On its own, the 2018 MacBook Air is a downright terrible gaming machine. Connected to my LG UltraWide 5K2K Display, the MacBook Air averages around 1-2 frames per second in Rocket League, and ...

My old laptop still performs well, so it felt like a waste to replace it just because it lacked a dedicated GPU. I'd always known that DIY eGPUs existed, but I avoided them because I thought they'd be ...

Thunderbolt 3 based eGPUs have been around for many years, offering the ability to plug a full desktop-class GPU into a laptop. Theoretically it’s an appealing idea, especially if someone is using an ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Laptops can be incredibly convenient due to their thin and lightweight form factors, making them extra portable. For those into gaming, ...

The 2016 MacBook Pro has endured criticism for its lack of I/O ports, but what that it does have — two or four Thunderbolt 3 ports based on your configuration — has lots of potential. For example, ...

Thanks in no small part to Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C, hardware companies are making a serious effort to roll out external graphics card (eGPU) docks for laptops. An eGPU can turn a regular laptop that ...

is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. Lenovo is getting into the eGPU market with the Legion ...

Apple has given the MacBook Pro a much-needed refresh. But as Apple refresh cycles for its laptops and desktops grows more erratic and unpredictable, pros will increasingly have to rely on external ...

As far as impressive hacks go, this one is more than enough for your daily quota. You might remember the ROG Ally, a Steam Deck-like x86 gaming console that’s graced our pages a couple of times. Now, ...

The rising popularity of PC gaming handhelds is driving demand for eGPUs and eGPU enclosures. Thunderbolt 5 eGPUs and eGPU ...

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Today, Framework announced the second-gen ...