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Lenovo ThinkBook 13x review: Thinner, lighter, and way too expensive

The Lenovo ThinkPad 13x drops some thickness and weight compared to its larger sibling, but gives up too much in the process.
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HP Victus 16 review: A new gaming brand makes its mark

The HP Victus 16 does a commendable job of replacing the Pavilion Gaming 16 as the first in a new value-oriented gaming line.
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Lenovo IdeaPad vs. ThinkPad: Which is Best for You?

Lenovo offers two lines aimed at different markets but with some overlap -- the ThinkPad for business users and the IdeaPad for consumers.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro review: A lovely display saves the day

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is a great addition to the 14-inch clamshell market, offering solid performance and a beautiful display.
MSI Summit E16 Flip sitting on a table.

MSI Summit E16 Flip review: Stepping up to compete

The MSI Summit E16 Flip does a lot of things right, with speedy performance, a solid build, and a superior IPS display.
HP Chromebook x2 11 sitting on table top (front view).

HP Chromebook x2 11 review: A Chrome-based iPad competitor?

The HP Chromebook x2 11 is a well-built Chrome OS detachable tablet that would serve students well and power uses as a secondary machine.
Surface Pro 8 tablet view with Windows 11 screen.

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 8

The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable won out over the Surface Pro 7, but the Surface Pro 8 takes back the top spot.
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 sitting on a table.

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 review: A sad display on a good laptop

The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is a well-built, fast, and long-lasting convertible 2-and-1 with a display that doesn't live up to its promise.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 sitting on a table in an angled front view.

Acer Chromebook Spin 514 hands-on: Faster, thinner, and pricier

The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 bolsters a growing stable of 14-inch Chromebook convertibles with promising performance and a solid build.
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Asus ZenBook 13 OLED vs. Dell XPS 13

The Asus ZenBook 13 OLED is a great laptop for the price, including its OLED display, but the XPS 13 holds onto its top spot thanks to its cohesive design
A side view of the Asus Chromebook Flip CX 5.

Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 review: Fast but too expensive

The Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 is incredibly fast, but it's too expensive as reviewed. Opt for the less expensive version instead.
Dell XPS 17 front view showing display and keyboard.

MSI Creator Z16 vs. Dell XPS 17

The MSI Creator Z16 is a powerful 16-inch laptop with a nice display, but it can't keep up with the superior Dell XPS 17.
Microsoft Surface Go 3 sitting on table.

Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: Third time’s a charm

The Microsoft Surface Go 3 isn't very fast or long lasting, but it's built well and a surprisingly enjoyable experience.
Dell XPS 15 OLED laptop sitting on a small table.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. Dell XPS 15

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 puts up a good fight, but in the end, the Dell XPS 15 keeps its ranking as the best 15-inch laptop.
Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 sitting on a table.

Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 review: An old-school mobile workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15 is a power user's dream machine when configured with its most powerful components.
Opened Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 sitting on the ground.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Review: Fast but not flawless

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 accomplished what it sets out to do, offers the most powerful ThinkPad you can buy. But it's not class-leading.
HP Spectre x360 13 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Envy x360 13 vs. HP Spectre x360 13

Although almost exactly the same size and weight, significant differences exist between the HP Envy x360 13 and Spectre x360 13.
HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 sitting on desk.

HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 review: Superlight and superexpensive

The HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 provides a lightweight business-class laptop that will keep your company's data safe and secure.
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo sitting on table top.

MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo review: A solid laptop at a stiff price

The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is a very nice addition to the 13-inch 2-in-1 crowd, although it's a bit more expensive than most.
Razer Blade 14 angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Razer Blade 14 vs. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14

The Razer Blade 14 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 are the two best 14-inch gaming laptops around. But the Blade 14 is simply superior.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Dell XPS 13

The Microsoft Surface Book 3 faces the popular Dell XPS 13. Both are portable laptops with plenty of premium features and customization: Which one is best?
Dell XPS 15 OLED laptop sitting on a small table.

Dell XPS 15 OLED review: The best keeps getting better

The Dell XPS 15 is fast, beautiful, built right, and offers up a gorgeous OLED display. It's a dream machine for creative types and power users.
HP Spectre x360 15 front view.

HP Envy x360 15 vs. HP Spectre x360 15

The HP Envy x360 15 and Spectre x360 15 are similar in some ways and different in others. Here's how to choose between them.
View of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 laptop open fully and sitting at an angle.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 review: When choosing Intel hurts

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 has received the Intel treatment, which unfortunately resulted in decreased performance and battery life from the AMD model.
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How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows

It only takes a few quick steps to connect your Windows PC to a mouse, keyboard, or other accessory via Bluetooth. Here is how to turn on Bluetooth in Windows.
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Razer Blade 14 vs. Razer Blade 15

The Razer Blade 15 has been the best gaming laptop for several years, but that wasn't enough for Razer. The Blade 14 is even better.
The Acer Swift X sitting on a desk.

Acer Swift X review: Content creation for cheap?

The Acer Swift X provides a winning combination of Ryzen CPU and Nvidia GPU to provide a portable powerhouse for creative professionals.
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Windows vs. MacOS vs. Chrome OS

The three major desktop operating systems are Windows, MacOS, and Chrome OS. Which one is right for you? We cover the ups and downs of each so you can decide.
Features of Microsoft Surface Pro 7 tablet.

Microsoft Surface Pro vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop

The Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 4 are Microsoft's best in their respective classes. Which is better for you comes down to your specific needs.
HP Pavilion Aero 13 sitting on a table.

HP Pavilion Aero 13 review: Ultralight, ultrapowerful?

The HP Pavilion Aero 13 is an extremely lightweight laptop that punches above its budget classification.
A view of the opened ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 review: A great laptop made even better

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is a highly refined business laptop that's fast and long-lasting with some meaningful improvements.
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Laptop or tablet? Here’s which you should bring to campus

You're on your way back to college and need to buy a new machine to get your work done. Should it be a laptop or a tablet? Here, we give you some answers.
HP Envy 15 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Envy vs. HP Spectre

HP has two better-than-budget laptop lines in the Envy and Spectre. They share some traits and have their strengths and weaknesses. Here are the differences.
Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 sitting on table top.

Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 review: The ultimate student Chromebook?

The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 is slower than you'd like, but it lasts a long time on a charge and comes at a bargain-basement price.