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Dell Latitude E5470 review

Dell Latitude E5470 review

The Dell Latitude has been a business mainstay for years, and it’s easy to see why. It’s as reliable as ever, but can it stand out in a crowded marketplace?
Acer Aspire VX 15 review

Acer Aspire VX 15 gaming laptop review

Starting at just $800, the Acer Aspire VX 15 undercuts even the least expensive gaming notebooks. But did Acer cut more than costs?
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LG 27MD5KA‑B Ultrafine 5K review

There’s more to display quality than pixel density, but with the advantage of a 5K display, can the LG Ultrafine 5K outpace professional-grade competitors?
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Dell S2418H review

On paper, it’s just another 24-inch 1080p desktop monitor. Yet hiding behind the stock-standard specs is a capable monitor hiding a few pleasant surprises.
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Alienware 15 R3 (2017) review

Alienware is synonymous with gaming hardware, and for good reason. The updated Alienware 15 R3 is a brilliant, if unwieldy, testament to that expertise.
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Logitech G403 Prodigy review

Logitech’s latest gaming mouse packs pro-level features into an approachable package, but it faces the looming threat of more capable mice, and competition from its Logitech siblings.
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AVADirect Avant Midsize Gaming Desktop review

The AVADirect Avant promises high-end power on a mid-range budget, but does its off-the-peg pedigree hold it back against more carefully crafted machines?
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Samsung Notebook 9 review

Our Samsung Notebook 9 review reveals performance, battery life, weight, and the overall value of this thin and light $1,200 laptop.
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Velocity Micro Raptor M60 Gaming Desktop Review

With off-the-shelf components, and a mid-range price tag, the Velocity Micro M60 faces stiff competition from both ends of the price spectrum.
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BenQ EX3200R gaming monitor review

BenQ EX3200R Review: Can a $400 gaming monitor really stand up to some of the best curved ultrawides on the market? Turns out that’s the least it can do.
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Asus G11DF gaming desktop review

Inexpensive PC gaming used to mean bad PC gaming, but not anymore. Our Asus G11DF review shows just how far you can get on a shoestring budget.
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Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset review

Is Acer’s VR headset really a challenger to the champions of the VR space? During our Acer Mixed Reality Headset review, we find out.
BenQ PD3200U review

BenQ PD3200U review

Can a humble professional monitor compete with the best 4K displays on the market? Let’s dig into the BenQ PD3200U review to find out.
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Dell Inspiron 15 7577 Gaming Review

The latest Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming aims to prove budget gaming laptops are here to stay -- as long as you don’t mind making a few compromises.
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Origin Millennium gaming desktop review

Origin has made some of our favorite high-end gaming rigs in the past. Let’s find out if the 2018 Origin Millennium puts another feather in its cap.
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Dell Inspiron 5675 gaming desktop review

It’s tough to find a desktop that can run the latest games without breaking the bank. But the Dell Inspiron 5675 just might fit the bill.
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AMD Ryzen CPUs With Vega Graphics Review

AMD claims its latest ‘APUs’ are powerful enough to run with entry-level GPUs. That’s a tall order for a couple budget processors. Can they deliver, or are budget PC gamers in a bad spot?
HTC Vive Pro review

HTC Vive Pro review

Say hello to the Vive Pro. Building on the success of the original Vive headset, the Vive Pro promises to deliver unparalleled visuals with an improved fit and finish. Let’s find out if it lives up to those lofty promises.
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Falcon Northwest Tiki 2018 review

The original Falcon Northwest Tiki was one of our all-time favorite gaming PCs. We loved its compact form factor, powerful internals, and unique exterior design. That means the 2018 model has some big shoes to fill, let’s see how it stacks up to the latest and greatest gaming rigs.
Digital Storm Equinox review

Digital Storm Equinox review

Digital Storm might not be a household name, but as a PC manufacturer they’ve made some of our favorite desktops over the years. The latest laptop from Digital Storm, the Equinox, promises to live up to that pedigree with the help of some very impressive hardware -- and a few secrets.
Alienware 17 R5 review

