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Save a whopping $450 on this i7 HP laptop right now
This 15.6-inch HP Pavilion laptop is down to just $550 at HP.News
Best Buy says AMD's new Ryzen 300 AI laptops coming July 28th
According to the latest updates on Best Buy pre-order pages, you can expect the new Ryzen Strix Point laptops to land at the end of this month.Feature
Is your gaming laptop running hot? Here's what you can do
Feel like your gaming laptop is overheating? Use these tips to cool it down with minimal loss to gaming performance.
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Belkin's Thunderbolt 3 dock is astonishingly cheap today
You can get the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core for $130 off at Amazon right now.
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Why you need a docking station for your laptop: 8 big benefits
A laptop docking station can boost productivity, reduce clutter, improve security, and more.Feature
Yawn. Windows' Copilot+ AI features feel like early tech demos at best
At launch—and without Recall—there's just not much here to get the blood pumping for Windows Copilot+ PC's.News
iFixit says Surface 2024 devices are even more repairable
The new Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop both get remarkable iFixit scores for repairability.Feature
9 vital gaming laptop settings to tweak for faster performance
To get the most out of your gaming laptop, you'll want to make these important tweaks ASAP.Feature
Good news! Most apps I've tried on Microsoft's Copilot+ Surface just work
Most apps work on Copilot+ PCs without a fuss. There are a few exceptions, though. I did some testing with a variety of apps—here's how it all went.News
Framework adds a RISC-V motherboard to its laptops
Developers and tinkerers will get to play with a full RISC-V laptop soon…and they won't even need to buy a new system to do it.Feature
The Copilot key isn't working on some Copilot+ PCs. Here's how I fixed it
Microsoft's Surface Pro (2024) hit my doorstep with an unresponsive Copilot key. If your Copilot+ PC has the same problem, try this fix.Feature
Got a new Copilot+ PC? Don't rush to install Chrome
We tested performance for top web browsers to find out which one is the most powerful browser for Copilot+ PCs right now.Feature
5 cheap laptops to play Roblox on
Looking to pick up an affordable laptop to play Roblox on? Here are some of your best options.Feature
Surface Pro (2024) first impressions: This AI tablet needs more I
My first hour or so with the Microsoft Surface Pro (2024), or Surface Pro 11th Edition, suffered through unexpected reboots, a malfunctioning keyboard, and weird AI apps. Aside from that, this Copilot+ PC is terrific.Deal
This RTX 4060-powered, 240Hz Gigabyte laptop is absurdly cheap today
The Aorus 16 is an old-fashioned beefy gaming laptop with tons of power and upgrade options, and it's on sale for $899.99 right now.News
Snapdragon X Elite-powered Copilot+ laptops hit retail, sans Recall
Microsoft's big Arm-powered push to get PC sales moving is here, but it's missing its most dramatic feature.News
Microsoft: Expect new Surfaces to excel in productivity, not games
Microsoft launches its latest Surface hardware today Are Windows on Arm application problems a thing of the past? Microsoft execs set the stage.Feature
The 10 most important laptops of all time
These iconic laptops innovated in important ways, shaping the modern laptop industry and beyond.News
Windows 11's latest update is kind of insane, in a bad way
The Windows 11 24H2 update shows how Microsoft is splitting Windows 11 users into Copilot+ haves and have-nots.Feature
Optimize your gaming laptop with these must-have programs
These built-in and third-party programs will not only add to your gaming experience, but many of them are also free.
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This USB-C hub with two HDMI ports is down to just $34
Mokin's 6-in-1 USB-C hub can add two external monitors to your laptop—and it's 32% off right now!News
Framework Laptop 16 is now even more moddable via 3D printing
Framework's open-source CAD files allow indie engineers to go wild with their 3D printers.News
ChromeOS will 'embrace' more Android — for more AI features, faster
Chromebooks will start sharing more code with Android soon, allowing Google to roll out AI features more quickly.
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This popular Dell docking station hits best price ever on Amazon
It's so easy to turn your laptop into a full-blown workstation with this Dell docking station.
