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HP EliteBook X Flip G1i review: A stylish 2-in-1 for professionals
The HP EliteBook X Flip G1i is a solid 2-in-1. However, its performance could be better and it could be a little lighter. Additionally, the added cost of its business features hampers its overall value.
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Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI review: A business laptop for the rest of us
The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI is all work and no play, but a great choice if you want a super-light business laptop.
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HP OmniBook X Flip 14 review: A jack of all trades, master of none
The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is a capable enough 2-in-1, with ample CPU performance and a gorgeous display. But it’s a little bit boring, has a troubling keyboard, offers weak iGPU performance, and sacrifices battery life. To still have a $1,509 price tag with that many trade-offs puts it in a tough position.
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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 review: Stuck in the past and paying for it
Lenovo’s Thinkbook 14 has a great keyboard and lots of ports, but its performance and battery life fall way behind the pack.
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MSI Raider A18 HX A9W review: Extreme power at an extreme price
The MSI Raider A18 HX A9W pairs AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU with Nvidia’s top-tier RTX 5090 mobile GPU. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the combo delivers record-setting performance.
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HP OmniBook X Flip 16 review: A great display wrapped in odd choices
The HP OmniBook X Flip 16 is a large and somewhat pricey 2-in-1 that has a lot to like, but makes a few too many missteps to prove really favorable, especially when there are plenty of good alternatives.
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Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 review: A radically delightful AI Chromebook
Powered by MediaTek’s new Kompanio Ultra 910 chip, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is a midrange machine with fast performance, and a stunning OLED display.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x review: Snapdragon laptops get more affordable
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x with the new Snapdragon X offers great battery life and solid everyday performance, but its hardware compromises make it a tough sell compared to higher-end Copilot+ PCs that often drop to this price.Latest Laptop News
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This Ryzen AI 2-in-1 laptop with 16GB RAM has never been cheaper
Best Buy is offering an HP laptop with a big screen and respectable specs at a deep discount—almost $400 off the regular price.
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This 7-port USB-C hub with 4K HDMI is only $18 and ideal for laptops
This Ugreen USB-C hub will level up any laptop with limited connectivity. Score this limited-time Amazon deal while you still can!
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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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Razer's new eGPU dock costs more and delivers less
Razer has announced both the Razer Core X V2, an external Thunderbolt dock, plus its next-gen Thunderbolt 5 dock, too. But they're both expensive, and with some key omissions.
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Microsoft tests new Windows tech to lengthen laptop battery life
Microsoft is testing a new adaptive energy saver technology within Windows, allowing you to work longer on your laptop without alarming warnings like dimming the screen.
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Prime Day leftovers: I found 10 superb PC tech deals you can still score cheap
Prime Day might be over, but these awesome tech deals are still around!
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This RTX 5060 laptop with Ryzen 9 CPU is insane for just $1,250
It's also packing 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD, and right now it's on sale for $330 off its original price!
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How I convinced a Windows PC diehard to buy a Chromebook
I convinced my brother to get a Chromebook. He was skeptical at first, but he doesn't regret it. Here's what I told him when he raised his objections.Latest Laptop Best Picks
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Best laptops: Our experts pick the top 11 models
To find the best laptops, we employ thorough hands-on, testing-based evaluations of laptop PCs from all the top brands. Our recommendations pinpoint the best budget, premium, gaming laptop, 2-in-1's, and even Chromebook.
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Best laptops under $500: Affordable picks that will satisfy
Need a laptop that won’t break the bank but still gets stuff done? We picked the best laptops under $500 that can easily handle your day-to-day workloads.
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Tested! The best Chromebooks you can buy in 2025, from budget to premium
Looking for the best Chromebook in 2025? Our expert reviews cover top models for work, school, and entertainment — they've been tested for battery life, performance, and value.
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The best gaming laptops: 5 top options for portable performance
Discover the best gaming laptops of 2025! Our expert reviews cover top picks for every budget, key features to look for, and all the specs that matter for serious gaming.
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Best laptops for engineering students: Top 5 picks for power and portability
Looking for a solid laptop for engineering? We’ve got you covered.
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Best Thunderbolt docks: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking station for a laptop is a Thunderbolt dock. We frequently test Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port. Now included: Thunderbolt 5!
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Best USB-C hubs and dongles: 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.
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Best laptops for college students 2025: 7 picks for every budget
Finding the best laptop for college can be tricky. Our 2025 guide breaks down top laptops for students, from affordable Chromebooks to premium 2-in-1s and gaming rigs.Latest Laptop How Tos
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Should you buy a Copilot+ PC? What you need to know about AI computers
AI computer, Copilot PC, or just a Windows PC? If you're shopping for a new Windows device, these terms will keep popping up. This guide will help you make sense of it all.
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On the road with a dead laptop? Your car can charge it!
With a little know-how and the right gear, it's easy to charge your laptop in your car.
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I despise grimy gadget screens, so I never leave home without these 8-cent wipes
I don’t leave my house without a few of these screen-cleaning marvels in my pocket.
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Here’s why I side-mount my phone to my laptop — and you should too
Side-mounting my phone to my laptop makes a huge difference to my workflow!
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Windows’ 100% volume is a phony limit. Here’s how I boost audio 6x higher
You don't have to settle for Window's 100 percent volume setting. Here's how to break that limit and boost your PC's volume by up to 600 percent.
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More performance for laptops for free: The best tuning tips and tools
Free notebook tuning. Use these tips and tools to get the best possible performance and stability out of your laptop.
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I never thought a Microsoft Edge plugin could improve gaming. I was wrong
Better XCloud is a free plugin for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome that promises to improve the visual quality and performance of games played via Xbox Cloud Gaming. It works!
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