TechSpot Features

Platform longevity helped define Ryzen's rise, but was it really the secret sauce? As Nova Lake and Zen 6 approach, we revisit AM4 to see how much socket support truly shaped the CPU market.

It may not be the best year to upgrade your PC, but 2026 is packed with games worth the wait. From long-awaited reboots to bold new IP, here are the PC titles we can't stop watching this year.

Microsoft PowerToys packs more than 30 utilities into a single toolbox, but not all of them are worth using. These 11 stand out as genuinely useful, and a few others you can safely ignore.

GPU pricing is broken again - but the real question is how badly. We're putting hard numbers to this situation. How much have graphics card prices increased since memory prices went through the roof?

Before the NES, home consoles were a burned market in the US. Nintendo reversed that narrative with games that turned consoles into a global industry again.

AMD has an easy win sitting right in front of it, yet it's choosing not to take it. FSR 4 already works on older Radeon GPUs, so why is AMD still holding it back?

How well does AMD's FSR 4 upscaling perform compared to Nvidia's latest DLSS 4.5? Is AMD still relatively close to Nvidia in image quality, or has FSR fallen further behind? Let's find out.

Microsoft loves to promote Windows 11 25H2's AI features and other improvements, but can it game faster than Windows 10? We tested 14 modern titles to find out if the upgrade is worth it.

Nvidia DLSS 4.5 arrives with a new transformer model promising better image quality, but not without performance trade-offs. We test DLSS 4.5 vs DLSS 4 to see where this latest upscaler genuinely improves.

Nvidia's new G-Sync Pulsar takes gaming motion clarity to a new level. After hands-on testing, we break down how its advanced strobing, VRR support, and rolling scan work together to deliver elite results.

Just unboxed your new computer? Here's our curated list of essential desktop apps for Windows and macOS to kickstart your productivity and set up the perfect workspace.

This GPU generation brought some progress, but also some baffling decisions. In 2025, AMD and Nvidia were still pushing 8GB graphics cards, and gamers are finally pushing back.

DRAM prices just doubled, pushing many builders to consider running a single 16 GB stick. We test how much performance you give up when running a Ryzen system in single vs. dual channel.

AMD FSR Redstone launches with big promises, but Frame Generation is still flawed and major features are locked to RDNA 4. If you expected a leap toward Nvidia-level tech, this will disappoint.

We've spent 21 months stress-testing a 4K OLED with nonstop productivity work. Now, after 5,000 hours of static use on our MSI 321URX, it's time to revisit how burn-in is shaping the panel.

GPU prices are finally at or below MSRP, but rising memory costs could push them back up fast. With hikes expected soon, now's the moment to buy. So which cards deliver the best value globally?

Rising DRAM prices are shaking up PC gaming, pushing DDR5 costs higher and threatening GPU pricing next. Here's what this surge means, and whether you should buy a graphics card before prices climb.

You've found the right resolution and refresh rate, but that HDR badge keeps popping up. What is High Dynamic Range, how does it work, and is it worth it? Let's break it down.

What do you play when you crave an adrenaline rush? We can think of dozens of games, but we narrowed it down to 14 pulse-spikers that are scary, gory, or frustratingly hard, in a good way.

GPU prices have finally cooled, DDR5 has spiked, and AMD's new Threadripper opens fresh pro power. Here are five builds for every budget - mix and match to fit your needs.

Some soundtracks stay with you long after the game ends. PC gaming is full of those moments: melodies tied to places, stories, and memories we never left behind.

In the realm of computer chips, bigger numbers are often better: more cores, higher GHz, greater FLOPs. But there's one metric where smaller is better. Enter the world of semiconductors and process nodes.

In a world obsessed with AI precision, JPEG reminds us that imperfection can be genius - a fascinating blend of human perception, signal processing, and clever engineering prowess.

AMD's next big move could bring FSR 4 to older GPUs. We test the leaked INT8 build to see how it performs on RDNA 2 and RDNA 3, and whether it can match the image quality of full FSR 4.

Sega's Master System never won the US console war, but it quietly reshaped gaming worldwide, turning Europe, Brazil, and beyond into unexpected strongholds of the 8-bit revolution.

Discover privacy friendly alternatives to every Google product. Take small steps to protect your data, reduce tracking, and regain control of your digital life with secure, reliable tools.

Borderlands 4 demands far more from your hardware than its visuals justify. Our guide breaks down settings to help you boost FPS and smooth out performance issues.

Nvidia and AMD are locked in a fierce fight to lower GPU prices. In this late 2025 guide, we analyze real-world costs across 10 regions to reveal the best value graphics cards for your budget.

We've been stress-testing our 4K OLED for over a year with nonstop productivity use. Here's how 18 months of static content has affected the panel, and whether burn-in is finally becoming a problem.

It's magnetic, electric, and photonic, no this is not a Marvel movie teaser. It's the backbone of your digital life. We take a deep dive into the anatomy of the classic hard disk drive.