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This RTX 4060-powered, 240Hz Gigabyte laptop is absurdly cheap today
The Aorus 16 is an old-fashioned beefy gaming laptop with tons of power and upgrade options, and it's on sale for $899.99 right now.
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Snapdragon X Elite-powered Copilot+ laptops hit retail, sans Recall
Microsoft's big Arm-powered push to get PC sales moving is here, but it's missing its most dramatic feature.
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Microsoft: Expect new Surfaces to excel in productivity, not games
Microsoft launches its latest Surface hardware today Are Windows on Arm application problems a thing of the past? Microsoft execs set the stage.
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The 10 most important laptops of all time
These iconic laptops innovated in important ways, shaping the modern laptop industry and beyond.
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Windows 11's latest update is kind of insane, in a bad way
The Windows 11 24H2 update shows how Microsoft is splitting Windows 11 users into Copilot+ haves and have-nots.
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Optimize your gaming laptop with these must-have programs
These built-in and third-party programs will not only add to your gaming experience, but many of them are also free.
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This USB-C hub with two HDMI ports is down to just $34
Mokin's 6-in-1 USB-C hub can add two external monitors to your laptop—and it's 32% off right now!
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Framework Laptop 16 is now even more moddable via 3D printing
Framework's open-source CAD files allow indie engineers to go wild with their 3D printers.
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ChromeOS will 'embrace' more Android — for more AI features, faster
Chromebooks will start sharing more code with Android soon, allowing Google to roll out AI features more quickly.
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Best Father’s Day tech deals and discounts
We've got some great deals for dad, or just for yourself. From geeky gadgets to computer gear to smart home products, there's something for everyone at great discounts.
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This popular Dell docking station hits best price ever on Amazon
It's so easy to turn your laptop into a full-blown workstation with this Dell docking station.
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Add 8 ports to your laptop with this Anker USB-C hub, now $50
Save 29% on this super versatile 8-in-1 USB-C hub that can do almost anything.
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How much memory does your gaming laptop need?
How much RAM do you really need on your gaming laptop? Not as much as you think!
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Save $400 on this powerful RTX 4070 Dell gaming laptop right now
This 16-inch gaming laptop also comes equipped with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU and more.
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Is a 4K laptop worth it?
Should you spring for a 4K laptop? It might have some benefits, sure, but it may not be the best choice.
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Asus' Project Dali laptop crams a color e-ink screen on the lid
This fanciful laptop was shown off at Computex, billed as a way to customize the look of your device without applying stickers or using power.
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MSI talks Claw: Lunar Lake coming to original model
The Claw is the only Intel-based portable gaming PC out there, and the 8 AI+ upgrade will get Lunar Lake. But the original 7-inch model is going to get it as well.
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This $400 Dell Inspiron laptop is perfect for your daily workload
If you need a laptop you can rely on for work and fun, the Dell Inspiron 15 has a great price right now.
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Intel's Lunar Lake is what the first AI PCs should have been
Intel wants you to compare Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite to its upcoming Lunar Lake platform — not its current Meteor Lake chips, inside first-gen AI PCs.
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Google Q&A: How Chromebooks are navigating the AI era
Chromebooks are not AI PCs, and that's a good thing, according to Google's ChromeOS chief, John Solomon. But AI is arriving, and with it a Googley version of Recall.
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Google is working on a Recall-like feature for Chromebooks, too
Google's Chromebook chief says that Google is working on a "memory" of what you do at your Chromebook, but putting control in the user's hands.
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Dell's beloved last-gen XPS 13 is on sale for $799
With an Intel Core i7 and 16GB of RAM, the Dell XPS 13 is a solid choice at $799.
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Best of Computex 2024: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware
Which reveals got us deeply, personally excited? This is the best hardware and software of Computex 2024. Giddy up.
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Acer’s new 3D camera has me pining for a SpatialLabs laptop
Acer's new SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera makes its SpatialLabs devices 1000 times more appealing.
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Intel and AMD need to deliver better laptop battery life – fast
Everyone’s talking about AI performance, but Qualcomm’s battery life promises are the real threat.
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Hands-on: Zotac's Zone is a truly unique Steam Deck OLED challenger
Zotac's Zone looks like a familiar Steam Deckalike, but it's packed with unique hardware choices.
