Asus ROG Ally or Steam Deck? We tried them both to see which wins
Asus' upcoming ROG Ally is positioned to challenge the Steam Deck, but will it succeed? Here are our first impressions......»»
Return to Moria arrives on Steam with mining, crafting, and a “Golden Update”
Changes to combat, crafting, and ambient music came from player feedback. Enlarge / It's hard work, survival crafting, but there are moments for song, dance, and tankards. (credit: North Beach Games) The dwarves of J.R.R.....»»
Valve’s worst-kept secret is no longer a secret
Deadlock is now on Steam and on streams. Enlarge / Look! A wild Valve game appears! (credit: Valve) If you read Ars Technica regularly, you've known since May that Valve is working on Deadlock, a mishmash of genres that.....»»
I pitted my two of my favorite powerhouse Windows laptops against each other
The Asus ProArt P16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 are strong competitors, offering great performance and quality displays. But one is a lot less expensive......»»
This 14-inch Asus for $110 is the cheapest laptop deal in Best Buy’s sale
Need an inexpensive and reliable laptop? Purchase the Asus 14-inch Laptop at Best Buy for just $110, as part of the company’s Tech Fest sale......»»
Upgrading your PC just got a lot easier
Asus and MSI showcased new motherboards during Gamescom 2024, and one feature in particular might make the lives of PC builders easier......»»
Gearbox founder says Epic Games Store hopes were “misplaced or overly optimistic”
Pitchford's prediction that Steam could be "a dying store" have not come to pass. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Randy Pitchford surveying the Epic Games Store landscape years after Borderlands 3's exclusive launch there. (cred.....»»
Finally, a MacBook Pro rival that has what it takes
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is arguably the best large laptop you can buy today. But it's also expensive and macOS-only. That's where the Asus ProArt P16 comes in......»»
Rocket Report: A ULA sale tidbit; Polaris Dawn mission is on deck
"The idea is to learn as much as we possibly can about this suit." Enlarge / India's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle launched for the third time this week. (credit: ISRO) Welcome to Edition 7.08 of the Rocket Report! Lo.....»»
Classic "Marathon Infinity" lands on Steam as a free Mac title
Bungie has finally brought all of the "Marathon" trilogy of games to Steam, with "Marathon Infinity" now playable for free on modern Macs.Marathon Infinite [Bungie, macOS]In May, Bungie started to bring Marathon to Steam, with the intention of bringi.....»»
Steam reviews now show when the writer played primarily on Steam Deck
Steam has released a small but potentially huge feature for its reviews section concerning Steam Deck playability......»»
How to hide games in your Steam library
If you're never going to play a game again — or you just don't want to see something listed in your Steam library — here's how to hide it out of sight!.....»»
The XPS 16 is good, but this powerful Windows laptop is even better
The Asus ProArt P16 is the latest laptop to aim for the Dell XPS 16. It's packing AMD's latest chipset and a 4K+ OLED display. Is that enough to compete?.....»»
This back to school laptop from Asus is on sale for $110
The Asus E410 is a budget-friendly laptop that's perfect for students as it's currently even cheaper at only $110, following a huge $70 discount from Best Buy......»»
How to hide pop-up ads on Steam
Everyone hates pop-ups, especially when you're trying to play a game on Steam. There's an easy way to turn these ads off, which we can show you in a few steps......»»
How to stop Steam from opening on startup
If you don't want Steam to open when you boot up your computer, we'll tell you how to turn this setting off. Don't worry — it's a very quick and easy fix!.....»»
How to find your Steam ID
Your Steam ID can be used to identify your account and shared with others to help them find your profile. We'll tell you how to locate your Steam ID......»»
This Asus laptop with an OLED screen is $450 off at Best Buy
The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED is a super stylish laptop packed with great hardware, and it's currently on sale at Best Buy right now......»»
Asus’ 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is cheaper than expected
Asus' 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is one of the most exciting displays we've seen in 2024, and it's arriving at a much cheaper price than expected......»»
Asus’ speed-tapping keyboard unveiled on same day Valve bans practice
Asus is finally bringing a keyboard with speed tapping to market, but it's arriving on the day the feature was banned in Counter-Strike 2......»»
Black Myth: Wukong is already annihilating Steam records
Less than 24 hours after its release, Black Myth: Wukong has already smashed a Steam record set by Palworld earlier this year......»»