There's no doubting that Acer are very well versed in gaming laptops, and the Predator Helios Neo 16 looks to be another fine addition to their portfolio. In a market where desktop graphics cards are still quite unstable in price and availability, laptops have become a stronger alternative than ever.

With the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, there is plenty to be in awe of but also one major concern that I can't help but overlook given my experience with previous Predator models.

For now, let me take you through my experience with the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and why I'm convinced that this laptop line might be the most well rounded in the world of portable gaming today.

While it's far from controversial to consider HP to be one of the best laptop brands in the world today, to push the HP Chromebook x360 as one of their crowning products might raise some eyebrows.

The reason behind this is simple, the HP Chromebook x360 is a super-versatile entry-level product that it's easy to fall in love with. Simplicity is key and when it comes to the humble Chromebook, and boy, HP got it right.

There are a few configurations that you can purchase this Chromebook in but we'll only be pointing out the specifications of the version we tested below. However, both hardware and software features are very similar across the board should you want to use my review as an overview of the HP Chromebook x360 lineup.

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While there is no doubting that Dell are among the best laptop brands in the world today, creating a quality 2-in-1 laptop is a whole different ballgame, but the Dell Inspiron 16 7620 is undeniably one of the top options on the market today.

There is a fine balance between the versatility of being a worthwhile 2-in-1 laptop and the performance expected with any standard Windows laptop. With the Dell Inspiron 16 7620, this line is adhered to beautifully and it really shines regardless of which configuration you're using it in. Compromises are few and far between which offers true value for money and ultimately a product you're proud to use.

To say that Casey Neistat is an OG when it comes to vlogging would still somehow be an understatement. Having taken YouTube by storm in the early 2010's, he has amassed over 12.5m subscribers on his primary channel.

While vlogging as a hobby has seen some rough moments recently, the post pandemic boom within the scene has completely revitalized peoples desires to experience life through another persons eyes. Whether it's worldwide travel or days out around New York, Casey Neistat has a wide variety of top cameras and gear to capture his footage on. Here's what we know.

Getting the lighting just right for a photo can be hard at the best of times, even with the best ring lights or softboxes, it can feel like a challenge to get things perfect. Both of these lighting accessories are crucial in capturing the perfect shot but which one is right for you?

It's often going to come down to what your environment is like but in situations where you are in control, you have the power of choice. We're going to look at ring lights and softboxes to see which is the best lighting solution for you.

The best ring lights will no doubt be enough for most people when it comes to lighting a scene for the perfect photo, but sometimes you need additional support in the form of a softbox. This lighting tool is typically reserved for on-set photography shoots but what exactly is it and why do most professionals recommend them?

In some ways, a softbox is the opposite of a ring light, but both are sometimes mentioned in the same conversation and can actually be used in combination with each other to help create the perfect lighting environment for photography. Let us take you though everything you need to know softboxes and why they're growing in popularity outside of the professional scene.

Are the best ring lights always the biggest ones? No! Ring lights come in a variety of sizes and each one has its usefulness. There's no set sizing scale that a ring light maker needs to follow so there isn't anything stopping someone making a 200-inch ring light, although, we're not too sure who would buy such a monstrosity.

Back in the real world, let us take you through some of the most common ring light sizes available on the market and even help out with what size you might be looking for!

In a world where some of the best ring lights have become an essential item in any household, it can be quite difficult to know exactly what a good ring light price is. Does it fall under the same trap as many electrical items where the more you spend, the higher the risk that the product might not live up to expectations?

Could it be that certain brands have artificially inflated the price of ring lights and instead paved the way for cheaper brands to come and steal the limelight? We'll fight past these uncertainties and let you know exactly how much you should be paying for a ring light in 2023.

As great as even the best ring lights might be, they're not always suitable for everyone or every situation. Whether it's the price or perhaps just amount of space they can sometimes take up, there is often a need to find ring light alternatives instead.

Lucky for you, there are plenty of exciting ring light alternatives on the market to suit a range of needs and budgets, so let us show you the best ones so you can start capturing the best photos and video possible!

Ring lights might be more common today but many are still a little unsure about what is and isn't normal behavior from these lighting accessories. Do ring lights overheat and is it anything to be worried about?

