A year ago Dell announced it was “simplifying” its PC branding by getting rid of classic product names like Inspiron, Latitude, Precision, and XPS and replacing them with… iPhone-esque names like Dell ...

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What if the gaming laptop of your dreams isn’t the one you think it is? With the rise of 18-inch gaming laptops, the market is flooded with options that promise jaw-dropping performance, immersive ...

AMD’s X3D desktop CPUs have dominated desktop gaming performance for what seems like a lifetime at this point. But what happens when you try to squeeze that same tech into a laptop? The 2025 model of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Black Friday is upon us once again, and that means there are discounted electronics coming out of the proverbial woodwork. Black Friday is a ...

The Alienware 16 Area-51 feels similar to a regular laptop (albeit a beefy one), while the Alienware 18 Area-51 feels like you just unfolded a science-fiction suitcase computer. Despite the outer ...

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The Alienware 16 Area 51 may just be the most unique gaming laptop I’ve reviewed this year. Its sci-fi-inspired styling immediately makes it stand out from the pack, but its great gaming performance ...

The Area-51 uses the X870E motherboard and can be configured with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Both processors include AMD’s 3D V-cache technology, which improves access to game data ...

Apple today released updated firmware for several accessories, including the 140W USB-C Power Adapter, the Magic Trackpad 2, the Magic Trackpad USB-C, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and the Magic ...

Every Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop is seriously well specified as standard, but a few choice upgrades could sweeten your Black Friday buy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...