Windows Update can update drivers, sure, but BIOS/UEFI updates are another beast entirely. They patch critical security gaps and need to be checked manually.

The 16X Aurora looks the part and has a gamer-grade display, but while it’s a more attainable take on the usual Alienware formula, it still carries a hefty premium compared to other RTX 5060 laptops ...

At CES 2026, Alienware announced a complete refresh of its gaming laptop lineup. The company brought back the Area-51 name with 16-inch and 18-inch models and introduced the Alienware 16X Aurora, a ...

Alienware’s 16X Aurora and Area-51 laptops won a Best of CES 2026 Award for adding beautiful OLED displays to the line. These computers have Intel Core Ultra 200HX chips and up to RTX 5090 graphics.

The new Alienware 16 Area-51 keeps the same design and most of the internal component options as its predecessor. While this machine might be a modest spec bump, the inclusion of an OLED panel, lower ...

Very pretty desktop with nice lighting, especially if you like Tron. GPU, RAM, and storage are simple upgrades. Tool-less latch system to remove the side panel. Great value. CPU upgrades are limited.

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 ...

Alienware and Twitch, two well-known brands among the gaming set, have collaborated on an interactive, sci-fi activation taking place in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal this week, October 27–31 ...

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The Alienware AW2525HM is a purpose-built gaming monitor aimed directly at competitive gamers looking to get the absolute most out of their budget setup, without having to make the jump to QHD gaming.

Happy Hump Day, gamers! The new Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED Monitor and Alienware 25 320Hz gaming monitors are now available for purchase. Here’s what the company sent over on these new gaming monitors ...