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Microsoft released an updated version of Windows Package Manager. The package manager is known to users as WINGET, and it’s available for both Windows 11 and Windows 10. Now, with the new release, ...

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After relaunching its Area-51 brand with a new 16-inch laptop in 2025, Alienware is teasing two new laptops at CES 2026 in an attempt to reach an even larger audience. Dell's gaming brand plans to ...

But for now, its Area-51 and Aurora 16X laptops are getting new anti-glare OLED display options. But for now, its Area-51 and Aurora 16X laptops are getting new anti-glare OLED display options. is a ...

The Alienware Area-51 was the kind of laptop that gets you excited to game. It felt great on the fingertips thanks to its mechanical keyboard with Cherry Ultra switches. It looked the part—like it had ...

Solid gaming performance. Really bright, 240-Hz display. Convenient ports in the back. Responsive touchpad. Battery life is decent. Keyboard and palm rests get warm. Cheaper gaming laptops perform ...

Gaming laptops are an interesting market, and there are a ton of great options to choose from. The Alienware 16X Aurora is just one of them, and it’s the smaller cousin to the Alienware 18 Area-51 I ...

First announced on at CES 2025, the new Alienware Area-51 Laptops serve as Alienware’s flagship laptop series, catering to customers who seek a premium gaming experience. Armed to the nines with ...

The Alienware AW2725Q is yet another excellent 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitor, and less expensive than the competition. I’ll be honest. The Alienware AW2725Q didn’t make a good first impression. It ...

Dell has a new range of Alienware OLED monitors at more affordable price points. Dell has a new range of Alienware OLED monitors at more affordable price points. is a senior editor and founding member ...

While parent company Dell is doing a big rebrand of its entire PC portfolio, at CES 2025 Alienware is sort of returning to its roots by bringing back the classic Area-51 name back for its new flagship ...