With the ROG Harpe II Ace, Asus delivers a wireless esports designed for maximum performance and lightness. Weighing just 28 grams, it features 8,000 Hz wireless polling and the new ROG AimPoint Pro sensor with 42,000 DPI. But is it really worth the $169.99 price point? Let’s take a closer look at this top-tier model.
The mouse’s lightweight form factor is obvious as soon as you unpack it. At…
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I would buy DLC for Windows 11
December 29, 2025
A little before Thanksgiving, my colleague Mark Hachman sent me a Threads link. It showed a cute little animated cat running on your taskbar. The add-on from GitHub claims to show your CPU load, with the feline running faster the harder your processor works.
The comments on…
I failed at spotting AI slop videos. Can you do better?
December 29, 2025
Fake videos used to stand out immediately to me. Nowadays? I’m far worse at identifying them. And thanks to the fine folks over at NPR, I have the quiz results to prove it. (Oof.)
The short, four-question test asks you to identify AI versus human-made video. The scenarios…
The best free software for your PC
December 26, 2025
The best free PC software programs aren’t about the cost (or lack thereof), they’re about a fresh opportunity—collections of code that put the dumb hardware in your computer to smart use, tools that can accomplish anything from balancing your household budget to playing games to helping cure cancer.
Stocking your PC is a deeply personal task. But some programs are so helpful that we heartily…
I’m in love with an ultra-specific Windows Copilot+ feature
December 26, 2025
I don’t use a Windows Copilot+ PC as a daily driver, though I have several in my office. But there’s one absolutely critical Copilot+ feature that forces me to swap out my current laptop, attach a Copilot+ PC to my docking station, and boot it up.
Very few people have…
The Steelseries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 presents itself as a versatile mid-range gaming headset that wants to shine on the PC as well as on consoles and mobile devices. This is the second generation of the popular Arctis Nova 7, with Steelseries building on proven strengths and…
From media centers to Kali Linux: How to dual boot on Raspberry Pi
December 25, 2025
If you own a Raspberry Pi, you can start several operating systems from a single boot medium. All you need is a micro SD card with sufficient room (32GB or more) and a tool called PINN.
This stands for PINN is not NOOBS and gives the Raspberry Pi multiboot functionality.
Multi-booting operating systems can be useful in many cases. For example, if you occasionally need a specialized operating…
Cherry Xtrfy is entering the wireless headset market for the first time with the H3 wireless. The focus is clearly on comfort, durability and esports-ready sound. But is this enough to complete with established players like HyperX, Logitech, or SteelSeries? We tested the…
The refresh rate wars have accelerated in 2025, resulting in new records and high marks every few months. Asus’ ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W continues this trend with a tandem OLED design that delivers both excellent image quality and ultra-high refresh rates—up to 540Hz at…
Why I’ll never buy a $599 MacBook
December 24, 2025
Rumor is Apple is working on a $599 MacBook to compete with budget Windows laptops. That’s compelling, but I don’t plan on buying one. A $599 MacBook is both too expensive compared to PCs and not expensive enough to deliver the “premium” experience people associate with current Macs.
I’m excited to see Apple compete more on price. But in a world where you can get capable Windows laptops…
