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HP ElitePad 900 Review

The HP ElitePad 900 attempts to be all things to all people. Predictably, that effort comes up short, but the company has still managed to a land one-two combo of portability and quality few Windows tablets can match.

Toshiba Satellite U845t Review

Toshiba’s Satellite U845t brings touch to the company’s mainstream 14-inch Ultrabook. At first glance, the update seems trivial – but there are serious upgrades under the hood. Has Toshiba shipped an affordable powerhouse?

Razer Edge Pro Review

Razer’s Edge is the world’s first gaming tablet. Through black magic and dark pacts, the company has managed to stick an Intel Core processor and Nvidia graphics chip into a tablet barely larger than the Surface Pro. Does the impressive hardware lead to an awesome gaming experience, or is the Edge just an expensive novelty?

Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon Review

Touchscreen tables have appeared as concepts for years. Now, thanks to Lenovo, the idea has been transformed into a real consumer product. But pioneering technology is never cheap, and the Horizon’s value suffers as a result.

Acer Aspire R7 Review

Acer's Aspire R7 convertible laptop blends style and substance. We go hands-on to see how the backflipping convertible brings out the best in Windows 8.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Review

Lenovo’s ThinkPad Helix is the most versatile, well-designed convertible Windows 8 device we’ve seen yet, but it’s heavy for an 11-inch Ultrabook. And while battery life is good, it will likely get better with an expected Haswell CPU refresh.

Samsung Ativ Book 5 Review

The Ativ Book 5 is Samsung’s entry into the competitive mid-range Ultrabook market. Though sturdy and pleasing to use, alternatives are everywhere, and most are less expensive. Can Samsung justify the premium, or should buyers pass on this system?

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S Review

Lenovo’s Yoga 11S is a pint-sized version of the successful Yoga 13. Downsizing has required the sacrifice of performance, but promises better battery life along with a lower price tag. But can this budget convertible match the quality of its big brother?
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Sony Vaio Pro 13 review

The Sony Vaio Pro 13 is a spiritual successor to the long-running Vaio Z-Series, a system famous for its exotic features and incredible price. Does this replacement still have the magic, or has it become another bland, boring PC?
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Acer Aspire M5-583P-6428 Review

The Aspire M5 has always been a strong choice for buyers on a budget, and now it’s among the first inexpensive laptops to receive Intel’s 4th-gen processors. Does the new hardware give Acer an edge, or is it just a minor improvement?
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Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite review

Samsung’s ATIV Book 9 Lite looks like an Ultrabook, but unlike so many other slim laptops, but uses a low-power quad from AMD that promises very low power consumption with adequate performance.

Lenovo IdeaPad U430 Touch review

Want touch, but don’t want to spend a fortune? Lenovo has the solution with its IdeaPad U430, the company’s newest budget Ultrabook. Priced at $699 and equipped with a 4th-gen Core processor, it looks like a great value. But has the affordable price led to a few cut corners?
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MSI GX70 review

MSI’s GX70 is one of the few all-AMD gaming laptops still sold. Pairing an A10-5750M with a Radeon 8970M, it brings the company’s biggest guns, but can AMD’s best hardware compete with Intel’s impressive fourth-gen quads?
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Lenovo ThinkPad T440s review

Is the T440s a modern take on a classic laptop, or has the brand’s formula been ruined?
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Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 review

Heavy and thick, the ToughPad FZ-G1 is the tablet to have when the going gets rough
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Dell XPS 15 (2013) review

The all-new XPS 15 channels the spirit of the XPS 12 and 13 with its carbon-fiber construction and light weight. Has Dell finally developed a MacBook-killer?
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Dell Venue 8 Pro Review

We review Dell’s 8-inch Intel-powered Windows 8.1 tablet. It has a nice screen and feels solid. But you’ll have to pay extra for pen input, and Windows still has a few problems on the tablet front.
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5 real-life problems OS X Yosemite solves, and Windows 8.1 screws up

Mac OS X Yosemite solves real world problems, and that's coming from a life-long Windows user.

Windows 8 to do away with the Blue Screen of Death?

A Windows 8 screenshot reveals that Microsoft's famed Blue Screen of Death may be replaced in the new operating system by a Black Screen of Death.
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The free Windows 10 upgrade party is over and Microsoft is cleaning up the mess

Microsoft released an optional update that removes all programs and links related to its former Windows 10 free upgrade program for Windows 7 SP1 and 8.1.
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Microsoft nixes plan to cut Windows 7 and 8 support early for Skylake users

Microsoft said it would only support Windows 7 and Windows 8 on Skylake machines through 2017, but is now backing down. Good news for Windows 7 diehards.
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Microsoft left the Secure Boot golden key sitting out in the open

Microsoft accidentally shipped a tool on Windows-based devices that allows anyone to bypass Secure Boot, which prevents unsigned software installation.
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After only 6 months, Windows 10 tops 8, XP in market share

Windows 10 is now gaining one percent of the PC user base each month, allowing it to edge out Windows 8 for market share just six months after release.
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Here's every trick the Windows Task Manager can pull off

The Task Manager and Resource Monitor are crucial tools, whether you want to close a non-responsive app or learn more about your PC. Here's how to use them.
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Windows 10 beats out 8.1 for installations, closes in on Windows 7

Windows 10 just passed 8.1 for market share, and is well poised to take down Windows 7 as the most popular Microsoft operating system to date.
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Windows 8 dropped by Microsoft in latest Patch Tuesday

Microosft has ended full support for Windows 8 and certain versions of Internet Explorer and now encourages everyone to update to newer versions.
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Get ready to watch Periscope live-stream videos right from your Twitter feed |DT Daily

With its stock in the bargain basement, Twitter has announced Periscope live-stream videos will now appear directly in iOS device Twitter feeds.
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No touching! We go hands-off with the HP Envy 17 Leap Motion Special Edition

HP just announced the first consumer laptop to fully integrate Leap Motion's gesture-based control, the HP Envy 17 Leap Motion SE. Ready to go touchless?
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Hands on: Samsung’s Ativ Q plays cupid with Android and Windows 8

Samsung has announced the Ativ Q, a convertible tablet/laptop, which uses both Android and Windows 8 operating systems. We got the chance to demo the machine at Samsung's London launch party.
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Hands On: Samsung challenges the Surface Pro with Ativ Tab 3, ‘world’s thinnest tablet’

Touted as 'the world's thinnest tablet,' at 8.2mm thin, the Samsung Tab 3 is perfect for S Pen fans looking for a laptop-like tablet that can run full Win8.
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Hands On: Dell XPS 11 is a nice convertible with an annoying touch keyboard

Dell's new XPS 11 bends over backwards to please the tablet-loving crowd, but by radically changing the keyboard, it may alienate laptop lovers.
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Hands on: HP enters the supersized tablet fray with the Envy Rove 20

The world of giant Windows 8 tablets just got bigger with the introduction of the HP Envy Rove, a 20-inch all-in-one PC set to go on sale in July.
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Hands on: Toshiba’s Portégé Z10t is a mini but mighty Ultrabook

Toshiba's Portege Z10t is designed for business, but it has a lot of the features mainstream consumers wish they could get on an Ultrabook or tablet hybrid.
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Windows 10: Our complete guide to Microsoft’s next OS

With the past few technical preview builds, Windows 10 is starting to take shape into a modern and relevant OS that is sure to please users from XP and 8.1.