Buyer’s Guide

Although several suppliers offer ready-to-play, pre-populated external SSDs, these devices are typically either extremely fast and costly, or extremely inexpensive and only appropriate for light-duty data transfer. Although not particularly inexpensive, drive-less enclosures, like the IP-rated Asus TUF Gaming A2 reviewed here, let you take advantage of faster SSD technologies at a lower cost. What features does the TUF Gaming A2 have? Hex screws are common in my guitar hardware, so I’m used to them. However, I didn’t anticipate seeing…

Consumers appear to enjoy NexiGo’s HelloCam, a good 1080p webcam that supports Windows Hello. I’m not as impressed because in certain cases, some of the most notable features caused issues. There are two NexiGo HelloCams available online: the HelloCam Pro and the regular HelloCam, which is reviewed here. At the time of publication, the Pro costs roughly $85 and has 60Hz frame rates along with a few other minor enhancements. (I enjoy the smooth streaming that a 60Hz camera offers,…

Over the last five years, the cost of portable monitors has decreased incredibly quickly. Amazon offers 15.6-inch 1080p portable displays for far less than $100, such as the InnoView Portable Monitor. Specs and Features The 15.6-inch 1920×1080 panel on the InnoView Portable Monitor is based on IPS technology. The display claims to offer HDR (more on that later), however, it does not support Adaptive Sync. There are two USB-C ports and an HDMI port for connectivity. 15.6-inch display with a…

HighPoint’s 7604A, a four-slot, PCIe 5.0 x16, NVMe extension card, is the best option if you want up to 32TB of lightning-fast storage. It is an excellent method to increase your PCIe 5.0 M count and can transfer data at up to 50GBps in RAID 0. Most motherboards have two slots instead of just one. However, in order to benefit from RAID performance, you need software that can direct I/O, and the 7604A is expensive—it will cost you a cool…

Dell, the company that owns Alienware, is undoubtedly one of the firms most to blame for the deluge of OLED monitors that reached the market in 2025. It now has 14 screens in its catalog, including 5 OLED monitors. On the OLED ladder, the Alienware AW2725D is at the bottom. This 27-inch QD-OLED monitor has a maximum refresh rate of 280 Hz and a resolution of 1440p. It costs only $549.99 at retail. This makes it a simple option if…

Not much thicker, heavier, or larger than the typical laptop, the Razer Blade 14 is a 14-inch gaming laptop. Everything functions as I had hoped, including the stunning display, the silent fans, and the quick keyboard. This equipment fulfills its claims exactly. The best part is that portability and power don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Specification Based on AMD’s Zen 5 architecture, the Razer Blade 14 is a high-end 14-inch gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen AI HX 365…

HP’s new business laptop lineup now includes the HP EliteBook X Flip G1i in addition to the HP EliteBook X G1i. Although 2-in-1s usually have some trade-offs, the firm has done a remarkable job of keeping the 2-in-1 extremely close to the non-flip model in appearance. Compared to the non-flipping EliteBook X G1i, this 2-in-1 laptop is heavier, more expensive, and has (typically) marginally worse performance. Although it’s still a good laptop, anyone who doesn’t require the full corporate package…

Except its shape—a tiny, rectangular puck that may appeal to some more than others—OWC’s USB-C Travel Dock isn’t all that different from other hubs or dongles. I always suggest packing a USB-C hub or dongle, which usually connects with a short cable, when you travel with your laptop. A dongle isn’t the most ergonomically friendly choice; it sways around your desk and gets pulled in different directions by the devices you connect it to. There are a few gadgets that…

The laptops aren’t the cause of that. Conversely, they are frequently excellent, having more ports, lighter materials, and better keyboards than standard computers. The cost is the issue. Compared to mainstream options with the same hardware, a “business laptop” will frequently cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars more. The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI is now available. The TravelMate Limo falls below $2,000 without compromising the portability and connection that business laptops are renowned for, but it’s still not…

A monitor can be more than just a computer screen at times. Additionally, the display itself occasionally seems like an add-on to its other capabilities. With the Dell Pro 27 Plus, that is unquestionably the case. The monitor’s 4K display is vivid and brilliant. However, the monitor’s broad Ethernet and USB connectivity is perhaps the most notable feature for most users. This office display was created especially to be used with mid-range laptops for productivity and business that have contemporary…