Articles by Claire Tabari, Staff Writer

Self-described art critic and unabashedly pretentious, Claire finds joy in impassioned ramblings about her closeness to video games. She has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Media Studies from Brooklyn College and five years of experience in entertainment journalism. Claire is a stalwart defender of the importance found in subjectivity and spends most days overwhelmed with excitement for the past, present and future of gaming. When she isn't writing or playing Dark Souls, she can be found eating chicken fettuccine alfredo and watching anime.

Articles by: Claire Tabari

Alienware AW2725QF gaming monitor review: Two displays in one for under $600

By Claire Tabari published 12 September 24

Alienware’s first-ever dual resolution monitor is an absolute success, but it’s only worth it for a niche selection of gamers.

Close up of the Apple Watch Series 10 in glossy Jet Black

The Apple Watch Series 10 might finally convince me to switch to an iPhone

By Claire Tabari published 11 September 24

An array of health features and refined design are making me want to invest in my first smartwatch and maybe an iPhone to go along with it.

7 Apple Watch Series 10 upgrades you need to know before buying

By Claire Tabari published 10 September 24

From sleep apnea detection to a much-improved battery, here are seven Apple Watch Series 10 upgrades you need to know before buying.

MSI Claw 8 AI Plus: Rumored release date, price, specs, performance, and more

By Claire Tabari published 8 September 24

Here's everything we know about the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus

Nintendo Switch OLED with white joy-cons on a chair

Nintendo needs to release the Switch 2 soon or risk getting buried by competition

By Claire Tabari published 5 September 24

It's hard to believe that Nintendo will actually unveil the Switch 2 this month, but the company needs to do it soon or risk getting absolutely buried by its newfound competition.

Acer's breakthrough handheld gaming PC has one problem, and it's not the ROG Ally

By Claire Tabari published 4 September 24

Acer unveiled its first dive into the Windows gaming handheld market at IFA Berlin 2024 with the Nitro Blaze 7, but it may have overlooked one vital component.

Acer Swift Go 16 vs Zenbook S16: Which 16-inch laptop is king?

By Claire Tabari published 1 September 24

Without further ado, let us see which 16-inch laptop is king between the Acer Swift Go 16 and Asus Zenbook S16.

Acer Swift Go 16 review: Premium performance for a decent price

By Claire Tabari published 30 August 24

The Acer Swift Go 16 is a winner, boasting phenomenal performance, decent battery life, and a vibrant display in a light and thin 16-inch chassis.

Your ROG Ally doesn't suck, Windows 11 does

By Claire Tabari published 29 August 24

It appears that SteamOS yields huge performance and battery life improvements when compared to Windows 11.

One good reason not to buy a PS5 in 2024

By Claire Tabari published 28 August 24

The PS5 is still the best place to enjoy the greatest exclusives of the current generation, but here's one reason why I'm recommending you don't buy a PS5 in 2024.

Was PlayStation Portal just the beginning for Sony's handheld ambitions?

By Claire Tabari published 26 August 24

Will PlayStation compete with the Switch?

My favorite laptop has a successor — Does it meet expectations?

By Claire Tabari published 24 August 24

It's been a little over a year since I tested my favorite laptop, and now, the ninth generation of the Lenovo Yoga 9i is in my hands. Does it live up to the hype?

Asus ROG Ally X vs MSI Claw 8 AI Plus: Can MSI finally pull ahead?

By Claire Tabari published 24 August 24

MSI announced the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus earlier this year, and it could be prepared to give the Asus ROG Ally X a run for its money.

Lenovo Yoga 9i vs. HP Spectre x360: Which of these incredible laptops is superior?

By Claire Tabari published 23 August 24

It's about time we pit it the HP Spectre x360 up against last year's champion, the Lenovo Yoga 9i, and see if it can steal the title of best 2-in-1.

Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 9) review: Is it still my favorite laptop?

By Claire Tabari published 23 August 24

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The Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 9) is still fantastic, with solid Intel performance and a stunning OLED display, but its weaker battery life puts it a step below last year’s model.

ARM successfully dominated CPUs — GPUs might be next

By Claire Tabari published 19 August 24

Computing company ARM, which built the architecture for Apple Silicon and many Qualcomm processors, is reportedly expanding its reach.

I review gaming laptops for a living, and one major feature is less important than you think

By Claire Tabari last updated 18 August 24

Battery life might not be that important when choosing your next gaming laptop.

AMD processors are far behind Qualcomm, Intel, and Apple in battery life. Here's why.

By Claire Tabari published 17 August 24

For now, AMD is behind in battery life compared to Qualcomm, Intel, and Apple. But how far behind exactly?

3 features I'd miss if I switched my ROG Ally to SteamOS

By Claire Tabari published 14 August 24

However, when SteamOS arrives on other platforms like the Asus ROG Ally or any Windows 11 device, there will undoubtedly be benefits of running SteamOS, but what will the negatives be?

The chips aren't alright: What's going wrong with Intel and AMD CPUs?

By Claire Tabari published 13 August 24

With several issues facing CPU makers, many wonder what is going wrong for Intel and AMD. The answer isn't as simple as you think and in some cases, it may be an overreaction.

3 hidden Windows 11 features I use to get the best performance from my gaming laptop

By Claire Tabari published 11 August 24

Don't miss out on these three useful features

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 (AMD) vs. Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1: Which should you buy?

By Claire Tabari published 9 August 24

One of these laptops is far superior to the other.

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 Gen 9 review: AMD cannot match Intel

By Claire Tabari published 8 August 24

The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 is fine, but it’s outmatched by an Intel alternative due to unimpressive battery life.

Google Chrome update could doom your adblocker: Here's what you need to know

By Claire Tabari published 7 August 24

Google Chrome is scheduled to receive a new update that will replace its existing browser extension platform, which could cause certain extensions to stop functioning.

Samsung announcement could change Windows gaming handhelds forever

By Claire Tabari published 6 August 24

Samsung announced today that it has begun production of its new class of RAM, which has the potential to change the future of mobile hardware.

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