Author Vlad

Vlad Phigod

Tech editor (Hardware & Systems)

A web engineer and long-time PC gamer focused on how hardware and software behave in real-world conditions. Covers CPUs, GPUs, operating systems, AI tools, and games through hands-on testing, performance analysis, and system-level research.

Expertise: PC hardware, operating systems, performance analysis, gaming technology, AI tools, browser and system behavior

Number of articles: 71

Joined: January, 2026

Latest Posts from Vlad Phigod

Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Author: Vlad Phigod,
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D: What gamers need to know about the $499 launch

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D launches January 29 for $499, offering higher boost clocks and second-gen 3D V-Cache, positioning it as a faster successor to the…

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Cooler Master Hyper 612 APEX Pro air cooler
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Cooler Master launches Hyper 612 APEX Pro Air CPU cooler, starting at 55$

The Cooler Master Hyper 612 APEX Pro is a refreshed air CPU cooler featuring upgraded Mobius fans, six third-gen heat pipes, and a premium magnetic…

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Mini PC RTX 4060 Level
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Author: Vlad Phigod,
Sixunited AXB88: A 1.2-liter Mini PC packing 16 Cores and RTX-class iGPU muscle

The Sixunited AXB88 is a 1.2-liter mini PC that squeezes a 16-core Ryzen AI Max processor and RTX-4060-class integrated graphics into an ultra-compact design, with…

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Bravia cloud console gaming
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Sony Bravia lets you game without a PlayStation

Sony Bravia smart TVs now support PS Remote Play, letting you stream PS4 and PS5 games to your TV without connecting the console directly. Here’s…

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Keychron Q0 HE
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Keychron Q0 HE: A magnetic-switch numpad built for precision and control

Keychron’s Q0 HE is a compact, all-metal numeric keypad built around Hall Effect magnetic switches, offering adjustable actuation, rapid response, and deep customization for productivity-focused…

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RTX 4070 DLSS
Author: Vlad Phigod,
NVIDIA RTX 4070 & DLSS 4.5 in Cyberpunk 2077: Real-World performance deep dive

DLSS 4.5 brings noticeable image quality upgrades to Cyberpunk 2077 on the RTX 4070, with sharper details and more stable visuals compared to earlier DLSS…

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DLSS 4.5 NOW
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 4 compared in modern games

Technical publication Wccftech recently put Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 and AMD’s FSR 4 upscaling technologies head‑to‑head in several modern games to see how each performs and…

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Tiny AI AMD PC
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Author: Vlad Phigod,
AMD’s First branded PC: Tiny AI powerhouse aimed at developers

AMD has quietly revealed a new piece of hardware that stands out from the typical desktop or mini-PC crowd: the Ryzen AI Halo, a super-compact…

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NexPhone Triple-OS
Author: Vlad Phigod,
NexPhone: The smartphone that runs Android, Linux, and Windows 11

A new kind of smartphone is entering the mobile scene in 2026 — one that aims to blur the line between phone and pocket PC.

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Power Toys Features
Author: Vlad Phigod,
PowerToys 0.97 released with new mouse tool and enhanced command palette

PowerToys 0.97 brings major updates, including a new mouse tool for multi-monitor users and enhanced Command Palette customization…

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GTA VI
Author: Vlad Phigod,
GTA 6 Still on Track: Rockstar confirms studio operational after edinburgh explosion

News of an explosion at Rockstar North’s Edinburgh office quickly spread across the gaming community, raising fears of another GTA 6 delay. Rockstar has since…

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