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Don't go back to school without AI in your laptop — one of the best Copilot+ PCs is $300 off
By Cale Hunt published
Back to school Copilot+ PCs feature advanced AI tools, but the real perks are outstanding efficiency and performance.
Hey students, you should consider a gaming handheld like Legion Go or ROG Ally instead of a laptop — yes, really
By Rebecca Spear published
Student handheld If you need a computer for school, you might want to consider a Windows 11 gaming handheld rather than a laptop. Here's why.
This mini PC squeezes an RTX 4070 inside and offers very smooth gaming in a small form factor
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The ASUS ROG NUC 970 is a mini PC focused on gaming with its Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and RTX 4070 graphics card. But does it play games well? Our review.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs. Ryzen 9 7950X: The older Zen 4 CPU remains a great option for most users
By Cale Hunt published
Upgrade? The new Ryzen 9 9950X is a hard sell for those already using a 7950X.
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440/7441) review: The battle between Qualcomm and Intel begins
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Review The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is now available with Intel Core Ultra and Qualcomm Snapdragon X inside, and either way it's a very solid mid-range Windows laptop.
The OLED laptop I recommend to everyone and their dog just hit its lowest price ever
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) is hands-down one of the best Windows laptops you can currently buy, and that's before this deal that takes $200 off.
"The world's most powerful CPU" is AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X, and it's now available to buy alongside its 9900X sibling
By Cale Hunt published
More Zen 5 CPUs A week after the launch of the Ryzen 5 and 7 chips comes AMD's high-performance Zen 5 hardware.
The ultimate used laptop buying guide: 11 tips to help you land the perfect PC
By Cale Hunt last updated
Save some 💵💵💵 Save some money with a used laptop that's as good as new.
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