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Dell XPS 17 9720 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 17 (9720) review: Almost all the right improvements

The Dell XPS 17 9720 retains all the best qualities of its predecessor while upgrading to 12th-gen Intel CPUs. It's the 17-inch laptop to beat.
Computing Reviews
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 lifestyle image showing tablet, Folio keyboard, and pen on a table.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 vs. Surface Pro 8: New competition

Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 has been at the top of a couple of best-of lists since its introduction. But the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 represents a new challenger.
Computing Guides
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 review: 7th time’s a charm?

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 updates to Intel's 12th-gen CPUs. It's a solid laptop for businesspeople, but mainstream users might want to look elsewhere.
Computing Reviews
Dell XPS 15 9520 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 15 (9520) review: Still the best, only faster

The Dell XPS 15 (9520) picks up where the previous model left off, retaining its best quality and improving performance and battery life.
Computing Reviews

How to split your screen in Windows 10

To fully take advantage of Windows 10, you need to learn how to split your screen. Follow these instructions, and you'll be splitting your screen in no time.
Computing Guides
MSI Summit E14 Flip top angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

MSI Summit E14 Flip review: Speed, battery life hold it back

The MSI Summit E14 Flip is a solid laptop with inconsistent performance and below-average battery life. It struggles to compete with the best 14-inch laptops.
Computing Reviews
Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED UM5302 front angle view showing display and keyboard deck.

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED review: Tiny laptop, tons of power

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED UM5302 is a powerful little laptop with an outstanding display and great keyboard and touchpad at an attractive price.
Computing Reviews
Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor front angled view.

Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor review: Deep blacks, more power

Dell's updated UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor uses LG's IPS Black technology for higher contrast and pushes more power to laptops, with an excellent image.
Computing Reviews
Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED UM5302 front angle view showing display and keyboard deck.

AMD Ryzen 6000 tested in a new Zenbook against Intel’s best

We get an early look at the new Zenbook S 13 featuring the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U. How does it compare to Intel 12th-gen?
Computing Features
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 16 front side view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 16 hands-on review: Larger and in charge

The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 16 adds a larger display to Acer's Triton 300 lineup, along with more power and enhanced thermal design.
Computing Reviews
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 review: Thin, light, and long-lasting

The LG Gram 16 2-in-1 is a 16-inch convertible 2-in-1 with performance and a display that are best for productivity users looking to multitask.
Computing Reviews
Razer Blade 14 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Razer Blade 14 vs. MacBook Pro 14

The Razer Blade 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 are outstanding 14-inch laptops. The Blade 14 is better for gamers, but the MacBook Pro 14 is the all-around winner.
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Surface Pro 8 tablet view with Windows 11 screen.

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 8

The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable won out over the Surface Pro 7, but the Surface Pro 8 takes back the top spot.
Computing
HP Spectre x360 13 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Envy x360 13 vs. HP Spectre x360 13

Although almost exactly the same size and weight, significant differences exist between the HP Envy x360 13 and Spectre x360 13.
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I tested 5 popular webcams on Amazon. Here are which to buy and which to avoid

I tested six popular webcams on Amazon, pitting them against each other in terms of features and image quality.
Computing Guides
HP Envy 15 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Envy vs. HP Spectre

HP has two better-than-budget laptop lines in the Envy and Spectre. They share some traits and have their strengths and weaknesses. Here are the differences.
Computing
The Start Menu pulled up on the Surface Pro 8.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 8

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 and Microsoft Surface Pro 8 are both excellent laptops. But the Surface Pro 8 is better at achieving its specific objectives.
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The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro sitting at an angle.

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro review: Faster than it looks

The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is a conservatively designed gaming laptop with excellent performance and a solid build that comes in at an attractive price.
Computing Reviews
The Acer Chromebook 514 on a table.

Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2022) hands-on review: Warp speed

The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 now equips a speedy AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU, making it a very fast, if expensive, Chromebook with a solid build and good looks.
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google adds tablet friendly features in chrome os 64

Google adds tablet-friendly features in the latest Chrome OS 64 build

Google has added a couple of new tablet- and touchscreen-friendly features to Chrome OS, including a new screenshot method.
Computing News
how to sync your Outlook calendar with an iPhone

Microsoft releases Outlook.com Premium in the U.S. for $20 a year until March 31

Outlook.com Premium is now available for subscription, but only in the United States. It's $20 per year through March 2017.
Computing News
Dell XPS 13 9310 Featured Image showing display and keyboard deck.

