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Acer Swift 14 AI AMD front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift 14 AI (AMD) review: speed and battery life in equal strides

The Acer Swift 14 AI focuses more on performance than battery life, contrary to many newer 14-inch laptops. But, it manages to do well with both.
Computing Reviews
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 review: everything you need and nothing you don’t

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is a solid addition to the Chrome OS ecosystem, with good performance and battery life at an attractive price.
Computing Reviews
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 review: a $650 laptop that could cost twice as much

The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 is a well-made laptop with decent performance and good battery life that's attractive on sale. The display is a disappointment.
Computing Reviews
HP EliteBook Ultra G1i front view showing display and keyboard.

You’d never guess that HP’s latest PC is actually a business laptop

The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i looks like a great new addition to the company's commercial lineup, promising good performance and battery life.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 review: best ThinkPad yet?

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 is an excellent laptop at a high price. It's best suited for ThinkPad fans, and it's the best ever for them.
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Asus ExpertBook P5 front view showing display and keyboard.

Asus ExpertBook P5 review: Lunar Lake laptops aren’t created equal

The Asus ExpertBook P5 is one of the first laptops using Intel's new Core Ultra Series 2. It's not the best representative, though.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 review: a true mobile workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is very fast but also very large and expensive. It offers rock-solid reliability, but that's most valuable for a select few.
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The IdeaPad on a table.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i review: a budget laptop that’s worth it?

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i is a budget laptop when you can find it on sale, and it offers some attractive features. But its battery life is disappointing.
Computing Reviews
A photo of the Snapdragon X Plus CPU in the die

Qualcomm Snapdragon X vs. Intel Core Ultra Series 2: the better laptop chip?

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 are intended to make Windows laptops more competitive with Apple MacBooks. Which is more successful?
Computing Guides
Acer Swift Go 14 AI front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: fast, long-lasting, and affordable

The Acer Swift Go 14 AI leverages Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and an attractive price to create a fast, long-lasting laptop that's easy to recommend.
Computing Reviews
Dell XPS 13 9345 top down view showing keyboard and palm rest.

I tested all versions of the XPS 13, and there’s one you should avoid

The Dell XPS 9340 (Intel), XPS 13 9345 (Qualcomm), and XPS 13 9350 (Intel) laptops are identical on the outside. Inside, they have different chipsets and performance.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 Pro vs. MacBook Air 15: a narrower gap

Apple's MacBook Air 15 is a class-leading larger laptop, with great battery life and performance. Can the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 compete?
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Acer Swift 14 AI front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift 14 AI review: battery life for days

The Acer Swift 14 AI is a very good 14-inch laptop at a price that's reasonable but not a true bargain. But its battery life is what stands out the most.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: almost a budget Copilot+ PC

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 is an affordable laptop with solid performance, great battery life, and a dynamic if low-resolution OLED display.
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The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 on a table.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 vs. iPad: another failed attempt

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 leverages Chrome OS and a low price to compete in the tablet market. But Apple's iPad 10th Generation is just too good.
Tablets Computing
The XPS 13, XPS 14, and XPS 16 on a table.

Dell XPS 13 vs. MacBook Air: which is best in 2024?

The new Dell XPS 13 design looks excellent, but it's going up against the outstanding Apple MacBook Air M2. On paper, the Dell a competitive laptop.
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The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

The best 2-in-1 laptops: tested and reviewed

The 2-in-1 market has exploded over the last several years, with convertible notebooks and tablets of all kinds. Here are the best models available.
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 review: a step backward

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 is very affordable, but sometimes that's just not good enough. Performance and the keyboard are subpar, which is a shame.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: as small as it is big

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a thin and light 2-in-1 with a great 16-inch OLED display and good battery life.
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The keyboard of a ThinkPad laptop.

How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows and connect your devices

It only takes a few quick steps to connect your Windows PC to a mouse, keyboard, or other accessory via Bluetooth.
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The Dell XPS 13 with Intel's Lunar Lake chip on a table.

Dell XPS 13 (9350) review: better battery life, same design problems

The Dell XPS 13 9350 gets great battery life thanks to its Intel Lunar Lake chipset. It also has several design features that detract from the experience.
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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 ports shown on the side of the Surface Pro 11.

A 2-in-1 has challenged the Surface Pro 11, but not how you might think

The Surface Pro 11 is the de facto Windows 2-in-1, but HP's new convertible 2-in-1 makes a strong case for itself against the Surface.
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: a solid entry for AMD

The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 helps introduce a new brand, and it leverages AMD's latest chipset for solid performance efficiency. But it's not the perfect laptop.
Computing Reviews
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 front view showing display and keyboard.

The MacBook Air may have officially met its match

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 leverages Intel Lunar Lake to mount a challenge against the Apple MacBook Air 13. Which one comes out on top?
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition front view showing display and keyboard.

There’s a new challenger to one of our favorite laptops

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 15 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition are both 15-inch laptops with the newest chipsets. Which one is the better choice?
Computing
Lenovo ThinkVision P49w-30 monitor front view showing screen and base.

Lenovo’s 49-inch ultrawide is absurdly wide — and pretty great

The Lenovo ThinkVision P49w-30 is an extreme example of the ultrawide monitor, and it's quite expensive. But its image quality and features are very good.
Computing Reviews
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo’s latest laptop had an edge on the MacBook Air until this week

The Apple MacBook Air 15 is one of the best laptops you can buy, with fast performance and great battery life. Can the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i compete?
Computing
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 front view showing display and keyboard.

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: There’s so much to like

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is a well-made convertible 2-in-1 with a gorgeous display and very good battery life. It won't break any speed records, though.
Computing Reviews
Split screen feature 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 screen in Windows 11.
Computing Guides
The Surface Pro 9 with the Type Cover keyboard lifted up.

How to change keyboard language in Windows

Need to change your keyboard language in Windows 10 or 11? We’ve put together this guide to teach you how.
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Windows 10 Home vs. Pro

How to factory reset Windows 10 or Windows 11

If your PC is being sold or has serious errors, then your best option is to factory reset Windows. We'll walk you through the entire process, step by step.
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The best budget laptops for 2024

Looking for a budget notebook for work or play? The best budget laptops will get the job done without gouging your wallet.
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The lid of the Zenbook S 14.

No laptop has ever gotten this close to beating the M3 MacBook Air

The MacBook Air M3 is one of the best laptops made, with great performance and battery life. The Zenbook S 14 brings Intel's Lunar Lake chipset to the battle.
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