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

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.

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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?

I love the Ally X's new Armoury Crate, and so does my original ROG Ally — Here's how I set it up

By Claire Tabari published 22 July 24

The newly updated Armoury Crate is no small part of what makes the Asus ROG Ally X such a success, but it's also available on the original Ally. Here's how to get it.

Asus ROG Ally X review: It’s a perfect mid-cycle refresh — but maybe only for diehard gamers

By Claire Tabari published 22 July 24

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The Asus ROG Ally X is exactly what it should be: A fantastic mid-cycle refresh that improves what’s already there while maintaining a competitive price point.

5 best Samsung OLED TV deals after Prime Day 2024: Get up to 50% off

By Claire Tabari published 19 July 24

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is over, however, Samsung OLED TVs continue to impress in this weekend's Black Friday in July sale

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) review: Perfect for one type of gamer

By Claire Tabari published 18 July 24

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) boasts a gloriously portable design and gorgeous OLED panel, but its weak performance and high price won’t please most.

Don't miss it! Apple AirPods Pro 2 are still at an all-time low of $169 as Prime Day is nearly over

By Claire Tabari last updated 17 July 24

Apple's high-end earbuds are at an all-time low for Prime Day 2024, coming in at just $169.

Prime Day monitors: I found my 5 favorite Alienware gaming monitor deals

By Claire Tabari last updated 17 July 24

I review and analyze the quality of Alienware gaming monitors as part of my job at Laptop Mag. Here are the five best deals I've found on Amazon for Prime Day

Nintendo is notoriously bad at discounting its games — here are 9 Switch games that are actually great deals during Prime Day

By Claire Tabari published 17 July 24

These are the best Nintendo Switch game deals out there

Beats Studio Pro is more than 50% off in best headphone Prime Day deal I've seen

By Claire Tabari published 17 July 24

We said the Beats Studio Pro is better than the AirPods Max in our review, and it's now more than 50% off during

I review gaming laptops for a living. These are the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals

By Claire Tabari published 17 July 24

Here are my favorite gaming laptop deals this Prime Day

Where to pre-order Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition: Is it worth it?

By Claire Tabari published 16 July 24

The Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition exists to celebrate the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and it's now available to pre-order.