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The Dell XPS 13 Plus on a table outside.

Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. Apple MacBook Air M1

The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Apple MacBook Air M1 are two of the best 13-inch laptops available today. Choosing between them is hard, but not impossible.
The blue edition of the Surface Pro 9.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is the standard for Windows 11 detachable tablet 2-in-1s. The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a new competitor that hopes to take the throne.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 front view showing display and folio keyboard.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9315) review: a cheaper Surface Pro alternative

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 9315 doesn't offer anything to recommend it over the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 except for its price, and that's not quite low enough.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

I hate how much I love my MacBook Pro

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is a spectacular laptop with a superior build, keyboard and touchpad, and display. I can't help but love it, in spite of myself.
The Dell XPS 13 9315 on a table against a window.

Dell XPS 13 vs. Apple MacBook Air M2

The Dell XPS 13 and Apple MacBook Air M2 are complete redesigns, changing up what made their predecessors popular. Which is the best result?
The display of the HP Spectre x360 13.5.

HP Spectre x360 13.5 vs. Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7: premium 2-in-1 showdown

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 and the Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7 are two of the best convertible 2-in-1s available. There's just enough difference to pick a winner.
The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 outside against green scenery.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 review: powerful, as always

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 meets its objective of being the fastest non-working ThinkPad, and it's a fine creativity workstation at a high price.
Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Head-to-head: Intel Core i7-12700H vs. AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Intel Core i7-12700H perform similarly, all things considered. Each has its advantages, so choosing between them can be a challenge.
Lenovo Slim 9i front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo Slim 9i vs. Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7

The Lenovo Slim 9i and Yoga 9i Gen 7 are two of the best 14-inch laptops you can buy. They're closely matched, while the 2-in-1 offers a lower entry-level cost.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 review: a multitasker’s dream machine

The widescreen and dual-display Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 is designed perfectly for multitaskers, but its performance holds it back with creative work.
Dell XPS 13 Plus front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. XPS 13: which is better?

The Dell XPS 13 Plus is a new member of the XPS lineup, bringing new technologies and a new design. Does it have what it takes to dethrone the base XPS 13?
The front of the HP Envy x360 13 on a table.

HP Envy x360 13 (2022) review: an incredible laptop value

The HP Envy x360 13 is a surprisingly affordable laptop given its excellent build, solid productivity performance, and good battery life. OLED is also a plus.
Dell XPS 15 9520 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 15 vs. Razer Blade 15: which to buy in 2022

The Dell XPS 15 and Razer Blade 15 are two 15-inch laptops with great and attractive builds. The Blade 15 is the faster performer, but there's a price.
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 review: nice, but not enough

The ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 is fast enough, but it lacks polish, and its display won't please creators. It's nothing special and a bit too much pricewise.
Asus Vivobook 17X front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Asus Vivobook 17X review: a large screen for cheap

The Asus Vivobook 17X sports a large 17.3-inch display and performance that's fine at its lower prices, but not so much at the $1,000 review unit pricing.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 front view showing tablet and videoconferencing.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Surface Pro 8: here’s how they stack up

Microsoft's Surface Pro 9 is the latest iteration of the popular line, bringing some interesting changes to the Surface Pro 8.
Dell XPS 13 9310 Featured Image showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 13 9310 Review: Tiger Lake perfects perfection

The XPS 13 9310 adds Tiger Lake's extra performance to what was already the best 13-inch laptop you can buy.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 review: departing from the formula

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 departs from the usual ThinkPad formula, but that's okay. It's a solid 16-inch laptop competitor with a lot of sustainable materials.
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Asus Vivobook S 14 Flip review: a value-first laptop

Asus Vivobook S 14 Flip: for when you're looking for value first.
Lenovo Slim 9i front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo Slim 9i vs. Apple MacBook Pro 14

The 14-inch laptop has seen something of a renaissance lately. It seems that users, or at least manufacturers, see a ton of value in a laptop that’s slightly larger than a 13-inch machine but considerably smaller than 15 inches. There’s a little more room for better thermals and a larger display without creating a humongous […]
The ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 open on a table.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 review: this tiny ThinkPad is still great

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 is small, powerful, and extremely well-built. It's aimed at business users, but it's good for mainstream buyers as well.
HP Spectre x360 15 2019 review

The best touchscreen laptops for 2022

The top touchscreen laptops need a great screen, high performance, and long battery life. Here are the best options in 2022.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus on a table outside.

HP Spectre x360 13.5 vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus: flagship battle

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are two of the best laptops you can buy. Choosing between them is tough, but we provide some guidance here.
HP Envy 16 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Envy 16 review: creative performance for less

The HP Envy 16 is a more modern and powerful laptop than its predecessor, and it's a solid choice for anyone looking for a creative workstation.
A Dell Precision laptop on a brick floor.

Dell Precision 5470 review: too small to be effective

The Dell Precision 5470 achieves its objective of being an incredibly thin and light portable workstation. But it's just too slow to be practical.
A top down view of the MacBook Pro.

4 Ways How To Scroll Down on Macbook

Apple's Force Touch haptic touchpad is an excellent tool for scrolling on a MacBook. But it's not the only way.
Lenovo Slim 9i front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo Slim 9i review: glass on top, quality underneath

The Lenovo Slim 9i is an unabashedly premium laptop that costs a lot. But it's designed and built accordingly, with solid performance and a spectacular display.
Acer Swift 3 OLED front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Swift 3 OLED review: an OLED laptop under $1,000

The Acer Swift 3 OLED offers just enough performance and build quality to live up to its new OLED display and make it a viable 14-inch laptop option.
The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 on a table.

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 review: the C-Suite laptop

The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 epitomizes the modern business laptop, with a light and attractive chassis, long battery life, and solid business features.
Apple MacBook Pro side view showing keyboard deck and ports.

How to turn your MacBook on

It's a simple thing, but knowing how to turn on your MacBook is important. Here, we tell you how to turn on your MacBook whether it's sleeping or shut down.
Apple MacBook Pro side view showing keyboard deck and ports.

How to make your Mac private and secure

MacOS is a secure and private operating system out of the box. However, there are a few settings that you can configure to make it even safer and more private.
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus review: plus in more ways than one

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus makes most of the right improvements, increasing performance and dramatically improving the display quality.
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 laptop sits on a small desk.

IdeaPad vs. Yoga vs. Slim vs. ThinkPad vs. ThinkBook vs. Legion: Lenovo brands, explained

Lenovo has a wide range of laptops, ranging from budget machines to laptops aimed at the largest enterprises. Lenovo can meet any laptop needs.
Asus ZenBook Pro 16X front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Asus ZenBook Pro 16X review: more than smoke and mirrors

The Asus ZenBook Pro 16X is an expertly crafted laptop that offers superior performance and a spectacular display, perfect for creators and demanding users.
HP Pavilion Aero 13 sitting on a table.

HP Pavilion Aero 13 review: Ultralight, ultrapowerful?

The HP Pavilion Aero 13 is an extremely lightweight laptop that punches above its budget classification.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13s front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s review: not quite a MacBook Air

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s has long battery life and optional always-connected internet in a thin and light chassis. Its performance is a step behind, however.
Razer Blade 14 and 15 compared.

The best 14-inch gaming laptops

Not everyone wants to haul around a massive gaming laptop, and that's where 14-inch models come in. Reasonably sized, they provide serious gaming performance.
Dell Latitude 7330 UL rear view showing lid and logo.

Dell Latitude 7330 UL review: an ultra-light business laptop

The Dell Latitude 7330 Ultralight is one of the lightest laptops we've reviewed. It makes compromises, however, and ends up with too few compelling attributes.