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Asus Zenbook S16 OLED Review

Asus Zenbook S16 OLED review: A balanced ultrabook that I think plays it too safe

A lightweight 16-inch OLED laptop with excellent everyday performance and design, but limited by conservative tuning that prioritises thermals and efficiency over peak power.
Asus Zenbook A16

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: A suave MacBook killer from the Windows tent?

Armed with a lovely 3K OLED screen, the Asus Zenbook A16 delivers a solid battery life in a svelte frame and emerges as an AI-ready performance powerhouse for Windows fans.
Windows 11 Laptop

How to check if your Windows PC is ready for the secure boot certificate expiry in June 2026

Not every Windows PC will automatically get the new Secure Boot certificates before the June 2026 deadline. Here's how to check yours and fix it before it becomes a problem.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

I held off on the MacBook Neo. I hope the next one fixes these 5 papercuts before I plonk cash

The MacBook Neo is a genuinely impressive machine at $599, but five frustrating omissions are keeping my wallet shut until Apple gets the next one right.
Apple MacBook Neo with users hands on it

Apple says users are snapping up Macs faster than ever and created a supply shortage

Apple can't keep up with record Mac demand after the MacBook Neo and AI-capable Mac Mini and Studio flew off shelves faster than even the company predicted.
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex

Samsung’s next Galaxy Book laptops could run Android-based OS instead of Windows

Samsung's Android Galaxy Books would run on Android 17-based One UI 9, likely built on Google's upcoming Aluminium OS.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

The next MacBook Neo could get a RAM upgrade. Yeah, in this economy, no less!

Apple's next MacBook Neo is rumored to pack the A19 Pro chip with 12GB of RAM — a long-overdue upgrade that could finally make the entry-level Mac laptop worth every penny.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Your next iPhone upgrade is going to hurt your wallet, and AI is to blame

Apple's incoming CEO faces a nightmare decision: absorb a 400% memory cost spike driven by AI demand, or pass it on to you.
Asus dual-screen laptop America.

Asus puts the outrageous dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo on the shelf at an eye-watering price

Asus opened pre-orders for the ROG Zephyrus Duo, the world's first 16-inch dual-screen gaming laptop with two 3K OLED 120Hz touchscreens, Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, and up to RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
iPhone Fold CAD-based AI visualization.

Apple has apparently locked iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra as its next flagships

Apple is expanding its Ultra branding to include the iPhone Ultra (its first foldable, launching September 2026) and MacBook Ultra (OLED touchscreen, M6 chip, early 2027).
Apple products on a table.

Apple is eyeing ten new product categories in the coming years

Apple reportedly plans major product expansion under new leadership, with foldables, AI wearables, and smart home devices in development
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge Spotted in a recent listing

Samsung’s new Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Book isn’t the MacBook Neo rival I was hoping for

A Snapdragon X2 Elite chip and AMOLED screen sound great, but Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Book 6 Edge may not land where I thought it would.
MacBook Pro on a table.

For the first time in years, I’m genuinely excited for a new MacBook Pro

Apple is rumored to launch a completely redesigned MacBook Pro later this year, with a new chip, OLED display, touchscreen, and Dynamic Island. Here's everything that has me excited.
A woman uses the trackpad of the HP 14-inch 2-in-1 touch laptop.

How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook in 2026

Like Windows and Mac computers, you can easily take screenshots on a Chromebook with a couple of shortcut keys. Here’s a step-by-step guide to walk you through.
Framework laptop 13 pro in black

Framework Laptop 13 Pro is the repairable MacBook Pro killer Linux users have been waiting for

Framework's new Laptop 13 Pro packs a 74Wh battery, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and a touch display into a fully repairable aluminum chassis.
Framework laptop 16

Framework Laptop 16 gets a better touchpad, a new look, and a wild eGPU trick

Framework Laptop 16 gets a seamless haptic touchpad, a new translucent bezel, a budget-friendly Ryzen 5 option, and a wild OCuLink Dev Kit that turns it into a desktop-class machine.
Dell

Dell XPS 14 vs Dell 14 Premium: Which Is Better for Playing Fortnite?

