Asus and MSI revealed a slew of new motherboards at Gamescom 2024, and some of them seem to take convenience in PC building to the next level. A few of the motherboard models introduced during the event come with quick-release mechanisms, and not just for the SSD but also for the graphics card. Seeing as some of the top GPUs are now massive and unwieldy, easier installation is going to be a welcome change.

Upgrading your PC just got a lot easier

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B650 motherboards are going to be around for some time yet.

Gamers hoping to build a Ryzen 9000-series system with an affordable B850 motherboard are set for a long wait

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 starts at $1,580, with upgrades that push the price closer to $2,000. It's surprisingly versatile for its 13-inch size and comes with a powerful processor and impressive battery. However, it's not cheap, and that ultraportability means it only has USB-C ports. Despite its bite-sized...

This 13-inch laptop I recommend for work travel is not a MacBook or a Dell

At PCMag, we know products—our experts review and recommend thousands of them. Our deals team works tirelessly to find the lowest prices on the technology you want most. Today, we’re bringing the deals back to productivity with the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640. This configuration is well-suited as a desktop replacement thanks to its spacious display and computing capabilities. For those looking to run resource-intensive programs for content creation, there are RTX 4050 and RTX 4060 options available and the laptop supports up to 64GB of RAM. It's worth mentioning that Dell is running a sale right now where you can get an additional 10% off qualifying configurations with the code SAVE10.

Best Laptop Deal of the Day: 30% Off a Powerful Desktop Replacement From Dell

The Legion Go was unveiled at IFA 2023, where we selected it as one of our top picks for Best of IFA 2023. As Lenovo’s first handheld gaming PC, the Legion Go runs on Windows 11 and features an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, delivering a full-blown PC gaming experience. The device became available in November 2023.

Lenovo Expands Its Legion Go Accessory Ecosystem, Which Includes A Dock And A Charging Connector

Labor Day is coming up, but you don’t have to wait for the weekend to take advantage of the annual Labor Day sales. Amazon’s Labor Day 2024 sale is live now, dropping prices on all sorts of categories at the online retailer. You can save on tech stuff like iPads, Kindle devices, and TVs, as well as on things like luggage, dog beds, and a lot more. If you want to skip right to it, you can shop the whole sale here. Otherwise, for our hand-picked deals, read on and we’ll dive in.

Amazon’s Labor Day Sale Is Already Live with the Best Deals So Far

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The LG C4 OLED is marked as being one of the top TVs of the year, but can it serve double duty as a gaming and PC monitor as well?

I replaced my PC monitor with the LG C4 OLED — and I’m never going back

Samsung Galaxy S Android Smartphone Leaks / Rumors. Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series in January of this year, and the successor lineup is expected to be released in the coming January or February. So far, there have been many leaks about the upcoming phones, with some of the recent ones being about the design of the devices, particularly the S25 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra tipped to feature larger screen and slimmer bezels than S24 Ultra

Walmart has dropped the price on the officially licensed Seagate 1TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X and S consoles to $129.99. Log into your (free) Walmart account and the price drops even further to $121.99. This is the best price we've seen for the Seagate card and currently $18 cheaper than the WD C50. The Seagate Expansion Card is one of the best SSDs for the Xbox, which isn't surprising since your options are pretty limited.

The Seagate 1TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S Drops to Its Lowest Price Ever

For the first time ever, Amazon is offering a brand new 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $199. That's 40% off the $329 list price and the lowest price we've seen. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty. Right now you would have to pay an extra $120 to upgrade to the 10th gen Apple iPad; it's a better model but not necessarily worth the premium.

You Can Get a Brand New Apple iPad for Only $199

After announcing seven years of OS updates for its Galaxy S24 smartphones earlier this year, Samsung is doing the same for its TVs. If you have a Samsung TV from 2023 or later, the company will provide seven years of free updates for its Tizen OS, Business Korea reports. The updates will first be available for the AI-integrated TVs that launched in March 2024 and some TVs released in 2023. Samsung hasn't announced a list of models or a rollout schedule yet.

