We revisit the 2012 Acer Aspire V3-771G budget gaming laptop: original specs, how it aged, and the 3 best modern alternatives to buy in 2026.
The Alienware M14x R2 defined 14-inch gaming laptops in 2012. We look back at its specs and legacy, plus the best modern 14-inch gaming laptops in 2026.
What was the AMD Radeon HD 8790M? A look back at 2013's mid-range mobile GPU, its place in history, and how laptop graphics evolved to the RTX 50-series era.
From Llano to Ryzen AI 300: the complete, updated history of AMD APUs — every generation explained, and how the APU dream finally came true by 2026.
In 2013 AMD promised to end micro-stuttering. We explain what it is in plain English and check how FreeSync, frame pacing and DLSS 4 solved it by 2026.
The Radeon HD 8970M was 2013's mobile GPU king. We compare it against a 2026 RTX 5060 laptop to see just how far gaming laptops have come.
From the archives: ASRock's Z87 OC Formula survived being dunked in water. A fun look back at 2013's wildest motherboard and how boards evolved since.
In 2013 ASUS released a UEFI GOP VBIOS for the GTX 680. We explain what that meant, why it mattered for Windows 8 fast boot, and how GPUs boot today.
The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026 gaming laptop deals — 10 laptops to watch, expected sale prices, and deal-hunting tips so you never overpay.
