Laptop Editorials

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Lightroom CC running on the iPad Pro
The new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro continue an underrated tech trend

Sometimes, less is more, at least until you've got a better hand to play.

dbrand's killswitch Switch 2 case sitting on a table
I'm worried the Switch 2 will be beaten by cheap PCs in less than two years

Nintendo's sales are safe - but how you might feel about your purchase is another matter.

Spotify on the Lenovo Pro 5i's OLED display.
I think OLED laptops screens are incredibly overrated

OLED didn't make as much of a difference on my my new laptop as I expected

Satechi Mac Mini Hub
This Mac Mini SSD base overhauled my photography workflow

This Mac Mini SSD enclosure base from Satechi completely changed how I work.

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M4 MacBook Pro
Why I'm holding out for the M6 MacBook Pro - and losing sleep over it

Apple sometimes stumbles into prioritizing profit margins over usefulness.

A router wearing a tin foil hat.
I put tin foil behind my router to boost the signal (here's how it went)

It's not loving the tin foil hat look.

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A Surface Laptop 5G over a tiled background of cell towers.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 5G should be a valuable lesson for Apple

The company is targeting business customers with its new Surface Laptop 5G, but the idea is good enough that other companies should sell one, too.

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NotebookLM with question marks over it.
This NotebookLM secret cut my research time in half

NotebookLM ruined regular search for me (in the best way).

Samson SR850 headphones on a table.
The best place for surround sound is my computer, not my living room

What do you really want surround sound for?

The inside of a desktop gaming PC with RGB lighting.
How I know when to upgrade vs. replace a PC

It's best to postpone buying a whole new system, but sometimes it's inevitable.

A Thunderbolt 5 cable.
Here's what you need to know about the different flavors of Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt isn't just for pros and Mac fans anymore.

NotebookLM with graphics of notebooks.
This Google NotebookLM feature is a game changer for studying

Topic breakdowns on top of topic breakdowns for easier reading.

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An M4 MacBook Air in a backpack.
I think I know why Apple is developing a MacBook with an iPhone chip

I'm not crazy on the idea, but there's some logic to it.

A MacBook Air and Lenovo Thinkpad X13.
I bought a cheap laptop. Here's why I regret it

I tried to save a few bucks and it cost me in the end.

What Is A Mesh Network And How Can It Dramatically Improve Your Home Wi-fi image 1
I'm not going to bother waiting for Wi-Fi 8 and you shouldn't either

Don't worry about saving your pennies - it's more about reliability than raw performance.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 header image
Windows 8 was terrible but it correctly predicted at least one part of the future

Microsoft's ill-fated Windows 8 operating system was well ahead of its time, and Windows 11 could learn a thing or two about touch UX from it.

Pulling up Spotlight in macOS 26 on a MacBook Pro.
macOS 26's updated Spotlight seems like all the Siri I need

Apple's introducing an alternative take on some promised Siri features that might be easier to use than the final product.

A person playing the game Stray on a MacBook Air.
Why I refuse to buy a Mac until Apple figures out gaming

You can't ignore a major form of entertainment and expect everyone to get onboard.

Windows Update on Windows 11 PC.
I'm all for Microsoft's ambitious plan to expand Windows 11 updates

Microsoft wants developers to start updating their apps through Windows Update.

macOS app launcher in dock hero image
I'm fed up with macOS' Launchpad, so I settled on this hack instead

App organization on the Mac is subpar, and until Apple fixes it, I'll continue to rely on this stop-gap macOS solution.

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