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 making targeted improvements.
Even on paper, the technical specifications are impressive: 40-millimetre neodymium drivers…
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…
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 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
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…
I have a drawer full of USB cables and every time I want to connect a device, I have to try them out. USB-C was supposed to simplify things: One cable for everything, that was the promise. In practice, it’s a different story: There are cables that can only charge. There…
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…
Displace Wireless Pro 2 TVs will feature local AI to enhance privacy
December 23, 2025
One of the drawbacks to most AI implementations is that much of the processing is performed in the cloud, which usually means uploading your personal information to servers you have no control over. That raises a host of privacy concerns for many, including yours truly. Is…
Acemagic M1 review: A mini PC with big-time power
December 17, 2025
The manufacturer Acemagic is known for providing compact, powerful mini PCs that combine desktop performance and ease of use with an attractive price-performance ratio. On Amazon, Acemagic offers several models in the entry-level to mid-range segment, often with good ratings for price, features, and simple plug-and-play installation. Let’s see if the M1 can prove itself to be a good value in our…
