Computing Reviews
Alienware 16X Aurora review: I tested Dell’s gaming middle-weight, but it’s a heavy-hitter
The Dell Alienware 16X Aurora is a strong performer at mid-tier gaming, packs a lovely display, and goes for a mean look rather than gaudy RGB lightshows.
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) review: Blackwell and Arrow Lake make an impressive debut
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is the first gaming laptop I've reviewed with Intel's Arrow Lake-HX and Nvidia's Blackwell. It's a solid representative of both.
Asus Vivobook 16 review: A cut above most budget laptops
The Snapdragon X-powered Asus Vivobook 16 strikes a good balance of value for money and practical utility, while cutting back on premium features.
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e review: a wide-format 11×17 printer at a small price
Need a wide-format printer? I tested HP's fast, affordable OfficeJet Pro 9730e to find out if it's the right 11x17 printer for your office.
Asus Zenbook A14 review: really light and really long-lasting
The Asus Zenbook A14 is a 14-inch laptop that grows on you the more you use it. It's incredibly light yet incredibly long-lasting, and it's priced right.
HP EliteBook Ultra G1i review: a business laptop for everyone, at a price
The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is the company's premier refreshed business laptop, with a design and a screen that will delight every user, including businesses.
HP LaserJet M209d review: The little monochrome laser printer that could
The HP LaserJet M209dW seems too good to be true, so I tested this fast monochrome laser printer that often sells for under $100.
BenQ RD280UA monitor review: the best monitor for coders, only
The BenQ RD280UA is a great monitor for coders, with a few features that make text legible and avoid fatigue. But it's not the best monitory for anyone else.
Acer Swift AI 16 review: a large and lovely OLED display is the difference
The Acer Swift AI 16 is just okay in a few important categories, including performance, battery life, and price. But a 16-inch OLED display makes a difference.
Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 review: an iconic laptop continues to evolve
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 is a brand-new addition to the ThinkPad family, with a very un-ThinkPad-like design that nevertheless appeals, not only to businesses.
Brother HL-L2460DW review: A impressively fast budget monochrome laser printer
Brother's HL-L2460DW is one of the least expensive laser printers you can buy, so I went hands-on to test its speed, quality, and long-term value.
NymVPN review: a private, anonymous, and decentralized service
I reviewed NymVPN's new decentralized service that features multi-hop security and encryption with added noise to obfuscate traffic.
Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti review: the right GPU at the wrong time
The RTX 5070 Ti offers great performance, only if you can find one at retail pricing.
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (2025) review: a solid midrange 15-inch performer
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 provides good performance for moderate creativity workflows and midrange gaming. And its spectacular OLED display sweetens the pot.
Apple Studio Display review: the perfect match for any Mac
The Apple Studio Display is a few years old, but it remains the best monitor for most Mac users independent of price. It's expensive, however, and that matters.
Epson SureColor P900 review: a photographer’s printer with poster-size prints
I reviewed Epson's premium printer for photographers, the 17-inch wide-format SureColor P900, testing its quality, speed, usability, and value.
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025) review: the best small laptop ever
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 model now earns a perfect score, as the best 13-inch (or 14-inch) laptop you can buy today. And its base model is better than ever.
Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) review: a near-perfect large-display laptop
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 adds a bunch of power and even better efficiency to make for the best thin-and-light 15-inch laptop you can buy today.
Apple Mac Studio (2025) review: pure — if confusing — performance magic
The 2025 Apple Mac Studio ups the performance and the price, with M4 Max and M3 Ultra options that make for a complex decision-making process.
The new Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a solid step sideways
The Asus ROG Flow Z13 received a 2025 update that was a huge step forward in productivity performance and a sideways step in gaming speeds.
HP EliteBook X G1a review: a businessperson’s business laptop
The HP EliteBook X G1a is a fine example of a commercial laptop, with features that will please both large enterprises and small businesses.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 review: A gorgeous laptop with few important flaws
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 is a gem of a laptop, with a gorgeous design and an equally lovely display. Battery life suffers, however.
HP Pavilion Laptop 16 Review
The HP Pavilion Laptop 16 is a laptop that seems designed and built for a near-budget price. But, make sure you buy it on sale.
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