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

Don't wait for RTX 50-series GPUs — this RTX 4080 gaming laptop proves it's not worth it

By Claire Tabari published 28 December 24

I recently reviewed the Acer Predator Helios 16, a fantastic gaming laptop that impressed me in more ways than one, but it made me realize something about the current state of gaming laptops.

Acer Predator Helios 16 review: Powerful, gorgeous, and reasonably priced

By Claire Tabari published 21 December 24

Editor\'s Choice

The Acer Predator Helios 16 has fantastic hardware without sacrificing its gorgeous display, and it’s reasonably priced.

There may be a Steam Deck 2 on its way, just not Valve's

By Claire Tabari published 20 December 24

Lenovo's next-generation, SteamOS-powered Legion Go could make for a great Steam Deck follow-up.

Lenovo's Legion Go 2 may adopt a killer Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch feature

By Claire Tabari published 19 December 24

This new Lenovo Legion Go 2 leak has us brimming with excitement

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Best gaming deals in December 2024

By Hilda Scott last updated 19 December 24

See the best gaming deals right now including PC gaming deals, PlayStation deals, Xbox deals, Nintendo Switch deals, VR deals, and more

Can the ROG Ally X's AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 update actually double your framerate? We tested it to see!

By Claire Tabari published 18 December 24

Is AFMF 2 worth the hype?

Should you buy a gaming laptop? Here's why you should wait until 2025.

By Claire Tabari published 18 December 24

We're anticipating a shift in the gaming laptop industry within the coming months, so there might be good reason to hold off on new hardware.

This gaming headset blew my mind because of 2 incredible features

By Claire Tabari published 15 December 24

The Asus ROG Delta II does a couple of things I cannot live without

Asus ROG Delta II gaming headset review: Excellent features cannot thwart discomfort

By Claire Tabari published 14 December 24

I wish this headset was more comfortable

Best 2-in-1 laptops 2024

By Claire Tabari last updated 13 December 24

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

Do these images show the Nintendo Switch 2? We have our doubts

By Claire Tabari published 13 December 24

Nintendo Switch 2 might've just been leaked, or has it?

A gaming handheld 20% faster than the ROG Ally X? MSI Claw back victory from defeat

By Claire Tabari published 11 December 24

Can MSI Claw take the Asus ROG Ally's crown?

Everyone is waiting on Steam Deck 2, but Valve may be up to old tricks

By Claire Tabari published 10 December 24

Steam Deck 2 isn't happening yet, but another SteamOS device seems to be coming

Best education apps in 2024

By Claire Tabari published 9 December 24

Here are our favorite applications for education, perfect for students of varying ages

Best laptops for college in 2024: Student laptops for every budget

By Claire Tabari last updated 6 December 24

Finding the best college laptop can feel like researching for a term paper, but we test dozens of laptops yearly to ensure we've got the best laptops for students of all courses of study.

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Best laptops for architecture students in 2024

By Claire Tabari last updated 6 December 24

Here are our best picks for laptops for architecture students

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Best laptops for teachers in 2024

By Claire Tabari published 6 December 24

The best laptops for teachers can be a mix of multiple things, largely dependent on the type of courses you're teaching and what your focus is.

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Best Mac apps for students

By Henry T. Casey, Claire Tabari last updated 4 December 24

We've searched high and low for the best Mac apps for students

I gave this gaming laptop 4 out of 5 stars and it's $500 off during Cyber Monday

By Claire Tabari published 2 December 24

The Acer Predator Helios 18 is a great gaming laptop, and it's $500 off on Cyber Monday

Top Lenovo Legion Cyber Monday deals: Save up to $650 on Lenovo Legion laptops, accessories, and more

By Claire Tabari last updated 2 December 24

Cyber Monday delivers excellent Lenovo Legion deals, regardless of whether you want laptops, accessories, or more.

Hurry! One of our favorite gaming laptops is $600 off on Cyber Monday!

By Claire Tabari published 2 December 24

Save $600 on one of our highest rated gaming laptops of 2024

Hurry! See our 5 favorite Asus Zenbook Cyber Monday deals before they go away at Best Buy!

By Claire Tabari published 2 December 24

Best Buy is discounting some excellent Asus Zenbook machines during Cyber Monday

19 best Lenovo Cyber Monday deals 2024: Laptops, tablets, monitors and more

By Hilda Scott, Claire Tabari last updated 30 November 24

Lenovo Cyber Monday sees massive deals for Lenovo products

Lenovo Legion Go drops to lowest price ever in this breathtaking Black Friday deal

By Claire Tabari, Hilda Scott published 29 November 24

Save a whole $200 off the phenomenal Lenovo Legion Go, regardless of which model you're in the market for.

I'm amazed by these 5 Razer gaming keyboard Black Friday discounts

By Claire Tabari published 29 November 24

Razer is holding no prisoners in its Black Friday deals, which are seeing massive discounts for its gaming keyboards

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