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

I’m a professional laptop reviewer, and this is my favorite premium gaming laptop of 2024

By Claire Tabari published 7 June 24

The MSI Vector 16 HX A14VHG is a device that accomplishes everything a high-end gaming laptop needs to do yet maintains a competitive price below $3,000.

MSI Vector 16 HX A14VHG: Moana looking at the screen

MSI Vector 16 HX A14VHG review: Perfect for high-end gamers

By Claire Tabari published 6 June 24

Editor's Choice

How is this under $3,000?

Best 13-inch laptops in 2025

By Claire Tabari last updated 6 June 24

Here are the best 13-inch laptops for any budget. These top-rated notebooks land right in the sweet spot of power and portability.

Don't buy the MSI Claw! A new handheld gaming device is on the way

By Claire Tabari published 4 June 24

MSI unveiled the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus, with a better processor, larger screen, improved battery, and other enhancements. It's just another reason why you shouldn't buy the original MSI Claw.

Asus claims its Zenbook S16 beats the MacBook in power and portability: Here's why I think Asus is right

By Claire Tabari published 3 June 24

Claiming that the Zenbook S16 will outperform the Apple MacBook Pro M3 while staying thinner than the MacBook Air is phenomenally bold. But we have reason to believe Asus could fulfill this claim.

As the Asus ROG Ally X debuts, will handheld gaming be the next gaming laptop?

By Claire Tabari published 2 June 24

The explosion of Windows gaming handhelds could rival gaming laptops.

We found the perfect affordable gaming laptop for balancing work and play

By Claire Tabari published 1 June 24

We’ve found the ultimate gaming laptop for budget consumers who need something that focuses on productivity performance while still being more than capable of playing.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: Get ready for best-in-class power

By Claire Tabari published 30 May 24

Editor's Choice

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 stuns with its best-in-class productivity performance, also delivering solid RTX 4060 gaming power and a colorful, bright display.

The best 4G LTE laptops

By Claire Tabari last updated 30 May 24

We’ve identified some of the best 4G LTE laptops available, each of which strikes a balance between solid performance, a vivid display, and affordable pricing.

MSI Claw update claims up to 30% performance boost — here are the results of our testing

By Claire Tabari published 29 May 24

The MSI Claw received a new BIOS update last Thursday, with the company promising that it delivers up to a 30% boost in gaming performance. Here's what we saw when we tested BIOS 109.

What to do when Windows 10 support ends

By Claire Tabari published 28 May 24

Windows 10 will officially stop receiving security updates and technical support on October 14, 2025. Here's what you can do about that.

Are Siri and ChatGPT enough to make Microsoft Copilot crumble?

By Claire Tabari published 20 May 24

Will Apple's plans with ChatGPT and OpenAI be enough to combat what Microsoft's Copilot plans?

Intel Lunar Lake challenges AMD in the gaming handheld space — but what's different?

By Claire Tabari published 17 May 24

The world's first Intel Lunar Lake-powered gaming handheld appeared on Computex's website before being taken down. Here's what we know

Leaked Dell memo may spell trouble for Intel in competition with Qualcomm

By Claire Tabari published 15 May 24

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X could crush Intel and AMD competition in battery life during video playback.

Laptop Mag Render of the Asus ROG Ally X

Asus ROG Ally X leaked at $799 but here's why it's still worth it

By Claire Tabari published 13 May 24

An X leaker revealed that the Asus ROG Ally X will come in at $799. Here's what Asus needs to do to justify that price increase.

Asus ROG Ally vs. Asus ROG Ally X: What’s the difference?

By Claire Tabari published 11 May 24

If you’re unsure which product is right for you, what should you buy? Here’s our breakdown of the differences between Asus ROG Ally and Asus ROG Ally X.

3 things we want to see from the Asus ROG Ally X

By Claire Tabari published 10 May 24

The Asus ROG Ally X is coming and as a huge fan of the device, here's what I'd love to see.

Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) review: A great low-cost productivity laptop

By Claire Tabari published 9 May 24

The Acer Swift Go 14 stuns in a $799 price point that balances great performance, a sleek design, tons of ports, and a bright panel.

4 truths about the new iPad Pro M4 you need to know

By Claire Tabari published 8 May 24

Here's what Apple didn't tell you about the new iPad Pro M4, whether it be that its storage options have more going on than you think, alongside certain accessories not being backwards compatible.

The best gaming monitors in 2025

By Claire Tabari last updated 7 May 24

We've cataloged and ranked some of the best gaming monitors that we've tested and continue to ogle even day.

UK Netflix subscribers are losing the affordable ad-free tier by June 7 — US is next

By Claire Tabari published 30 April 24

Netflix revealed today that it will no longer offer its Basic streaming tier, which gave users an ad-free watching experience for just $11.99 a month.

Apple announces 'Let Loose' event on May 7 with new iPads expected

By Claire Tabari last updated 29 April 24

Here's everything we expect to see at Apple's "Let Loose" event

iPad Pro might launch with AI-powered M4 — should you wait?

By Claire Tabari published 29 April 24

The new iPad Pro could skip an M3 processor altogether and go straight to M4 according to a new leak. But should you care about Apple's plans in AI?

9 things to consider when buying a gaming laptop — here’s what you should prioritize

The 9 most important factors for buying a gaming laptop

By Claire Tabari published 28 April 24

Shopping for gaming laptops can be nightmarish, but the process doesn’t need to be daunting if you're informed. Here are the 9 things to consider when purchasing a gaming laptop.

Asus ROG Ally update promises huge FPS boosts — here are the results of our testing

By Claire Tabari published 26 April 24

The Asus ROG Ally has received a performance update on April 25 that has the potential to "increase" frame rates and smooth out gameplay. But after our tests, is it worth it?

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