Laptop or tablet? Here’s which you should bring to campus

You're on your way back to college and need to buy a new machine to get your work done. Should it be a laptop or a tablet? Here, we give you some answers.
Tablets Computing
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The best cloud storage services

Protecting your files with cloud storage is a great way to keep your data safe, but what's the best cloud storage service? Here are our favorites for 2021.
Phones Computing
Asus Zenbook Flip S 14 UX461UN review

The best Asus Laptops

This guide takes a look at the best Asus laptops for you, from great budget machines and 2-in-1s to serious gaming laptops that can handle anything.
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The MacBook Pro with the default wallpaper, which hides the notch.

MSI Creator Z17 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 16

The MSI Creator 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 are two fast laptops out to win the hearts and minds of creative buyers. But only one can win this shootout.
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Microsoft Surface Book

Amazon is blowing out prices on the original Surface Book, starts at $790

If you've ever wanted a Microsoft Surface Book 2-in-1 but the prices were holding you back, then Amazon just might have a deal for you.
Computing News
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Lenovo Yoga C940 15 review: The do-it-all 2-in-1?

Lenovo's Yoga C940 15 seeks to bring big-time power to the 2-in-1 form factor. It succeeds in terms of processor performance, rivaling the fastest clamshell laptops with Intel's Core i9. The Nvidia GTX 1650 brings mid-range gaming, while battery life and display quality are concerns. It could be better.
Computing Reviews
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Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook review: Taking Chrome to work

The ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook Enterprise is a solid alternative for large business looking for security and manageability.
Computing Reviews
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Asus ZenBook Flip 14 vs. Lenovo Yoga 920

Lenovo's Yoga 920 is a very premium, well-built 2-in-1 with a robust design, but Asus has a secret weapon packed away inside its ZenBook Flip 14 -- a discrete GPU.
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HP Envy 13 (2019) review

The HP Envy 13 seeks to bring much of the quality, performance, and good looks of the company’s Spectre line at reduced prices. And that’s exactly what it does, along with a lovely 4K display and some light gaming chops.
Computing Reviews
HP Spectre x360 versus the Microsoft Surface Laptop

Spin it or flip it? HP Spectre x360 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop

We compare the HP Spectre x360 versus the Microsoft Surface Laptop to see if HP's 2-in-1 or Microsoft's laptop reigns supreme.
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Lenovo Yoga C630 review

Lenovo Yoga C630 review

Lenovo’s Yoga C630 is a member of the second wave of Windows 10 on ARM laptops built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 850 system-on-chip. The Yoga lasts long on a charge and it’s a delightfully designed and well-built laptop, but it’s still too slow for more than basic tasks.
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HP Spectre Folio review

The Spectre Folio is a truly different breed of notebook, leather-wrapped and exceedingly long-lasting on a charge. It feels great in the hand and provides all-day productivity performance. We can quibble and talk about a too-small Synaptics touchpad, but that’s all we got.
Computing Reviews
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LG Gram 14 2-in-1 (2020) review: More than just a light laptop

The LG Gram 14 2-in-1 lives up to its name in being an extremely lightweight member of its class.
Computing Reviews
microsoft surface book 3 13 review

Microsoft Surface Book 3 (13-inch) review: A portable powerhouse

The Surface Book 3 doubles down on Microsoft's performance objectives for the line, offering a fast CPU and discrete GPU that make it a strong 13-inch offering.
Tablets Computing
HP Spectre x360 13 (late 2018)

HP Spectre x360 13 (2019) review

HP’s updated Spectre x360 13 is dubbed the “gem-cut” for a reason. It looks like a gem cutter went to work on the chassis, and its many angles catch the light and look great. It’s also fast, well-built, and lasts a long time on a single charge. Check out our full HP Spectre x360 13-inch review.
Computing Reviews
HP Elite Folio

HP Elite Folio Review: A new twist on the pull-forward 2-in-1

The Elite Folio is a different take on the 2-in-1, with a useful form factor and a comfortable vegan leather exterior.
Computing News
Asus Chromebook Flip C434

Asus ChromeBook Flip C434 review

The Asus Chromebook Flip C434 is a very well-built and attractive laptop for its price. It’s more than fast enough for Chrome OS, has a great keyboard and touchpad, and it offers all-day battery life. It’s a little expensive overall, but it’s worth it.
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