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2019 Dell XPS 13 review

Everything new with the 2019 Dell XPS 13

The Dell XPS 13 slim bezels, luxurious modern look, attractive display options, and strong performance have been hard for other laptop makers to beat. But for the new year and at CES, Dell is one-upping itself and is making important changes that make a great laptop even better. Here’s everything that is new with the 2019 XPS 13.
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Dell’s new XPS 13 moves the webcam back up top, right where it belongs

The Consumer Electronics Show is officially underway, and Dell has announced a revamped XPS 13 laptop for 2019. The device comes with a fixed webcam in the top bezel, new Intel Whiskey Lake CPUs on the inside, and other subtle improvements that could make it one of the best laptops for the new year. 
Computing News
Google Pixel Slate Hands-on

Google Pixel Slate vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6

The Pixel Slate takes the Surface Pro 6 head-on. Both devices are 2-in-1s, meaning they are meant to replace both a laptop and tablet. With its new folio keyboard, extended battery life, and Android app integration, does the new Pixel Slate take down the granddaddy of 2-in-1s?
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The best keyboard wrist rest in 2023

If you're in search of a keyboard wrist rest to alleviate pain and fatigue while typing, then we have you covered with our list of the best keyboard wrist rest.
Computing Best Ofs
Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos are displayed on laptop screens.

Windows 11 might pull ahead of Windows 10 in one key way

Computer builder Puget Systems revisited its Windows 10 versus Windows 11 test for computers and found that Windows 11 pulls ahead, with some caveats.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 platform.

Qualcomm takes on the Apple M1 with new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 for PCs

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8cX Gen 3, a new ARM SoC that should bring new experiences to a potential new wave of laptops in the year 2022.
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The Lenovo Smart Glasses T1 on a head

Lenovo Glasses T1 hands-on review: virtual screens for your phone or PC

The Lenovo Glasses T1 is an interesting heads-up AR display that can bring what's happening on your computer or phone right up into your face.
Computing Reviews
iPhone 12 Mini

Some iPhone 12s keep dropping 5G — here’s what you can do to fix it

Some iPhone 12 models keep dropping 5G and LTE service, showing "No Service" at points throughout the day. Here's how you can fix it.
Phones Apple
The Dell XPS 13 Plus on a table outside.

The Dell XPS 13 Plus has the M2 MacBook Air beat in this one important way

The Dell XPS 13 Plus is an amazing laptop, but when put up against the MacBook Air, it beats it in a critical way relating to external displays.
Computing Features
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Google Fiber is bringing high-speed internet to five new states

After a pause in new construction, Google has announced plans to expand Google Fiber to five new states including Arizona and Colorado.
Computing News
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Parallels Desktop 18 makes Mac gaming better than ever

Parallels, the popular way to virtualize Windows on Mac, has been updated to Parallels 18. It brings controller and gaming improvements to Macs.
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The Microsoft Surface 3 with its blue keyboard.

After 10 years of headaches, I’m finally a believer in Windows on ARM

It's been a 10-year-long journey, but Windows on ARM is finally almost ready for prime time. But there's still work for Microsoft to do.
Computing Features
The 2020 Mac Mini, powered by Apple's M1 chip, on a wooden surface.

This classic Mac feature solved my multitasking problems

Hot corners on MacOS helped me replicate some of my favorite Windows features on a Mac.
Computing Features
Edge Browser

Microsoft Edge has a new trick for increased performance

Microsoft has a new way to speed up the Edge browser, and it relates to compressing disk caching to save space.
Computing News
Light and dark theme shown in ChromeOS.

Editing video on Chromebooks just got a lot easier

Later in the fall, Google will roll out changes to Google Photos on Chromebooks that will turn the app into a video editor of sorts.
Computing News
A close-up of a MacBook illuminated under neon lights.

These simple settings will make your Mac dock so much better

To get the most out of your new Mac, you might want to tweak some of these settings related to the dock.
Computing Features
The Pixel Buds Pro earbuds in their cases on a stylized gradient background.

A Redditor got the Google Pixel Buds Pro early — here are their impressions

A Redditor got the Google Pixel Bud Pros delivered early and has shared some impressions and initial thoughts.
Audio / Video News
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Google’s latest anti-spam change helps clean up your calendar

Google has taken a simple step to help stop meeting spam on Google Calendar, and it relates to sender invites.
Computing News
A close-up of someone using Microsoft Teams on a laptop for a videoconference.