Samsung Smart TVs to Get 7 Years of OS Updates

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If you're looking for the best laptop to take to class and need to stay on a budget, these are the three laptops we recommend.

The three best back-to-school laptops under $1,000

Despite its age, the AM4 platform is still a compelling choice for gamers on tight budgets. Its motherboards do not lack any significant features, and processors continue declining in price. The Ryzen 7 5800X is now available for just $171, which is a new all-time low price and a 62% discount off its original MSRP.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a lot of CPU power for just $171

So, you got your new gaming PC, but you are not quite sure what programs you should install first. That's OK because we're here to help you. There are several programs you will want to install aside from the standard game launchers, such as Steam, EA, and Batlle.net. One of...

6 free programs to install as soon as you get your new gaming PC

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a one-stop shop for players to get day-one releases, critical classics and some of the best titles independent studios have to offer. Grabbing a subscription for cheap can be a bit of a challenge, but we think these bundles are a one-way ticket for everything you’ll need to play on any TV. We’ve also found some ridiculous savings on Steam bundles, including a complete Resident Evil bundle, thanks to Humble and Fanatical, so let’s get straight into it.

UK Deals: Save £100s with Game Pass and Steam Bundles

COD: Next 2024 dropped in with new details about what to expect from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, zombies, multiplayer, Warzone, and much, much more. The day-long celebration of Call of Duty’s future didn’t disappoint, as the four-hour showcase featured interviews with developers and gameplay reveals while attendees got to go hands-on with upcoming releases. This year’s Black Ops installment had already promised a slew of changes to Activision’s first-person shooter formula, but we’ve now gotten a better look at things like the Area 99 Warzone map, omnimovement, the Liberty Falls zombies maps, and other fresh gameplay tweaks.

Call of Duty Next: Everything Announced for Black Ops 6 and Warzone

The PlayStation 5 is getting a steep price hike in Japan to the tune of ¥13,000 (around $90), Sony has confirmed. As reported by VGC, the Japanese PlayStation Blog confirmed the price increase from ¥66,980 (around $462) to ¥79,980 (around $552) for the standard PS5 and from ¥59,980 (around $414) to ¥72,980 (around $504) for the digital-only console.

PlayStation 5 Gets Steep Price Hike in Japan, Sony Confirms

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The countdown to Labor Day 2024 continues with more of the hottest deals of the season. Apple’s iPad 9th-Gen is back down to an all-time low of just $199, and Anker Soundcore P20i earphones are on sale for $19.99. For anyone in search of an excellent mid-range Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is just $299.99 unlocked.
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Right now Samsung is offering a great deal on the Galaxy Tab S9 FE, so if you’re in the market for a tablet and don’t want to spend a lot of money, then you’ll want to consider the offer. Normally the Galaxy Tab S9 FE would cost you $450 for the 128GB model that comes with 6GB of RAM. However, Samsung is currently offering $100 off the tablet with 128GB of storage, so you end up only paying $350 instead of the $450. If 128GB isn’t enough storage for you, then don’t worry. The 256GB model with 8GB of RAM is also on sale.

Grab the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE starting at $350

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AMD’s purported Ryzen 5 7600X3D has again been mentioned on the rumor mill, and the theoretical 3D V-Cache addition to what’s now Team Red’s last-gen CPU range has been given a potential price that sounds tempting – but there’s also some disappointing news for would-be buyers.In the latest ‘Broken Silicon’ episode from Moore’s Law is Dead (MLID), the YouTuber backs up a previous rumor aired on X last week that the Ryzen 7600X3D (six-core CPU) is due in early September. (As an interesting sidenote, the 7600X3D was bubbling around the grapevine as far back as 2022 – so it may...

AMD Ryzen 7600X3D could be imminent and temptingly cheap – but the catch might be you’ll struggle to buy the CPU

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This Lenovo Legion GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming PC Is Down to $875 for Labor Day

As part of its early Labor Day Sale, Lenovo has dropped the price of the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 8 Intel Core i5 RTX 4060...

This Lenovo Legion GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming PC Is Down to $875 for Labor Day

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