Articles by Gordon Mah Ung
The Full Nerd special episode: Intel’s Tom Petersen geeks out about Arc GPUs
Intel's Arc has entered the chat. Intel's Tom Peterson joined the show to talk about Intel's arrival in PC discrete graphics.
Why I gave up on Google’s Pixel phones
Companies don't deserve your brand loyalty, so always be ready to walk.
MSI GE76 Raider 12UHS review: Bring the bling (and performance)
MSI's GE76 Raider beefy laptop offers beefy performance and RGB galore to go with its 12th gen CPU and 3080 Ti GPU.
Best gaming laptops 2022: What to look for and highest rated models
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the right gaming laptop for your needs.
Happy Pi Day! Find out how fast your laptop can calculate Pi
Celebrate Pi day by finding out just how fast your computer can calculate pi.
Why can’t Apple be clear about the M1 Ultra’s performance?
Apple's dithering on performance always feels dishonest when it doesn't have to be, and that holds true with the powerful new M1 Ultra chip in the Mac Studio.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) review: This laptop punches above its weight class
The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 features all-AMD hardware, a 16:10 screen and (finally!) a webcam. This tiny gaming laptop punches far above its weight class.
AMD’s Threadripper Pro 5000 arrives to crush Xeon—again
AMD's Threadripper Pro 5000 will come in five flavors and be based on the newest Zen 3 cores.
The Full Nerd ep 208: Steam Deck reactions and Nvidia LHR malware
The Full Nerd crew talks Valve Steam Deck, an LHR malware and the new UCIe chipslet standard.
I used Apple AirTag to track my wife and kids. Here’s what I learned
I tracked my family with an AirTag and while it's creepy, I don't think Apple needs to nerf the Bluetooth tracker.
The Full Nerd ep 207: Intel’s roadmap, Alder Lake P, and Newegg’s fiasco
The Full Nerd crew talks Intel's roadmap, Alder Lake P, and how Newegg has egg on its face now.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS review: Game-changing performance for tiny laptops
Don't count out AMD just yet despite the arrival of Intel's 12th-gen CPUs.
The hidden costs of multi-gigabit fiber Internet: A cautionary tale
Most consumer hardware just isn't ready for multi-gig Internet service. Here's what you can learn from my journey.
Secrets of an Excel esports player: How pros tap the true power of spreadsheets
Everything you thought about Excel is wrong, from how much hardware it can use to what it can truly do. We interviewed a heavy-duty Excel user and esports player about what it takes to compete with spreadsheet masters.
The Full Nerd ep 204: 5GHz wars, RTX 3090 Ti MIA, Windows 11 adoption
How much power do big round numbers have on consumers, is anyone adopting Windows 11 and why is the RTX 3090 Ti MIA? Find out in this episode of The Full Nerd podcast.
Laptop brawl: Apple’s M1 Max vs. Intel’s 12th-gen Core i9 flagship
Bengals vs. Chiefs, Bud Light vs. Bud, Apple M1 Max vs. Intel 12th-gen Core i9—we do our part to carry on the long tradition of pointless partisan squabbling and rabid one-upsmanship.
Outrageous GPU street prices analyzed: What you’re getting for your cash
We break down how much performance bang-for-buck you get from the real-world prices of graphics cards—and what else you could be buying if GPUs sold for sane prices, instead.
Core i9-12900HK review: Intel ‘Alder Lake’ laptops crush the competition
Intel's 12th-gen "Alder Lake" CPU arrives to push aside Ryzen 9 and Tiger Lake H in laptops. Wade deep into the benchmarks in our comprehensive Core i9-12900HK review.