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Q&A: What’s a good laptop cooling pad for gaming?

Posted on March 30, 2023

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Question from Jarrod: I have a three year old Alienware gaming laptop that I really love, but there’s one problem that I’ve always had with it.

This laptop gets really hot after I’ve been playing a game for about half an hour and I’m afraid it’s gonna end up getting fried.

I think a good laptop cooling pad might help but there are so many to choose from. I don’t know where to start. Can you recommend one that works really well with gaming laptops? [Read more…]

Q&A: Will leaving the lid open 24/7 damage my laptop?

Posted on June 17, 2022

Question from Mark: I have a four month old Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop with a 32 inch ASUS gaming monitor connected and set as the primary display.

I use the 32 inch screen for my games. The laptop’s built-in screen is always open with my email and a few other apps open on it.

What I need to know is could leaving the lid open all the time damage the laptop in any way? [Read more…]

Review: Lenovo Legion 5 Gaming Laptop

Posted on February 23, 2021

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Most gamers have long preferred desktop gaming PCs over gaming laptops because of their superior power and upgradability.

However, recent advancements in CPU and video technology have reduced that gap quite a bit.

A great case-in-point is Lenovo’s new Legion 5 Gaming Laptop.

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Q&A: Can a laptop really have both an SSD and a hard drive?

Posted on September 6, 2020

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Question from Bryan P.: Hi Rick. I found your blog while Googling the answer to a question I have about laptops.

I couldn’t find a clear, straight-forward answer so I hope you can answer it for me.

I’ve been looking online for a new gaming laptop because the one I had (and loved) got stolen a few days ago.

It’s been several years since I’ve shopped for a new computer and I’m seeing something that’s confusing me.

I really like this laptop that I found on Amazon. The sales page says it has both a 256 GB SSD and a 1TB hard drive.

Could that really be true? I thought laptops only came with one drive since they’re so cramped for space.

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Review: Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop

Posted on April 3, 2019

Serious gamers have long preferred desktop gaming PCs over laptops because they were more powerful and more easily upgradeable.

But now that preference is beginning to change.

The latest gaming laptops to arrive on the market pack plenty of power for running even the most demanding games, making them a great choice for gamers who like to take their rigs with them when they travel.

A perfect case in point is the Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop (#ad) from Acer.

This laptop packs tons of speed and power, yet it’s about as affordable as a machine of this caliber can get. Here’s a quick look at the specs: [Read more…]