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

Gameplay on the Razer Blade 16 (2025) with an Nvidia RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.

The RTX 5090 was supposed to be the chosen one, but does the RTX 4090 have the high ground?

By Claire Tabari published 27 March 25

We got our hands on an RTX 5090 laptop and tested it with multiple games, monitoring its graphical performance across both synthetic and real-world benchmarks.

iPad 10th Generation is $80 off with two years of AppleCare+ during Amazon's Big Spring Sale

By Claire Tabari published 26 March 25

The iPad 10th Generation with two years of AppleCare+ is now seeing a solid discount during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

Lenovo continues to prove that every other touchpad is inferior with its new ThinkPad

By Claire Tabari published 26 March 25

Lenovo’s haptic touchpad is wonderful, addressing my criticisms with traditional touchpads and providing a seamless tracking experience.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale takes up to 50% off Beats headphones, here are 7 deals I recommend

By Claire Tabari published 25 March 25

We've compiled the best Beats headphone deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

The Lenovo Legion Go S in hand running Death's Door in front of a wood table

The Lenovo Legion Go S is a Z1 Extreme trap you'll want to avoid — Here's why

By Claire Tabari published 24 March 25

If performance is paramount in your gaming handheld, it's time to pump the brakes on that purchase

Asus ROG Ally X against a wood table displaying Elden Ring on screen.

Best handheld gaming PCs in 2025

By Claire Tabari published 21 March 25

The best handheld gaming PCs to take your gaming on the go

Xbox handheld when? "Minor" Windows tweak is a major step for handheld gaming PCs

By Claire Tabari published 20 March 25

This Windows 11 update is a big deal for handheld gaming PCs and could be the first sign of more to come.

Qualcomm Snapdragon G Series Gen 2 and 3

Qualcomm's new gaming handheld chips have one, big, Android-sized problem

By Claire Tabari published 19 March 25

Apple is constantly sapping game exclusives in the mobile gaming market, which just goes to show how superior a dedicated handheld gaming PC is.

Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura Edition review: Does it hold up to Lenovo’s best?

By Claire Tabari published 19 March 25

A gorgeous display, sturdy aluminum chassis, and excellent speakers can’t save this Lenovo business laptop from a poor price-to-performance ratio and mediocre battery life.

My biggest problem with the ROG Ally? It might be solved for $80.

By Claire Tabari published 16 March 25

If you were waiting for Asus to release its own battery upgrade for the ROG Ally, then stop. The company has no plans for it. But a solution might be on the way.

Asus Zenbook 14 vs. Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4: Is the MacBook killer back?

By Claire Tabari published 12 March 25

Can the Asus Zenbook 14 survive against the latest M4 MacBook Air?

Don't get too excited about that Xbox handheld — I'm not, here's why

By Claire Tabari published 11 March 25

A report of Microsoft partnering with a PC gaming OEM to make a gaming with Xbox branding is exciting, but this might not be the Xbox handheld you want.

Asus Zenbook 14 UX3405CA: Great power comes with poor longevity

By Claire Tabari published 11 March 25

Editor\'s Choice

Asus delivers the excellence we expect from Zenbook with its latest 14-inch ultraportable, but disappointing battery life takes away from an otherwise phenomenal laptop.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in navy blue held above a table

If Apple couldn't sell me on XR with a $3,500 headset, I doubt a $2,500 foldable iPhone will work either

By Claire Tabari published 6 March 25

Is the Apple Tax going too far?

Nvidia RTX 50-Series reviews look grim: A slow start or a GPU generation gone to waste?

By Claire Tabari published 5 March 25

As Nvidia seems to fumble the launch of the RTX 50-series, we wonder whether this is just a slow start or if the entire generation has gone to waste.

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.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x with the lid open sitting on a white desk

Best Lenovo laptops in 2025: Our 6 favorites tested and reviewed

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 4 March 25

These are the best Lenovo laptops based on hundreds of hours of testing and reviews, from ThinkPad laptops to slick Yoga 2-in-1s, powerful Legion gaming laptops, and affordable Ideapads.

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

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 on a white table

Best Lenovo ThinkPad in 2025: 3 top picks based on testing and reviews

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 25 February 25

Whether you're looking for the ThinkPad with the best battery life or peak performance, we have you covered. Here are our top picks of the year.

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?

Best 2-in-1 laptops in 2025

By Claire Tabari last updated 21 February 25

The best 2-in-1 laptops you can buy in 2025 include tablet/laptop hybrids from Lenovo, LG, and HP.

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