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This trick boosted Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 performance by 42%
Out of the box, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 might seem slow. But there's a Windows setting to enable performance mode that boosts it dramatically, and your laptop has it, too.
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Meet Chromebook Plus: New AI-infused laptops that ooze power and class
Google's Chromebook Plus laptops promise better performance as well as twice the amount of memory and storage.
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Nab this speedy 1440p, 180Hz Acer gaming monitor for $180
If you're on the hunt for a new gaming monitor, the Acer Nitro VG271U is a fantastic display on a deep discount.
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Microsoft's CASO gives gaming laptops even more graphics power
Windows 11's CASO system streamlines the interactions between discrete and integrated GPUs, resulting in higher framerates and better stability.
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Nab this RTX-loaded HP gaming laptop for just $600
If you're in the market for a budget gaming laptop, the HP Victus is worth considering.
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LG takes on HP and Asus with a foldable OLED laptop screen
The LG Gram Fold is a familiar-looking 17-inch laptop-tablet hybrid, only launching in Korea for now.
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Acer's new Nitro V laptops are priced as low as $700
Acer's new Nitro V is making gaming laptops more accessible.
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Save $200 on this swanky everyday Lenovo laptop
If you're on the hunt for a nice everyday laptop, you're in luck. The Lenovo 14 Slim 7 laptop is lightweight, powerful, and $200 off.
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Hands-on: Intel's radical new Core Ultra laptops running practical AI tasks
Intel's new Core Ultra laptops were built from the ground up to bring AI to your PC. We managed to go hands-on with Core Ultra laptops running a variety of AI task at Intel Innovation 2023.
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Hands-on with Surface Laptop Go 3 and Surface Laptop Studio 2
We take a look at the new top end and bottom end of Microsoft's first-party laptops.
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Microsoft makes its Surface Go 4 tablet a tool for professionals
Microsoft's Surface Go 4 for Business features an updated Intel processor inside of it and a new business focus.
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Microsoft's Surface Laptop Go 3 takes another try at a budget laptop
Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Go 3, identical to the Surface Laptop Go 2 but with an upgraded Core chip. Can a budget Surface laptop compete?
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Microsoft's Surface Laptop Studio 2 is built for AI and content creators
Microsoft launches a refreshed, more powerful Surface Laptop Studio 2, with a dedicated AI chip and a 13th-gen Core chip for content creators.
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Save $800 on this ridiculously lightweight LG laptop
The LG Gram 17 laptop is powerful, lightweight, and a whopping $800 off.
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Save $200 on this lightweight, already-affordable Acer Aspire laptop
The Acer Aspire laptop is a great option for college students or young professionals. It's lightweight, zippy and $200 off.
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Move over, Apple: Computer users love Samsung in new survey
A recent survey by the American Customer Satisfaction Index puts Samsung PCs on an equal footing with Apple Macs.
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As Microsoft's consumer champion departs, so does its soul
Chief product officer Panos Panay unexpectedly stepped down this week, taking much of what made Microsoft interesting, and human, with it. Now what? More AI.
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Surface mastermind and Windows chief Panos Panay leaves Microsoft
The veteran executive has been a constant presence in Microsoft's PC product launches.
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Dell's luxurious XPS 13 laptop is on sale for $599
If you're in the market for a luxurious laptop, you're in luck. The Dell XPS 13 is sleek,
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Amazon's second Prime Day starts October 10th
Amazon isn't satisfied with one pseudo-holiday dedicated to its enormous online retail empire, so now it's throwing yet another Prime Day sale.
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Best back to school deals: Chromebooks, laptops, tablets, and more
We've rounded up the best back-to-school deals on laptop PCs, Chromebooks, MacBooks, monitors, and iPads and tablets, for students returning to school in 2023.
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Google extends Chromebook support to 10 years, retroactively too
Google said that it's extending the Chromebook support window for ten years, supplying patches and updates for two additional years. Even older Chromebooks will benefit.
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Best back-to-school Dell laptop deals available right now
Back-to-school season is here and ready to party, and with it comes loads of awesome laptop deals straight from Dell.
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The best back-to-school HP laptop deals in 2023
The school year will be here before you know it, which is why you should check out HP's back-to-school sale where you can save up to 67 percent on laptops and Chromebooks.
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HP's radical Spectre Foldable PC can be a laptop, tablet, or desktop
The HP Spectre Foldable PC is lightweight, powerful, and crazy expensive.
