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Palash Volvoikar-Computing Writer

Palash Volvoikar

Computing Writer

About Palash Volvoikar

Palash has been a technology and entertainment journalist since 2013. Starting with Android news and features, he has also worked as the news head for Wiki of Thrones, and a freelance writer for Windows Central, Observer, MakeUseOf, MySmartPrice, ThinkComputers, and others. He also worked as a writer and journalist for Android Authority, covering computing, before returning to freelancing all over town. He's an engineering dropout with a degree in English Literature. He talks about everything from Apple to Microsoft, Android to Chrome OS, to movies and TV. In addition to keeping a track of the Silicon scene, he also keeps up with the evolution of storytelling on the screen. You can always find him watching, playing, writing, or ranting.

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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i (2023) vs Legion Slim 7i (2023)

Which Lenovo laptop is the one for you?

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Lenovo makes some of the best laptops out there, with a variety of options available for all kinds of use. If you’re looking for a productivity laptop with powerful hardware for creative work, it has a few options there, too. Lenovo’s 2023 lineup consists of two options that stick out — the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i (2023) and Legion Slim 7i (2023). Both these laptops come with somewhat similar specifications, but depending on your needs, one may be better for you than the other.

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Is the Razer Blade 14 (2023) good for school?

Is Razer's smaller gaming capable of being a good school companion?

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Razer makes some fantastic hardware, and one of its best laptops right now is the Razer Blade 14 (2023). While it's a fantastic gaming laptop, it might not be worth it for people not strictly looking to play some games. It’s a highly recommended laptop for many users, but is the Razer Blade 14 (2023) good for school?

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Best docking stations for Razer Blade 14 (2023)

The Razer Blade 14 is a portable powerhouse, but if you need more ports, these docking stations are perfect for that.

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The Razer Blade 14 is one of the best gaming laptops out there, but at the end of the day it’s a 14-inch laptop. What that means is that despite being powerful, it doesn’t really have room for as many ports as we would all like to have on our laptops. Even if you’re okay with the ports on your Razer Blade 14, a docking station will add to the utility and convenience.

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Crucial T700 SSD review: The king of PCIe Gen5 SSDs

This is the PCIe 5.0 SSD to buy if you're looking to buy one, but should you?

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PCIe 5.0 SSDs were supposed to be one of the key components in the new generation of computers, but they took longer to arrive than the other next-gen parts like DDR5 RAM. Well, they’re finally here, but is it a good time to upgrade? Of course, you will need the latest generation hardware to use one, including a PCIe 5.0-supported motherboard. But if you’re looking at an upgrade, you should check out the Crucial T700 SSD. It's one of the first 5.0 SSDs on the market and promises all the speed and performance of this new generation of PC storage. It’s available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities, and with or without a fanless heatsink. It’s one of the best PCIe 5.0 SSDs you can buy right now, but it may not quite be a necessary upgrade for many people.

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Save 30% on Razer Barracuda X wireless gaming headset with this Prime Day deal

Razer's best wireless gaming headset gets a solid discount.

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The Razer Barracuda X is one of the best gaming headsets out there, and it's now going at a substantial discount for this year's Amazon Prime Day. Razer makes some great gaming gear, matching decent hardware with classy and understated designs. The Razer Barracuda X is the more affordable sibling in the Razer Barracuda family of headphones, and it packs in quite a punch.

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Razer Blade 16 (2023) vs. Alienware x16 (2023): Which 16-inch gaming laptop should you buy?

The Razer Blade 16 and the Alienware x16 are two of the newest and most powerful 16-inch gaming laptops on the market, but which one is for you?

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Gaming laptops have gotten increasingly better in recent years, and the 16-inch size has become very popular. There are a ton of great gaming laptops in that size, with different price tags and specifications, making it difficult to pick the right one. Case in point — the Razer Blade 16 (2023) and the Alienware x16 (2023).

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Razer Blade 16 (2023) vs 18 (2023): Is bigger better?

Which big Razer laptop should you get?

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Razer makes some of the best laptops on the market, with powerful hardware and great design. It regularly refreshes its laptop lineups, too, bringing in new hardware and sometimes new sizes. The 2023 lineup consists of two new sizes now — the Razer Blade 16 (2023) and the Razer Blade 18 (2023). Both these laptops come with similar specifications, updated to the latest generation of hardware.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 vs X13s: Which business laptop should you get?

Which ThinkPad X13 should you buy: Windows on Arm, or the latest x86?

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Lenovo has a ton of great laptops in its lineup, and many of these are similar laptops at the same price points. Case in point: the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s. Both these laptops are not only similar but from the same series, no less. However, they’re also quite different. As such, it can be difficult to pick the right one for you, especially because these two laptops are also priced similarly.

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs. Intel Core i7-13700K: Which mid-range CPU should you buy?

Which chip should you pick in the battle of the best midrange CPUs?

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If you’re in the market for a mid-range CPU today, you have quite a few good options. Both AMD and Intel have multiple mid-range CPUs competing against each other, but there are a couple of options that stand out. Intel has its 13th Gen i7 champ, the Intel Core i7-13700K, while AMD has the brand new X3D option, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D. These two are rather close in terms of performance and price, so it’s easy to wonder which one is the right pick for you. Here’s how the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the Core i7-13700K stack up against each other.

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs. Ryzen 9 7900X: Which Ryzen CPU should you buy?

Which chip should you pick in the battle of the best midrange CPUs from AMD?

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AMD has been upping the game with its Ryzen series of CPUs. It has made considerable leaps in performance generation over generation. There are several great CPUs across AMD’s Ryzen range, so it can get a little confusing to pick the best one for your needs. This is especially true for CPUs in the same price bracket — like the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. The two CPUs retail very close to each other in price while sharing some similarities and differences. We've extensively tested both chips and here’s how they stack up against each other.

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Intel and AMD have been making some great processors, and their lineups currently compete very well against each other. Currently, we have AMD’s 7000 series of CPUs, based on the new Zen 4 architecture, going up against Intel’s latest 13th Gen chips. At the top of Intel’s lineup is the Intel Core i9-13900K, which competes directly with the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. Both are very capable chips and in the range, and it's a difficult choice to pick between the two. We've extensively tested both chips, and here’s how they stack up against each other.