Microsoft's PC Manager promises to optimize your machine's performance at no cost. I tried it out to see if it's good enough to replace third-party tools.

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If you're in the market for a gaming laptop but are limited to a ~$1,000 budget, this Alienware Aurora gaming laptop deal is well worth a look. Normally priced at $1,399.99, it's currently available ...

Laptops are essential tools for work, study, and creative projects, but over time their performance declines, often gradually until major issues emerge. In 2026, AI workloads, 4K video editing, and ...

If your PC is a few years old, it probably doesn't feel as fast anymore. PCs running Windows slow down after years of use for a number of reasons. While you can't always fix the root causes, there's ...

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The Alienware Area-51 is an absolute powerhouse of a gaming PC, and the RTX 5090 models specifically will help you reach the frame rate ceiling. However, the sub-brand's revival trims down on some of ...

When considering gaming on a laptop, there are two names that consistently pop up: Razer and Alienware. The latter got its start in 1996 under a different name, Saikai, and quickly made a name for ...

Dell’s Alienware laptops tend to be high-performance notebooks with designs that unmistakably scream “this is a gaming laptop.” But rival PC makers like Asus, Razer, and Acer have been demonstrating ...

After relaunching its Area-51 brand with a new 16-inch laptop in 2025, Alienware is teasing two new laptops at CES 2026 in an attempt to reach an even larger audience. Dell's gaming brand plans to ...

At CES 2026, Alienware debuts new anti-glare 240Hz OLED panels in its 16-inch Aurora and Area-51 laptops, plus new Intel "Arrow Lake" silicon options. I got to check out the screens up close, and they ...