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Nvidia's DLSS 4 is so much more than just 'fake frames'
Here's what you need to know about DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation, a key addition to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series.
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Don't be fooled by Fujitsu's newest superlight Intel laptop
The FMV Note U beats the Asus Zenbook A14 by a significant margin, but I take issue with its brazen battery life claims.
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Anker's 5-port USB-C hub with 4K HDMI is just $19 right now
This universally useful accessory is normally $25, so grab it on sale on Amazon while you can.
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Save $500 on this RTX-powered Asus gaming laptop right now
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is down to $1,100 at Best Buy.
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An ode to Lenovo's TrackPoint, the little red nub with a storied history
Will Lenovo eventually phase out the iconic TrackPoint nub? Only time will tell.
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The PC market grew only 1.3% in 2024
Despite huge marketing around new Arm laptops and AI features, the PC industry has yet to recover from the post-pandemic sales slump.
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Your Snapdragon phone is finally ready to be your laptop, too
More phones support display output, Snapdragon chips are ripping fast, and Arm is growing. The stars are aligning for phones that can also be laptops.
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Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck (is a dumb argument)
Nintendo's Switch 2 isn't competing with PC gaming and the Steam Deck, at least not directly, and trying to pit these two handhelds against each other in a straight fight is pointless.
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Get $350 off this budget-friendly Acer RTX 4050 gaming laptop
The Acer Nitro V is "Old Faithful" for budget gaming laptop shoppers, and right now it's even cheaper.
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Dell vs. HP: Which laptop brand is better?
Two of the biggest laptop manufacturers, head-to-head. Which one is better? Here's what you need to consider.
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The biggest thing I didn't see at CES: Thunderbolt 5. Insiders explain why
Although Intel announced the Thunderbolt 5 spec more than a year ago, Thunderbolt 5 laptops still haven't shown up. And they won't for while, industry sources say, because of several chicken-and-egg problems.
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Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop is a stunning $460 off right now
The Surface Laptop 7th Edition is now down to $1,240 on Amazon.
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Save $300 on this versatile Dell 2-in-1 productivity laptop
The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is a strong pick for work or school, and it's just $650 on Dell.com right now.
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Best of CES 2025: The PC and home tech that blew us away
From hardcore hardware to welcome mainstream solutions to cool tech innovations for the home, CES 2025 delivered the good stuff.
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The 10 best laptops of CES 2025: These notebooks blew us away
There was a glut of fresh laptops at CES 2025, powered by a new generation of CPUs and GPUs. But only the best new notebooks made this list.
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Save 29% on this slim 16-inch 2.5K portable laptop monitor
Right now, this portable monitor with USB-C and Mini HDMI connections is slashed down to $120 on Amazon.
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Do Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series specs live up to the hype?
The new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 looks very expensive and very good, but the RTX 5070 Ti is what really catches my eye.
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Tariffs could cause tech prices to skyrocket, CTA warns again
As the CES show winds down, the Computer Technology Association warns again that U.S. consumers could spend hundreds more if the Trump administration enacts tariffs.
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Nvidia's RTX 5070 gaming laptops hide a terrible secret
Despite its enticing starting price, the new RTX 5070 laptop unveiled at CES 2025 is a solid pass for me. Here's why.
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An updated USB logo will now mark the fastest docking stations
The latest USB logos look different now, to better indicate how fast and how much power USB cables can transmit, including to USB4 docking stations.
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Lenovo has removed its iconic TrackPoint nub from new ThinkPad laptops
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition being showed off at CES 2025 lacks the iconic TrackPoint nub in a nod to a new, modern design that includes Lenovo AI Now.
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AMD's Z2 arrives, heralding a new generation of PC gaming handhelds
AMD's Ryzen Z2 chip could be used in next-gen PC gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go.
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Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS
SteamOS is spreading beyond Valve's hardware. That could threaten Microsoft's hold on PC gaming…or even Windows' hold on the PC market.
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Interview: Valve talks SteamOS on third-party handhelds
Adam cornered Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais to chat about the Legion Go S and other third-party handhelds running Steam software.
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Asus’s 2025 Zenbook lineup includes a laptop with 32-hour battery life
Asus's Zenbook laptops are lighter and more powerful in 2025, and one has a whopping 32-hour battery life. OLED displays are now just standard too!
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Asus’s new Vivobook laptops put AI and power efficiency first
Asus's 2025 Vivobook lineup will put long battery runtime to the forefront of our PCWorld performance stats!
