Articles by Matthew S. Smith
Gigabyte GS32QC review: A big-budget gaming monitor with crisp motion
The Gigabyte GS32QC is a 32-inch curved monitor with 1440p resolution and 170Hz refresh rate, but it faces stiff competition in the big budget friendly display market.
Best home office monitors 2023: Displays that get the job done
Working from home has its challenges, but there's no need to compromise on your display. Very good home office monitors exist at various price points to help aid your productivity.
Best USB-C monitors 2023: These displays have a hidden talent
USB-C displays elegantly combine two desktop mainstays—your monitor and a USB-C hub—for a less cluttered and more connected work environment.
RCA Evolution Premium review: A monitor for work and gameplay
The RCA Evolution Premium botches the stand, but it’s a solid 1440p, 240Hz that works well for gaming and productivity.
Best monitors: Gaming, 4K, HDR, and more
Our picks are the result of hundreds of hours spent testing the latest monitors from Acer, Asus, BenQ, Dell, LG, Samsung, and other major brands.
Best 4K monitors 2023: HDR, 144Hz, budget, and best overall
We've applied our extensive hands-on monitor testing to models from Dell, Samsung, Asus, and other big brands to name the best 4K monitors among them.
Best gaming monitors 2023: Level up your display
Whether you're looking for 4K, HDR, a budget price, or the best overall package, we have gaming monitor picks for you.
Best monitor arms 2023: The ultimate in flexibility
A monitor arm is one of those quality-of-life upgrades—the added flexibility for adjusting your monitor's position and angle takes an office setup to the next level. I name the best monitor arms for single- and dual-screen users.
Best ultrawide monitors 2023: Let's get large
Let's face it, the more screen space you have to stretch out on, the better the experience, whether you're working on a project or gaming. See which ultrawide monitors we've rated as best.
BenQ GW2790QT review: A budget upgrade for your home office setup
BenQ's GW2790QT display is a well-designed monitor with decent image quality and extensive connectivity options making it a budget favorite.
Gigabyte GS34WQC review: A shockingly good budget ultrawide
The Gigabyte GS34WQC curved monitor brings excellent value to gaming, entertainment, or content creation.
Monoprice CrystalPro 44522 review: Cheaper 4K without killing features
The Monoprice CrystalPro 44522 is a 27-inch display that provides sharp and colorful 4K image quality on a budget without sacrificing important features.
How to buy a budget laptop without getting screwed
Choosing the right budget laptop is difficult if you don’t know what to look for. This guide can help you buy a budget laptop without getting screwed by its specifications.
Best portable monitors 2023: Displays that go with you
For the ultimate in flexibility, a portable monitor lets you take your workspace with you, whether on a business trip, out in the field, or just relocating to another room.
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 review: One step forward, one step back
The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has loads of RAM and storage as well as an eye-catching design, but the $699.99 price is a hard pill to swallow.
240Hz is the new 120Hz: It's time to buy a high refresh rate monitor
240Hz monitors are a feast for your eyes - and not just in games. It's time to buy a high refresh rate monitor.
Acer Swift Edge 16 review: A super-thin laptop that’s light on your wallet
The Acer Swift Edge 16 laptop is both featherlight and affordable. What more could you ask for from an ultraportable?
Acer Swift Go 16 review: A big display in a slim laptop
From the thin design to the high quality display, the Acer Swift Go 16 laptop is sticking to a tried-and-true formula.