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When life gives you a new handheld gaming PC, you'll eventually want to connect it to a monitor and use it as a desktop. Sure, you might primarily use your handheld as the gods intended, and game on ...

If you want a powerful gaming or work PC but don’t have room for a big tower, the Asus ROG NUC 2025 is a strong option. The cooling can be a bit noisy, upgrade options are limited, and you’ll pay a ...

Framework’s main claim to fame is its commitment to modular, upgradeable, repairable laptops. The jury’s still out on early 2024’s Framework Laptop 16 and mid-2025’s Framework Laptop 12, neither of ...