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HP Omni 27 Review

The massive HP Omni 27 reaches the limits of all-in-one size with its 27-inch display, but leaves resolution and power stagnant, to its detriment.
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Toshiba Satellite P755 Review

The Toshiba Satellite P755 offers plenty of power for an attractive price, as long as you don’t plan on taking it far from home.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 Review

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 leans on processing horsepower and tried-and-true design to stake its claim as a gaming-capable workhorse, but falls short in its display and touchpad.
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HP Phoenix HPE h9 Review

The HP Phoenix h9 gaming desktop balances performance with small size and everyday liveability.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Review

The workhorse Lenovo ThinkPad 420s sticks with what works, offering more durability, performance and usability than comparably priced ultraportables.
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HP Folio 13 Review

The HP Folio 13 masquerades as a business Ultrabook, but really possesses features that make it one of the best all-around Ultrabooks on the market.
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Sony Vaio Z Review

The Sony Vaio Z upholds its reputation for cutting-edge hardware in an unbelievably waif package.
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Maingear Vybe Review

The Maingear Vybe Super Stock lays down serious processing power without breaking a sweat, or your budget.
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MacOS Sierra review

Apple has changed the name of OS X, but the underlying operating system remains the same. Aside from Siri, the MacOS brings little to the table, and the best extras are only applicable to iOS users.
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Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display (2017) review

It’s been years since Apples Retina 5K saw a complete re-design. Can it still compete with Windows systems? Read our Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display review to find out.
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Apple Mac Mini (2018) Review

Apple’s new Mac Mini doesn’t look much different from its predecessor, and it’s more expensive. Yet the changes under the hood make a case for its consideration as your new Mac. Can this entry-level machine hold its own? Read our Apple Mac Mini (2018) review to find out.
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The best wireless keyboards for 2022

The best wireless keyboards have long battery lives and are comfortable. We have you covered with our favorite wireless keyboards and their best features.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th Gen) hands-on review

Lenovo never made an all-aluminum ThinkPad. Until now, that is. At CES 2019, the company introduced the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga with a CNC-milled aluminum chassis. It’s a big change, yet it ultimately does little to help or hinder the 2-in-1.
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Samsung Portable SSD T1 review

Looking for a portable drive that can transfer tens of gigabytes in just a few minutes? Samsung's super-quick T1 is what you want, and it's small enough to fit in your pocket.
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ioSafe Rugged Portable Review

The ioSafe Rugged Portable hard drive makes good on its claims of durability with a near-indestructible chassis that laughed off everything we could throw at it.
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Logitech MX Master wireless mouse review

Logitech’s MX series has always been the cream of the crop among mice, and now there’s a new entry; the MX Master. Can this $100 mouse justify its luxurious price, or are users better off sticking with an affordable alternative?
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ioSafe Solo G3 Review

The ioSafe Solo G3 hard drive offers extreme capacities and extreme protection from heat and water, in case your data ever faces the worst.
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X review

After months of anticipation, AMD has released its first three Ryzen processors. Can the company’s fresh look at architecture beat Intel, or is the underdog forced to continue nipping at the giant’s heels?
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Sony Vaio Duo 11 Review

There are many visions of what the next generation of computers will look like. These ideas, currently known as convertibles or hybrids, attempt to blend the portability of tablets with the power of PCs. The Duo 11 is Sony’s attempt, but, like the Surface Pro, it was doomed before it left the drawing board.
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Less is actually less: 5 reasons you should spend more on your next laptop

Low-cost laptops may look tempting, but the sacrifices you make to get there will often come back to bite you in the years ahead. Here's why spending more matters.
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Intel’s LGA CPU sockets explained

When building or upgrading your computer, knowing what CPU socket you have is very important. Here's everything you need to know about Intel's LGA CPU sockets.
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Eight months after release, Windows 10 is still the best desktop operating system

Windows 10 is Microsoft’s chance to redeem itself after the failure of Windows 8 and its touch-centric interface. Has the company pulled it off?
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 review

Despite a long history of success in the $200 price range, Nvidia has had trouble tackling AMD in the entry-level market. Does the new GTX 950 flip the script, or does the green team neglect the budget buyer?
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Monoprice Select Series 4K monitor review

Monoprice, the company best known for affordable cables, now has a 4K monitor. It follows a familiar strategy of budget-friendly pricing, but can it deliver a decent picture for just $400?
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Dell XPS 13 vs. MacBook Pro 13

Dell overhauled the XPS 13 laptop with a new display, 10th-gen Intel CPUs, and more. Will that give it an edge over Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro? We find out.
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Logitech Combo Touch review: The default choice

The iPad is now a laptop -- sorta, kinda, with the right keyboard case. Logitech's Combo Touch might be a third-party accessory, but it beats Apple's options.
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AMD’s Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is now available for pre-order

AMD has announced the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition, the first video card based on its highly anticipated Vega architecture.
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Samsung S27D590P review

Samsung's 27-inch S27D590P monitor provides excellent image quality at a low price, but how does it compare to the competition?
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Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro hands-on review: A crazy 2-in-1 that’s total overkill

Acer's ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro combines the versatility of a 2-in-1 with the serious productivity features and absurdly quick hardware that creators crave. This rare combo delivers a truly unique laptop that's complete overkill in all the right ways. Read our Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro hands-on review for more.
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AOC mySmart A2472PW4T review

AOC's 24-inch all-in-one sells for less than $400 on Amazon. Can a low price make up for the use of Android over Windows?
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Hands on: Reliefband VR

The Reliefband is a wearable that claims to cure motion sickness, including that caused by a virtual reality headset. But is the cure based on real science, or is it a virtual fraud?
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Asus Zenbook UX305CA review

The Zenbook UX305 is the latest cutting-edge ultrabook from Asus. It reinforces the brand’s affordable appeal, but can it defeat heavyweights like the Dell XPS 13 and Samsung ATIV Book 9?
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Toshiba Satellite Radius P55W review

Compromise? The Toshiba Satellite Radius P55W will have none of that. However, the approach here results in mediocrity, instead of excellence.
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Origin PC Big O hands-on review: A PC and PS4 sitting in a tree

Origin PC's Big O is a gaming PC that also packs a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One console (your choice) making it a rare all-in-one solution for gaming across multiple platforms. You'd think that means a massive desktop, but you'd be wrong. Our Big O hands-on review takes a first look.
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