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Google is rolling out ChromeOS 133 to Chromebooks. Here's what's new
The update includes several minor improvements to accessibility, screen recording, and Bluetooth microphone support.
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This Asus RTX 4070 gaming laptop for $1,100 is an absolute steal
An Asus TUF laptop with RTX 4070 for just $1,100? Grab one now at Best Buy while you can!
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Anker's Thunderbolt 4 dock runs glorious quad 4K setups, and it's $100 off
Anker's 788 Thunderbolt 4 docking station is down to $200 on Amazon.
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This Ryzen 9 gaming laptop with RTX 4050 is $400 off right now
The Asus ROG Strix G17's price-performance is superb for $1,000 at Staples.
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Lenovo laptops get an F rating for repairability
The PIRG's anual report on laptop repairability skewers Lenovo, while Asus and Acer laptops are pretty good.
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Grab this fast-charging 25K power bank for 25% off while you can
This high-capacity Ugreen power bank is great for laptops and Amazon has it on sale for $75 right now.
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Wow! This Core Ultra 9 laptop with RTX 4070 is $600 off right now
This powerful Acer gaming laptop configuration is down to $1,250 at B&H.
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This slim 16.1-inch portable laptop monitor is 38% off right now
The 16.1-inch Arzopa Z1C portable monitor is down to $80 with Amazon Prime.
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Get an ROG Ally Z1 Extreme handheld for $450
This Windows-powered handheld isn't for everyone, but it's a fantastic deal, even compared to the newest designs.
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Asus' new eGPU, with up to RTX 5090, goes on sale next week
The new Asus ROG XG Mobile eGPU, packed with Thunderbolt 5 capabilities, is almost here. Get ready to juice up your laptop's performance.
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Upgrading your laptop? Focus on these 3 parts for the biggest gains
You can't upgrade everything in a laptop, but these three parts offer the most potential gain and are worth considering.
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Turn one laptop port into five for under $19 with this Anker hub
The Anker 5-in-1 hub is nearly half off at Amazon.
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Get this touchscreen Windows laptop with 16GB RAM for just $276
Acer and eBay have an unbeatable deal for you if you're in the market for a budget laptop.
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This is the cheapest Snapdragon X laptop sale we've seen yet: $510
Lenovo's IdeaPad 5x was already one of the most affordable Snapdragon laptops. Now, it's an even better deal.
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Samsung's ultralight Galaxy Book4 Pro hits $700 for the first time
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro's price has dropped by 48% on Amazon.
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Fujitsu's custom kumiko wood inlay laptop is one of a kind
To celebrate 50 million manufactured PCs, Fujitsu comissioned an incredible work of art with traditional Japanese woodworking techniques.
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Acer is raising laptop prices by 10% due to Trump tariffs
US consumers should brace for higher laptop prices as soon as March, at least from Acer. Other manufacturers are likely to follow.
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This superb Google Chromebook is a whopping 57% off (today only)
The Google Pixelbook Go is on sale for $280 at B&H. That's an insane deal!
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7 Chromebook features that make Google laptops ultra-secure
Google's laptop operating system was built from the ground up with ease of security in mind. Here's how ChromeOS keeps you safe and protected.
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This touchscreen Core i7 laptop with 16GB RAM is under $500
The Lenovo Slim 7 was a bit expensive when it launched, but over $700 off for a refurb model is an absolute steal.
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This Asus gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is a crazy $520 off right now
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop is on sale for an outstanding $1,080 at Best Buy.
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Get Acer's RTX 4060-loaded gaming laptop for $640
This refurbished Acer laptop is over one third off the retail price, with plenty of high-powered parts and upgrade options.
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Pre-orders for RTX 5070 gaming laptops start February 25th
With a full release apparently still on for March, you'll soon be able to put down (a lot of) money on an upcoming RTX 5070 laptop.
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Want to run AI on your PC? You're gonna need a bigger hard drive
It's not just about NPUs. Storage space will play a bigger role than you might expect when running AI models locally on a PC.
