Surface Laptop Go 2 brings improved webcam, performance
Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop Go 2, and it brings an improved webcam, as well as a performance jump to 11th-generation Intel processors.
The new Acer Swift 3 is an OLED laptop for just $900
Acer has announced several new laptops, and the most notable is the new Swift 3. It’s an OLED laptop that’s only $900, much cheaper than the competition.
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 16 hands-on review: Larger and in charge
The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 16 adds a larger display to Acer's Triton 300 lineup, along with more power and enhanced thermal design.
Razer Blade 14 vs. MacBook Pro 14
The Razer Blade 14 and Apple MacBook Pro 14 are outstanding 14-inch laptops. The Blade 14 is better for gamers, but the MacBook Pro 14 is the all-around winner.
Intel launches the world’s first 16-core mobile CPU
Intel launched a new family of processors for its 12th-gen platform, including its first 16-core laptop processor.
New Microsoft modular accessories make PCs usable for anyone
Microsoft has announced the Microsoft adaptive accessories, which are designed to make PC accessories like mice and keyboards easy to use.
Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2022) hands-on review: Warp speed
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 now equips a speedy AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU, making it a very fast, if expensive, Chromebook with a solid build and good looks.
AMD’s Zen 3+ CPUs are great, so why is no one using them?
Months after the release of AMD Zen 3+ laptop processors, only a few notebooks have adopted the new CPU. Why is Zen 3+ so hard to find?
Intel’s Arc Alchemist laptops will cost a small fortune
The first Intel Arc Alchemist laptops have started to appear on online U.S. retailers. However, the prices attached to these systems are raising some eyebrows.
MSI Creator Z17 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 16
The MSI Creator 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 are two fast laptops out to win the hearts and minds of creative buyers. But only one can win this shootout.
Razer Blade 17 vs. MSI Creator Z17
MSI and Razer both make 17-inch laptops with tons of power and good looks. Which is better for both creators and gamers?
New AMD laptops bring up to 30 hours of battery life
AMD has just launched the new Ryzen Pro 6000-series of APUs. Laptops running the Ryzen Pro 6000 will benefit from an increased battery life and graphics power.
HP is also secretly working on a 17-inch foldable laptop
HP's new foldable laptop is on the way, and it will likely be made with a thin polyimide film. That's the same material used in the original Galaxy Z Fold.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon vs. Dell XPS 13
The Dell XPS 13 has held onto the top spot in a few of our best-of lists for several years now. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon aims to dethrone it.
Why you should be using your laptop’s high performance mode
Most laptop manufacturers are adding performance tuning utilities to their machines. Here's why they matter, and why you should use them.
How to buy a refurbished Mac or MacBook computer
Buying a refurbished Mac can save you a fortune. Here's what you need to know when shopping for refurbished Apple products to ensure you get the best deal.
Why the pandemic PC boom could be over
Notebook prices could see declines throughout 2022 as post-pandemic demand falls and new supply chain issues develop.
Intel Arc graphics use AV1 to improve Twitch streams
Intel has announced that it will equip its Arc GPUs with AV1 coding technology. This tech shows a lot of promise in improving the quality of gaming streams.
The best ThinkPad laptops
The Lenovo ThinkPad line is one of the most iconic among laptops, and it offers durability and an aesthetic that stands out in the crowd.
This modular laptop promises sustainability and DIY upgrades
A new modular laptop called the PrimeBook Circular has just launched with the promise of easy upgrades and eco-friendliness. Here’s what you get in each one.
MSI’s new laptops have 12th-gen Intel, 165Hz refresh rates
MSI announced its Summit, Prestige, and Modern series laptops on Thursday featuring the latest Intel 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processors.
Acer Swift X 16 hands-on review: A tantalizing preview
The Acer Swift X 16 promises great performance thanks to an Intel 12th-gen CPU and Intel Arc graphics. Here's a look at a pre-production unit due in June 2022.
Your next laptop may have a haptic touchpad, and that’s good
The mechanical touchpad has a number of weaknesses that haptic touchpads can address. That's why it's so great that they're making their way to Windows laptops.
Intel may have the first 16-core laptop CPU
Intel has a new mobile chip up its sleeve, the Core i9-12900HX. The CPU will be the first laptop processor to offer 16 cores. It has now been benchmarked.
The best laptops of MWC 2022
Lots of new laptops were announced at Mobile World Congress 2022, including some stand-out new devices we got to spend some time with.
ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 adds 165Hz screen and RTX 3080 Ti
Lenovo has announced updates to various ThinkPad laptops, including its most powerful, the X1 Extreme.
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 hands-on review: A sturdy sequel
Samsung is refreshing the Galaxy Book lineup with the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, and the return of OLED screens makes it one beautiful convertible.
Intel says Alder Lake laptops could offer a huge 70% boost
Intel has announced the release of its 12th-gen laptop processors, set to release in March 2022. The switch to Alder Lake promises unprecedented performance.
Acer Swift laptops get latest Intel chips, new color options
Acer has announced its latest Swift 5 and Swift 3 notebooks, targeting professional and mobile users, respectively.
Surface Laptop Studio vs. XPS 13: Laptops face off
The Surface Laptop Studio is an intriguing laptop with some real 2-in-1 flexibility, but the XPS 13's accessibility and refinement wins out.
Intel Evo 3 now requires laptops to have better webcams
Intel is expanding the Evo 3 specification it announced at CES, focusing on remote workers and their experiences when working on the go.
4 reasons to still choose a Windows laptop over Mac
The M1 has made the recent MacBooks hard to beat. But there are still plenty of reasons to consider Windows in 2022.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 may destroy its predecessor
A new leak suggests that the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 will take an important step toward better performance by adding modern AMD and Intel processors.
Surface Book vs. Surface Laptop Studio
The Microsoft Surface Book 3 has been at the top of the Surface Lineup for years, but it's being upstaged by the Surface Laptop Studio.