Author: Petar Vukobrat

The latest and greatest handheld gaming PCs from GPD all come with a very peculiar port on the back and, needless to say, it warrants a much deeper look than one would expect. Why, one might ask? The reason is rather simple: it’s the best possible option for those looking to assemble an eGPU setup. The OCuLink port has actually been around for almost a decade but it’s mainly been used in servers as opposed to the mainstream/consumer segment of the market. It is, in essence, the best and cheapest way of connecting an external graphics card to your laptop…

The ASUS ROG Ally, much like many other handheld gaming PCs, can by all means be used without any additional peripherals, accessories, and what have you. You just have to power it on, download the necessary updates (of which there are many) and, subsequently, your favorite games and launchers, and you’re good to go! If, however, you really want the best possible gaming experience with this oh-so-alluring handheld PC, you’ll want to make a few additional investments — regardless if you game at home or, conversely, whilst on the go. This list includes external docks, hubs, additional storage, hand grips,…

The ASUS ROG Ally has made quite a splash, what with it having a 120Hz variable refresh rate display, a much more powerful chipset (as opposed to the one found in Valve’s Steam Deck), improved speakers, and far less fan noise. It is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most capable handheld gaming PC that’s readily available. Certain other companies like GPD and AYANEO might have the right to dispute such a statement, but their devices are neither globally available nor are they as affordable as ASUS’ first foray into this wholly unique market. And so, naturally, a lot…

Expensive gaming laptops are always the most alluring and, well, naturally so — they’re imbued with cutting edge components alongside a fast, high refresh rate display and ample amounts of RGB. They’re designed and engineered to handle nearly any AAA title with aplomb, and deliver a kind of gaming experience we’re all after. Are they really worth the asking price, though? Are they that much better than mid-tier alternatives and, frankly, should one even buy a gaming laptop in lieu of a full-fledged desktop PC? These are all rather complex questions, as it all depends on one’s goals, needs, and…

The ASUS ROG Ally has left one heck of a mark (in ways both good and bad), and, despite its few flaws and shortcomings, it would still be fair for one to label it as a tremendous success. On paper, there’s really nothing to complain about, doubly so given the fact that it’s amongst the most powerful handheld gaming PCs ever released — not to mention the only one that’s readily available worldwide. The ROG Ally is by no means the most affordable device of its kind, but it sure is amongst the most capable. Chewing through the latest AAA…

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has just been released and, needless to say, it’s one of the best, most entertaining games of its generation — which, for the record, is not for a lack of competition. We’ve known as much for years as this particular title was, at one time, a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Now, though, thanks to Sony porting over its most prominent IPs — and the wizardry which Nixxes Software was able to pull off — PC gamers can also enjoy one of the most technologically impressive titles of the last decade. And so, if you have a…

Gaming Chromebooks are the latest in the never-ending list of fads and gimmicks OEMs are trying their hardest to push on consumers and, needless to say, it’s deceitful at best. Chromebooks are many things, but gaming machines they most certainly are not. And, frankly, that’s not going to change any time soon. Certain models might have surprisingly capable internals, but they cannot be fully harnessed for gaming purposes — and that’s almost by design. Google, to its credit, has done an incredible job with Chrome OS over the years. The operating system itself has grown tremendously and can be used…

Budget gaming laptops are, naturally, quite alluring, but are they really worth it? How much are you really getting for your money’s worth? And, perhaps most importantly: are they even all that good at gaming given their subpar cooling solutions, mid-tier specs, horrendous displays, and, more often than not, shoddy build quality? Those are some very important and, unfortunately, rather complex questions — it’d be great if we could answer them all in one fell swoop but, alas, that simply isn’t possible. To get a gaming laptop to around a thousand dollars (or below), an OEM has to cut many…

Gaming on macOS is possible, but it’s not exactly a “plug-and-play” kind of experience — at least not for the vast majority of titles. There is always some kind of hurdle for one to overcome; a series of bottlenecks, loopholes, compatibility issues, and so on and so forth. Apple’s own devices simply aren’t designed or built with gaming in mind. They’re for productivity workers, creatives, engineers, software developers, designers, and everyone in between. Still, that doesn’t mean they cannot be used for gaming purposes — far from it, in fact. The latest ARM-based MacBooks are sort of in a weird…

Lenovo LEGION laptops are amongst the most sought-after and, well, there’s a very good reason why: they are absolutely incredible from a price-to-performance standpoint and, more often than not, offer a stellar gaming experience with very few compromises. And that, in short, is quite a rare mix. The world of gaming laptops is a mighty diverse and competitive one. You have traditional clamshell designs, hybrid 2-in-1s, chunky desktop replacements with the latest and greatest internals money can buy and, heck, even a few gaming tablets from ASUS. To make things even more complicated — and potentially “dangerous” for the informed…