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Finally! New Framework laptop designs are coming soon
Framework is teasing an event for February 25th. If you're a super fan, you might even be able to attend in person.
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Whoa! Get this Asus Chromebook with 8GB RAM for just $109
This Chromebook might be refurbished, but it has a two-year warranty at an incredible price.
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Save $320 on Samsung's Snapdragon laptop with 21 hours of battery
The 14-inch Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is down to $1,030 at Best Buy.
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Why I'm switching to an eco-friendly laptop
Sustainable laptops are just better for the environment.
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Acer's newest Helios gaming laptops pack RTX 5070 power
The updated Predator Helios Neo AI models come in 16-inch and 18-inch flavors, with the latest Core Ultra 9 Intel processors and tons of port options.
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This 4K laptop with RTX 4080 and 64GB RAM is a whopping $800 off
An RTX GPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, 64GB of RAM, 4K screen. Right now, this ultra-stacked MSI laptop is under $1,700 out the door.
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Need a portable laptop monitor? Get this one for just $60 right now
This 15.6-inch MNN portable monitor is 33% off on Amazon.
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Laptop makers, I'm begging you for this one simple feature
USB-C ports belong on both sides of a laptop. Every laptop. Please let me charge on both sides, there's no reason not to do it.
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This RTX-powered Acer Nitro gaming laptop is $300 off right now
Get Acer Nitro V 15 on sale for $800 at Best Buy.
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HDMI 2.2 vs. DisplayPort 2.1b: The future of display connectors, explained
What you need to know about the new video connection standards that were announced earlier this year at CES 2025.
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AMD's monster 9955HX3D gaming laptops really are coming soon
At least one retailer says AMD's second-gen "Fire Range" X3D laptops will be here by the end of March at the earliest.
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This budget Asus laptop with 16GB RAM is even cheaper now at $380
The Vivobook 15 is on sale for $220 off today, making it about as low as you can go for a new laptop with 16GB of RAM.
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This compact OLED gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is $500 off today
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is surprisingly small for its performance, and it's on sale at Best Buy for $1,100.
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That teeny-tiny Asus Zenbook A14 laptop from CES is now for sale
Asus turned heads at CES with an incredibly thin and light Snapdragon laptop. You can order it now from the Asus store or Best Buy.
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Microsoft updates new Surface Pro, Laptop with Intel inside
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop (7th Edition) for Business as well as the Surface Pro (11th Edition) for Business with Intel's Core Ultra 200 (Lunar Lake) chips inside, giving business users a choice between Windows on Arm and traditional x86.
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Turn your laptop's USB-C port into six with Anker's hub, now 25% off
This 6-in-1 Anker USB-C hub is down to $30 on Amazon right now.
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Get this RTX-powered Asus laptop with i9 CPU for $300 off right now
This powerful Asus Vivobook 16X is down to $1,000 at B&H.
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2025 could finally be the year of the external GPU
Thanks to recent hardware advances, the hope of external GPUs going mainstream burns brighter than ever. Here's what you need to know.
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Why you want a haptic trackpad in your next laptop
Haptic trackpads are a big step up from conventional trackpads. Here's what you need to know about them and why they're so much better.
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Windows is finally getting smart about battery icons
Microsoft has begun testing color-coded icons to visually indicate how much battery your laptop has left, plus the actual percentage.
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Intel shows off Framework-style modular laptop and mini PC designs
Intel lays out laptops with separate motherboards and I/O boards, with a similar modular design for mini PCs.
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Microsoft is releasing sub-$1k Surface Pro and Laptop variants soon
These smaller variants are expected to run on Snapdragon X Plus chips and sell in the $800 to $900 range.
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Laptops achieved the impossible: 'All day' battery life is no longer a hollow promise
Major advancements in power efficiency mean laptops now last longer than ever, and you should take advantage of that.
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I was skeptical about Snapdragon laptops. A work trip made me a believer
I took Microsoft's Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite-powered Surface Laptop on annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas. It performed like a champ.
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You can now control Chromebooks using head tilts and face gestures
The feature is rolling out to compatible devices. Google recommends at least 8GB of RAM for best results.
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