Sean knows far too much about Marvel, DC and Star Wars, and poured this knowledge into recaps and explainers on CNET. He also worked on breaking news, with a passion for tech, video game and culture.

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

The solid-state drive (SSD) has transformed the way we store data, paving the way to the modern smartphone, super-fast PC storage, and the thinnest laptops money can buy. They also allowed us to ...

One of the largest distinguishing factors between a number of the large SSD manufacturers and the enthusiast product providers has been a SSD software package. When purchasing an Intel, Samsung or ...

It’s a shame that such a large percentage of laptops still come with slow, 5400 RPM, mechanical hard drives. A solid state hard drive not only boosts performance substantially, but also improves ...

Overview: Check your laptop’s RAM and SSD compatibility before buying new components.Always back up important data before ...

As SSD prices continue to decline, manufacturers continue to reduce the number of hardware accessories included with products. Desktop adapter brackets, screws, SATA data and power cables and other ...

PlayStation 5 console and DualSense controller. Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment A new software beta update on PS5 will finally allow users to make use of console functions that should have been ...