We'll answer this question as simply as possible, because it's not necessarily a black and white situation. It can depend on the type of ring light you own and the conditions that it is being used in. Here's everything you need to know about ring lights and whether overheating in a concern!

There's no doubting that some of the best ring lights are becoming an essential for any content creator, photographer, MUA, or even just as part of everyday room design. Concerns around their safety, however, leave us wondering what the limits of ring lights are. A common question that gets asked is whether a ring light can be left on overnight?

We'll do our best to give you a clear answer but know that the official advice can change depending on the type of ring light you own and even the brand on the light. It's also best to do your due diligence and check the product manual for advice, too.

Acer have been on a tear lately, producing some of the best laptops on the market and really starting the process of shedding their association with being a budget laptop specialist. The Acer Swift Go 14 is just another stellar release that is easily one of the best production-focused laptops I've ever used.

When it comes to being focused on work and allowing me to stay on task, the Acer Swift Go 14 is the perfect laptop. It may seem odd to praise a laptop of offering no overbearing features or design choices, but sometimes all you need is simplicity.

 Looking for an updated list? You'll find the latest Best Gaming Laptops on PCGamesN.

What are the best laptops you can buy in 2023? Well, it's not the easiest question to answer because it will always come down to what your own needs are and the budget that you have to spend.

Fear not, as we at Gear Nuke are here to help you break through the jargon and find the best laptop that will suit your situation perfectly, even if you're on a tight budget. We've assessed a number of laptops and picked out the best based on a number of criteria.

Battery life, display, RAM, processing power, we've considered it all and more with the aim of finding the best laptop just for you. Need something for your college work, gaming, or video editing or do you just need it to run Netflix? We've got you covered.

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Looking to buy the best Chromebook possible but not sure where to start? We at Gear Nuke have you covered as we take you through five of top options you can buy today. This selection of the best Chromebooks will take you through a few various needs and budgets as opposed to just throwing out the most overpowered Chromebooks which wouldn't really suit anyone!

Chromebooks are still a relatively new product having only arrived in 2011 and they're fighting hard to be considered among the best laptops on the market. We’re in a place now where all the big laptop brands are making their very own Chromebook and the retail space has become flooded with choice. With that being said, we will break down all the important aspects of each product to help you make the right decision when you’re ready. Note that the products shown below may vary in specifications between locations.

What is the best laptop you can buy for under $1000? It’s completely normal to set yourself a budget when buying a new laptop but you might be wondering whether or not you’ve set the right target. There might be a temptation to look at much older laptops from recent years because their price will have dropped, but there is plenty of updated technology on the market for a reasonable price. 

A lot of this decision will come down to what you need from the product because, let’s face it, you are not going to get a complete premium hardware package when restricting your budget… or are you? Prepare to be very surprised at what laptops you can get for your money in 2023 and let us here at Gear Nuke guide you in the right direction toward the best laptops possible.

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Despite recently, albeit temporarily, becoming the most valuable company on the planet, Nvidia failed to make enough of an impact to become one of the top 100 most recognizable brands, according to Interbrand's 2023 report.

While it may make the best graphics cards, it appears as though Nvidia still has a lot more work to do in order to become a household name. Based on the latest results from Interbrand, it fails to register on the list of most recognizable brands from last year, but this could change over the coming 12 months.

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There's no shortage of content available via Humble Bundle in 2024, and this latest showcase is one for fans of virtual reality. Devolver Digital is offering eight of its top VR titles in one simple package, with the proceeds being donated to Special Effect.

Many of the best VR games are available on a variety of platforms, but all these titles must be redeemed on Steam. If you have a Meta Quest 3, or any other PCVR-compatible headset, all these games will work great if you're either tethered to your gaming PC, or using it wirelessly via Steam Link.

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If you're after a great gaming CPU deal, look no further. Amazon has a ton of Intel processors on limited-time discounts right now, including $148.48 off the Intel Core i9 13900KF, bringing it down to $450.52.

While the Intel Core i9 13900KF may not occupy a spot on our best gaming CPU guide, this is largely because it was succeeded by the 14th gen i9 14900K. Intel's KF chips strip away the integrated graphics, meaning a discrete graphics card is required, but they come at a slightly lower MSRP to make up for the absence.