This new Microsoft Teams feature is like Snapchat for your office chats

Announced at Inspire 2022, Microsoft Teams is getting new features, including Video Clip, which lets you send short videos to your colleagues.
Computing News
A man holds the new Macbook Air (2022) in his hands.

These secret Finder settings will vastly improve your Mac

The Finder is the core way of interacting with your Mac, but there are a ton of different settings you can tweak to make the MacOS experience even better.
Computing Features
Nvidia T4 Enterprise Server Wall

Microsoft stopped the largest DDoS attack ever reported

Microsoft mitigated a DDoS attack on an Azure server in Asia with a throughput of 3.47 Tbps, making it one of the largest attacks in history.
Computing News
A vision of Meta's metaverse in the work setting.

Microsoft has a warning about working in the metaverse

In a blog post, Microsoft talks about the risk of working in the metaverse and the steps that can be taken to secure it
Computing News
Chrome OS Flex on a ASUS laptop.

How ChromeOS Flex turns old PCs into Chromebooks for free

Google's ChromeOS Flex is now out of beta and can help you repurpose your old computer to a Chromebook.
Computing Features
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 platform.

Powerful Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 Chromebooks could be coming soon

According to some listings in the Chromium Repository commits, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2-powered Chromebooks could be on the way soon.
Computing News
Computer user touching on Microsoft Word icon to open the program.

Use Office? Your PC could be at risk due to this Microsoft change

Macros are no longer disabled by default in Microsoft Office apps, after Microsoft got feedback from customers, though this could be a security issue.
Computing News
The m2 Macbook Pro on top of the m1 Macbook pro.

M2 MacBook Pro teardown shows it’s eerily familiar — with one catch

iFixit has a teardown of the new M2 MacBook Pro, and it is eerily familiar to the previous 13-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 chip.
Computing News
OneDrive Stories feature.

OneDrive is getting stories, but it’s not what you expect

Microsoft is testing a stories feature in OneDrive to help you connect with the people who matter most.
Computing News
A Macbook with Google Chrome opened to a Gmail inbox.

Gmail is getting a major visual change, but you can opt out

Google is now rolling out a new look for Gmail, but you can now opt out if you don't like it.
Computing News
The Sony InZone Gaming headsets

Sony’s new InZone gaming headsets raise the bar for PS5 audio

Alongside new gaming monitors, Sony is also launching a series of new gaming headsets with sound, comfort, and noise cancellation in mind.
Computing News
Apple 13-inch Macbook Pro with M2 chip.

The M2 MacBook Pro’s performance is far worse than anyone thought

Additional testing has shown that the Apple M2-powered MacBook Pro doesn't perform as well as the MacBook Pro with an M1 chip in popular benchmarks..
Computing News
Apple 13-inch Macbook Pro with M2 chip.

Looks like Apple’s M2 MacBook Pro has a major SSD problem

Speeds on Apple's new M2-powered MacBook Pro aren't as fast as the speeds on last generation's M1-powered MacBook Pro.
Computing News
The back lid of the ARM-powered ThinkPad.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s vs. MacBook Air M1: An ARM wrestle showdown

In this guide, we compare the MacBook Air M1 and the ThinkPad X13s. Does Lenovo have what it takes to take down the laptop king of ARM chips?
Computing Guides
The Acer Chromebook 514 on a table.

I switched to a Chromebook for a week. Here’s what surprised me as a Windows user

Despite being a longtime Windows user, I tried switching to a Chromebook as my main device for a week. Here's what happened.
Computing Features
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Outlook on Mac is getting a great feature from MacOS Ventura

Microsoft is beta testing the ability to "undo send" an email in Outlook for Mac, delivering a feature that's already in the MacOS Ventura mail app.
Computing News
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 sitting on a table in an angled front view.

Your Chromebook now has access to your Android phone’s photos

ChromeOS version 103 is adding the ability for you to see your Android phone's photos on your Chromebook.
Phones Computing
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.
Computing News
The Windows Security app in Windows 11.

Microsoft Defender finally feels like proper antivirus software for individuals

Microsoft has launched Microsoft Defender for individuals as a new online security application for Microsoft 365 subscribers.
Computing News
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AOC’s new crazy expensive ultrawide gaming monitor has one thing others don’t

AOC has launched a new ultrawide mini-LED gaming monitor, but the price is expensive when compared to others on the market.
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