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Add 8 ports to your laptop with this Anker USB-C hub, now $50
Save 29% on this super versatile 8-in-1 USB-C hub that can do almost anything.Feature
How much memory does your gaming laptop need?
How much RAM do you really need on your gaming laptop? Not as much as you think!Deal
Save $400 on this powerful RTX 4070 Dell gaming laptop right now
This 16-inch gaming laptop also comes equipped with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU and more.Feature
Is a 4K laptop worth it?
Should you spring for a 4K laptop? It might have some benefits, sure, but it may not be the best choice.News
Asus' Project Dali laptop crams a color e-ink screen on the lid
This fanciful laptop was shown off at Computex, billed as a way to customize the look of your device without applying stickers or using power.News
MSI talks Claw: Lunar Lake coming to original model
The Claw is the only Intel-based portable gaming PC out there, and the 8 AI+ upgrade will get Lunar Lake. But the original 7-inch model is going to get it as well.Deal
This $400 Dell Inspiron laptop is perfect for your daily workload
If you need a laptop you can rely on for work and fun, the Dell Inspiron 15 has a great price right now.Feature
Intel's Lunar Lake is what the first AI PCs should have been
Intel wants you to compare Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite to its upcoming Lunar Lake platform — not its current Meteor Lake chips, inside first-gen AI PCs.News
Google Q&A: How Chromebooks are navigating the AI era
Chromebooks are not AI PCs, and that's a good thing, according to Google's ChromeOS chief, John Solomon. But AI is arriving, and with it a Googley version of Recall.News
Google is working on a Recall-like feature for Chromebooks, too
Google's Chromebook chief says that Google is working on a "memory" of what you do at your Chromebook, but putting control in the user's hands.Deal
Dell's beloved last-gen XPS 13 is on sale for $799
With an Intel Core i7 and 16GB of RAM, the Dell XPS 13 is a solid choice at $799.
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Best of Computex 2024: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware
Which reveals got us deeply, personally excited? This is the best hardware and software of Computex 2024. Giddy up.News
Acer’s new 3D camera has me pining for a SpatialLabs laptop
Acer's new SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera makes its SpatialLabs devices 1000 times more appealing.Feature
Intel and AMD need to deliver better laptop battery life – fast
Everyone’s talking about AI performance, but Qualcomm’s battery life promises are the real threat.News
Hands-on: Zotac's Zone is a truly unique Steam Deck OLED challenger
Zotac's Zone looks like a familiar Steam Deckalike, but it's packed with unique hardware choices.Deal
Get this mighty, RTX 4060-powered Asus gaming laptop for $300 off
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop offers powerful hardware as well as a gorgeous OLED display–all for $300 off.Feature
Hands-on: Asus ROG Ally X gives gaming handhelds a huge upgrade
With a new battery, full-sized M2 SSD, and tons of other tweaks, the update to the ROG Ally is a surprisingly deep one for portable PC gamers.News
MSI unleashes 10 AI-infused laptops for pretty much everyone
MSI unveils 10 AI-ready gaming and content creation laptops to the masses.News
Were first-gen AI laptop buyers burned by Copilot+ PCs? Here's Intel's answer
As Intel launches its next Core Ultra processor, code-named Lunar Lake, we ask Intel whether early adopters should have bought into the AI PC hype with a "Meteor Lake" PC.News
Lunar Lake deep-dive: Intel's new AI laptop CPU is utterly different
Intel launches Lunar Lake, its latest Core Ultra processor for thin-and-light notebooks. It finally has Copilot+- class AI capabilities, with an emphasis on low power and performance.News
AMD's Ryzen AI 300 is built to dominate thin, light Copilot+ laptops
AMD launches the Ryzen AI 300 series, two mobile processors with significant boosts in performance and AI, enough to allow entry into Copilot+ PCs.News
Acer's portable TravelMate laptops get the AI treatment
Acer's new TravelMate laptops come loaded with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors and AI capabilities.Feature
Why gaming laptops excel at creative work, not just play
Are gaming laptop any good for video editing and graphic design? Oh yes. Here's why.Deal
This RTX 4070 Asus gaming laptop is a jaw-dropping steal at $1,100
You can't get a better RTX-powered gaming laptop at this price.News