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The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

This Asus laptop handily beats the XPS 13 — and it’s cheaper

Dell's XPS 13 9345 pits Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite against Intel's Lunar Lake in the Asus Zenbook S 14. Which laptop best shows off its new chipset?
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The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

It’s official — Intel now holds the Windows battery life crown

Several new chipsets have hit Windows laptops in the last few months, offering better performance and battery life. Which of them provides the best combination?
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Asus ProArt PX13 front view showing display and keyboard.

Asus pits AMD’s performance against Intel’s efficiency

The Asus ProArt PX13 was one of the first with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 chipsets, and goes up against the Asus Zenbook S 14 with Intel's Lunar Lake. Which is better?
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The lid of the Zenbook S 14.

I compared two brand new Lunar Lake laptops — here’s what I’d buy

The Asus Zenbook S 14 and ExpertBook P5 are two of the first Lunar Lake laptops. The Zenbook shows off the chipset's efficiency, but the ExpertBook is cheaper.
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The screen of the ProArt PZ13 on a wooden table outside.

This Asus tablet nearly beats the Microsoft Surface Pro — and it’s $700 cheaper

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and the Asus ProArt PZ13 are the two best detachable tablet 2-in-1s. The Surface Pro 11 is more refined and more expensive.
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Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid review: part Android, part Windows

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is a fascinating concept combining a Windows laptop with an Android tablet. It has its charms, but one flaw stands out.
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The Surface Laptop 7 on a table in front of a window.

The best Snapdragon X Windows laptops you can buy right now

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset ushered in Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative with excellent performance and battery life. Here are the best laptops so far.
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How to add a column in Excel

Adding a new column to either an entire spreadsheet or just a portion is an easy thing to do in Microsoft Excel. Here's how.
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x review: a super-slim Copilot+ PC

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x leverages what's best about the new Windows on Arm platform while offering a better value proposition and OLED display.
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How to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data

Here's how to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data, letting you perform in-depth analyses and spot important trends.
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How to find duplicates in Excel

Microsoft Excel is perhaps the most powerful spreadsheet application you can buy. But it also has some simple functions, like finding duplicates in data.
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The ProArt PZ13 detachable on a table.

Asus ProArt PZ13 review: look out, Surface Pro

The Asus ProArt PZ13 is the second CoPilot+ detachable tablet, and it's a solid competitor. Most attractive, though, is its price, which offers a ton of value.
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Excel app

How to merge and unmerge cells in Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel has numerous powerful data analysis functions, but sometimes you need to do something simple like merge some cells. Here's how.
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Asus ProArt PX13 top down view showing keyboard.

This incredible laptop does something the MacBook Air never could

The Apple MacBook Air M3 is a great 13-inch laptop with a lot going for it, including exceptional battery life. The Asus ProArt PX13 has speed on its side.
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Dell XPS 13 9345 front view showing display and keyboard.

These two laptops reveal the big difference between AMD and Qualcomm

The Dell XPS 13 pits Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 chipset found in the Asus ProArt PX13. Which makes for the better next-gen laptop?
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A person using MS Word.

How to print labels from Word

Whether you need labels for one envelope or a mass mailing, printing them from Word will save you a lot of time and a ton of hassle. Herés how to do it.
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The Zenbook on a surface.

Asus Vivobook S 15 review: new chip in a throwback laptop

The Asus Vivobook S 15 is a solid addition to the growing stable of Copilot+ laptops. It's fast enough, gets good battery life, and it's reasonably affordable.
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Microsoft word document.

How to alphabetize lists in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word can alphabetize lists with just a few quick keystrokes. Here's how to do it.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 review: holds up surprisingly well

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 is a reasonably fast 14-inch laptop with very good battery life. It would be a better option for business if it had a lower price.
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The keyboard and lid of the ProArt P16.

I pitted my two of my favorite powerhouse Windows laptops against each other

The Asus ProArt P16 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 are strong competitors, offering great performance and quality displays. But one is a lot less expensive.
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The keyboard and lid of the ProArt P16.

