Acer Swift X 16 hands-on review: A tantalizing preview
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.
Is the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business good for business?
Is the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business good for business?
The Surface Pro 8 for Business model adds in just enough pro-business functionality to make it a solid choice of a detachable tablet for the business pro.
Your next laptop may have a haptic touchpad, and that’s good
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.
Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome: Performance, design, security, and more
Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome: Performance, design, security, and more
Microsoft has completely revamped its Edge browser, basing it on the same Chromium platform as Google's Chrome. They're now hotly competitive.
Surface Laptop Studio vs. XPS 13: Laptops face off
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.
How to split cells in Microsoft Excel
How to split cells in Microsoft Excel
Sometimes it's necessary to split cells in a spreadsheet, and Microsoft Excel makes it easy enough to do.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro review: Good power at a great price
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro review: Good power at a great price
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro provides a tremendous value in a powerful, well-built 16-inch laptop for productivity and creative work alike.
The best work-from-home laptops
The best work-from-home laptops
The pandemic has made working at home more popular than ever. These laptops will help make this arrangement more efficient and effective.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon review: 90Hz OLED? Yes, please
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon review: 90Hz OLED? Yes, please
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon is fast, long-lasting, and enjoys one of the best OLED displays on a laptop today running at 90Hz.
How to clean a laptop fan
How to clean a laptop fan
Cleaning your laptop fan is an important step in maintaining your machine for the best performance. Here, we provide a simple guide to get you started.
How to print labels from 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.
Surface Book vs. Surface Laptop Studio
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.
HP Spectre x360 16 review: Finesse, not power
HP Spectre x360 16 review: Finesse, not power
The HP Spectre x360 16 offers solid productivity performance, an elegant look, and a spectacular display.
Best Samsung laptops
Best Samsung laptops
Samsung has a growing and increasingly impressive stable of laptops. Here, we highlight a handful of the best Samsung laptop options.
How to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10
How to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10
Windows 11 has brought a host of new features that many people enjoy, but the changes to the Start menu and Taskbar aren't among them.
How to split your screen on Windows 11
How to split your screen on Windows 11
Windows 11 takes the excellent Snap Assist functionality of Windows 10 and bumps it up a notch. Here we explain how to split your windows in Windows 11.
In defense of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
In defense of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has some controversial and potentially divisive new features, but it points the way toward a more innovative future for the XPS line.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. Microsoft Surface Book 3
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. Microsoft Surface Book 3
The Surface Pro 8 makes for a better tablet than laptop and sports newer components, while the Surface Book 3 makes for a better laptop.
The best laptops for kids
The best laptops for kids
Younger kids need great laptops just like older kids, and these are the best we could find that provide what those younger kids need.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 vs. ThinkPad Z13: Premium ThinkPads, compared
ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 vs. ThinkPad Z13: Premium ThinkPads, compared
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is in its 10th generation and is close to being perfected. Can the upstart ThinkPad Z13 compete?
Lenovo’s gorgeous new redesign of Yoga laptops brings rounded edges, OLED screens
Lenovo’s gorgeous new redesign of Yoga laptops brings rounded edges, OLED screens
Lenovo has announced a newly designed Yoga series that celebrates the line's 10th anniversary with a new aesthetic and 12th-gen Intel CPUs.
Lenovo enhances ThinkPad X1 line with audio, video, and security updates
Lenovo enhances ThinkPad X1 line with audio, video, and security updates
Lenovo has updated its ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad X1 Yoga, and ThinkPad X1 Nano with new performance and security features for hybrid workers.
Acer Swift X debuts Arc graphics, Intel’s most powerful discrete GPU yet
Acer Swift X debuts Arc graphics, Intel’s most powerful discrete GPU yet
Acer has announced two new members of the Swift X lineup, the 14-inch SFX14 and 16-inch SFX16, with the latter featuring Intel Arc graphics.
HP refreshes flagship Elite Dragonfly G3 laptop with improved videoconferencing
HP refreshes flagship Elite Dragonfly G3 laptop with improved videoconferencing
HP has unveiled its expansive lineup of EliteBook commercial laptops, including a refreshed Elite Dragonfly G3.
ThinkPad debuts its ‘progressive’ new design with Z13 and Z16 laptops
ThinkPad debuts its ‘progressive’ new design with Z13 and Z16 laptops
Lenovo has announced two new members of the ThinkPad line, the ThinkPad Z13 and ThinkPad Z16 with progressive designs and sustainable construction.
Acer Swift 3 16 review: Old school package but decent value
Acer Swift 3 16 review: Old school package but decent value
The Acer Swift 3 16 is a bit stretched due to its 16:9 16.1-inch display but provides enough performance and battery life to be compelling.
This tiny 2-in-1 was my most surprising laptop of 2021
This tiny 2-in-1 was my most surprising laptop of 2021
The Microsoft Surface Go 3 might seem to small or too slow at first glance, but when you use it, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised at how nice it really is.
The 5 most experimental laptops of 2021
The 5 most experimental laptops of 2021
Whether it's an experimental form factor or a proprietary new port, these 2021 laptops are certainly unique.
The best new laptops of 2021: Innovation on all fronts
The best new laptops of 2021: Innovation on all fronts
2021 was a great year for laptops, with a number of important design and performance improvements. Here are the best new laptops of 2021.
Why 2021 was a turning point for the quality of laptop displays
Why 2021 was a turning point for the quality of laptop displays
Laptop displays have been getting better for the last several years, but 2021 has been a watershed year in laptop quality.
Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey review: Another laptop ruined by a poor display
Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey review: Another laptop ruined by a poor display
The Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey meets its goal of being a solid productivity workstation with some gaming chops on the side, but a poor display holds it back.
How to get Android apps on a Chromebook
How to get Android apps on a Chromebook
Android support on Chromebooks opens up a lot of potential for new experiences. Here's how to get apps working even if your Chromebook isn't compatible.
How to adjust high-DPI scaling in Windows 10
How to adjust high-DPI scaling in Windows 10
MacOS is better than Windows at taking advantage of high-resolution displays — but Windows 10 is gaining. Here's how to adjust high-DPI scaling in Windows 10.
How to take a screenshot using a Microsoft Surface
How to take a screenshot using a Microsoft Surface
Our comprehensive guide will help you take screenshots on your Microsoft Surface device in no time, whether you have a new model or something older.