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Redfall just dropped its final update, and Nvidia DLSS 3 has finally been added to the game to help with PC performance, adding to the existing implementation of AMD FSR 2 and Intel XeSS.

The Redfall system requirements were always relatively low, but boosting performance on Nvidia RTX graphics cards was still possible thanks to modders adding in DLSS shortly after release. Now, developer Arkane Austin has officially added the upscaling technology as a part of the game's final update.

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Ahead of its official debut at Computex, the Zonac Zone specs have leaked in full, and while they're pretty impressive, it may struggle against some more established devices in the market, unless, of course, it has a competitive price.

While the Zotac Zone specs leak has opened the market up to some interesting comparisons, it's unlikely to challenge the Steam Deck as the best handheld gaming PC any time soon.

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Is Ghost of Tsushima Steam Deck compatible? In a strange turn of events, Ghost of Tsushima is great to play on Steam Deck but holds an Unsupported rating, however, a detailed breakdown has been provided to explain why.

Unsurprisingly, we consider the Steam Deck OLED to be the best handheld gaming PC that money can buy, but seeing the support from first-party PlayStation studios shows how important it is in the wider gaming industry. This open-world game from Sucker Punch is one of the best on the handheld, but can't yet qualify for a Verified or even Playable rating.

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Speculation is mounting that a ROG Ally 2 handheld will be revealed as early as Computex 2024 in June. While the latest rumors are based more on speculation than evidence, the timing would be ideal, especially following the rather catastrophic launch of the MSI Claw and the continued domination of Valve's Steam Deck.

Already one of the best handheld gaming PCs, the Asus ROG Ally boasts more power than the Steam Deck, but this Asus device also has an arguably worse OS in the form of Windows. As the market starts to wonder where and when the next generation of handhelds will be revealed, next month's Computex show in Taipei looks like a space to watch.

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What are the Hades 2 system requirements? Rarely do games only offer a minimum baseline that you will need to beat, but Hades 2 is one such game, at least for now. The follow-up to the hugely successful action roguelike may change its specs throughout early access, but we don't see it becoming a problem provided you're not gaming on a moldy potato.

While you may proudly own one of the best graphics cards, Hades 2 makes it clear that such power isn't necessary. Like its predecessor, the requirements are easy to clear even for near decade-old machines, to the point where, right now, there isn't even a specific gaming CPU featured in the specs.

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As prices begin to tumble on handheld gaming PCs, this Lenovo Legion Go deal signals the cheapest price ever for this console in North America, and this time it's Amazon bringing the savings.

One of the best handheld gaming PCs, the Lenovo Legion Go is notorious for its giant 8.8-inch 1600p screen, compared to the subtler 7.4-inch and 7-inch offerings from the Steam Deck OLED and ROG Ally respectively. What's more, this handheld can now be yours for its lowest ever price, although you'll need to grab it quick.

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Finding storage solutions can be tricky, but this external gaming SSD deal helps alleviate the monetary strain of increasing your system's overall capacity. While internal SSDs are the way to go for a more permanent PC solution, this WD Black external SSD is a great way to expand your downloaded games on Steam or even on your PS5 and Xbox Series X.

On paper, the WD Black P40 is one of the best external SSDs for gaming, boasting 2,000MB/s sequential read and write speeds. Better still, it's on offer right now at Best Buy for $119.99, that's a $60 saving against its $179.99 MSRP.

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What are the Ghost of Tsushima system requirements? Sucker Punch finally revealed that its samurai stealth open-world game Ghost of Tsushima is making its way to PC. Based on what we've seen from other PS5 ports, we have a good idea of where the system requirements may land.

We're not expecting Ghost of Tsushima to demand the best graphics card, unless you're aiming for 4K gameplay at 60fps. Despite the recent confirmation from Nvidia that the GTX line of GPUs is out of production, we still see these Pascal GPUs featuring as the bare minimum you'll need to start playing.

