https://www.techspot.comLongform featured articles and reviewshttps://static.techspot.com/images/techspot-rss-logo-small2.pnghttps://www.techspot.comen-usCopyright 2023 TechSpot, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.https://www.techspot.com/review/2607-intel-core-i9-13900ks/https://www.techspot.com/review/2607-intel-core-i9-13900ks/The new Core i9-13900KS is very much like the 12900KS and 9900KS before it -- this is a mildly overclocked 'special edition' CPU, binned silicon meant to be a little faster and more expensive.



]]>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:16:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2591-alienware-aw3423dwf/https://www.techspot.com/review/2591-alienware-aw3423dwf/The Alienware AW3423DWF is a newer and lower cost variant of the AW3423DW QD-OLED ultrawide. Considering that's one of the best gaming monitors around, it's no surprise people are paying attention.



]]>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:02:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/guides/1591-microsd-buying-guide/https://www.techspot.com/guides/1591-microsd-buying-guide/We break down all the codes and ratings of microSD and SD cards and offer the best choices available. You might be surprised by the broad availability of high-speed, large capacity flash memory.



]]>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:42:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2368-portable-apps-toolbox/https://www.techspot.com/article/2368-portable-apps-toolbox/Portable apps usually offer the same functionality as the regular versions of your favorite software, but without any installers involved. That means you can run them directly from a USB drive or a cloud folder synced across PCs.



]]>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:15:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2603-geforce-now-vs-graphics-card/https://www.techspot.com/article/2603-geforce-now-vs-graphics-card/Buying a graphics card is becoming very expensive, especially if you're aiming for a high-end GPU. But there may be another option, playing games on the cloud, but does that really work?



]]>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 06:05:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2602-amd-ryzen-7600-7700-7900/https://www.techspot.com/review/2602-amd-ryzen-7600-7700-7900/Ryzen 7000 CPUs have not been a slam dunk for AMD so far. Even though they are quite speedy, the move to the AM5 platform has proved costly. Can AMD entice more people with cheaper non-X Ryzen CPUs?



]]>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/guides/2582-clean-your-keyboard/https://www.techspot.com/guides/2582-clean-your-keyboard/I've been using a Das Keyboard exclusively since 2014 without incident. Build quality aside, I credit its longevity to regular maintenance cleanings.



]]>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 09:59:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2112-compaq/https://www.techspot.com/article/2112-compaq/Computers had finally made the jump from taking up a full room to something that could fit on a desk. In 1982, three entrepreneurs founded Compaq to make a portable IBM-compatible PC, they succeeded.



]]>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:34:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2601-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4070-ti/https://www.techspot.com/review/2601-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4070-ti/The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the same as the 'unlaunched' 12GB RTX 4080, but thankfully we're also getting a discount to $800, potentially making the RTX 4000 series more appealing to more gamers.



]]>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2159-desktop-software-essentials/https://www.techspot.com/article/2159-desktop-software-essentials/You just bought a new laptop, built a new desktop, or are clean installing your OS? Gotta love the taste of a fresh new machine. Now back to productivity Zen with all your apps. Let us help.



]]>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:22:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/best-storage-22-23/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/best-storage-22-23/Fast storage is now a commodity, and hopefully it will only get bigger and faster. Our best storage picks are split into six categories covering SSDs, HDDs, portable and external drives.



]]>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:01:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/cpu-q4-2022/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/cpu-q4-2022/After all the extensive testing you're familiar with, the TechSpot CPU buying guide narrows things down to a handful of recommendations you can trust.



]]>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:21:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2599-radeon-7900-xtx-vs-geforce-rtx-4080/https://www.techspot.com/review/2599-radeon-7900-xtx-vs-geforce-rtx-4080/It's time for a new mega benchmark comparing the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX head to head against the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 in a myriad of games. Is there such a thing as a $1,000+ GPU king?



]]>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 06:05:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/monitors-22-23/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/monitors-22-23/Whether you're after a high refresh rate display, a glorious big panel for content creation, or something wallet-friendly, our updated PC monitor guide will help you on your way.



]]>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 16:28:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/vr/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/vr/Whether it's for immersive VR gaming, education and research, 3D design, or development, VR has gained momentum and is piquing the interest of tech enthusiasts everywhere. But which headset is right for you?



]]>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 11:26:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/speakers-22-23/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/speakers-22-23/A good set of speakers for your PC is essential when it comes to truly appreciating music, movies, and games. Here are some of the best PC speakers you can buy right now.



]]>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 09:02:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/headphones-22-23/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/headphones-22-23/A quality set of headphones are essential for enjoying music and games, listening to podcasts and audiobooks on the go, and keeping your focus up while working out. Here's our guide to the best headphones you buy right now.



]]>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 06:09:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/chromebooks-22-23/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/chromebooks-22-23/Chromebooks are versatile laptop alternatives that come in a wealth of shapes, sizes, and prices. Use our guide to help you pick the best Chromebook, whatever your budget or needs.



]]>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 05:03:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/gaming-monitors-q4-2022/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/gaming-monitors-q4-2022/Our picks for the best gaming monitors come after much testing to give you comprehensive advice on shopping the best models including 1440p, 4K, ultrawide and HDR gaming monitors.



]]>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 03:38:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/cases-22-23/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/cases-22-23/Choosing the right case for all your PC hardware is important, but with so many options, how do you know what's best for you? Our round-up of the best cases makes the process much, much easier.



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