I've spent hundreds of hour testing monitors. These are the best
…gamers, and those seeking the best HDR performance. After all, not everyone needs the same features from a monitor. You can find out more about how I evaluate monitors and what specs…
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Valve's Steam Controller 2.0 arrives May 4th with a $100 price tag
The Steam Machine 2.0 set off a flurry of speculation on blurred lines between PC gaming and consoles. The Steam Frame had me hoping Valve could save the struggling VR gaming…
Tested: HP's Series 7 Pro monitor excels at connectivity and color
…Matthew also covers AI and the metaverse for IEEE Spectrum and runs Computer Gaming Yesterday, a YouTube channel devoted to PC gaming history. Recent stories by Matthew S. Smith: Best portable monitors…
Hands-on: Samsung's 6K gaming monitor will bully your graphics card
…But with the dual mode option, it might be more appealing to those with a need for competitive speed. Though these four designs were presented as Samsung's gaming lineup for 2026…
Tested! These are the best ultrawide monitors right now
…There’s also no RGB-LED lighting on the back of the panel, which is common on competitive gaming ultrawides. Pricing excuses these nitpicks, though. Available for $890 or less at…
This Lenovo laptop is better than it looks
…Matthew also covers AI and the metaverse for IEEE Spectrum and runs Computer Gaming Yesterday, a YouTube channel devoted to PC gaming history. Recent stories by Matthew S. Smith: HP OmniBook 3…
After testing the HP Series 5 Pro 514pn ultra-lux portable display, I'm impressed
…Matthew also covers AI and the metaverse for IEEE Spectrum and runs Computer Gaming Yesterday, a YouTube channel devoted to PC gaming history. Recent stories by Matthew S. Smith: Best monitors 2026…
Monitor arms: Our tested picks for single- and dual-monitor setups
…The arm’s overall build quality feels competitive with more expensive monitor arms, such as the Humanscale M2.1. That makes the Ergotron LX Pro an easy recommendation. It’s simple to…
The best Memorial Day monitor deals for every setup
…This is actually a dual-mode monitor, so you can use it in 4K mode with 160Hz refresh OR switch to 1080p mode with 320Hz for specific games where you need every…
Fed up with 'Streamflation'? How to save on TV
…hours to give, and video games have always been my preferred way to destress. (Former Netflix CEO Reed Hastings once said that Fortnite was a bigger competitor than HBO, so I'm…