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It’s safe to say that Naruto has become a pop culture icon in recent years, but this Naruto gaming PC takes things to a whole new level. The sheer creativity that has gone into this design deserves to be celebrated because no Naruto fan would be able to resist its charm and it is easily one of the best PC builds we’ve seen. This ambitious build, which took a considerable amount of time to put together, comes courtesy of George Antonopoulos.

Thanks to our rapidly growing PC building Facebook page, we’ve seen many custom gaming PCs, from mods based on existing case designs to scratch PC builds. You can even submit yours for consideration right here. Here we chat to George about how he built this anime PC build.

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What are the Helldivers 2 system requirements? The follow-up to indie hit Helldivers is past its initial rocky launch and Democracy is still in need of saving, if you can find a spot in its newly expanded online servers.

Will you need the best graphics card to get the game running? No, but Helldivers 2 shouldn't be underestimated by anyone when it comes to its hardware demands. While Helldivers 2 isn't quite optimized for the Steam Deck, its general PC performance, when you meet its requirements, is very impressive.

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Driver updates aren't simply for improving game performance, sometime they're a necessity to keep you safe. Nvidia has published eight rather scary-sounding security vulnerabilities, but they've thankfully already been fixed, thanks to driver updates that are now ready to download across most operating systems.

Nvidia GPUs are used in some of the best graphics cards, but their supporting software can still be vulnerable to various exploits, and it's always worth keeping your drivers updated to the very latest versions.

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Don't worry, you're not suffering from deja vu, Bethesda is once again giving away a limited edition Starfield AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. This time, it's to celebrate the release of the latest game update, which introduces AMD FSR 3, and hopefully, much-improved PC performance.

We consider the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D to be the best gaming CPU available right now, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX is one of the best graphics cards too, if you're not so fussed about peak ray tracing performance. Plus, that card has been made all the better with the launch of AMD FSR 3, though the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super and its ray-tracing superiority continue to make it the more tempting alternative for a similar MSRP.

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Despite only releasing in October 2023, one of the big names in the handheld gaming PC market appears to be considering big price cuts. This Lenovo Legion Go deal is live in Germany and may have already sold out, but it speaks volumes to how far some brands need to go in order to keep up with the Steam Deck and upcoming devices like the MSI Claw.

As one of the best handheld gaming PCs, the Legion Go and its 8.8-inch, 1600p display towers over the competition, quite literally. It also has a battery larger than the ROG Ally, but it is not enough to compete with the well-rounded Steam Deck OLED, especially when it has a higher MSRP. This is where the current Legion Go deal comes into play because if we're lucky, it could spread out across multiple markets to get more devices into players' hands.

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The collector's edition market used to be exciting until it became oversaturated and died a slow and painful death. Now, it's hard to even get a physical release for some games, while hardware editions seem to have been reduced to statement pieces alone (I'm looking at you, Razer Blade Lamborghini edition), and the FFVII Rebirth Samsung SSD is a pitiful effort at best.

While the  Samsung 990 Pro is arguably one of the best gaming SSD options, nearly maxing out the bandwidth of the 4x PCIe 4 bus, and being compatible with both PC and PS5, there's no excuse for the lack of effort in this collaboration. Rather than offering any kind of on-product branding to help it stand out from any other 2TB 990 Pro, instead, your SSD will simply arrive in an FFVII Rebirth branded cube.

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There's nothing quite like the immersion of an FPS in virtual reality, but over time, the act of holding your arms up as though you're wielding a gun can be quite the strain. This is where Wield VR and the OneStock come in, a revolutionary new VR accessory that's proving difficult to get a hold of, largely due to its already booming popularity.

If you're going to play on one of the best VR headsets, your accessory game needs to level up too, and the OneStock is exactly what you need if you're a fan of FPS games in VR. It takes what can be an awkward experience and turns it into something tangible.

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We usually talk about games adding in upscaling measures right before a launch, but in a strange and unfortunate twist, Nightingale developer Inflexion Games is removing AMD FSR 3 due to crash data it has analyzed.

Nightingale is aiming to become one of the best survival games on PC, but until it figures out the underlying problem with AMD FSR 3, some players might find the best performance hard to come by. The Nightingale system requirements don't suggest you'll need an overpowered gaming PC to get it running, but upscaling and frame generation tech is a useful tool for improving game performance no matter the base strength of your rig.

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