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Kickstand on Asus ROG Flow Z13.

Asus ROG Flow X13 vs. Asus ROG Flow Z13

The Asus ROG Flow X13 and ROG Flow Z13 are both tiny, gamer-oriented 2-in-1s. Which is right for you depends most on which form factor you prefer.
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The MacBook Pro with the default wallpaper, which hides the notch.

MSI Creator Z17 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 16

The MSI Creator 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 are two fast laptops out to win the hearts and minds of creative buyers. But only one can win this shootout.
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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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Razer Blade 17 angled view showing display and left side.

Razer Blade 17 vs. MSI Creator Z17

MSI and Razer both make 17-inch laptops with tons of power and good looks. Which is better for both creators and gamers?
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The Start Menu pulled up on the Surface Pro 8.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 8

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 and Microsoft Surface Pro 8 are both excellent laptops. But the Surface Pro 8 is better at achieving its specific objectives.
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A MSI Creator Z17 laptop sitting on a green table.

MSI Creator Z17 review: One-upping the MacBook Pro?

The MSI Creator Z17 checks all the right boxes for a 17-inch laptop, including a fast 12th-gen CPU and discrete GPU. But it's also incredibly expensive.
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The Surface Laptop Studio in Stage Mode.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 gains from Intels 12th-gen in its productivity speed. But the Microsoft Surface Laptop studio pulls ahead with its discrete GPU.
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Dell XPS 13 9310 Featured Image showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon vs. Dell XPS 13

The Dell XPS 13 has held onto the top spot in a few of our best-of lists for several years now. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon aims to dethrone it.
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HP Spectre x360 14 front view showing display and keyboard.

Why you should be using your laptop’s high performance mode

Most laptop manufacturers are adding performance tuning utilities to their machines. Here's why they matter, and why you should use them.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 laptop sits on a small desk.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 7 review: Striking design, great performance

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 received a serious makeover in its seventh generation, with outstanding performance and a stunning design.
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Fortnite running on a Macbook M1.

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 vs. Dell XPS 13

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 might be getting a little long in the tooth, but it still gives the excellent Dell XPS 13 a run for its money.
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The logo on the palm rests of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.

The best ThinkPad laptops

The Lenovo ThinkPad line is one of the most iconic among laptops, and it offers durability and an aesthetic that stands out in the crowd.
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A Microsoft Excel icon in the dock on a Macbook.

How to alphabetize data in an Excel spreadsheet

Knowing how to alphabetize data in an Excel spreadsheet can be a real time-saver. If you want to learn, just follow these simple steps.
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The HP Spectre x360 16 sits on a desk with it's keyboard folded under, allowing it to stand.

MSI Summit E16 Flip vs. HP Spectre x360 16

The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a large convertible 2-in-1 that checks a lot of important boxes. But it can't quite keep up with HP's excellent Spectre x360 16.
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HP Elite Folio vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

The HP Elite Folio and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio are almost identically designed pull-forward 2-in-1s. But that's where their similarities end.
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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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How to delete an Outlook account

If you delete your Outlook account, all your other data is taken down from the server also. If you are willing to take that route, we're going to show you how.
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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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The Google Drive Logo.

How to share files on Google Drive

Google Drive is an excellent platform for sharing your files. Depending on the size of your file, the process shouldn’t take long. Let's see how it's done.
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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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An Acer Swift X 16 sits open on a coffee table.

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.
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Surface Pro 8 tablet view with Windows 11 screen.

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.
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The front of the Surface Laptop Studio in Stage Mode.

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.
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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.
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The Surface Laptop Studio pulled forward in Stage Mode.

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.
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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.
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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.
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lenovo ideapad slim 7 carbon review

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.
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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 Surface Laptop Studio in Stage Mode.

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.
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The HP Spectre x360 open on a table.

HP Spectre x360 16 review: Finesse, not power

The HP Spectre x360 16 offers solid productivity performance, an elegant look, and a spectacular display.
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Windows 11 on a tablet.

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.
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The Dell XPS 13 Plus keyboard and haptic feedback buttons.

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.
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Surface Pro 8 front view showing display and keyboard.

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.
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