Articles by Claire Tabari, Staff Writer

Self-described art critic and unabashedly pretentious, Claire finds joy in impassioned ramblings about her closeness to video games. She has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Media Studies from Brooklyn College and five years of experience in entertainment journalism. Claire is a stalwart defender of the importance found in subjectivity and spends most days overwhelmed with excitement for the past, present and future of gaming. When she isn't writing or playing Dark Souls, she can be found eating chicken fettuccine alfredo and watching anime.

Articles by: Claire Tabari

If I were going back to school, I would buy one of these 3 dorm room monitors

By Claire Tabari published 22 August 24

There are plenty back-to-school monitor deals, but here are the best we've seen for those in need of a great overall product, something more budget-friendly, or an absolute beast for gaming.

ARM successfully dominated CPUs — GPUs might be next

By Claire Tabari published 19 August 24

Computing company ARM, which built the architecture for Apple Silicon and many Qualcomm processors, is reportedly expanding its reach.

I review gaming laptops for a living, and one major feature is less important than you think

By Claire Tabari last updated 18 August 24

Battery life might not be that important when choosing your next gaming laptop.

AMD processors are far behind Qualcomm, Intel, and Apple in battery life. Here's why.

By Claire Tabari published 17 August 24

For now, AMD is behind in battery life compared to Qualcomm, Intel, and Apple. But how far behind exactly?

3 features I'd miss if I switched my ROG Ally to SteamOS

By Claire Tabari published 14 August 24

However, when SteamOS arrives on other platforms like the Asus ROG Ally or any Windows 11 device, there will undoubtedly be benefits of running SteamOS, but what will the negatives be?

The chips aren't alright: What's going wrong with Intel and AMD CPUs?

By Claire Tabari published 13 August 24

With several issues facing CPU makers, many wonder what is going wrong for Intel and AMD. The answer isn't as simple as you think and in some cases, it may be an overreaction.

3 hidden Windows 11 features I use to get the best performance from my gaming laptop

By Claire Tabari published 11 August 24

Don't miss out on these three useful features

Lenovo Legion Go successor: Expected release date, price, features and more

By Claire Tabari published 10 August 24

Here's everything we know about the successor to the Lenovo Legion Go, including details on its expected release date, price, specs and more.

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 (AMD) vs. Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1: Which should you buy?

By Claire Tabari published 9 August 24

One of these laptops is far superior to the other.

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Gen 9 review: AMD cannot match Intel

By Claire Tabari published 8 August 24

The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 is fine, but it’s outmatched by an Intel alternative due to unimpressive battery life.

Google Chrome update could doom your adblocker: Here's what you need to know

By Claire Tabari published 7 August 24

Google Chrome is scheduled to receive a new update that will replace its existing browser extension platform, which could cause certain extensions to stop functioning.

Samsung announcement could change Windows gaming handhelds forever

By Claire Tabari published 6 August 24

Samsung announced today that it has begun production of its new class of RAM, which has the potential to change the future of mobile hardware.

This Lenovo 2-in-1 is an excellent back-to-school laptop if you don’t want to break the bank

By Claire Tabari published 4 August 24

If you are back-to-school laptop shopping on a budget, we found an excellent affordable pick for those in need of a 2-in-1 laptop with marathon battery life.

Asus Vivobook S15 S5507 (Snapdragon X Elite) on a white table

Snapdragon X PCs to rival MacBook Air in more than performance from 2025

By Claire Tabari published 1 August 24

Qualcomm isn't done raising the bar for competitive pricing, as the company has revealed its next Snapdragon X Copilot+ PCs will boast a far lower starting price.

Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 review: Affordable reliability

By Claire Tabari published 31 July 24

The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 is reliable and affordable, but its underwhelming display and weak speakers keep it short of greatness.

Something about this laptop stinks — In a good way?

By Claire Tabari published 31 July 24

Asus is launching a laptop with a new scent-focused feature, and it's turning some heads.

Are you safe from Intel CPU failure? Download this critical update coming soon

By Claire Tabari published 29 July 24

Recent Intel processors have been experiencing massive instability flaws over the course of the last few months, but you might not have to worry.

A hand holding an ROG Ally X over a red background

The ROG Ally X: A new era for laptop-free gaming is here

By Claire Tabari published 29 July 24

Windows gaming handhelds are an amazing technology that had yet to reach its potential until the Asus ROG Ally X took a massive leap toward perfection.

Xbox handheld console rumors: Possible release date, features, and more

By Claire Tabari published 27 July 24

Here's everything we know about the Xbox handheld console, including details on its possible release date, price, and features.

I turned my Asus ROG Ally X into an Xbox handheld — here's how

By Claire Tabari published 26 July 24

Rumors of an Xbox gaming handheld have been heating up ever since the beginning of the year, but what if you already had one without realizing it?

Apple brings top iPhone app to the web, but Android users miss out

By Claire Tabari published 25 July 24

Apple made a shocking announcement on Wednesday that it would be bringing one of its biggest applications to the web after 12 years of remaining exclusive to the company's hardware.

This laptop is magic, so why aren't there more like it?

By Claire Tabari published 24 July 24

Most gaming laptops I test have one common drawback: They’re unwieldy. Not all of them are built this way, but there's a good reason for it.

Google Chrome update to address one of its biggest flaws — Here's how to get it early

By Claire Tabari published 23 July 24

Google Chrome has been notoriously demanding on hardware, but an upcoming update could address this issue.

My favorite gaming laptop ever is still available for $1,000 off after Prime Day

By Claire Tabari last updated 22 July 24

The Razer Blade 14 is my beloved and this extended Prime Day deal makes it super affordable.

Asus ROG Ally X is now on sale: Which model is right for you?

By Claire Tabari last updated 22 July 24

The Asus ROG Ally X officially launched today; which one is right for you?

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