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Acer ConceptD 9 review: Drawing easel, meet workstation

The ConceptD 9 is an innovative machine that's focused on creative professionals who need color accuracy and who will benefit from a Wacom pen and easel display.
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Microsoft Surface Pro X vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Microsoft introduced two new Surface Pro devices in 2019. Which model is better? We pit the Surface Pro X vs. the Surface Pro 7 to see which is a better buy.
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Lenovo ThinkBook 13s review

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is intended to provide small and medium business users with just enough business features to woo them away from competing consumer offerings. Unfortunately, we don’t think it offers enough.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 review: So metal

Lenovo mixed things up with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4, swapping out the usual magnesium alloy and carbon fiber chassis with aluminum. That makes the 360-degree 2-in-1 not only robust on paper thanks to its MIL-STD-810g testing, but also solid in hand. And it's still a ThinkPad on the inside.
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Yes, even a dirt cheap webcam is probably way better than just your laptop

A cheap webcam really can greatly improve your videoconferencing experience compared to your laptop's webcam, with only a few exceptions.
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HP Envy x360 13 review: AMD Ryzen 4000 cranks up value

The HP Envy x360 13 is smaller, faster, and better built, making it a bonafide competitor to the spendier Spectre lineup. A premium 2-in-1 at a midrange price.
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How to enable Microsoft Edge full-screen mode

When Microsoft's Edge browser first rolled out, one complaint was the lack of a full-screen view. That issue has been addressed, with three different methods.

The Google Chrome ad blocker is ready to try, if you’re brave enough

Google is implementing a built-in Chrome ad blocker, and it's now available to try out in the latest Chrome Canary release.
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HP Spectre x360 15 AMOLED review

OLED laptops are back, and the 15-inch Spectre x360 is the first we've given a full review. It looks just as stunning as before, and it makes for one of the most visually appealing displays we've ever seen in a laptop. Does it make this already-great 2-in-1 even better?
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6

The latest Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 arrived at the end of 2019. We pit the Surface Pro 7 against its predecessor the Pro 6 to see which is the better buy.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano vs. Dell XPS 13: Which is king of 13-inch laptops?

The Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Nano puts up a good fight against the Dell XPS 13. Which comes out on top?
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HP Spectre x360 14 vs. Dell XPS 13: Two amazing laptops, compared

Both the HP Spectre x360 14 and Dell XPS 13 offer tall displays, great performance, and excellent builds.
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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 vs. Dell XPS 13 (2020)

Dell has updated both its 13-inch class laptops, the superb XPS 13 and the XPS 13 2-in-1 360-degree convertible. Here's how these two great laptops compare.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

For around $1,000, Lenovo's ThinkPad T480s and ThinkPad X1 Carbon provide excellent performance and portability. But which one should you pick up?
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Who is Microsoft’s new Edge browser for? Probably not you or me

Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge browser is confusing. Is it for enterprise customers who will benefit from its hooks to Internet Explorer, Microsoft's cloud services, and platform agnosticism? Or is it for consumers who will like its privacy and security features? Probably the former, actually.
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Asus stuffs AMD Ryzen 5000 chips into its ZenBook 13 OLED and 14

Asus has announced its latest AMD-based ultralights, the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 and the ZenBook 14 UM425.
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Asus announces high-end Chromebooks powered by AMD Ryzen and Intel Tiger Lake

Asus introduces new Chromebooks based on AMD Ryzen and Intel Tiger Lake platforms, the CX9 and Flip CM5.
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Acer Ryzen 5000 updates coming to Aspire 5 and 7, starting at just $550

Acer has announced two new members of its Aspire line, the Aspire 7 and Aspire 5, both of which will utilize AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs.
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The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2’s awesome e-ink screen is even bigger this time

Lenovo is expanding the ThinkBook line in North America, with a revamped ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i serving as the centerpiece.
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Plume Adaptive Wi-Fi review

The Plume Adaptive Wi-Fi solution tries to replace traditional routers with a simpler, easy-to-install intelligent connectivity solution. It comes close to achieving that, but a few flaws will give buyers pause.
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HP’s new Elite Dragonfly G2 and Max models feature Intel 11th-gen vPro

