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Don’t want to wait for Windows 8.1? Here’s how to install Preview today

Don't want to wait until Windows 8.1 is released this fall? Here's how to download and install Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Preview today.
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Leap Motion Controller review

Core i-What? Processor product names demystified and decoded

Are you confused by processor names? We don't blame you. They're a foreign language of their own. We can help by decoding AMD's and Intel's latest products.

Mad Catz M.O.U.S. 9 Review

Asus G750JX-DB71 Review

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Forget the monitor, here’s how to buy the best HDTV for your PC

The traits that make a great HDTV can conflict with the capabilities of a computer. Our guide lists what every PC user must know before buying an HDTV.
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The Xbox One is a PC in console’s clothing. Here’s why it matters

The Xbox One isn't just a game console – it's PC hardware running a Windows kernel. This combo could revolutionize computing – if Microsoft lets it.
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What type of touchscreen laptop is best for you?

Convertibles, dockables, and sliders, oh my! The world of Windows 8 touchscreen laptops is a jungle. We'll help you decide which option is best for you.
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Haswell is here, but is it the right time to buy a new laptop or tablet?

Some desktops, and most laptops, won't receive a 4th-gen Intel Core processor until later this year. Is the wait worthwhile, or should consumers buy now?

Razer Blade Review

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S Review

Samsung Ativ Book 5 Review

Build 2013 report card: Microsoft passes, but just barely

With Build 2013 almost over, and the keynotes done, here's how we score Microsoft's response to three critical issues that trouble its future in computing.
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Windows 8.1 is all improvements, little innovation

Windows 8.1 is a sign that Microsoft does care about user feedback, but does the company know how to resolve the chasm between Metro UI and the desktop?

Windows 8.1 updates store, improves app promotion

The state of the Windows 8 app marketplace is getting a refreshing update.
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2013) review

Vizio CA24T 24-inch Touch All-in-One (AMD) Review

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Can a tablet replace your laptop? We used an iPad for three months to find out

Have tablets matured enough to become a true threat to PCs? To find out we purchased an iPad and used it as a laptop replacement for three months.

HP Pavilion 14 Chromebook Review

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Mac’s back! WWDC proves Apple’s commitment to the desktop

Apple spent half of WWDC talking about OS X and the new Mac Pro, giving the company's fans reason to remain with the Mac.
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Hi-res screens and 2-in-1s dominate at Computex 2013, Windows RT struggles on

2-in-1 computers that combine tablets and laptops, the 4k laptop displays, and the fall of Windows RT; these and other trends dominated Computex 2013.
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Dell Alienware X51 (2013) Review

Dell XPS 18 Review

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AMD launches new ‘Richland’ A-Series desktop APUs to combat Haswell

AMD wasn't going to let Intel have all the fun. Announced today, Richland, like Haswell, is an evolutionary improvement of existing processor technology.
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How much has the Intel Haswell HD 4600 really improved integrated graphics?

We put Intel's new mid-range integrated graphics processor, Intel HD 4600, to the test. But does it really raise the bar for integrated graphics?

Falcon Northwest Fragbox 2013 Review

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Nvidia launches new GeForce GTX 700M series mobile GPUs

Gamers have been waiting for Nvidia to unwrap its GTX 700M mobile GPUs for a while. Now, just days before Haswell’s launch, that moment has finally come.

Samsung ATIV Book 8 Review

Logitech K400 Review

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AMD reveals next-gen processors for tablets and laptops, but can they compete with Haswell?

AMD has revealed its new mobile APU line which covers everything from tablets to workstation laptops. Can these parts give the company a chance Intel?

Acer Aspire R7 Review

Acer's Aspire R7 convertible laptop blends style and substance. We go hands-on to see how the backflipping convertible brings out the best in Windows 8.
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Dear Apple: Please make these 4 upgrades to the next MacBook Pro, ‘K, thanks

A refresh of the Macbook Pro in June of 2013 seems likely. What features should Apple include in the next Pro, and what features will we probably see?

Lenovo ThinkPad T431s Review

We got some hands-on time with Lenovo's revamped ThinkPad T431s Ultrabook featuring an enlarged touchpad made of glass, a more comfortable keyboard, and W7.

Windows 8 Start menu apps showdown: What’s the best way to get your Start menu back?

There are numerous Windows 8 start menu replacements to choose from. Which is best? We've tested three options to help you pick the best for your desktop.