You don't need a desktop or laptop to play the top PC titles. The top handheld SteamOS and Windows gaming PCs we've tested give you the power of a full-size computer in a highly portable package. My ...

More than a year after launching a crowdfunding campaign for a pair of Raspberry Pi-powered handheld computers, the folks at Soulsircuit have announced a major change… and backers aren’t particularly ...

Nearly two decades after the rise and fall of the UMPC category, handheld computers with x86 processors are having a moment. But most modern handhelds that fit that description are made for PC gaming.

Rather than dealing with the bulk of a gaming laptop, handheld gaming PCs keep far more compact dimensions, making it easier to play from just about anywhere. Even though these devices are obviously ...

The handheld computer has always been a compelling idea that rarely lives up to its promise. Smartphones are too locked down for real development work, and tablets occupy an awkward middle ground ...

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 ...

Over half a decade after the original GPD MicroPC, the brand has recently announced the MicroPC 2. Powered by the Intel N250 CPU, the handheld laptop can now be pre-ordered with a more powerful CPU as ...

The rapid growth of programmable handheld and wireless computers has created a market for processor boards and single-board computers specifically targeted to the unique needs of these devices.

Ever since the first Linux capable single-board computers came out, there have been projects turning them into handhelds. The Raspberry Pi Zero and in particular the Compute Modules are ideally suited ...

Explore the best handheld gaming PCs of 2026 and discover top portable gaming computers offering powerful performance, mobility, and next-level experiences for gamers anywhere. Pixabay, ExplorerBob ...