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Microsoft launches work-from-home audio gear, including Surface Headphones 2+

Microsoft has announced new work from home devices, including the Surface Headphones 2+, Modern USB Headset, Modern Wireless Headset, and Modern USB-C Speaker.
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Dell’s redesigned Inspiron laptops get a fresh coat of paint, Ryzen 5000 chips

Dell has announced a complete redesign to its Inspiron laptop lineup. They include the fast Inspiron 16 Plus and the AMD-powered Inspiron 14 2-in-1.
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The Dell XPS 13 is first to get a 16:10 OLED display, but there’s a catch

The Dell XPS 13 has an exciting new feature: A 4K OLED display. This is a first for the XPS 13 -- one of the most forward-thinking laptops on the market.
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Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 review: AMD laptop perfection?

With an 8-core processor and a brilliant OLED screen, do laptops get any better than the ZenBook 13 OLED?
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Alienware’s new m15 R5 includes Ryzen 5000 chips and 1440p 240Hz display

Dell is bringing upgrades to its Alienware m15 and G15 gaming laptops in the form of AMD Ryzen processors, and keyboard and design updates.
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Intel’s 14nm node is finally dead, and we can all breathe a sigh of relief

The transition to 10nm has taken Intel seven years. But with 14nm behind them, the road ahead is finally clear.
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The rumored AMD-powered Razer Blade 14 is my dream gaming laptop

A rumored 14-inch Razer Blade is in the works. The twist? For the very first time, it could be powered by AMD's powerful Ryzen 5000 processors.
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AMD is still getting shortchanged by laptop brands

HP has announced AMD variants of its new Envy x360 15 laptops. The problem? They don't come with all the same premium features as their Intel counterparts.
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HP’s creator-focused Envy x360 15 and Envy 17 have OLED screens, AMD processors

HP has updated two of its creator-focused laptop series, the Envy x360 15 and Envy 17, with the latest Intel and AMD chips.
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Dell XPS 13 vs. Apple MacBook Air

Dell and Apple both have new laptops in 2020: The XPS 13 and the MacBook Air. I've used both for weeks, so I have some thoughts on which one you should buy.
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Acer Predator Triton 300 SE review: Small stature meets mighty gaming

The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE marks a new class of small 14-inch gaming laptops with RTX-level performance.
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Cherry and Alienware team to create the first laptop with MX mechanical switches

Years in the making, Cherry and Alienware have announced a new ultra-low-profile mechanical switch, making its debut in the Alienare m15 and m17 R4.
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Intel Rocket Lake: Everything you need to know about the 11th-gen processors

Rocket Lake will be the successor to Intel's Comet Lake CPUs, and they're arriving soon. Here's everything we know about them and what improvements to expect.
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: Get it while it’s hot

AMD's latest graphics card, the RX 6700 XT, just might be the best reason to leave Nvidia so far.
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Intel unveils final specs and pricing for its new 11th-gen Rocket Lake-S chips

The official specs and pricing details for Intel's new Rocket Lake-S chips have finally landed, including information on the new overclocking features.
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HP Omen 30L Gaming Desktop review: A gorgeous glass house

HP's beautiful new gaming desktop looks amazing with its minimalist design aesthetic. But how does it perform? Is this the gaming desktop everyone should buy?
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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 review: Less fun for a better price

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 dials back the high-end features for a more affordable price. Was the compromise too much?
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Black graphics card review: $329 well spent

Supply issues aside, Nvidia has yet another midrange hit on its hands. Whether it's in gaming or creative applications, the RTX 3060 impresses.
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Razer’s new Kiyo Pro webcam uses surveillance camera tech to improve lighting

Razer has announced a new webcam for streaming and work, the Kiyo Pro. It uses tech borrowed from surveillance cameras to offer improved lighting in video.
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Lenovo’s sweeping ThinkPad refresh finally includes laptops with 1080p webcams

Lenovo has rolled out a comprehensive update to its X, T, and L series of ThinkPads laptops, including some that offer 1080p webcams and 16:10 displays.
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4 reasons why Vaio’s comeback laptop is a celebration of the brand’s weirdness

Vaio laptops are back. Sort of. The Vaio Z might not gain back the popularity the brand enjoyed in the 1990s, but here's why it's interesting in its own right.
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MSI GS66 Stealth (2021) review: Peak 1440p gaming

At last, 1440p gaming has come to laptops, but is it worth it? The MSI GS66 Stealth is one of the first gaming laptops tooffer it.
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Pixelbook Go vs. Pixelbook: How Google’s two Chromebooks compare

As the Pixelbook rides off into the sunset, Google's Pixelbook Go serves as its current champion. Which one is right for you? We take a look in this comparison.
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Pixelbook vs. MacBook Pro

In this Pixelbook vs. MacBook Pro battle, we compared these two premium laptops in terms of design and performance so you can make the best purchasing decision.
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Razer Book 13 review: Nearly the perfect laptop?

The Razer Book 13 does almost everything right, with a unique aesthetic and well-rounded port selection.
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Falcon Northwest Talon review: The best all-AMD gaming PC you can buy

The Falcon Northwest Talon is one of the few premade desktops that now support the latest AMD graphics and processors. Is it worthy of the power they provide?
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Microsoft launches new sub-$300 laptops to fight Chromebooks for the classroom

Microsoft has announced a series of new and extremely cheap Windows 10 laptops for classrooms.
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HDMI 2.1 could reinvent PC gaming, and all gaming laptops should have it

HDMI 2.1 made a big splash at CES 2021. It just might help overcome the barrier that has existed between PC and console gaming since the beginning.
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The most exciting PC gaming trends from CES 2021

From experimental new gaming laptops to HDMI 2.1 monitors, PC gaming had a huge show at CES 2021.
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The best new laptops of CES 2021

CES 2021 is underway, and we've got our picks for the best laptops announced so far at the show.
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The 5 most exciting laptop trends from CES 2021

CES 2021 was a huge year for laptops. From saying goodbye to 16:9 to radical new form factors, these are the five biggest trends coming out of CES.
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The best monitors of CES 2021: HDMI 2.1, OLED, and more

Whether it's gaming monitors or massive ultrawide work displays, these are the best monitors announced at CES 2021.
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The best new gaming laptops of CES 2021

Powered by the latest hardware from Intel, Nvidia, and AMD, CES 2021 has been a huge show so far for new gaming laptops.
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High-end gaming laptops are finally switching to AMD, and it’s Intel’s fault

At CES 2021, high-performance gaming laptops are finally switching over to AMD, bringing the most powerful graphics to Ryzen systems for the first time.