The highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 from Activision is out this week! Developed by Treyarch and Raven, the game features a cooperative story campaign, a bigger and better Zombies mode, and plenty of other exciting content. It’s also the last exclusive game for Xbox this year, which has already been full of major releases.
As someone researching the Xbox Ally, I’ve found it’s a fantastic device if you’re already invested in Xbox Cloud Gaming, Play Anywhere games, or PC Game Pass. It really slots into that existing ecosystem nicely. However, its appeal drops off a bit if you’re not using those services. Plus, even for those of us *within* that ecosystem, the device still feels like it needs some refinement and polish before it’s truly ready.
I’ve been using the Razer Kiyo V2 as my main webcam for several weeks, and I’m really impressed. For $150, it’s surprisingly good – it costs less than many other high-end 4K webcams, but the picture and sound quality are excellent.
Even with a basic graphics card, I’ve been able to play demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Elden Ring smoothly on an affordable mini PC. This is possible because I’m using cloud gaming services like NVIDIA GeForce NOW, which lets me stream the games instead of relying on my PC’s hardware to run them.
Good news – any gamepad that works with a regular Windows computer will also work with a Windows mini PC. I’ve collected some of our top picks to help you find the perfect controller for your setup.
The original Razer controller was top-of-the-line for serious gamers and professionals when it came out. However, Razer is always innovating, and I’ve been really impressed with their new Raiju V3 Pro – it’s a PS5 and PC controller with even more advanced features.
For instance, Copilot Mode uses AI right in your browser to make things easier online. It can help you find information, quickly summarize articles and websites, and even interact with webpages, ultimately helping you get more done.
When buying a mini PC, people often make a few common errors. While some of these aren’t a big deal, others could potentially cause problems.
I’ve been testing both the Aurora 16 and the newer Aurora 16X, and I’m impressed. While Alienware isn’t necessarily the best value for your money, I definitely recommend either of these laptops if you’re looking for a good gaming machine without spending a fortune.
Although Microsoft wants people to switch to Windows 11, it’s unlikely many will, particularly those with fairly new computers that now feel outdated because Windows 10 is no longer supported. Some users believe Microsoft intentionally ended support to force upgrades, calling it a planned obsolescence tactic.