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Tech NewsGadgetsThe Revamped Razer Blade Stealth Fixes One of Its Biggest Issues
The Razer Blade Stealth was already one of the best small-but-mighty laptops on the market, and now it’s getting more powerful. Razer’s refresh adds faster CPU and GPU options along with a fix for one of the Blade Stealth’s biggest flaws. While its starting price of $1,800 is a bit steep, even a base-model Blade … Continued
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Tech NewsNew Surface Book 3 Details Leaked by European Retailers
Just a couple days ago, news about a possible Surface Go 2 appeared in filings on the FCC’s website. But now, it looks like we’ve just gotten some info about a different laptop from Microsoft, thanks to leaked product listings from gadget retailers in Europe. According to MSPowerUser, who found a list of SKUs … Continued
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Tech NewsMicrosoft’s Surface Go 2 Shows Up in FCC Filings
While the iPad gets most of the public’s attention when it comes to tablets, Microsoft’s Surface Go remains one of the most underrated hybrid tablets. Now, based on some recent FCC filings, it appears a Surface Go 2 could be on its way. The most recent info about a second-gen Surface Go comes via Windows … Continued
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ReviewsLaptopsLenovo’s Yoga C740 Is a Damn Good Laptop for Under $1,000
It is a sad fact that 2-in-1s exist despite the fact that they’re never exceptional at being both a laptop and a tablet. Maybe it was a bad experience with a tablet that turned me off to the idea, not to mention I hate typing on anything but an actual keyboard. I have a gaming … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsAll the Laptops Packing the New CPUs and GPUs from Intel and Nvidia to Drool Over Right Now
Today, Intel and Nvidia announced a new lineup of chips including the long-awaited 10th-gen Core mobile processors and RTX 2070 Super and 2080 Super mobile GPUs. But when it comes to laptop components like these, they aren’t all that useful until someone puts them into systems you can actually buy. Here’s a roundup of the … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsWhere to Get a Laptop Under $300 Right Now
If you’re a student who has suddenly found themselves attending classes remotely, or a person stuck working from home for a company reluctant to provide equipment, it goes without saying that you’ll need a reliable computer. Whether you need a new laptop or just need something to do some quick word processing, they usually don’t … Continued
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Tech NewsAt-Risk Kids Need Laptops to Learn, but Nonprofits Are Overloaded
With the majority of the US now at home, many of them working or attending school remotely, it’s not just critical that every household member who needs a computer and internet access has it—it’s a basic necessity. For many non-profits focusing on providing technological resources, that not only means providing individuals with computers and digital … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsApple Not Only Fixed the New MacBook Air’s Keyboard, It Also Made the Laptop Easier To Repair
It was long assumed that one of the big sacrifices to making a laptop as thin as the MacBook Air was severely diminishing its repairability. But iFixit gutted the recently announced 2020 MacBook Air and discovered more than just keyboard improvements; Apple has also made it easier to fix several of the laptop’s most crucial … Continued
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ReviewsLaptopsThe Razer Blade Stealth Is the Beefy Little Laptop I Always Wanted
My first gaming laptop, which I bought more than 15 years ago, was a 10-pound, 17-inch beast so big and heavy I only really moved it around when traveling back and forth between home and college. I eventually upgraded to a 15-inch laptop that was a little easier to carry around, but because its case … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsHow Far Can the Refresh Rate Race Go?
After getting back from CES and having a chance to think about all the fancy new gadgets, there’s one question that keeps popping back into my head: How far is the push for displays with faster refresh rates really going to go? For anyone who’s been paying attention to modern display tech, you’ve probably noticed … Continued
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ReviewsThere’s No Such Thing as Too Many LED Lights
When it comes to laptops, especially ones of the gaming variety, I ask you: How many lights are too much? 10, 20, 100? Well how about 1,215, because that’s the number of LEDs Asus put on the new Zephyrus G14’s lid alone. While I’m not a huge fan of Asus’ AniMe name for the G14’s … Continued
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ReviewsLenovo Can’t Quit Putting E-Ink Screens in Things, and It’s Awesome
First, Lenovo made a dual-screen laptop that had a normal LCD on top, and an e-ink touchscreen where its keyboard would normally be. It was a bit awkward, but also very cool. Now, at CES 2020, Lenovo has announced a new ThinkBook with a regular screen up top and an e-ink screen on its lid. … Continued
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ReviewsA Windows Switch Clone and Dual Screen Laptops Are Dell’s Next Big Concepts
CES is generally for one of two things: companies showing off consumer gadgets that will go on sale later in the year, or far out devices that will attempt to shape how things gets made in the future. And with its Concept UFO, Concept Ori, and Concept Duet, it looks like Dell has some big … Continued
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ReviewsThe First Folding PC Is Remarkably Smart
When Lenovo first teased its foldable PC back in May it clearly needed a bit more work—even if it showed a lot of promise. Six months later at CES 2020, Lenovo is ready to debut the world’s first foldable PC and it’s slick as hell. Now I know what you’re saying, aren’t all laptops foldable? … Continued
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ReviewsSamsung Might Have Just Made the Nicest Chromebook Ever
Chromebooks tend to be pretty straightforward machines. But for Samsung’s first ever Galaxy-branded Chromebook, it crammed super premium components into every corner of the machine, and the result might just be the nicest Chromebook ever made. Seriously. Looking back, if you wanted to choose the best Chromebook ever regardless of price, the winner would probably … Continued
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ReviewsThe Newest Dell XPS 13 Is a Tiny Laptop That Promises Incredible Battery Life
Perfection is only an idea, so despite the current XPS 13 being an almost flawless ultraportable, for this year’s revamp, Dell’s general game plan seems to be giving you more of everything you want crammed into a body that’s actually two percent smaller than before. The most noticeable improvement on the new XPS 13 9300 … Continued
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ReviewsLaptopsThe MacBook Pro 16 Needs to Be the Future of Apple Laptops
If you’ve bought an Apple laptop in the last few years and you try out the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, you will be furious. It’s so good. It works precisely as a laptop should—the issues that have plagued Apple’s laptops in recent years seem absent. Everything about the device seems to follow an age-old Apple … Continued
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Tech NewsApple Pulled a Page From McDonald’s Playbook in 2019
By almost every account, Apple has had an incredibly strong 2019. Thanks to the refreshed AirPods and the new AirPods Pro, Apple earbuds accounted for somewhere between $4 and $6 billion in sales. Meanwhile, the iPhone XR was the best-selling phone every quarter this year. However, despite all this success, none of the gadgets Apple … Continued
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ReviewsLaptopsThis New HP Laptop Is a Pretty (and Potent) Little Package
The previous iteration of HP’s premium convertibles did nearly everything right. They had an eye-catching design, a wide range of components, solid build, you name it. But sadly, those highlights were often drowned out by a clunky touchpad experience that left people feeling frustrated. But now, HP has returned to fix the Spectre’s lingering issues … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsA DIY Dual-Screen Laptop That Doesn’t Sacrifice the Keyboard Is My Perfect Portable
I rarely use an external monitor with my laptop for the simple fact that I don’t want to get used to all the extra screen space which isn’t available when I travel with my computer. My ideal solution to this problem would be exactly what Matt from YouTube’s DIY Perks channel has created: a laptop … Continued