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Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 review: failing to stand out

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 would have been a lot more competitive a couple of years ago. Today, it fails to stand out and is hard to recommend.
Dell XPS 13 2024 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Tandem OLED laptops are here, but they’re not what you think

Dell's XPS 13 Copilot+ has a Tandem OLED display, but so does the Intel version. We dug into the facts to see what that means, and how it compares to Apple.
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This Windows laptops gets surprisingly close to dethroning the MacBook Air

The Apple MacBook Air M3 has been one of the best 13-inch laptops you can buy. Maybe the best. But the Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED is a strong challenger.
The Galaxy Book4 Ultra open on a wooden suruface.

Here’s why OLED isn’t always the right laptop choice

OLED offers brilliant colors and inky blacks, and it's great for laptop displays. But it comes at a cost in terms of money and battery life. Is it worth it?
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Why I won’t be returning to Windows anytime soon

When asked to choose the one thing that would drag me back to Windows, I struggled to come up with one. And that's because it doesn't exist.
LG Gram 16 2-in-1 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 review: insanely thin, insanely gorgeous

The LG Gram 16 2-in-1 is incredibly thin and light even with a spectacular OLED display. It's not as fast as other large laptops, but it's still a joy to use.
Close up of the Chrome logo on the top of a Chromebook.

8 best Chromebooks for 2024: the best for every budget

Looking to buy a new laptop on a budget? Here are all the best Chromebooks in 2024. They're affordable, powerful, and highly capable.
HP OmniBook X front view showing display and keyboard.

HP OmniBook X review: a new breed of Windows laptop

The HP OmniBook X is one of the first laptops introduced in an upcoming crop of new Windows on Arm machines. It holds promise while raising some questions.
HP Envy x360 14 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

HP Envy x360 14 (2024) review: missing the mark where it counts

The HP Envy x360 14 is the first laptop I've reviewed with Intel's 15-watt Meteor Lake chipset. That promises better efficiency, but I didn't see it.
Lenovo Yoga 7 14 Gen 9 front view showing display and keyboard.

The budget Lenovo Yoga 7 is a great laptop for the price — but it’s not perfect

The Lenovo Yoga 7 14 Gen 9 is an attractive 2-in-1 at current prices. Its display lets it down, though, with inferior colors. Many users won't mind, though.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

I love the MacBook Pro, but this Windows laptop came surprisingly close

The MacBook Pro 16 sits atop the 16-inch laptop world thanks to great performance and superior battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 costs less. Which wins?
The 14-inch MacBook Pro on a window sill.

This RTX 4070 Windows laptop majorly undercuts the MacBook Pro

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is one of the best 14-inch laptops you can buy today. The Acer Swift X 14 hopes to challenge it with fast performance and a low price.
The Dell XPS 14 open on a wooden table.

This underrated laptop beats the Dell XPS 14 in many ways

The Dell XPS 14 is one of the most modern laptops made today. It's reasonably fast and very expensive. The Acer Swift X 14 is faster and a lot more affordable.
HP EliteBook 1040 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

HP EliteBook 1040 review: a simple, beautiful business laptop

The HP EliteBook 1040 G11 is a well-equipped and well-built business class laptop with superior security and management features. And you'll pay for it all.
The open Dell XPS 16 on a table.

The other Windows laptop that pummels the Dell XPS 16

Dell's XPS 16 brings the XPS lineup into the 21st century and takes over from its excellent predecessor. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 is a potent challenger.
HP Spectre x360 14 2023 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Why one of my favorite laptops still struggles against the MacBook Pro

The HP Spectre x360 14 is an excellent convertible 2-in-1 laptop and the Apple MacBook Pro 14 is an excellent clamshell. Which is the better laptop for you?
The new Surface Pro on a table.

The new Surface Pro finally offers the iPad Pro a worthy challenger

New versions of the Microsoft Surface Pro and Apple iPad Pro have been announced or released, offering OLED displays and excellent efficiency. Which is better?
Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 top down view showing tablet and pen.

4 high-end features Windows laptops still have over MacBooks

Apple's MacBook lineup offers excellent performance, even better battery life, and great displays. But that doesn't mean Windows laptops can't compete.
Acer Swift X 14 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift X 14 review: surprising performance, shocking price

The Acer Swift X 14 doesn't bother much with looking pretty or keeping trim. Instead, it's all about a winning combination of performance and display quality.
Dell XPS 13 close up of the keyboard.

