Laptops

Light, powerful, and ready for anything, the latest laptops are here. Join us for a look at the future of work and play.

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5 pointless Windows maintenance tasks you should stop immediately

Windows takes care of a lot of the basics these days.

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If you can name these 12 computer components, you're officially old

If you've been around in the computing space for some time, you'll surely remember at least a few of these legacy PC components and I/O connectors.

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3 Start Menu upgrades every Windows 11 user will love

Windows 11 is finally receiving the Start Menu interface I've been asking for since launch, and it elevates Microsoft's PC platform as a whole.

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5 ways I protect my phone or laptop during cross-border checks

It's an unfortunately valid worry when you're traveling internationally.

A USB-C cable plugged into an iPhone.
These 4 USB-C myths are probably holding you back

They might affect how fast you're charging or shuffling data.

Taskbar on Windows 11 laptop.
I avoid these 5 PC optimization tools that just don’t help

Not everything that promises to help does something meaningful.

A Windows 11 laptop being held up in the air.
5 ways I keep my PC quiet for work and play

Your computer shouldn't sound like a jet engine.

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5 reasons why I'll never get rid of my USB sticks, and neither should you

Cheap and fast storage

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Make this Windows 11 change now if you're behind on work

I decluttered by PC desktop by toggling off this one basic setting, and now my digital work environment is genuinely distraction free.

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Please retire the 3.5mm headphone jack from laptops and give us ports we actually need

We've moved on

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Kelsey on her webcam.
4 reasons I threw away my laptop's camera cover

It's more likely to hurt your laptop than protect your privacy.

USB stick on laptop.
3 good reasons I'll never use a USB stick again (and you shouldn't either)

I used to rely on my USB stick all the time, but now I hardly even think about it.

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The inside of a desktop gaming PC with RGB lighting.
5 PC upgrades I never bother with

These upgrades can be redundant, pure luxury, or even a hassle.

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These are your 3 data rescue options when your PC won't boot

There's still some hope, moreso if the power still works.

The ROG G700 Gaming PC.
These are the 4 things I do before upgrading a PC

Upgrading can potentially be fun, but you do need to put in effort for a smooth transition.

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This lesser-known app helps me find those pesky missing Windows 11 files

I'm tracking down files from years ago with ease.

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4 hidden Windows 11 shortcuts you really should be using more

These simple features have streamlined my workflow.

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8 hidden Windows 11 features I wish I knew about sooner

These lesser-known Windows 11 features are incredibly handy, and they make my PC experience far more enjoyable on the whole.

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My Windows 11 PC never dies in my backpack thanks to this hidden trick

If you find yourself returning to a fully-drained Windows 11 PC after putting it into sleep mode, consider switching to hibernation - here's how.

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This is how much RAM your Mac or Windows PC needs to run smoothly

The bar has been raised, but the answer still depends on your goals.

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