Published May 14, 2026, 9:10 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier . However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Summary Alienware 15 brings RTX 50-series GPUs (up to RTX 5060) and Ryzen/Intel CPUs at a lower price. Stealth Mode quiets fans; Nvidia Dynamic Boost shifts power between CPU and GPU for peak performance. 14S/16S target pros: Intel Core Ultra (46-50 TOPS), Copilot+, up to 32GB LPDDR5x, and an Intel Arc B390 option.…