Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

Of all the Alienware laptops that I’ve tested in the past few years (and there have been many), the super slender form factor of the new Alienware x14 is easily my favorite. With a height of just ...

When it comes to playing games, I’ve always preferred consoles to computers. Building (or buying) a custom gaming rig can be fun, but I need a dedicated laptop. And gaming laptops can definitely bring ...

Picking a gaming laptop is a difficult task these days: machines can be found in all shapes and sizes, from pricey thin-and-lights to oversized behemoths. That wide selection is a good thing, allowing ...

The Alienware 14 and Razer Blade provide two distinct visions of what a 14-inch gaming laptop should be. The former provides a classic portable gaming experience, while the latter breaks the mold, ...

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The Alienware x14 is a slim, quick gaming laptop that sounds ready to launch into orbit. The Alienware x14’s offers only a handful of configuration options. You can choose an Intel Core i5-12500H or ...