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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tip: How to get 3 years of access to hundreds of games for dirt cheap
You can save hundreds on an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription with this method. And if your timing is lucky, you'll pay even less to pull it off!
6-core vs. 8-core CPUs: What's better for gaming?
More cores equals better gaming, right? Not necessarily. Here’s how it shakes out.
How Intel integrated graphics leveled up while you weren't looking
Intel’s Iris Xe integrated graphics offers surprisingly good gaming chops for thin-and-light laptops, without the cost or weight of discrete options.
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Graphics cards ranked, from fastest to slowest
We've compared and ranked all the major consumer GPUs from Nvidia and AMD, starting with the fastest graphics card you can buy.
The best benchmarking software for your PC
If you want to test your PC's chops or simply ensure its stability, this is the benchmarking software you'll need. Even better? Most are free.
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Best gaming laptops: Know what to look for and which models rate highest
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the right gaming laptop for your needs.
Are ultrawide monitors worth it?
An ultrawide monitor provides several benefits that enhance both work and play—but there are some drawbacks you should know about.
Watch PCWorld stream Warframe on YouTube!
Join Adam and Keith as they play Warframe maxed-out on an all-AMD based gaming PC using Radeon Boost.
HP makes its case for Omen pre-builts and Omen Gaming Hub software
We sit down to chat with HP's Judy Johnson about the philosophy behind its upgrade-friendly Omen PCs and why you should install its Omen Gaming Hub software.
PCWorld's June Digital Magazine: How to spot an online scam
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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Prime Day 2021 roundup: The best tech deals from Amazon and others
Our compilation of the juiciest tech bargains will help you nab the best tech deals from Amazon, and its online retailer competitors.
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Best Amazon Prime Day deals on PC components, monitors, networking gear, and more
Grab these sizable discounts on PC parts, networking gear, and gaming accessories while you can.
Are used graphics cards worth the risk? | Ask an expert
Going pre-owned can be mighty tempting these days, since finding a new graphics card for a reasonable price is nigh impossible.
How to play games on a Chromebook
You can play games on a Chromebook, whether browser- or Android-based, or streamed PC games from the cloud.
AMD Radeon RX 6800M Review: A worthy competitor to Nvidia's GeForce
AMD's new Radeon RX 6800M signals competition has come back to gaming laptops. We test it in the Asus ROG Strix G15.
The best CPUs for gaming
The best gaming CPUs will help your PC pump out as many frames as possible, as quickly as possible. We pick the best for every budget.
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3050 GPUs finally bring ray tracing and DLSS to the laptop masses
Nvidia announced new GeForce RTX 3050 and 3050 Ti laptop GPUs designed to bring ray tracing, performance-boosting DLSS technology, and supercharged creative capabilities to the mobile masses.