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Get this mighty, RTX 4060-powered Asus gaming laptop for $300 off
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop offers powerful hardware as well as a gorgeous OLED display–all for $300 off.
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Hands-on: Asus ROG Ally X gives gaming handhelds a huge upgrade
With a new battery, full-sized M2 SSD, and tons of other tweaks, the update to the ROG Ally is a surprisingly deep one for portable PC gamers.
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MSI unleashes 10 AI-infused laptops for pretty much everyone
MSI unveils 10 AI-ready gaming and content creation laptops to the masses.
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Were first-gen AI laptop buyers burned by Copilot+ PCs? Here's Intel's answer
As Intel launches its next Core Ultra processor, code-named Lunar Lake, we ask Intel whether early adopters should have bought into the AI PC hype with a "Meteor Lake" PC.
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Lunar Lake deep-dive: Intel's new AI laptop CPU is utterly different
Intel launches Lunar Lake, its latest Core Ultra processor for thin-and-light notebooks. It finally has Copilot+- class AI capabilities, with an emphasis on low power and performance.
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AMD's Ryzen AI 300 is built to dominate thin, light Copilot+ laptops
AMD launches the Ryzen AI 300 series, two mobile processors with significant boosts in performance and AI, enough to allow entry into Copilot+ PCs.
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Acer's portable TravelMate laptops get the AI treatment
Acer's new TravelMate laptops come loaded with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors and AI capabilities.
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Why gaming laptops excel at creative work, not just play
Are gaming laptop any good for video editing and graphic design? Oh yes. Here's why.
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This RTX 4070 Asus gaming laptop is a jaw-dropping steal at $1,100
You can't get a better RTX-powered gaming laptop at this price.
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Spacetop, the radical new laptop with no screen, is ready for launch
Sightful has announced the Spacetop G1, a laptop that swaps a conventional display with AR glasses. The G1 adds more memory and storage, and it will ship later this year.
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Framework's modular laptop gets a serious tune-up with Intel Core Ultra CPUs
The new Framework Laptop 13 comes with a more efficient Intel Core Ultra processor and an optional high-resolution display.
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This $30 Anker hub will add 6 ports to your laptop
Hook up an extra 4K monitor to your laptop with the Anker 6-in-1 USB-C hub
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A wild new GPD laptop has two stacked 13-inch OLED screens
Unlike recent dual-screen laptop designs, these double screens sit above a standard keyboard.
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This RTX 4050 gaming laptop is only $950 for a limited time
The HP Victus delivers incredible gaming performance—and you can save $350 if you grab it while you can.
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What ports are essential on a new laptop?
You may need more, but a new laptop should have these ports at a minimum or you're going to have a bad time.
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Your 'AI PC' is already obsolete: The curse of early adoption strikes again
Microsoft Copilot+ rendered first-gen AI PCs obsolete, illustrating yet again the risks of being an early adopter.
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You almost never see an RTX 4060 gaming laptop going this cheap
The Lenovo LOQ delivers powerful performance at a price only seen for models with lesser graphics cards.
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Hands-on: Chromebook Plus is Google's push for affordable AI
Chromebook Plus models are gettings tons of new Gemini-powered tools, plus 2TB of free Google One storage.
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5 killer laptop deals from HP's huge Memorial Day weekend sale
HP's Memorial Day weekend sale saves you up to 65% off of laptops and other tech products. You better swoop in now before the holiday's over.
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Can $500 get you a good gaming laptop?
You'll probably need to spend more than $500 to get a good gaming laptop, but you still have options to play on low-cost notebooks.
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Samsung sale offers insane discounts on laptops, monitors, and more
Samsung is offering huge discounts on Galaxy Book4 laptops and gaming monitors, including OLEDs and the massive 55-inch Odyssey Ark.
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Surface VP sitdown: How is AI going to change Microsoft's PCs?
PCWorld's Mark Hachman interviews Microsoft's corporate vice president of Surface devices to talk about the future of the PC and Windows in an AI-powered world.
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Turn one port into five with Anker's USB-C Hub, just $19 today
The Anker 332 USB-C hub can make your life easier with ports for fast data transfer, power charging, and an external HDMI display.
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