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A MacBook Pro M2 sits on a wooden table with a nice bokeh background.

This new Best Buy program lets you lease a MacBook

Mac users in the U.S. can now upgrade their MacBooks thanks to a new program Best Buy offers, called Upgrade+. It’s essentially like a car lease, but for a Mac.
The Surface Pro 9 with the Type Cover keyboard lifted up.

All the reasons the new Surface devices are worse than before

The new Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 are solid devices but take a step back from their predecessors in some meaningful ways.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 front view showing tablet and videoconferencing.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Surface Pro 8: here’s how they stack up

Microsoft's Surface Pro 9 is the latest iteration of the popular line, bringing some interesting changes to the Surface Pro 8.
The Surface Laptop 5 in new Sage color.

The Surface Laptop 5 ditches AMD for a simpler lineup

Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop 5 at its annual hardware event, and there's one major change this year.
Using a Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 sitting on a couch with a dog.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 vs. Surface Laptop 4: Is the upgrade worth it?

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 has finally been unveiled, but is it a good upgrade from the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4?
All the new Surface products on pedestals.

Microsoft Surface event 2022: Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and more

Microsoft’s Surface event put the focus squarely on its laptops, but other products got plenty of airtime too. Here’s everything that the company announced.
Three gaming Chromebooks with games on them.

Gaming Chromebooks with up to 144Hz panels have arrived, but they’re not what you think

Acer, Asus, and Lenovo have each announced cloud-gaming Chromebooks with displays up to 144Hz.
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Surface Laptop 4 is $200 off in Best Buy’s rival Prime Day sale

In the market for a new laptop? We've got a Surface Laptop 4 Prime Day deal for you. You can save $200!
The side of the Dell XPS 13 on a table.

How the new Dell XPS 13 spectacularly undercuts the MacBook Air

The M1 MacBook Air has been running circles around Windows laptops, but the XPS 13 just may have found a way to compete.
The Acer Swift Edge being used by a woman on a table.

The Acer Swift Edge is only a half-inch thick, but still includes an HDMI port

Acer announced today the Acer Swift Edge, the world's lightest 16-inch OLED professional laptop. 
Panos Panay with a Surface

Microsoft Surface October Event: Surface Pro 9 and everything else we expect

Microsoft has confirmed the date for its upcoming Surface event. Here's everything we're expecting to get announced.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus on a table outside.

HP Spectre x360 13.5 vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus: flagship battle

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are two of the best laptops you can buy. Choosing between them is tough, but we provide some guidance here.
AMD Ryzen 7020 processor on a black background.

The first AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs are here, but they’re not what you’re expecting

AMD has released the first Ryzen 7000 CPUs, but they're only for laptops and don't share the same DNA as the upcoming desktop processors.
The Zenbook Fold 17 and ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 side by side.

Asus Zenbook Fold 17 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2: foldable fun

Foldable laptops are an exciting new form factor in the world of laptops, but which of the two is doing it best?
The Lenovo Smart Glasses T1 on a head

The best tech of IFA 2022: AR glasses, killer gaming monitors, and more

IFA 2022 may have been a smaller show this year, but some exciting new tech was still able to take the spotlight.
A top down view of the MacBook Pro.

4 Ways How To Scroll Down on Macbook

Apple's Force Touch haptic touchpad is an excellent tool for scrolling on a MacBook. But it's not the only way.
Apple MacBook Pro side view showing keyboard deck and ports.

How to make your Mac private and secure

MacOS is a secure and private operating system out of the box. However, there are a few settings that you can configure to make it even safer and more private.
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The HP Dragonfly Folio G3 brings back iconic pull-forward design

The new HP Dragonfly Folio G3 introduces a surprising direction for the lineup, turning what was once a clamshell laptop into a tablet and laptop hybrid.
The new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 sitting on a wooden table.

The redesigned new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 officially launches on August 25

The new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 arrives on August 25, and you can order it on Dell's website now. Here's everything you need to know about Dell's latest XPS device.
The XPS 13 with MacBook Air side by side

Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. MacBook Air M2: which is more cutting edge?

The Dell XPS 13 Plus and the MacBook Air M2 are two of the most advanced laptops ever made. But which is better?
Razer Blade 14 and 15 compared.

The best 14-inch gaming laptops

Not everyone wants to haul around a massive gaming laptop, and that's where 14-inch models come in. Reasonably sized, they provide serious gaming performance.
The edge of the Dell XPS 13 Plus' chassis.

Be honest. Your next laptop doesn’t need a headphone jack

Thanks to the Dell XPS 13 Plus, the debate over headphone jacks has returned. But this time, it's different.
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

Here’s why people are saying to avoid the $1,199 M2 MacBook Air

People are saying you should avoid the base configuration of this new machine. This is a frustratingly Apple-esque way to sell a laptop, to say the least.
Upgrading the Framework Laptop with the components on a table.

I upgraded my Framework Laptop’s CPU in under 15 minutes

With the upgrade to the Intel 12th-gen Mainboard, Framework's vision for upgradable laptops is being realized.
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 laptop sits on a small desk folded like a tent.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7

Lenovo offers two excellent premium convertible 2-in-1s in the Yoga 9i Gen 7 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7. Only one can reign supreme.
A top-down view of the Razer Blade 14.

Which gaming laptop should buy on Prime Day 2022?

Whether you're looking for something ultra powerful or ultra cheap on Prime Day, these are the gaming laptops to look out for.
A red Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 sits open on a table.

Chrome OS will help reduce battery drain — eventually

An upcoming Chrome OS feature will help preserve Chromebook battery life, but you'll have to wait for it.
Dell XPS 17 9720 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 17 vs. Razer Blade 17: two big screen legends collide

The Dell XPS 17 and Razer Blade 17 are two of the best options in 17-inch laptops. The XPS 17, however, is the better mainstream option.
MacBook Air with M2 chip seen over a purple background.

M2 MacBook Air will hit stores on July 15, report says

Apple’s new-look MacBook Air featuring the company’s latest M2 chip is set to go on sale on July 15, according to a leak from within Apple's retail division.
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 top down view showing keyboard and touchpad.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 vs. HP Chromebook x2 11

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and HP Chromebook x2 11 are both small Chrome OS tablets that compete well with the Apple iPad. Which is the better option for you?
Two Vaio laptops against a black background.

Vaio laptops are back, and they’re surprisingly affordable

The Viao FE notebooks will be available at Walmart at Sam's Club for prices under $950.
Dell XPS 17 9720 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 17 vs. MSI Creator Z17

The Dell XPS 17 and MSI Creator Z17 are two fast laptops with large displays that are aimed at creators. But which is the better laptop overall?
Google Meets on an HP Chromebook.

Chromebooks might get another great feature from Windows laptops

Listings in the Chromium repository indicate that a body presence feature could be coming to a specific Chromebook from Dell, similar to what's on Windows PCs.
Acer Swift 7

These are the only laptops thinner than the M2 MacBook Air

The newly announced M2 MacBook Air is incredibly thin at 0.44 inches, but it's not thinnest in the world.