Latest articles by Jacob Ridley
Best ultrawide monitor for gaming in 2026: the immersive panels I recommend for PC gamers
Expansive It's time to go wide... ultrawide: these gaming monitors are wider, brighter, and faster than ever.
'Slay, bestie' just some of the Gen Z slang used in programming language dreamt up by AI in a 'Ralph Wiggum loop' that its creator feared may be too powerful
News I don't know, man.
Nvidia might be doing what was once unthinkable: asking Intel to make some of its future AI chips
News Nvidia isn't going all-in on Intel, according to the report, but it's better than nothing for the struggling foundry.
Open source Steam Controller-a-like is a beast with new screens and gyro controls: 'there's so much more I can add' says creator
News OpenSplitDeck is shaping up to be a seriously impressive controller.
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE review
Score: 94% Practically peerless on price/performance.
Intel has the memory chips it needs to keep shipping Lunar Lake: 'we were relatively aggressive in terms of getting the memory early'
News On-package memory would've put Intel in a tough spot if not.
Intel Nova Lake CPUs on track for late 2026 as exec downplays shuffling capacity to meet datacenter demand: 'We have important customers in both datacenter and client and that needs to be our priority'
News Would you consider Nova Lake?
Jensen Huang talks AI's insatiable appetite for GPUs at the World Economic Forum: 'spot price of GPU rentals is going up, not just the latest generation, but two generation old GPUs'
News AI is all-consuming.
Sennheiser HD 550 review
Audiophile A great reason to start taking your gaming audio seriously.
There are a surprising number of programs designed to randomly kill processes on your computer until it crashes—or you wimp out
News Process roulette is the name of the game.
The best fish tank PC case in 2026: I've tested heaps of stylish chassis but only a few have earned my recommendation
Fish sold separately Want to show off your PC components? These fish tank cases are the best way to do it.
Best office chairs for gaming in 2026: The top seats for work and gaming that I've tried and tested
Take a seat Take care of your spine with the best office chairs for gaming.
Best mechanical keyboards in 2026: The clacky boards I'd buy in a heartbeat
Click Clack Make the switch with our guide to the best mechanical gaming keyboards.
Best high refresh rate gaming monitor in 2026: These are the speedy panels I'd snap up
How Refreshing Don't dawdle with one of the best high refresh rate gaming monitors around.
The best Mini-ITX PC case in 2026: the top tiny cases I've tested so far
Mini but Mighty Go compact and cute with the best Mini-ITX PC cases.
Best mouse pads for gaming in 2026: the fabric and hard-top mats I prefer to game on
Slick The best mouse pads offer slick mouse movement and awesome aesthetics, no matter what surface you prefer.
The best desk lighting in 2026: my recommendations for key lights and lightstrips to illuminate your gaming set-up
Light it up! Whether making your Twitch stream more professional or aiming for an ambient office environment, I've got the best lighting kits for your PC covered.
Best 4K gaming monitors in 2026: the ultra hi-res panels I highly recommend
4K Vision The best 4K gaming monitor has all the bells and whistles an enthusiast could ever want or need.
Best wireless gaming keyboard in 2026: my top picks for cable-free typing delights
Freedom Cut the cord with the best wireless gaming keyboards.
Best webcams in 2026: the 1080p and 4K webcams I recommend for gamers and streamers
Look Your Best These are the best webcams for streaming and video calls.
Best Hall effect keyboards in 2026: the fastest, most customizable keyboards for competitive gaming
Quick digits The best Hall effect, optical or induction gaming keyboards are built for competitive gameplay, but they offer something for everybody.
Best CPU coolers in 2026: I've tested the latest liquid coolers and air coolers to find the very best for your CPU
Cool Breeze Our picks for the best CPU coolers will have your processor running cool with air or liquid during the hottest gaming sessions.
