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The HP Spectre x360 13.5 open on a table.

HP Spectre x360 13.5 review: back on top

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 replaces our once-favorite 2-in-1 that was eclipsed by the competition. It brings enough improvements to win back its place at the top.
VAIO FE 14.1 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Vaio FE 14.1 review: not the Vaio you remember

The Vaio FE 14.1 looks like a laptop from a few years ago, with a 16:9 display and a few odd features. Mostly, though, its performance and build were lacking.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 review: all business

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 refines one of the best business laptops, although its performance is lacking.
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How to use Notification Center on a Mac

The MacOS Notification Center provides an easy way to manage active notifications and access useful widgets. Here's how to use the Notification Center.
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Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 Gen 7 review: refinements galore

The Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 7 received a massive upgrade in its latest generation, with a stunning new design and excellent performance and build quality.
Acer Swift 3 2022 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Swift 3 (2022) review: a solid system for the price

The Acer Swift 3 offers fast-enough performance and long-enough battery life to stand out in a crowded field of 14-inch laptops.
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What is IPS Black? LG’s new monitor technology, explained

Dell and LG collaborated on IPS Black, new technology that aims to enhance the quality of IPS displays with deeper contrast and more vivid colors.
HP Victus 15 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Victus 15 review: As cheap as gaming laptops come

The HP Victus 15 is the second model in the new gaming lineup, and it offers solid performance and good value as long as you do your research.
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 laptop sits on a small desk folded like a tent.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7

Lenovo offers two excellent premium convertible 2-in-1s in the Yoga 9i Gen 7 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7. Only one can reign supreme.
HP Pavilion Plus 14 on a table.

HP Pavilion Plus 14 review: 90Hz OLED on the cheap

The HP Pavilion Plus 14 is a solid entry in the budget to mid-range 14-inch market, with good performance and a spectacular display at a great price.
MSI Creator Z16P front view showing display and keyboard deck.

MSI Creator Z16P review: Creators yes, gamers no

The MSI Creator Z16P is a creative powerhouse, with excellent performance for those who create content for a living. But its gaming chops are underwhelming.
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How to use Microsoft Edge efficiency mode

Microsoft Edge efficiency mode reduces the browser's impact on system performance, saving battery life and CPU cycles. It's easy to turn on and off.
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Dell XPS 17 vs. Razer Blade 17: two big screen legends collide

The Dell XPS 17 and Razer Blade 17 are two of the best options in 17-inch laptops. The XPS 17, however, is the better mainstream option.
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Asus Transformer Pro T304 Review

In our Asus Transformer Pro T304 review, we assess a machine that looks like the Surface Pro but offers lower performance, better connectivity, and a lower price.
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HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: The new standard-bearer

The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook advances the Chrome OS platform in a number of key areas. It's the best business Chromebook you can buy.
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MSI Prestige 14 review: A fast but flawed laptop

The MSI Prestige 14 is a mixed bag, offering class-leading performance and an excellent keyboard but with less than stellar battery life.
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Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel review: Creators, this unique laptop is just for you

The Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel is perhaps the most creator-focused laptop we've seen, and it all comes together in spectacular fashion.
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 7420 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7420) review: A compromised experience

The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 provides decent productivity performance, but its display is subpar and its battery life is below-average.
Acer Aspire 5 2022 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Aspire 5 (2022) review: Squeaking by with just enough

The 2022 Acer Aspire 5 improves on the previous generation in a few key areas while raising the entry-level price. It's still a better overall value.
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 top down view showing keyboard and touchpad.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 vs. HP Chromebook x2 11

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and HP Chromebook x2 11 are both small Chrome OS tablets that compete well with the Apple iPad. Which is the better option for you?
A MSI Creator Z17 laptop sitting on a green table.

MSI Creator Z17 review: One-upping the MacBook Pro?

The MSI Creator Z17 checks all the right boxes for a 17-inch laptop, including a fast 12th-gen CPU and discrete GPU. But it's also incredibly expensive.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 gains from Intels 12th-gen in its productivity speed. But the Microsoft Surface Laptop studio pulls ahead with its discrete GPU.
Dell XPS 17 9720 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 17 vs. MSI Creator Z17

The Dell XPS 17 and MSI Creator Z17 are two fast laptops with large displays that are aimed at creators. But which is the better laptop overall?
The HP Spectre x360 16 sits on a desk with it's keyboard folded under, allowing it to stand.

MSI Summit E16 Flip vs. HP Spectre x360 16

The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a large convertible 2-in-1 that checks a lot of important boxes. But it can't quite keep up with HP's excellent Spectre x360 16.
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 review: $300 well spent

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is an excellent value, providing a surprisingly useful detachable tablet at a very affordable price.
Acer Chromebook Spin 513 top down view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Chromebook Spin 513 review: Another solid Chromebook 2-in-1

The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is yet another solid Chromebook 2-in-1 option, with good performance and battery life and an excellent display.
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Palit's GeForce GTX 1050 Ti KalmX card uses passive cooling for complete silence

Palit releases the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti KalmX graphics card, the first passive cooling system offered with Nvidia's entry-level GPU.
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Snap off or flip around? Microsoft Surface Book vs. HP Spectre x360 15-inch

Microsoft's Surface Book and HP's Spectre x360 15 represent very different takes on the notebook-centric Windows 10 2-in-1 machine.
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Asus goes around the bend with a new 34-inch curved monitor

The Asus Designo Curve MX34VQ 34-inch display was announced in 2016, and it's now making its way to the market.
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March updates for Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 offer better stability

Microsoft has released the March 2017 driver update for the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4, promising better performance and stability.
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Latest Nvidia GeForce drivers support GTX 1080 TI, optimize ‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’

Nvidia has released GeForce 378.78 WHQL drivers, optimized for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands and adding support for the GTX 1080 Ti.
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AOC releases 4K UHD display suited to gamers and creative professionals alike

The AOC U3277PWQU is a 32-inch 4K UHD display with strong color support for both creative designers and gamers who care about quality.
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The AsusPro B9440 offers the best of both business and personal computing

Asus is shipping its new AsusPro B9440 notebook that straddles the fence between no-nonsense business machine and consumer portable.
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MSI's latest gaming notebooks are thin, light, and VR gaming-ready

MSI's new thin and light gaming notebooks, the Leopard Pro series, offer up VR support with some of the best refresh rates around.
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Protect your tablet with Logitech’s new Universal Folio case, keyboard

Logitech introduces new Universal Folio, a keyboard case that fits any nine- or 10-inch tablet and works with iOS, Android, and Windows.
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The Asus ROG Maximus IX Extreme Z270 motherboard is available for $630

The Asus ROG Maximus IX Extreme Z270 motherboard builds in water cooling and supports all of the latest and greatest PC technology.
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Microsoft’s Surface Book 2 power supply problem isn’t limited to gamers

The Surface Book 2 has a power problem. If you're expecting a workstation-level system in this slim 2-in-1 machine, then you won't be happy.
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Asus ZenBook 14X OLED review: A showstopping display

The Asus ZenBook 14X OLED leverages a spectacular display and solid design to make for a formidable 14-inch laptop competitor.