here: $315 for an Acer Predator monitor
Amazon's deal is gone, but Walmart is still matching the price on this 27-inch QHD monitor, for over $200 off the retail price.
Opinion
The $200 lie: Why nobody needs an expensive gaming mouse
50,000 DPI, an 8,000 Hz polling rate, and rising prices–modern gaming mice are technically impressive, but offer hardly any practical advantages. Why even professional gamers opt for significantly lower specifications.
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$5 for Besiege. $6 for Hades. 8 more Steam Summer Sale wins over 50% off
This year's Steam Summer Sale runs until July 9th. I rounded up a bunch of games I adore, all discounted by at least 50% and personally recommended.