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with Dell Choosing between the Dell XPS 14 and the Dell 14 Premium for gaming – especially for a title like Fortnite – comes down to understanding what each machine is designed to do. Both laptops fit into the broader premium lineup made by Dell, and […]
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Microsoft’s next Surface laptops are delayed, and the pricing might sting too

A new report suggests Microsoft’s next Surface laptops may be delayed, and the pricing doesn’t look very encouraging either. Here's everything you need to know.
Honor Win H9 Gaming Laptop Teaser

This wild gaming laptop wants to fight motion sickness at 300Hz

Honor’s WIN H9 gaming laptop pairs a 300Hz display with what it calls “3D Game Anti-Dizziness” tech, alongside an RTX 5070 Ti and an unusually aggressive six-fan cooling system.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

I used a MacBook Air for 3 years, but the Galaxy Book6 Pro now has my loyalty

The Galaxy Book6 Pro has tipped the scales so much that going back to my MacBook Air M2 feels like a compromise — I do have my reasons.
macbook

Apple’s next wave of Macs might keep you waiting for longer, and you can thank AI for that

Apple’s upcoming Mac Studio and MacBook Pro could be delayed due to global memory shortages driven by rising AI hardware demand.
Copilot

AI has blocked out Windows laptops in the race against the MacBook

Windows laptops finally got interesting, but AI turned into the wrong selling point at the exact wrong moment.
Google Pixelbook in silver.

A Google Pixel laptop might be on its way, but does anyone actually want one?

A new Google Pixel laptop might be in the works, but history, rising hardware costs, and a $599 MacBook Neo suggest it could be dead on arrival.
iPhone 17e rear camera.

The MacBook Neo made me realize Apple still doesn’t know how to do a truly great cheap iPhone

The MacBook Neo proves Apple knows how to build a great entry product, which only makes the iPhone 17e feel more frustrating.
Student using MacBook Neo in classroom.

AI triggered a RAMmageddon so bad that Apple looks like the sensible choice

I did not expect 2026 to be the year Apple looked reasonable on laptop pricing, but the rest of the PC industry left me no choice.
Apple MacBook Neo

Microsoft leaks predict the obvious: The Surface line has no answer for the MacBook Neo

Microsoft's 2026 Surface refresh brings OLED screens and new chips, but no affordable option to counter the MacBook Neo, which outperforms all the budget rivals.
Computer, Electronics, Pc

Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal

Microsoft is using free software, Game Pass, and student laptop discounts to make Windows 11 PCs more appealing for college buyers, but the real value still depends on the hardware, eligibility rules, and whether you'll use the extras.
Microsoft Surface Pro Touchscreen pen

Microsoft’s next Surface Laptop could get an OLED panel, but I’m already shaking in fear

New report suggests that Microsoft’s next Surface Laptop could finally get OLED options, but with recent Surface price hikes already in place, that upgrade may not come cheap.
MSI new gaming laptops.

MSI unveils a barrage of laptops with up to RTX 5090 graphics and Intel Arrow Lake chips

From budget-friendly Cyborg models to the powerhouse Titan 18, MSI's 2026 laptop lineup is massive, varied, and built around Intel's newest chips and Nvidia's latest mobile GPUs.
Microsoft Surface Book

Microsoft raises Surface laptop prices, and it’s cheapest is now twice as pricey as MacBook Neo

Ugh, welcome to the RAMpocalypse!
MacBook Neo

You can build yourself a multi-color MacBook Neo, if you got the DIY tools handy

Thanks to Apple’s Self Service Repair program, MacBook Neo owners may be able to swap in differently colored parts and create a custom two-tone laptop.
MacBook Neo

MacBook Neo is allegedly selling too fast, and Apple wants more units now

A new supply-chain report claims Apple has increased MacBook Neo orders and raised shipment forecasts after stronger-than-expected demand
Apple MacBook Neo with users hands on it

The MacBook Neo is moonlighting as a Windows gaming machine, and it’s doing it well

Apple's budget MacBook Neo, powered by the A18 Pro SoC and capped at 8GB RAM, ran a range of Windows 11 games through Parallels Desktop with playable frame rates.
Framework

I like what Framework is promising, but it needs to deliver

Framework teases next-gen hardware event with focus on open computing and user control
Electronics, Hardware, Electronic Chip

Nvidia leak claims a no-holds barred RAM situation for upcoming N1 laptop chips

Simply too good to let slide.
MacBook Neo

Apple is selling repair kits for MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, if you have the DIY fix itch

Oh yes, I’m rolling up my sleeves for this one!
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI deal

Save $560 on the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI: RTX 5080, 24-core Ultra 9, and a 250Hz Mini-LED for under $2,600

The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI is down to $2,539.99, saving you $560 on a gaming laptop with an RTX 5080, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB DDR5, 250Hz Mini-LED display, and dual Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Illustration of 12-inch MacBook.

Experts uncover a 49-day time bomb that is likely slowing down your Mac

A newly uncovered macOS bug acts like a time bomb, freezing the system's internal network clock after 49.7 days and causing apps and websites to stop working.