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

HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13: Which business laptop reigns supreme?

By Claire Tabari published 4 March 25

What's the right business laptop for your employees? The HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 are great choices, but only one wins.

A Windows 11 update has tanked performance on some Intel CPUs — Here's what it means for you

By Claire Tabari published 3 March 25

Windows 11's 24H2 continues to suffer from compatibility issues

HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI review: I don’t think I could go back to another business laptop

By Claire Tabari published 2 March 25

Editor's Choice

If you can stomach the steep price point, this EliteBook is stunning with excellent battery life and great performance.

Some classic games may run worse on RTX 50-series gaming laptops — Here's why

By Claire Tabari published 27 February 25

Nvidia is dropping support for this key driver

Acer Aspire 14 AI review: Affordable excellence with one big trade-off

By Claire Tabari last updated 25 February 25

The Aspire 14 AI is an excellent budget laptop held back by a dreadful display

Microsoft's recent tests could lure Google Workspace users back to Office apps

By Claire Tabari published 25 February 25

Microsoft is testing a new, limited version of its Office suite that could challenge Google's massive userbase.

Intel Arrow Lake just launched, but the problem with its AI isn’t the hardware, it’s the software

By Claire Tabari published 25 February 25

I tested a variety of AI features on the Acer Aspire 14 AI, but I came away unimpressed. I couldn't help but wonder: When will AI get interesting?

Freshly uncovered Windows 11 app may ease the biggest headache of buying a new laptop

By Claire Tabari published 19 February 25

Windows Migration could make file transfer a cinch

TSMC reportedly eyes Intel's manufacturing plants following Trump's tariff threat, but not everybody is happy about it

By Claire Tabari published 18 February 25

Will TSMC acquire Intel's stateside manufacturing plants?

Don’t buy a ‘creator’ laptop just because you create, get this one gaming laptop instead

By Claire Tabari published 16 February 25

Do you know the difference between a creator and a gaming laptop? Well, there isn’t a defined distinction

MSI Creator A16 AI+ A3HVFG review: Excellent performance comes at a price

By Claire Tabari published 15 February 25

The MSI Creator A16 AI+ is a solid AI-powered machine with a satisfying keyboard, excellent processing performance, and a sturdy chassis, but similar laptops exist for far cheaper.

Leaked AMD Strix Halo benchmark sounds too good to be true

By Claire Tabari published 14 February 25

There's no way AMD's upcoming chips are this good, right?

Dell G16 (7630) open on a white table at an angle with Far Cry 6 on screen.

Want an RTX 50-series GPU? Your best bet is a gaming laptop

By Claire Tabari published 12 February 25

The gaming hardware industry is in limbo

The ASUS ProArt P16 with lid open on a white table

Best laptops for engineering students in 2025: 3 top picks based on testing and reviews

By Claire Tabari last updated 11 February 25

The best laptops for engineering students are vital if you're in need of something powerful to take you through your courses without failure, and we have put together a list of the cream of the crop.

Asus Zenbook Duo 2025 review: Newfound power with one caveat

By Claire Tabari published 10 February 25

Asus' Zenbook Duo refresh benefits from excellent processing power but suffers from poor battery life. Regardless, you'll still get a gorgeous OLED panel, loud speakers, and seamless dual-displays.

One of my favorite AAA games looks stunning on Intel's new integrated graphics

By Claire Tabari published 10 February 25

We put Arrow Lake to the test in gaming

This ROG Ally and Steam Deck mount looks ridiculous — and its creators know it

By Claire Tabari published 7 February 25

Take a weight off with the strangest ROG Ally and Steam Deck accessory you'll come across this year.

An open and powered on dark gray laptop against a white background showing a video game on screen.

Here's how much an RTX 50-series gaming laptop could set you back

By Claire Tabari published 6 February 25

We've seen our first glimpse of RTX 50-series laptop prices, and there are a few things to keep in mind while shopping around.

Grabbing a Switch 2 on release day will be easier than you expect

By Claire Tabari published 5 February 25

And we don't recommend waiting

Asus Zenbook S16 UM5606 (Ryzen AI 9) open on a white desktop showing the display.

The best AMD Ryzen laptops in 2025: 6 top picks we've tested and reviewed

By Madeline Ricchiuto last updated 4 February 25

Our top picks for the best AMD Ryzen laptops in 2025 based on hundreds of hours of testing and reviews.

Lenovo Legion Go 2 confirmed — when will it launch?

By Claire Tabari last updated 3 February 25

The next generation of Legion Go is on its way

RTX 5080 reviews are in, and it could be bad news for gaming laptops

By Claire Tabari published 30 January 25

Early RTX 5080 reviews see many publications disappointed by its performance, but upgrading might still be the best move.

If this Switch 2 price leak is real, you're going to want to buy Nintendo's new console ASAP

By Claire Tabari published 29 January 25

There's good reason to purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 as soon as it launches, and the price might only be half the story

Laptops and gaming hardware may be up to 40% more expensive under Trump's new tariffs

By Claire Tabari published 28 January 25

Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, and Apple hardware could all shortly become more expensive following new tariffs.

Samsung's "Now Brief" is a feature so useful it may win over even the biggest AI skeptics

By Claire Tabari published 24 January 25

Samsung's most exciting Galaxy Unpacked debut wasn't a new phone

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