The Full Nerd
Calling all system builders, tech nerds and PC enthusiasts! Catch up on the news that nerds need to know—all hand-picked weekly by members of our Full Nerd podcast.
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Microsoft PowerToys is still the first app I install on every Windows PC
From better window management to faster file previews, PowerToys makes Windows easier to use in ways Microsoft still hasn’t built in.
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Please stop me from using a leaf blower to clean my PC
Cleaning out your PC case is a chore you should be doing regularly, but the question of what to use (and how to use it) can have serious consequences for your PC hardware. Do you prefer to blow air out, vacuum it out, or both?
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This laptop accessory comes with me every time I travel
I've been reviewing laptops for 15 years, and there's one accessory I never leave home without: a laptop stand. A good one is cheap, easy to carry, and helps prevent serious wear and tear on your back, neck and shoulders.
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Why every PC nerd should care about ergonomics
The Full Nerd has a whole segment on ergonomic hardware this week, so now is a great time to take 10 minutes and upgrade your PC setup so you can suffer less pain down the road.
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Why even buy a Steam Machine? Check out our own DIY builds for $1,050
The Full Nerd is all about Steam Machines this week: Would you buy one or assemble your own, and what kind of box would you build for that $1,050 asking price? As it turns out, the quest to build a better Steam Machine can be a good reminder about what makes being a PC enthusiast so great.
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MSI’s $1,800 gaming handheld feels like a warning for PC gaming’s future
In this week's episode of The Full Nerd, your PCWorld correspondents discuss the results of testing MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ and weigh in on the first round of Steam Machine reviews while navigating the ongoing affordability crisis.
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PC building's weird new reality: Your favorite old parts are back on the menu
In this week's episode of The Full Nerd we discuss the potential re-refresh of Intel Raptor Lake chips, the questionable future of Xbox and consoles in general. Also, we answer your questions!
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The AI PC era has a benchmarking problem
If AI workloads are split between local hardware and the cloud, what exactly should PC benchmarks measure?
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Nvidia’s RTX Spark just turned Arm into a real PC threat
The end of the x86 PC era is no longer unthinkable.
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Nvidia’s N1X could show us the future of PCs—and the bill that comes with it
Nvidia’s rumored N1X chip could headline a wave of powerful new PC hardware, but rising prices may decide whether the next generation feels like progress or sticker shock.
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PC building has entered its chaos era—and I'm here for the ride
AI demand and brutal upgrade prices have thrown PC building into chaos, but displays, Linux, and new hardware ideas are giving enthusiasts reasons to stay excited.
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The PC hardware slump is real. So is the reason to keep caring
Motherboard sales are collapsing, but PC builders still have reasons to dream.
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The Steam Controller is a reprieve for PC gamers—and a warning flare
Everything is a drop now.
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5 truths I discovered while spring cleaning my tech
I always say I’m going to be better at separating my HDMI and DisplayPort cables. And yet.
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AMD launched a monster chip. But Intel made the bigger splash
AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is a technological feat. Meanwhile, Intel is rethinking who ‘enthusiast’ hardware is for.
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The real threat to the PC isn't death. It's losing control
You can put computers in every home and the PC may still not survive.
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AMD’s $899 Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is wild—but that’s why I care
AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9 processor is the shot in the arm enthusiast PC building needs.
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Trusting AI is dangerous. It's time for an open-source revival
What once seemed like idealism now feels like the only sane option in an AI-crazy world.
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The Full Nerd Newsletter: The Podcast is…live
We heard you wanted a podcast for a newsletter based on a podcast.
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