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MacBook Air vs. Surface Laptop 3

The venerable MacBook Air is one of the first to feature Apple's new M1 chip. How does it stack up to Microsoft Surface Laptop 3? Here's how the two compare.
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How to enable Microsoft Edge full-screen mode

When Microsoft's Edge browser first rolled out, one complaint was the lack of a full-screen view. That issue has been addressed, with three different methods.
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 vs. HP Spectre x360 15

If you want a 15-inch laptop, the Spectre x360 15 is fast and beautiful but faces stiff clamshell competition. We compared it to Apple's MacBook Pro 15.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon vs. Dell XPS 13

The latest Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 laptop is the most refined ThinkPad yet. But can it stand up to the generational giant of the Dell XPS 13? Few can.
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Apple MacBook Air vs. HP Spectre x360 13

Apple overhauled the MacBook Air in 2018, bringing it up to speed with modern laptops. Meanwhile, HP refreshed its Spectre x360 too. Which is the better buy?
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6

The latest Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 arrived at the end of 2019. We pit the Surface Pro 7 against its predecessor the Pro 6 to see which is the better buy.
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How to turn off notifications in Windows 10

The Windows Action Center has a lot of useful functions, including notifications. But not everyone likes them. Here's how to customize them to your preferences.
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LG Gram 16 review: The lightest and longest-lasting in class

The LG Gram 16 accomplishes its mission of being the lightest laptop in its class. But is that enough?
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano vs. Dell XPS 13: Which is king of 13-inch laptops?

The Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Nano puts up a good fight against the Dell XPS 13. Which comes out on top?
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The best cloud storage services

Protecting your files with cloud storage is a great way to keep your data safe, but what's the best cloud storage service? Here are our favorites for 2021.
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Asus ZenBook 14 (2018) vs. Apple MacBook Air

Asus is using tiny bezels to differentiate its latest premium ZenBook 14. How does it stack up against the venerable MacBook Air? We compare and contrast both.
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Apple MacBook Air vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6

Apple updated its MacBook Air, bringing improved specs to a stunningly thin design, but does it have what it takes to compete with Microsoft's Surface Pro 6?
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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 vs. Dell XPS 13 (2020)

Dell has updated both its 13-inch class laptops, the superb XPS 13 and the XPS 13 2-in-1 360-degree convertible. Here's how these two great laptops compare.
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The best laptops for videoconferencing

Most laptop webcams aren't any good, which isn't ideal for Zoom or Teams calls. We found the exceptions -- the rare laptops that feature a 1080p webcam.
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HP Spectre x360 14 vs. Dell XPS 13: Two amazing laptops, compared

Both the HP Spectre x360 14 and Dell XPS 13 offer tall displays, great performance, and excellent builds.
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HP Envy 13 vs. Asus ZenBook 13 UX333

For around $1,000, the HP Envy 13 and Asus ZenBook 13 UX333 are two excellent machines, but which is better? Here's everything you need to know.
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The best 5G laptops you can buy

For the absolute best connectivity no matter where you are, you want a 5G laptop. These are the best you can buy right now.
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Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook review: Taking Chrome to work

The ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook Enterprise is a solid alternative for large business looking for security and manageability.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

For around $1,000, Lenovo's ThinkPad T480s and ThinkPad X1 Carbon provide excellent performance and portability. But which one should you pick up?
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano review: This 2-pound ThinkPad is a winner

The ThinkPad X1 Nano is the smallest and lightest ThinkPad yet, and one of the best.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Should you choose the 13-inch 2-in-1 or 14-inch clamshell? They're both attractive, capable laptops, with a lot to offer at a range of prices.
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Acer Swift 3X review: Intel’s Xe Max graphics make a surprising debut

The Acer Swift 3X leverages Intel's new discrete GPU, the Iris Xe Max, for impressive CPU performance.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Review: An excellent convertible with yesterday’s display

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 is a well-built convertible 2-in-1 with great performance and battery life that's held back only by its 16:9 display.
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HP Spectre x360 14 review: The convertible 2-in-1, perfected

The HP Spectre x360 14 makes good use of its 3:2 aspect ratio and OLED display, and it's well-built and performs well to boot.
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Asus announces high-end Chromebooks powered by AMD Ryzen and Intel Tiger Lake

Asus introduces new Chromebooks based on AMD Ryzen and Intel Tiger Lake platforms, the CX9 and Flip CM5.
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Asus stuffs AMD Ryzen 5000 chips into its ZenBook 13 OLED and 14

Asus has announced its latest AMD-based ultralights, the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 and the ZenBook 14 UM425.
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At long last, 16:9 laptops are dead and gone. Good riddance

The industry is giving up on 16:9 and moving to taller displays, specifically 16:10 and 3:2. And that's a good thing.
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Acer Ryzen 5000 updates coming to Aspire 5 and 7, starting at just $550

Acer has announced two new members of its Aspire line, the Aspire 7 and Aspire 5, both of which will utilize AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs.
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The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2’s awesome e-ink screen is even bigger this time

Lenovo is expanding the ThinkBook line in North America, with a revamped ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i serving as the centerpiece.
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HP’s new Elite Dragonfly G2 and Max models feature Intel 11th-gen vPro

HP has updated the Elite Dragonfly commercial 2-in-1 to Intel's Tiger Lake platform, creating new G2 and Max models.
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HP’s Elite Folio is a pull-forward 2-in-1 with vegan leather and an ARM chip

HP's Elite Folio morphs its Spectre Folio consumer 2-in-1 into a commercial machine, converting to Windows on ARM and 5G.
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HP introduces the gorgeous Envy 14 designed for creative pros

HP continues to woo creative professionals with its latest laptop, the HP Envy 14 with a color-calibrated display.
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MSI Prestige 14 Evo review: Priced low, powered up

The MSI Prestige 14 Eve is the fastest Tiger Lake CPU we've tested. It's gaming performance, though, falls a little behind.
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Apple MacBook Air M1 review: Fast, fanless, and absolutely fantastic

The MacBook Air M1 leverages Apple's own CPU to morph from a small and inexpensive but slow option into a darn fast alternative.