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Asus takes on the Macbook Air with the Zenbook A14
The Zenbook A14 is about as thin and sleek as a laptop can be, combining Snapdragon guts with a massive 32-hour claimed battery life.
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MSI's new Titan 18 HX laptop loves dragons, dragons, dragons
The Titan 18 HX will come in a bombastic Dragon Edition with custom graphics on the lid and palm rest. It's a dragon. Dragons are cool, right?
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Lenovo unleashes powerful, fire-breathing gaming laptops at CES
Today at CES, Lenovo unveiled a slew of new Legion gaming laptops that are set to release in 2025, most of which feature the latest and greatest hardware as well as bigger vents for better cooling.
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Lenovo's dual-display Yoga Book gets even bigger
Lenovo launched several Yoga laptop PCs at CES 2025, complete with a larger version of its Yoga Book 9i 14 and several additional laptops built around Intel's Lunar Lake or Core Ultra 200-series chips.
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Lenovo's newest ThinkBook laptop 'unrolls' for extra screen space
Lenovo has launched the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable at CES 2025, which "unrolls" or extends the laptop's display to create additional screen space.
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Razer made a Steam Deck dock, and it's surprisingly affordable
The Handheld Dock Chroma isn't any more pricey than Valve's official dock, but it folds down for easy travel and has RGB lights (of course).
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Plugable's newest dock supports four 4K plus one 8K display
At CES 2025, Plugable debuted its UD-7400PD laptop dock, which uses the DisplayLink DL-7400 chipset to support up to five mega displays.
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Asus ROG’s 2025 gaming laptops get RTX 5090 firepower
Today at CES, Asus announced its lineup of 2025 gaming laptops, some of which feature mega-powerful RTX 5090 graphics.
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Alienware is bringing Area-51 gaming laptops back from the grave
Today at CES 2025, Dell announced the revival of the iconic Area-51 gaming laptops, which were known for their desktop-level CPUs and easy access for upgrades.
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Razer's newest Blade gaming laptop is thinner and more robust than ever
Today at CES 2025, Razer announced the latest Blade 16 laptop, which is thinner and more powerful than previous iterations.
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AMD's beastly Ryzen 9955HX3D aims to dominate gaming laptops
AMD announced "Fire Range" at CES, processors for gaming laptops headlined by the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, which combines stacked V-Cache for fantastic gaming performance.
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AMD builds out its foundation with Ryzen AI 300, Ryzen 200 chips
At CES 2025, AMD is pushing into more mainstream computing with the launch of new Ryzen AI 300 chips and a new Ryzen 200 CPU family.
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AMD's Ryzen AI Max is a one-of-a-kind graphics and AI powerhouse
AMD kicks of CES 2025 with a bang: its Ryzen AI Max processor combines discrete-level graphics with powerful AI, all surrounding a state-of-the-art Zen 5 CPU.
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Dell drops long-running XPS, Inspiron, and Latitude brands
With new laptops introduced at CES, Dell's 2025 lineup will be missing some very familiar names.
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Acer's newest Nitro gaming laptops embrace the power of AI
Today at CES 2025, Acer announced their newest lineup of AI-infused gaming laptops.
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Acer's new Swift Go laptops are lighter and more powerful than ever
Today at CES, Acer revealed 2025 versions of its lightweight Swift Go and eco-friendly Aspire Vero line of laptops.
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New Qualcomm chips should make $600 Snapdragon PCs a thing
Snapdragon X laptops are expected to release in early 2025 with prices in the $600 range.
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Intel's Core Ultra CPUs finally hit high-performance gaming laptops
Intel's Arrow Lake received a lukewarm reception on the desktop, but will more power-conscious laptop makers give the Core H and Core HX chips a warmer welcome?
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How 6 top laptop manufacturers are lowering their carbon footprints
Laptops contribute greatly to e-waste, which is why these companies are stepping up with eco-friendly initiatives.
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This $40 USB-C laptop dock supports dual 4K monitors and more
This Baseus docking station usually goes for $64, but it's only $40 on Amazon right now.
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Intel and AMD will battle for gaming CPU supremacy at CES 2025
AMD, Intel, and possibly Qualcomm all have next-gen CPU launches planned for CES 2025. Here's what been rumored, confirmed, and otherwise expected.
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Unlock extra productivity with a portable laptop monitor, now $64
Get this 15.6-inch Arzopa USB-C travel monitor for 26% off on Amazon right now.
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This crazy RTX 4070 gaming laptop is uber cheap right now: $850
There's never been a better time to snag a top-end gaming laptop. Save $550 on this HP Victus 16 at Best Buy.
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