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This no-compromises RTX 4090 HP laptop is ludicrously cheap right now
If you're on the hunt for the ultimate gaming powerhouse, the HP Omen laptop is definitely worth your consideration.
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Save $500 on this RTX 4060-powered HP laptop
The HP Envy laptop is swanky, powerful, and a whopping $500 off.
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Save 55% on Lenovo's sublime ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop
Looking for a solid productivity laptop? Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 is definitely worth checking out.
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Hands-on: Lenovo's Steam Deck rival has Switch controllers and a gaming mouse
The Legion Go is a bit of a trickster, with a huge screen and an optional add-on OLED headset.
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Save $600 on this blistering RTX-powered Asus ROG gaming laptop
Looking for the ultimate gaming experience? The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 laptop will surely deliver.
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Lenovo's Legion 9i laptop uses AI, liquid cooling to push performance
Lenovo's new gaming laptop includes liquid cooling, specialized AI, plus premium 13th-gen Core processors and an RTX 4090 GPU to achieve the best gaming performance possible
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Grab this killer Chromebook perk: A free 3 month Nvidia GeForce Now subscription
Google said Thursday that if you own a Chromebook you now have access to three free months of Nvidia's GeForce Now game streaming service, either the Priority or Ultimate tier.
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HP's new Pavilion Plus laptops offer metal builds and surprising value
HP's new 14- and 16-inch Pavilion Plus laptops offer a lot of bang for the buck, with base models starting at 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.
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This RTX-loaded HP gaming laptop is delightfully affordable (and $700 off)
Looking to pick up an affordable gaming laptop? The HP Omen is worth considering.
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Is it bad to leave your laptop always plugged in?
There are still many myths surrounding rechargeable batteries and correct charging. We clarify and answer the question: Does it harm laptops or Macbooks if they are permanently connected to the charging cable?
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Chromebooks are getting RGB controls, better file search, and PDF readers
Google is debuting the latest version of Chrome OS, with features such as autocorrect, PDF readers, RGB controls, and even OneDrive for use with Microsoft 365 apps.
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This RTX 4070-powered MSI gaming laptop is absurdly cheap
If you're looking to pick up a powerful gaming laptop, the MSI Katana 15 is worth considering.
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Save $250 on this luxurious Dell XPS 13 laptop
From the powerful hardware to the svelte build, the Dell XPS 13 Plus laptop is a killer laptop, and today it's going for a killer price.
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Google axes Chromebooks with discrete Nvidia GPUs
Developer comments say some much-anticipated Chrome OS hardware with dedicated graphics cards has been cancelled.
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14-inch RTX 4070 laptop face-off: Asus versus Razer
The Razer Blade 14 and Asus Zenbook Pro 14 are both monster laptops with RTX 4070 cards, in shockingly small sizes. Let's see which comes out on top.
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Microsoft is prepping new Surface hardware for next month
Microsoft has invited reporters to a special Microsoft event in New York on Sept. 21, most likely to unveil new Surface hardware and a Windows update.
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Let’s try to boost the Asus ROG Ally’s thermal performance
Adam is back to take another crack at improving the ROG Ally, this time using Kryonaut Thermal Grizzly and PTM7950
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How to turn an old laptop into a Chromebook
You can convert an older laptop into a Chromebook without spending a dime. All you need is an hour.
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Best Buy is slashing the price of this brand new Chromebook to $169
Best Buy is slashing the price of a Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook by 44 percent because no one has heard of its cutting-edge MediaTek CPU — and then took another $10 off, too. Grab it!
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Logitech's Casa is a laptop pop-up desk in a bento box
Logitech's all-in-one Casa package includes a laptop stand, a Bluetooth keyboard and trackpad, a carrying case, and a hefty price tag
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5 compelling reasons to buy a Windows laptop instead of a MacBook
MacBooks are powerful and chic. That's also true of many Windows notebooks—and they have other advantages that MacBooks can't counter.
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This HP 2-in-1 laptop is fast, versatile, and $300 off
Need an reasonably priced 2-in-1 laptop for college? The HP Envy 2-in-1 is the one to pick.
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Confirmed: Valve will sell refurbished Steam Decks at a big discount
Steam pages for refurb Steam Decks appeared briefly, with discounts of up to $130. Valve has since confirmed the leaks.
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Save $300 on this RTX 4060-loaded HP gaming laptop
The HP Victus gaming laptop is fast, durable, and a whopping $300 off.
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