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2025 will be the year Arm dominates PCs
Two experts provide insights on how Arm PCs will only continue to grow as we head into next year.
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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
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This 2-in-1 HP laptop with Ryzen 7 CPU is $450 off right now
The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop is only $650 at Best Buy!
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Best holiday tech deals on Amazon: Save big with expert-curated picks
Deck the halls with the best tech deals we found at Amazon.
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Windows Copilot+ PCs aren't there yet: 8 must-change upgrades for 2025
Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs haven't lived up to their promise. If AI is the future of Windows, Copilot+ PCs will need some serious upgrades.
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Save $600 on our favorite gaming laptop, Alienware's long-lasting m16
PCWorld's favorite gaming laptop, the Alienware m16 R2, is on sale for up to $600 today.
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Best Cyber Monday Thunderbolt dock deals
Cyber Monday Thunderbolt docking station deals have arrived! Here are the best deals available, complete with explanations of what to buy and why.
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Best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals
Here are the best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals we've found from Amazon, Best Buy, Adorama, Walmart, and more.Latest Laptop Reviews
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Asus Vivobook S 14 review: 20 hour battery life with nice performance
The Asus Vivobook S 14 combines Intel’s latest Lunar Lake CPU with lots of RAM and storage at a very reasonable price. It’s a nice machine, but Lunar Lake’s multithreaded performance will be a problem for some workloads — and this laptop’s design won’t draw any eyes.
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Dell G15 review: A 'retro' laptop that’s all about performance
The “retro-inspired” Dell G15 Gaming Laptop packs a punch in games, but comes with plenty of trade-offs.
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Acer Swift 14 AI review: An affordable, long-lasting Snapdragon laptop
The Acer Swift 14 AI offers solid all-around performance with the latest Snapdragon silicon and a generous selection of ports, but the trackpad is poor and Copilot+ features are still MIA.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: Qualcomm delivers on value
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 delivers good bang for the buck.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: A 2-in-1 with all-day battery life
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is an excellent 2-in-1 laptop with long battery life thanks to Intel’s Lunar Lake hardware. But Lunar Lake’s focus on battery life comes at a cost, and this hardware doesn’t excel at multi-threaded CPU performance.
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet review: Budget brilliance
This update to one of the most popular Chromebooks on the market keeps its good points while enhancing its style and typing experience.
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Acer Swift 14 AI review: A humble laptop with lengthy battery life
The Acer Swift 14 AI isn’t exciting, but it packs well-rounded performance, good battery life, and a nice buffet of connectivity at a reasonable price.
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HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: A long-lasting 2-in-1 with an OLED display
If you’re looking for a solid 2-in-1 that gets the job done and you can get behind the idea of efficiency over power, then the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is worth your consideration.Latest Laptop Best Picks
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Best gaming laptops under $1,000: Expert picks that won't break the bank
These are the best gaming laptops under $1,000 including popular brands such as Acer, HP, and Asus.
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Best laptops for college students 2024: Top picks and expert advice
College students need a good laptop. These are your best bets.
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Best webcams 2024: Top picks and expert buying advice
We test and recommend the best webcams, both 1080p and premium 4K webcams. We'll also advise you on what you should buy and why.
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Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more
Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming laptops, as well as Chromebooks.
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Best gaming laptops 2024: What to look for and highest-rated models
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.
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Best laptops under $500 in 2024: Best overall, best OLED laptop, and more
These are the best laptops under $500 available today from popular brands such as Acer, Lenovo, and HP. They're wonderfully cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.
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Best Chromebooks 2024: Best overall, best battery life, and more
We tested the best Chromebooks available today from popular brands such as Lenovo, Google, and HP, and others.
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Best USB-C hubs and dongles 2024: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
Tested and approved: We'll tell you which USB-C hub or dongle to buy for your laptop or tablet, based on our hands-on evaluation of more than a dozen products.Latest Laptop How Tos
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Complete your Cyber Monday laptop with these must-have accessories
Make the most of a Cyber Monday laptop deal by adding on these laptop essentials!
How-To
The right way to run a laptop with the screen closed
Here's what you'll need to use your laptop with a closed lid, how to get it set up, and a few caveats and best practices to keep in mind.
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How to try a new laptop at home before you commit to buying it
There's a secret to worry-free laptop shopping — if you shop at the right stores. Learn how to buy your next laptop with absolute peace of mind.
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6 ways to fix a temperamental laptop touchpad
Is your laptop touchpad misbehaving? Before you plug in a mouse, try these six simple fixes first.
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How to truly erase data from USB flash drives
Do you have a USB stick that contains a lot of junk? Here's how to empty it completely.
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How to connect a PS5 controller to your laptop (and set it up right)
Learn whether you should connect your PS5 controller to your laptop using a wired or wireless connection, plus a few caveats to keep in mind with DualSense controllers on PC.
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15 tips to give you more power in Google Contacts
A digital contact list is part of most email services — and it can do more than many people realize.
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