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The latest computing news, reviews, and discussion about Windows, Mac, desktop PCs, laptops, and everything else in the world of computing. We also publish helpful content in the form of in-depth buying guides and detailed how-to instructions.

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Now married to Surface, Windows might finally get interesting again

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Leaked video shows cool way to peek at notifications, calls on Surface Duo

The leak shows how you'll be able to use the upcoming phone's fold to your advantage

Smithsonian releases collection of 2.8 million images for free use

Leaked specs for AMD’s ‘Nvidia Killer’ could make it the most powerful GPU ever

Mozilla Firefox’s new feature will make it harder for ISPs to spy on you

Honor charms with the first MagicBook laptops sold globally

Apple may ditch Intel for an Arm-based MacBook within the next 18 months

Lenovo’s new ThinkPad laptops offer choice of Intel or AMD hardware

HTC Vive Cosmos Elite hands-on review: External tracking returns

With old-school external tracking, HTC's VR faceplate gives Cosmos owners options.
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Need a new tablet? Here are the best Apple iPad deals for February 2020

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MacBook Air vs. iPad Pro

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Intel Cascade Lake X CPUs: Everything we know

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The Xbox Series X is faster than your gaming PC. Now what?

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Intel Tiger Lake CPUs: Everything we know so far

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How to recall an email in Outlook

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The best Ethernet cables for 2020

Latest Reviews

HTC Vive Cosmos Elite hands-on review: External tracking returns

With old-school external tracking, HTC's VR faceplate gives Cosmos owners options.
By Luke Larsen
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Origin PC Cryo Core is a superfluously beautiful upgrade to cool your board

The liquid-cooling solution for your motherboard pairs with Corsair's Hydro X
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold hands-on review: A crazy concept PC you can actually buy

By Matthew S. Smith
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Origin PC Big O hands-on review: A PC and PS4 sitting in a tree

By Matthew S. Smith
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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook hands-on review: Step aside, Pixelbook

By Luke Larsen
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HP Spectre x360 15 (2020) hands-on review: Less bezel, more power

By Arif Bacchus
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Best Products

The best laptops for 2020

The best laptop is the one that checks all the boxes: Great battery life, beautiful design, and top-notch performance. Our picks for the best laptops can do just that — and throw in some extra features while they're at it.
By Luke Larsen
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The best gaming laptops for 2020

Gaming desktops are powerful, but they tie you down to your desk. For those who prefer a more mobile experience, here are the best gaming laptops on the market, no matter your budget.
By Luke Larsen

The best Chromebooks for 2020

We've compiled a list of the best Chromebooks -- laptops that combine great battery life, comfortable keyboards, and the performance it takes to run Google's lightweight Chrome OS. From Samsung to Acer, these are the Chromebooks that really stand out from the rest.
By Luke Larsen

The best monitors of IFA 2019

Need a new monitor? These newly announced monitors that promise bright screens, color accurate displays, and responsive performance are some of the best we've encountered and seen in Berlin from the IFA 2019 tech show.
By Chuong Nguyen

The best 4K monitors for 2020

The day is coming, slowly but surely, when 1080p resolution will be behind us. Check out the best 4K monitors on the market, whether you're looking for a budget solution or a visual treat.
By Jon Martindale

The best gaming mouse for 2020

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The best gaming keyboards for 2019

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The best processors you can buy in 2019

By Jon Martindale
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Mac

MacBook Pro to get 10th-generation Intel chips, according to leak

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Windows

How Microsoft plans to solve the Surface Neo and Surface Duo’s app problem

By Luke Larsen, Arif Bacchus
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PC Gaming

How to connect a PS3 controller to a PC

By Gabe Gurwin
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Cybersecurity

Microsoft reveals a security breach of an internal customer support database

By Anita George
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How-To

How to build a computer

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How to speed up your computer

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How to care for your laptop’s battery and extend its life

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How to clean a laptop screen

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Deals

The best Chromebook deals available in February 2020

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The best MacBook deals for February 2020

The best cheap gaming laptop deals for February 2020

The best laptop deals for February 2020: Dell XPS 13, HP Spectre X360, and more

Buying Guides

Which Ryzen CPU should you buy?

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Product Comparisons

Computer monitor buying guide

Ten common laptop-buying mistakes you can easily avoid

Laptop buying guide: What to look for in 2020 and what to avoid

Intel Core i5 vs. i7 processors

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AMD vs. Intel

By Matthew S. Smith
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Windows 10 vs. MacOS vs. Chrome OS

By Mark Coppock
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 review

MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro

By Arif Bacchus
Macbook Air (2018) Review
Must Reads

How to take a screenshot on a Windows PC

Capturing a screenshot of your desktop is actually fairly simple. Here's how to do it in just a few steps.
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The best color laser printers for 2020

Here are our current favorite color laser printers, from the massive all-in-ones to smaller budget options.
By Luke Larsen

How to record your computer screen

Need to record your computer screen? Our guide shows you a few ways how, including both free and paid options.
By Tyler Lacoma

The best wireless routers for 2020

Routers beat at the heart of your wireless network. Picking the right one, however, can be difficult. We provide a list of the best wireless routers for your home or business.
By Jon Martindale

The best ultrawide monitors of 2020

Top of the line ultrawide monitors have the biggest screens. We list the best ultrawide monitors you can buy.
By Jon Martindale

The best password managers for 2020

Juggling passwords is nearly impossible. A good password manager could make your life a little bit easier.
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The best desktop monitor deals for February 2020

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HP President’s Day Sale is still on: Here are the best extended deals left

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Intel’s 10th-gen Comet Lake chips could be more expensive than ninth-gen

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With new swappable faceplates, the Vive Cosmos is now a modular VR platform

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Intel Comet Lake F-series chips make its next-gen all the more confusing

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