Articles by Allisa James, Computing Staff Writer

Named by the CTA as a CES 2023 Media Trailblazer, Allisa is a Computing Staff Writer who covers breaking news and rumors in the computing industry, as well as reviews, hands-on previews, featured articles, and the latest deals and trends.

Before she delved into tech, she was a writer and editor in the gaming industry for several years, with bylines at DualShockers, Gampur, TheGamer, Uppercut, Tom's Guide, and much more.

In her spare time you can find her chatting it up on her two podcasts, Megaten Marathon and Combo Chain, as well as playing any JRPGs she can get her hands on. She also loves to play and write about her favorite indie games, especially indie horror titles.

Articles by: Allisa James

Apple confirms the MacBook Air M3 won't be a fingerprint magnet like the Air M2

By Allisa James published 4 March 24

Apple confirmed that the MacBook Air M3 won't attract so many fingerprints anymore thanks to a new coating.

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Lenovo Duet 5 vs iPad Air: how the best Chromebook detachable fares against the best Apple tablet

By Allisa James published 4 March 24

We put the best Chromebook detachable against Apple's iconic tablet to see which comes out on top.

Google is finally ready to make Chromebook apps easier to use

By Allisa James published 4 March 24

Google Chromebook will finally have a new way to organize all its apps through App Mall.

Nvidia might be working on a PC handheld rival to Steam Deck – I just hope it won't be another Nvidia Shield

By Allisa James published 1 March 24

Nvidia is rumored to be working on a PC gaming handheld that would rival Valve's Steam Deck.

'The risks will increase': Apple slams the EU for forcing it to allow sideloading on some iPhones

By Allisa James published 1 March 24

iPhones will be forced to allow third-party app stores on iPhones according to a new ruling from EU's DMA.

Windows Copilot will soon allow you to edit photos, shop instantly, and more

By Allisa James published 29 February 24

Tons of new features are coming to Windows Copilot including photo editing, more plugins, type commands, and more.

Tecno unveils the smallest water-cooled gaming PC, complete with Intel Core Ultra CPU and RTX 4060 GPU

By Allisa James published 29 February 24

Check out the smallest water-cooled gaming PC, equipped with an Intel Core Ultra CPU and an RTX 4060 GPU for some standout performance.

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The new Intel Arc graphics driver boosts gaming performance by up to 155%

By Allisa James published 29 February 24

Good news for those with Intel Arc graphics cards, as a new driver update boosts gaming performance by up to 155%.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 could be up to 70% faster than the 4090, but its best chips might be reserved for AI

By Allisa James published 28 February 24

Nvidia's upcoming 5090 GPU maybe as much as 70% faster than the RTX 4090, but AI will be getting Nvidia's best chips, not gamers.

An AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE from PowerColor in a test bench

This Chinese version of a popular AMD graphics card is now on sale worldwide - and it's actually worth buying

By Allisa James published 28 February 24

AMD is finally releasing its AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics card outside of China and the consensus so far is that it's actually great.

This Japanese-style wooden gaming PC is both beautiful and practical

By Allisa James published 27 February 24

This Japanese-style wooden gaming PC shows that unique builds can be both viable and desirable.

Wi-Fi 7: everything you need to know about the new wireless standard

By Allisa James published 24 February 24

What is Wi-Fi 7, when will it be officially launched, and how fast will it be? We answer these questions, and many more.

Google Pay will officially reach the end of its life in June - it's finally time to switch over to Google Wallet

By Allisa James published 23 February 24

For those still using Google Pay, it's finally time to switch over to Google Wallet as the former will shut down later this year.

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Apple's rumored foldable device could be a tablet or laptop instead of an iPhone, according to a new report

By Allisa James published 22 February 24

A new report seems to put the kibosh on a foldable Apple iPhone, asserting that this rumored device could be a tablet or laptop instead.

A very subtle image of money falling in front of Nvidia's HQ while GPUs pop out

Nvidia could keep making gaming GPUs thanks to Microsoft and Intel's new deal

By Allisa James published 22 February 24

Microsoft and Intel's custom chip deal could challenge Nvidia enough to keep itself in the gaming GPU market, a move that would benefit gamers.

AMD's new mobile CPU might be just what Steam Deck 2 needs to keep up with increasingly fierce competition

By Allisa James published 21 February 24

AMD's Ryzen 7 8840U mobile CPU finally takes down the Steam Deck's reign of efficiency, according to newly released benchmark results.

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What is Google Bard? Everything you need to know about the ChatGPT rival

By Mark Wilson published 20 February 24

Updated Bard no longer exists, having been replaced by Gemini AI – but here’s all the info on what Bard was for those still curious.

At last — one of the most annoying Google Docs, Sheets and Slides sections is getting a lot simpler to use

By Allisa James published 19 February 24

'Comments' feature in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides will get a whole lot easier to use thanks to an overhaul.

Asus' new 4K OLED 32-inch gaming monitor with 240Hz is finally on sale

By Allisa James published 16 February 24

Asus has released an impressive 4K OLED 32-inch gaming monitor, one that sports excellent specs including a 240Hz refresh rate and more.

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Google ChromeOS is offering AI tools that I'm actually interested in

By Allisa James published 16 February 24

Google ChromeOS could offer the most accessible version of AI PCs, making AI tools and programs available to the average user.

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What is Cache memory?

By Allisa James published 15 February 24

Want to learn about Cache memory? This guide will take you through the details.

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ChromeOS Flex could be the solution to the possible Windows e-waste disaster

By Allisa James published 14 February 24

Google's ChromeOS Flex operating system could help solve the possible Windows 10 environmental disaster once the latter reaches its end of life.

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What is VRAM?

By Allisa James published 14 February 24

Want to know what VRAM is? We'll guide you through the process.

Watch out: soon some older PCs will lose Windows 11 support

By Allisa James published 13 February 24

It may be time for an upgrade, as Windows 11 will no longer work on PCs with processors that are too old to boot it.

AMD may be prepping a more affordable next-gen Navi 48 GPU for later this year – with up to RX 7900 XTX performance

By Allisa James published 12 February 24

AMD's Navi 48 GPU could be looking at a late 2024 release at a cheaper price than the high-end Nvidia 40-series, giving Team Green some trouble.

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