HP has updated the Elite Dragonfly commercial 2-in-1 to Intel's Tiger Lake platform, creating new G2 and Max models.
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High-end tablet takedown: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet vs. Microsoft Surface Pro

We pit the second-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet versus the Microsoft Surface Pro to see which machine is most worth its high price.
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The Asus ZenBook S13 has the world’s thinnest laptop bezels

Asus is doubling down on its commitment to tiny bezels with its latest laptops, including the ZenBook S13 that is the "world's slimmest" and the "world's thinnest with discrete graphics." The VivoBook 14, 15, 17 are more mainstream options, while the StudioBook S is aimed at professional content creators.
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Acer XR381CQK is a 37.5-inch QHD monitor for gamers and professionals alike

The Acer XR382CQK monitor provides a number of gamer-specific features along with QHD resolution and a nice color gamut for professionals.
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Samsung had an all-in-one PC at CES 2017 that you may or may not be able to buy

While most new products were heavily promoted, some were hidden in plain sight. One example is an unheralded Samsung all-in-one (AIO) PC.
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AMD’s new Zen CPU architecture will last until 2020 and beyond

AMD's new Zen architecture and Ryzen CPUs bring as much as 40 percent performance improvements over the previous generation.
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Philips says its new curved, 40-inch 4K monitor is the biggest you can buy

CES 2017 was full of displays, but not every manufacturer chose to introduce every new product. Take Philips' 40-inch monitor, for example.
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Asus reveals pricing of VivoPC X, announces Oculus Rift bundle

Asus has released pricing and availability information for its new VivoPC X gaming PC, along with an Oculus Rift bundle offer.
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Toshiba unveils two new Windows 10 notebooks, the Portégé X30 and Tecra X40

Toshiba announced two new thin and light Windows 10 notebooks, the 13.3-inch Portégé X30 and the 14-inch Tecra X40.
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‘Halo Wars 2’ gets beta later this month, as well as new hardware requirements

From January 20-30, developer 343 Industries will be hosting a multiplayer beta of Halo Wars 2 to give gamers a chance compare their PCs.
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HP’s affordable yet tough ZBook 15u updated with latest Intel hardware

HP is following up on CES 2017 with an update to a more professional-grade notebook, the ZBook 15u mobile workstation.
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Asus ZenBook 15 UX534 review: Smaller, not better

The Asus ZenBook 15 UX534 is the company's latest to leverage tiny bezels to fit a larger display into a smaller chassis. It offers fast quad-core Intel 8th-gen CPU performance and solid casual gaming thanks to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 CPU. But, battery life is disappointing and the display is average.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 vs. Dell XPS 13

Lenovo updated its ThinkPad X-series -- the smaller version of its iconic business laptop -- with a new 13.3-inch version. The ThinkPad X390, therefore, joins the competitive ranks of modern 13-inch laptops. It comes up against the Dell XPS 13, the best small laptop around. Which is more worth your cash?
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The best laptops for college

Going to college is hard enough without having to worry about what laptop to get. There are so many factors to consider, especially if you're on a tight budget. So, if you or your kid is heading off for school, these are the best laptops for college we recommend checking out.
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I’ve reviewed 100 laptops. These are my favorite 5

After reviewing 100 laptops for Digital Trends, several have stood out as particularly satisfying. Here are my five favorites that I've personally reviewed.
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Asus ZenBook Flip S UX371 Review: This tiger can’t roar

The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX371 is one of the first available with Intel's Tiger Lake, but it doesn't live up to the promise of Intel's new processor.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3: The same, only faster

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 improves on what was already one of the best 15-inch laptops you can buy.
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Samsung CF791 ultrawide curved gaming monitor review

With features like quantum dots, a massive 1440p display, and a deep curve, the Samsung CF791 aims to impress. Getting a price cut down to $750, this ultrawide monitor is an even sweeter deal. But even with a discount, it's an expensive monitor to invest in. Is it really worth it?