Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

When Valve decided to postpone its Steam Machines initiative, its hardware partners were left in a difficult position - hold back on their living room-friendly PCs and wait for the final SteamOS and ...

Originally planned as a Steam Machine running the Linux-based SteamOS, the Alienware Alpha is due for release very soon now, running Windows 8.1 and bundled with an Xbox 360 wireless controller in ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Valve might be delaying the launch of Steam OS-based ...

A first look at the Alpha's console-like Windows 8 interface. Dan Ackerman Editorial Director / Computers and Gaming Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York ...

What was initially meant to be one of the first Steam Machines will now be shipped with Windows installed and with an Xbox 360 controller. Dell’s Alienware Alpha will be released in the UK this ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Connectors are plentiful. There are a digital audio ...