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Past articles by Mark:

Acer Swift Go 16 Review

Acer's Swift Go 16 isn't cheap, but its value is undeniable, with a phenomenal display in a well-built chassis. Only its keyboard and battery life keep it off the award podium. → Read More

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 Review

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 picks just the right things to trim from its pricier sibling to cut costs while still offering a great option for gamers hunting for value. → Read More

MSI Cyborg 15 (2023) Review

MSI's Cyborg 15 is far from a perfect gaming laptop, and not plush, but its low price and playable performance make it a very workable option for PC gamers on tight budgets. → Read More

Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Touch Keyboard Review

The inexpensive Logitech K400 Plus will do for typing up something in a pinch, or navigating a home theater PC, but this keyboard-and-touchpad combo isn't fit for extended use. → Read More

Acer Chromebook 315 (2023) Review

The 2023 Acer Chromebook 315 is a serviceable laptop for casual everyday use, but it doesn’t come close to beating similarly priced rivals. → Read More

Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 Review

The Logitech K350 is almost 20 years old, but it’s still kicking, with a low price and decent typing experience that make it a surprisingly viable option for a budget keyboard. → Read More

Origin EON16-S Review

Thanks in large part to effectively cooled components, the Origin EON16-S gaming laptop drives decent performance, but it doesn’t quite stand out for much else. → Read More

Acer Swift Go 14 Review

With the Swift Go 14 laptop, Acer crammed impressive performance into an affordable thin-and-light with a gorgeous OLED display. You'll just have to learn to live with the keyboard. → Read More

Acer Predator Helios 300 Spatial Labs Edition Review

Dated hardware and a high price ding Acer's Predator Helios 300 Spatial Labs Edition, and its signature glasses-free 3D display will evoke little more than a fleeting “Whoa, neat!” from most users. → Read More

LG Cinebeam HU915QE: an ultra short throw projector that's ultra-bright

The LG Cinebeam HU915QE's exceptional brightness makes it a great option for both day and nighttime viewing, but that brightness comes at a price. → Read More

Alienware Wireless Gaming Mouse (AW620M) Review

The Alienware Wireless Gaming Mouse has all the basics covered and is adept for casual gaming, but it’s a bit pricey for a peripheral so simple. → Read More

MSI Katana 15 (2023) Review

The 2023 MSI Katana 15 might not be much to look at, but this gaming laptop has a lot of muscle for work and play alike at a budget-friendly price. → Read More

Razor EcoSmart Cargo review: a scooter and a cargo bike in one

The Razor EcoSmart Cargo is more like a Vespa than a kick scooter, but that puts it in competition with a ton of e-bikes that are miles ahead for the price. → Read More

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 Review

Samsung's 16-inch Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is an attractive 2-in-1 laptop, but its battery life is its only advantage over equally svelte competitors that run faster and often cost less. → Read More

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-24P) Review

The Acer Aspire 3 (A315-24P) undercuts the competition with decent performance in its base configuration. It’s basic as bricks, though, and the higher-end configuration just isn't as competitive. → Read More

Akia Screens Floor Motorized Tab-Tension CineWhite review: a big projection screen that hides

The Akia Screens floor motorized tab-tension CineWhite gives you a massive, high-quality projection screen that’s easy to deploy and retracts neatly back into an aluminum casing. → Read More

LG’s UltraGear OLED 27GR95QE-B is the first 1440p OLED gaming monitor. Is it any good?

The LG UltraGear OLED 27GR95QE-B is a gamer’s dream. → Read More

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 Review

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is one of the most powerful gaming laptops right now, showing off the latest flagship CPU from Intel (13th Gen Core i9) and GPU from Nvidia (GeForce RTX 4090). It’s big and expensive, but the body feels reasonable for everything it’s packing. → Read More

Dell Inspiron 15 (3525) Review

The Dell Inspiron 15 (3525) is as simple as budget laptops come. While that may be enough for some, there are just too many excellent alternatives for not much more cash. → Read More

Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED review

The Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is a powerful, feature-rich laptop that won’t justify its price for every user. → Read More