Computing Reviews
Dell XPS 14 (2026) Review: Dell’s classic Windows laptop returns, and it’s hard to put down
The Dell XPS 14 DA14260 combines a premium CNC aluminum design, a sharp OLED touchscreen, excellent battery life, and surprisingly strong Intel Arc graphics, though the price is hard to ignore.
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I tested the most affordable Copilot+ laptop I could find, and Asus’ Vivobook 14 surprised me
The Asus Vivobook is one of the most affordable laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon silicon and a Copilot+ badge for AI chops. It's a utilitarian workhorse that occasionally stumbles, but gets the job done.
Nvidia RTX 5060 review: a solid performer with questionable longevity
Strong performance, smart pricing, but some compromises remain
HP OMEN Max 16 review: a great laptop for gamers and creators
The HP OMEN Max 16 is a reasonably conservative and very fast gaming laptop that creators will also love.
Asus ROG Strix G16 review: fast and more affordable, at a cost
The Asus ROG Strix G16 offers up a slightly more affordable take on the modern gaming laptop. But there's one big compromise you'll have to make to get there.
Proton Drive review: Secure your files and photos with end-to-end encryption
I reviewed Proton Drive Plus to test the quality and convenience of this secure cloud storage service with end-to-end encryption for photos and files.
Apple Pro Display XDR monitor review: the best Mac monitor will cost you
The Apple Pro Display XDR remains the absolute best monitor for Mac users, but its extremely high price makes it suitable only for the most professional.
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) review: looking great, and playing just as well
The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 is a very large and in charge new member of Intel Arrow Lake-HX and Nvidia Blackwell. It looks and plays great.
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 review: a quick, low-cost all-in-one printer for families
I review the Epson EcoTank ET-2980, an affordable inkjet tank printer that uses Epson's PrecisionCore technology to increase print speed by 50%.
Dell Plus 16 2-in-1 review: an impressive freshman laptop debut
The Dell Plus 16 2-in-1 is among the first laptops with Dell's new branding, and it gives a great first impression. The mini-LED display is a huge part of that.
Norton Password Manager review: cross-platform login security for free
I review Norton Password Manager, a free service that stores unlimited logins and encrypted notes across all your devices.
Acer Aspire 14 AI review: a good price can’t mask some real disappointments
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is affordable, but you'll compromise display quality and battery life to get it. You don't have to spend a lot to get a lot better.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) review: Blackwell and Arrow Lake make an impressive debut
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is the first gaming laptop I've reviewed with Intel's Arrow Lake-HX and Nvidia's Blackwell. It's a solid representative of both.
Asus Vivobook 16 review: A cut above most budget laptops
The Snapdragon X-powered Asus Vivobook 16 strikes a good balance of value for money and practical utility, while cutting back on premium features.
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e review: a wide-format 11×17 printer at a small price
Need a wide-format printer? I tested HP's fast, affordable OfficeJet Pro 9730e to find out if it's the right 11x17 printer for your office.
Asus Zenbook A14 review: really light and really long-lasting
The Asus Zenbook A14 is a 14-inch laptop that grows on you the more you use it. It's incredibly light yet incredibly long-lasting, and it's priced right.
HP EliteBook Ultra G1i review: a business laptop for everyone, at a price
The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is the company's premier refreshed business laptop, with a design and a screen that will delight every user, including businesses.
HP LaserJet M209d review: The little monochrome laser printer that could
The HP LaserJet M209dW seems too good to be true, so I tested this fast monochrome laser printer that often sells for under $100.
BenQ RD280UA monitor review: the best monitor for coders, only
The BenQ RD280UA is a great monitor for coders, with a few features that make text legible and avoid fatigue. But it's not the best monitory for anyone else.
Acer Swift AI 16 review: a large and lovely OLED display is the difference
The Acer Swift AI 16 is just okay in a few important categories, including performance, battery life, and price. But a 16-inch OLED display makes a difference.
Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 review: an iconic laptop continues to evolve
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 is a brand-new addition to the ThinkPad family, with a very un-ThinkPad-like design that nevertheless appeals, not only to businesses.
Brother HL-L2460DW review: A impressively fast budget monochrome laser printer
Brother's HL-L2460DW is one of the least expensive laser printers you can buy, so I went hands-on to test its speed, quality, and long-term value.
NymVPN review: a private, anonymous, and decentralized service
I reviewed NymVPN's new decentralized service that features multi-hop security and encryption with added noise to obfuscate traffic.
Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti review: the right GPU at the wrong time
The RTX 5070 Ti offers great performance, only if you can find one at retail pricing.
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (2025) review: a solid midrange 15-inch performer
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 provides good performance for moderate creativity workflows and midrange gaming. And its spectacular OLED display sweetens the pot.
Apple Studio Display review: the perfect match for any Mac
The Apple Studio Display is a few years old, but it remains the best monitor for most Mac users independent of price. It's expensive, however, and that matters.
Epson SureColor P900 review: a photographer’s printer with poster-size prints
I reviewed Epson's premium printer for photographers, the 17-inch wide-format SureColor P900, testing its quality, speed, usability, and value.
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