Articles by Claire Tabari, Contributing 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

9 things to consider when buying a gaming laptop — here’s what you should prioritize

The 9 most important factors for buying a gaming laptop

By Claire Tabari published 28 April 24

Shopping for gaming laptops can be nightmarish, but the process doesn’t need to be daunting if you're informed. Here are the 9 things to consider when purchasing a gaming laptop.

Asus ROG Ally update promises huge FPS boosts — here are the results of our testing

By Claire Tabari published 26 April 24

The Asus ROG Ally has received a performance update on April 25 that has the potential to "increase" frame rates and smooth out gameplay. But after our tests, is it worth it?

Fallout 4 gets a massive update — here's what's new on PC, PS5, and Xbox

By Claire Tabari published 25 April 24

Fallout 4 is getting a current-gen overhaul for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC today. Here's everything to expect.

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A new Windows 11 update injects ads in your Start menu — here's how to turn them off

By Claire Tabari published 24 April 24

Windows 11 released a software update yesterday that places advertisements on the Start menu, with the changes gradually rolling out to users throughout the week. Here's how to turn them off.

MSI Claw update promises a massive performance boost — here are the results of our testing

By Claire Tabari published 22 April 24

The MSI Claw has received a Bios update that could yield a boost in framerate by up to 43.5%. Here are our tests and whether or not it delivers that promise.

Here are the PS5 Pro details Sony may not want you to see

By Claire Tabari published 19 April 24

A YouTube video leaking PS5 Pro hardware specs has been taken down by Sony, making it appear all the more true.

Akko Sailor Moon Crystal (5087B v2) gaming keyboard review: Silent but adorable

By Claire Tabari published 19 April 24

Editor\'s Choice

The Akko Sailor Moon Crystal 5087B v2 gaming keyboard excels with soft PBT caps, an adorable aesthetic, silent but satisfying keypresses, and customizable per-key RGB lighting.

A major Windows 11 AI innovation may be exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite laptops — should you care?

By Claire Tabari published 18 April 24

The AI Explorer believed to feature in Windows 11's 24H2 update might be exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite processors.

Google Drive dark mode: How to turn on this long-awaited feature in 4 clicks

By Claire Tabari published 18 April 24

Bless the stars! Google Drive finally has a dark mode, and in a few simple steps, you can turn it on and save yourself from eye strain.

iPhone 16 Pro leak suggests a huge upgrade is coming to its camera

By Claire Tabari published 16 April 24

With the latest iPhone 16 rumor, reports indicate that a new change is coming to Pro cameras. Here's what we know.

Users with this Intel 11th Gen CPU issue can finally upgrade to Windows 11

By Claire Tabari published 15 April 24

Some users have serious incompatibility issues with Windows 11 thanks to an Intel 11th Gen CPU flaw, but thankfully, there's now a fix to the problem.

This one controller issue with the MSI Claw is bad enough that I wouldn't buy it

By Claire Tabari published 14 April 24

The MSI Claw is already a nightmare for a variety of reasons, but this one design flaw in its gamepad exhibits my biggest problem with game controllers.

MSI Claw review: Shamefully declawed

By Claire Tabari published 12 April 24

The MSI Claw benefits from solid productivity performance and an ergonomic grip, but with software issues, design faults, and inferior gaming performance, you can do better for a lower price.

iPhone 16 Plus color leak will brighten your day

By Claire Tabari published 11 April 24

iPhone 16 Plus will add two new colors to the mix

Fallout 76, New Vegas, and 3 are free on Prime Gaming to celebrate TV show's launch

By Claire Tabari published 11 April 24

Don't miss your chance to get these great games for free!

Spotify launches AI playlists — here's when it'll be available and for who

By Claire Tabari published 9 April 24

Spotify's AI Playlists seem awesome — see if you have access

The AI ‘revolution’ has done nothing but cause me trouble

By Claire Tabari published 7 April 24

I’ve waited patiently for AI to start helping us, but all it has done is cause me frustration and grief. When is it supposed to start doing good?

How to optimize Windows 11 for gaming: Tips and tricks to get higher fps, faster load times, and more

By Claire Tabari published 6 April 24

If you want your gaming PC or laptop to run at its best, here are some ways to optimize gaming on Windows 11.

New Helldivers 2 warbond brings explosive crossbow, grenade pistol, thermite, and more

By Claire Tabari published 5 April 24

Democracy has never been this good

I downloaded the new Windows 11 update set to go public soon — here's what happened

By Claire Tabari published 4 April 24

Windows 11's latest update is almost here, and considering it's the first major one of 2024, we're excited to get a first look at what Microsoft has been cooking up.

How to save a WEBP image as JPEG or PNG on Windows 11

By Claire Tabari published 2 April 24

If you're tired of WEBP files making your life miserable, here are a few convenient ways of converting WEBP files into JPEG or PNG.

Most game stores suck for handheld gaming PCs; here are your best options

By Claire Tabari published 31 March 24

Here are the biggest gaming stores for handheld gaming PCs ranked from worst to best.

How to redeem Steam keys and wallet codes on Android

By Claire Tabari published 29 March 24

You don't have to struggle needlessly on your quest to figure out how to redeem Steam keys and Wallet Codes on Android. Without further ado, here's how you do it.