Finally, a MacBook Pro rival that has what it takes

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is arguably the best large laptop you can buy today. But it's also expensive and macOS-only. That's where the Asus ProArt P16 comes in.
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The Asus ProArt P17 on a brick surface.

The XPS 16 is good, but this powerful Windows laptop is even better

The Asus ProArt P16 is the latest laptop to aim for the Dell XPS 16. It's packing AMD's latest chipset and a 4K+ OLED display. Is that enough to compete?
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The Acer Swift Edge 16 open on a table.

Acer Swift Edge 16 review: light but too breezy

The Acer Swift Edge 16 is thin and light with a lovely OLED display. But its poor battery life and flexible lid and chassis set it back among today's best.
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RAM installed in slots.

How to check how much RAM you have on Windows and Mac

Knowing how much memory, or RAM, that your PC has can help you better plan which applications to install and use. Here's how to find out.
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Asus ProArt PX13 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Asus ProArt PX13 review: a uniquely small and powerful laptop

The Asus ProArt PX13 leverages AMD's latest Ryzen AI 9 chipset for excellent creativity performance. Creators will love the excellent portability.
Computing Reviews
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 front view showing display and keyboard.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7441) review: an entry-level Snapdragon X laptop

Despite its flashy Snapdragon efficiency, the Inspiron 14 Plus is a bit too expensive for what it offers.
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The edge of the Surface Pro 11.

Microsoft Surface Pro vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop: mainstream battle

The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 are Microsoft's best in their respective classes. Which is better for you comes down to your specific needs.
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Apple MacBook Pro front view showing display and keyboard..

The best alternatives to the MacBook Pro 16-inch

The MacBook Pro 16 is arguably the best laptop you can buy for creators, but it's not the only excellent option. Here are some Windows machines that compete.
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Dell XPS 13 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

Dell XPS 13 (2024) review: Great laptop. Wrong chip?

The 2024 Dell XPS 13 maintains the controversial design elements of the XPS 13 Plus, now with better cooling.
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x vs. Apple MacBook Air M3

The Apple MacBook Air M3 has reigned supreme as the most efficient 13-inch laptop. Can the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x leverage Qualcomm and Windows on Arm for a win?
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Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED top down view showing keyboard, touchpad, and pen.

The 5 best laptops with numberpads

If you need a numberpad for lots of numeric data entry, then your choices have become a bit more limited. But here are some great options that will work.
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x front view showing display and keyboard.

I reviewed two impressive Copilot+ PCs, but one was clearly better

The HP OmniBook X and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x are the first two Copilot+ laptops we've reviewed. They're similar, but not identical, and one is clearly better.
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The screen showing on the Galaxy Book4 Edge.

Why the MacBook Air reigns supreme over this Copilot+ PC

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is the least impressive Copilot+ laptop we've reviewed so far. But does it have enough to take on the MacBook Air 15?
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Acer Swift X 14 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Swift X 14 review (2023): fast but not long-lasting

The Acer Swift X 14 is easy to recommend thanks to its fast performance, particularly for creators. Its battery life is a negative, though.
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Dell XPS 13 9345 front view showing display and keyboard.

Dell XPS 13 (9345) review: Is this Copilot+ variant a winner?

The Dell XPS 13 (9345) swaps out Intel for Qualcomm in a laptop that's otherwise unchanged. Does that make it a better laptop?
Computing Reviews
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 front view showing display and keyboard.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 review: it won’t win any new converts

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is a well-built 14-inch laptop with good productivity performance. But it's expensive, making it a dubious proposition.
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The two screens of the Zenbook Duo.

Asus Zenbook Duo review: a dual-screen laptop worth buying

The Asus Zenbook Duo takes a fresh approach to providing a dual-display laptop's flexibility. Its low-end configuration is also a phenomenal value.
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HP OmniBook X front view showing display and keyboard.

This Copilot+ PC is cheaper than the MacBook Air, but is it better?

The HP OmniBook X is one of the first Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, and it features Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite Arm chipset. Can it unseat the Apple MacBook Air M3?
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