Latest articles by Jacob Ridley
This tiny version of Windows 11 fits into just 2.29 GB and is 'extremely aggressive' in removing bloat such as Xbox, Solitaire and Defender
News The debloating wizard is back at it again.
Moody and wooden, this PC and I have a lot in common: Asus ProArt Case PA401, Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RX 9070 XT build
Build it Who says you need rainbow RGBs for a good time?
'Ya jackass!' Europe's Pro golfers are wearing VR headsets that shout insults at them as they prepare for the American Ryder Cup crowd
News I do the same thing to prepare for work in the morning.
Satellite snaps Starlink passing underneath while taking candid shots of Chinese airbase: 'a very rare instance, but not impossible!'
News Even with more stuff in orbit, the chances of this happening are extremely low.
AI, take the wheel: Gigabyte's latest motherboards will 'intelligently dynamically' improve performance of Ryzen chips by up to 25% in games through a built-in AI model
News Bot boosted.
Asus ProArt Case PA401 review
Score: 72% Mysterious and lovely, but not for most high-end builds.
Best webcams in 2025: the 1080p and 4K webcams I recommend for gamers and streamers
Look Your Best These are the best webcams for streaming and video calls.
I've taken a proper bargain of a case from Thermaltake and built a gorgeous white PC with it
Build it A mighty air cooler from Cooler Master is the star of the show.
Best capture cards for PC gaming in 2025: whether it's streaming, recording, 1080p or the big 4K, these cards have you covered
Broadcast Show off your greatest gaming moments with the best capture cards.
Audeze LCD-S20 Closed-back review
Score: 76% Planar magnetic drivers with epic sound isolation.
Google now lets you choose who you trust for your gaming news—here's how to support PC Gamer and other human-made content
Help out I choo-choo-choose you.
Active noise cancellation is the latest trend for gaming headsets: here's how a different design philosophy could do much better than half-baked ANC
Cut it out Listen.
Alienware 16 Area-51 review
Score: 80% An excellent Alienware chassis over top-tier components.
Best gaming PC builds: budget, mid-range and high-end recommendations
DIY From a sub-$1,000 penny-saving performer to a $4,000+ monster.
Best Hall effect keyboards in 2025: 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.
MSI MPG CoreLiquid P13 360 review
Score: 67% A cheaper screen than most, but not quite there in other ways.
MSI is celebrating 10 years of Godlike extravagance with a gold-trimmed AMD motherboard—to go with your golden graphics card and RAM, naturally
News A golden PC is now on the cards, or at the very least spread across many expensive monthly payments.
Best gaming desk in 2025: my top picks for standing, sitting and everything in between
Top Desks We've chosen the best gaming desks based on hours of playing on both sitting and standing desks, just to see which is worth your money.
The best PC cases in 2025: These are the chassis I'd use for my next gaming build
Best Case You'll want the best PC case if you're building your perfect gaming PC.
The best gaming headsets in Australia for 2025
Quality cans Treat your ears to some treacle with the best gaming headsets.
You might not have heard of Biwin but it's made the best value PCIe 4.0 SSD we've tested in some time
Budget hero Our new budget king, for PCIe 4.0 drives.
Best SSD for gaming in 2025: the speediest SSDs I personally recommend
Speedy storage Give your gaming PC a serious speed boost with the best SSD for gaming.
