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Best laptops: Our experts pick the top 12 models
To find the best laptops, we employ thorough hands-on, testing-based evaluations of laptop PCs from all the top brands. Our recommendations pinpoint the best budget, premium, gaming laptop, 2-in-1's, and even Chromebook.
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Get Dell's awesome 1440p IPS gaming monitor for insanely cheap: $140
Dell is selling its 27-inch gaming monitor, already a good deal, for an amazingly low price with a refurbished model.
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Steam has a hidden tool that shows how much you've spent over the years
A little bit here, a little bit there. All those Steam Sales may have saved you plenty, but it can be quite the shock when you see your grand total spent.
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Forget FPS. Here's why Frame Time is the PC gaming stat that matters most
Most gamers will focus on FPS as a gauge of performance. But monitoring this stat is even more important.
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I want this retro keyboard inspired by Apple TV's 'Severance'
It has no Escape, Control, or Option keys. Sadly, we don't know when it'll be available for sale, or for how much.
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Recent Microsoft Edge optimizations have made it up to 9% faster
You should update Microsoft Edge to the latest version as soon as possible to benefit.
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Comcast pinky promises not to raise broadband rates for 5 years
A new promotion says you can sign up at $55 (or more) and be confident the price won't increase… but be sure to read all the fine print.
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Windows 11's Snipping Tool tests instant on-screen text extraction feature
Windows 11 Insiders can soon try out the new Text Extractor option in the updated Snipping Tool's capture bar.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, tested: A great GPU for 1080p gaming
Adam and Will have run the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti through a few initial tests in the lab. Long story short, it's an impressive leap over last gen, even without fancy frame generation tech.
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The best AI art app for AMD PC owners just added text-to-video
TensorStack's Amuse app is a great starting point for playing around with AI art and video on your own PC, especially if you have an AMD Ryzen processor installed. Even better: It works with Intel and Nvidia GPUs, too.
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Classic Outlook app causing slowdowns when writing emails? Here's why
There's apparently a bug in classic Outlook that causes CPU spikes while typing. Here's a workaround you can use until it's fixed.
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Samsung's speedy metal 128GB flash drive is only $15 right now
Get the Samsung Bar Plus for 35% off on Amazon!
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM is only $328 for a limited time
The GMKtec M5 Plus packs a lot of power into an excellent price, especially now that it's on sale on Amazon.
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You want to run a virtual PC? Know what hardware you’ll need
For a virtual machine to run reliably, it needs a little more computing power. Here are some recommendations.
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Get Lenovo's super-slim AI OLED laptop for $300 off right now
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x got a near-perfect review from us and it's just $900 (was $1200) if you get it right now.
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Buying a budget laptop? Don't go below these minimum specs
If you want an affordable laptop that won't drive you crazy, pay attention to these crucial specs.
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Turn your flash drive into the ultimate Linux PC survival kit
Repairs, surfing, virus check, complete system? The fact that a large USB stick offers space for 50 live systems should not tempt you to use it haphazardly. It's all about making the right choice!
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Best DIY home security systems of 2025: Reviews and buying advice
Installing your home security system yourself can save you hundreds of dollars. These are the best DIY options, with and without professional monitoring.
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Intel wants laptops to become as modular as desktop PCs
A senior executive said that Intel is making laptops more modular, as part of a bid to make them more flexible and easy to repair. But only Framework appears to be really taking action from a consumer standpoint.
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