Alienware 17 R5 review

With a 17-inch display and a chassis weighing in at nearly 10 pounds, the Alienware 17 R5 is truly massive. Between its weight and its impressive top-end hardware -- including an Intel Core i9 -- it’s certainly outfitted like a gaming desktop so let’s find out if it performs like one.
HTC VIVE

HTC Vive review

The Oculus Rift may have brought virtual reality into the public eye, but HTC’s Vive, built in partnership with Valve, does it better. Does the Vive still represent the true future of virtual reality, or are there better competitors on the market?
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5 ways the MacBook Air changed laptops forever

In honor of the MacBook Air's tenth anniversary, we're taking a look at the original and how it changed what we expect from our laptops.
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Nope, no new Macs! But macOS Sierra is coming out this month

No word on new Macs, but we did get a bit of a consolation prize: a release date for macOS Sierra.
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What to expect from Microsoft’s October 26 event, and where to watch

We'll be there reporting live, and you'll be able to watch the event online, but what should you expect from Microsoft's October surprise?
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Did I do that? Intel is going to make a killing fixing its own Meltdown

Intel dropped the ball on Meltdown and Spectre. Now, it’s poised to profit off of its decision to sell critically flawed products to an unwitting populace.
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Apple slashes prices on storage options for older Macs, neglects hardware updates

Just days after Apple unveiled their latest and greatest MacBook Pro lineup, some of the older members of the Mac family are getting a little attention.
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Spectre x360 vs. the New MacBook Pro: Flagships from Apple and HP duke it out

Apple recently unveiled a new MacBook Pro, but is an OLED Touch Bar enough? Here, we take a look at how the 13-inch model measures up to HP's latest.
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Microsoft unveils pricey but powerful Surface Book update, Surface Studio at NY event

Microsoft’s event on Wednesday in New York was a lot more than just a Windows 10 showcase. The Surface lineup radded two major new products.
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Apple is reportedly planning to abandon Intel hardware by 2020

Apple's Mac lineup is reportedly gearing up for a major hardware shift that could leave some users out in the cold: The company is set to abandon Intel chips as early as 2020.
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Yahoo’s 2013 data breach is worse than believed — 3 billion users were affected

Verizon has confirmed that all 3 billion Yahoo accounts were compromised in a 2013 hack, making it the largest data breach in history. 
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A cheaper MacBook Air could still arrive in late 2018

The venerable MacBook Air might be getting a new entry-level model that will sell for less than its current base price. It's just a rumor, but it's definitely within the realm of possibility. We heard these rumors earlier this year, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo remains confident. Here's why.
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How to use Android Messages on the web

Google is rolling out its latest messaging app -- yes, another one -- to Android users starting this week. With the new version you'll be able to send and receive all your text messages right from any browser window. Here's how to get yourself all set up with the new system.
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Google brings AI to your G Suite to help you fill out your Docs and Sheets

Google revealed a host of new features for the G Suite aimed at improving your productivity with a little help from artificial intelligence.
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Look out AMD and Nvidia, Intel will make graphics cards in 2020

Intel confirmed that it's re-entering the discrete graphics chip market in 2020. The move isn't surprising given the company reeled in AMD's former Radeon graphics chip designer, Raja Koduri. He's now Intel's chief architect and senior vice president of the new Core and Visual Computing Group.
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Intel’s Core i9 for laptops is great, but it’s not a true Core i9

Intel's Core i9 processors are some of the quickest on the market. But there's an important distinction between the mobile and desktop versions of these processors, and it's not immediately clear when you see that shiny Core i9 sticker -- these processors have a dark secret.
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Folding ‘Andromeda’ device could be Microsoft’s iPhone moment

Leaks might suggest that Microsoft's long-rumored Andromeda device could be announced later this year, but we still don't know very much about it. A patent filing made public today illustrates not only how it could look, but also how it could work -- how it could fit into your life.
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Surface Pro 6 is reportedly coming next year and HoloLens 2 later this year

Microsoft's hardware plans for the coming year, and a bit beyond, have reportedly leaked according to a report from Thurott and ZDNet. So what could we see announced this year? Some exciting hardware releases like the HoloLens 2, and maybe a cheaper Surface Pro.