The best business laptops from Apple, Lenovo, Dell, and more

A powerful business laptop isn’t the kind of purchase you want to put off, especially since it's going to require some heavy research. Here’s a guide to help.
Acer Swift Go 14 front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift Go 14 review: a fast but flawed laptop

The Acer Swift Go 14 would have been an excellent 14-inch laptop a couple of years ago. But times have changed, and there are better options for the same money.
The Dell XPS 14 on a white table with the screen open.

5 laptops you should buy instead of the Dell XPS 14

The Dell XPS 14 is a new member of Dell's iconic lineup, and it's a strong contender among 14-inch laptops. However, it has some serious competition.
The Vivobook Pro 15 open on a table outside.

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (Q533) review: content creation laptop for $1,000

The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q533 can't compete against much more expensive laptops. But the good thing for Asus is that it doesn't need to.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 review: this one blew me away

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 is a very strong entry in the 16-inch laptop class, with surprisingly good performance and a very nice mini-LED display.
A Microsoft Excel icon in the dock on a Macbook.

How to alphabetize data in an Excel spreadsheet

Knowing how to alphabetize in Excel can be a real time-saver. Here, we look at how to alphabetize columns (and even rows) in an Excel spreadsheet.
Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 top down view showing tent mode.

This laptop beats the MacBook Air in every way but one

The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 and Apple MacBook Air M3 are very different laptops, but they're both fast and gorgeous. Which one is the right laptop for you?
The open Dell XPS 16 on a table.

Dell XPS 16 review: a problematic powerhouse

The Dell XPS 16 takes the place of two important laptops, the XPS 15 and 17, and it does well enough. But, it's too expensive and seriously needs a discount.
Dell Chromebook 3189 2-in-1 on a classroom desk floating in the air.

How to get Android apps on a Chromebook

Even if you own an older Chromebook without the Google Play Store built in, you can still add Android apps to your PC. Here’s how.
The side of the open Dell XPS 14 on a white table.

Dell XPS vs. Dell Latitude: here’s how to decide

Both the Dell XPS and Dell Latitude are bona fide premium laptop lines, but the Latitude is aimed directly at businesses.
Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

This excellent Lenovo laptop makes the Dell XPS 14 look overpriced

The Dell XPS 14 and Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 are excellent 14-inch laptops. The Yoga offers a 2-in-1's flexibility while the XPS 14 has more options. Which is best?
Dell XPS 16 sitting on desktop with flowers.

The XPS 16 is fighting an uphill battle against the MacBook Pro

The Dell XPS 16 is an excellent laptop, albeit with some controversial design elements. But the Apple MacBook Pro 16 won't be taken down easily.
Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 review: an affordable OLED laptop

The Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 is one of a growing number of excellent OLED laptops in the $1,000 price range. It's fast and well-built, but has poor battery life.
Outlook web app on laptop.

How to share your Outlook calendar

Outlook allows you to share your calendar by specifying recipients you wish to share with and how much you wish to share. Here's how to do it.
The Dell XPS 14 open on a wooden table.

Dell XPS 14 or XPS 16? Here’s how to know which to buy

The Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16 share almost identical designs, only in different sizes. The 14-inch is easier to carry around and the 16-inch is faster.
Kickstand on Asus ROG Flow Z13.

The best 2-in-1 gaming laptops for 2024

You're likely to buy a 2-in-1 laptop for its productivity and creative prowess. But some 2-in-1s can game as well.
Asus Rog Flow Z23 front view showing tablet and keyboard.

Why this unassuming tablet is my favorite laptop of the year so far

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 would be impressive as a 14-inch laptop. As a 13-inch detachable tablet, it's incredibly fast, well-made, and easy to recommend.
The open Dell XPS 16 on a table.

Here’s how two of the best Windows laptops compare to each other

The HP Spectre x360 16 and Dell XPS 16 are new for 2024, and both offer fast components with solid builds. The Dell will be faster and the HP more flexible.
Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 review: pure class

The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 is a solid update and one of the best 14-inch convertible 2-in-1s. Only below-average battery life holds it back.