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 1440p or 720Hz at 720p.
Read on to learn more, then see roundup of the best gaming monitors for comparison.
At its core the…
Why I’ll never buy a $599 MacBook
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Plastic laptops aren’t bad, actually
December 23, 2025
I’ve reviewed a lot of laptops for PCWorld, and I’ve held laptops made of so many materials in my hands: Metal, plastic, carbon fiber, and even ceramic. People often think of plastic as a cheap, creaky material. But modern plastic laptops usually feel good in my hands. In many cases, a plastic laptop chassis is even better than a metal one!
When many people think “plastic laptop,” they…
At a glance
Expert’s Rating
Pros
Solid typing with huge gasket mount
Lots of features
Hot-swap sockets
Cons
A little pricey
Few software options
Our Verdict
The Alto Keys K98M is a great upgrade for Logitech boards dedicated to quality typing. Thanks to…
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The day my power strip almost killed my PC
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Welp, it finally happened.
I was deep in the throes of a complex edit when I heard a crackling noise. It was faint at first… then it got louder. It wasn’t long before an unpleasant burning smell filled my office.
The power strip underneath my desk was in the process of jumping ship and, in a panic, I shut down my PC and yanked out all the plugs. My power strip didn’t have surge…
