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MSI Prestige 16 Flip AI+ review: A big 2-in-1 that gets almost everything right
The MSI Prestige 16 Flip AI+ is a great laptop with a quality build, zippy speeds in everyday operation, and a wonderful display for work and play. It’s not as fast as some of its competition, but the versatility it offers helps it stand out.
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: OLED brilliance meets flagship performance
The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is a luxurious portable laptop that provides solid portability alongside surprisingly excellent performance.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i review: An underwhelming $899 laptop
Lenovo has helped launch Intel's Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake) budget PC platform with a 15-inch laptop that underperforms its competitors and even other IdeaPads.
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Razer Blade 18 review: Bigger, badder, and faster
The Razer Blade 18 isn’t cheap—even with 32GB of RAM—but it provides excellent performance in an attractive chassis.
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Asus ProArt PX13 review: A portable OLED workstation with smart trade-offs
The Asus ProArt PX13 is a relatively affordable laptop that targets creative professionals. Despite a few compromises, it hits the mark.
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Surface Laptop 8 for Business review: Yesterday's laptop at tomorrow's price
Microsoft's Surface lineup is the everyman's computer, a soulless slab of metal that computes. Aside from the new privacy screen, it's still the same old laptop but with a monumental price tag attached
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Ugreen Maxidok review: The Thunderbolt 5 dock built for serious desks
One cable to your PC or laptop, 17 ports for everything else. I put the Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 docking station through its paces to see if it really delivers in everyday use.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x review: A no-nonsense Snapdragon X2 laptop
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x isn’t the most exciting laptop, but it’s a well-rounded machine powered by a Snapdragon X2 Plus chip with good CPU performance for the price.Latest Laptop News
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Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
Smart Mode
The best new laptop might be an old one
In this edition of the PCWorld Smart Mode newsletter, I'm taking a look at one of the foundational assumptions of the PC industry: that you should always buy the latest and greatest PC.
Safe Mode
Planned obsolescence is now a Windows PC security nightmare
Secure Boot updates for consumers could have been handled better—and this experience is likely the tip of the iceberg.
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Tired of missing laptop ports? This $18 USB-C hub is the fix
Acer's 7-in-1 USB-C hub provides 4K HDMI, USB-A, SD card slots, and 100W passthrough charging. It's now 25% off at Amazon.
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This Dell Latitude laptop with 32GB RAM is only $400 right now
With plenty of RAM and storage, this older touchscreen laptop has better specs than almost anything you'll find in this price range today.
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I tested the Ryzen AI 400 for battery life. AMD, we have a problem
We tested AMD's latest processor, the Ryzen AI 400, for both battery life and efficiency using our "One Piece" streaming benchmark. The results don't look good.
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$500 off Lenovo's RTX 5070 OLED laptop with 32GB makes it hard to skip
The Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptop with RTX 5070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and 1600p OLED screen drops to $1,599 (was $2,099) at B&H.
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Best Prime Day 2026 deals on Thunderbolt docks & USB-C hubs
Amazon's final Prime Day 2026 deals on Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs are here, so we've rounded up all the best deals from Anker to Ugreen.Latest Laptop Best Picks
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Best Chromebooks 2026: Top picks for work, school, and more
Looking for the best Chromebook in 2026? Our expert reviews cover top models for work, school, and entertainment — they've been tested for battery life, performance, and value.
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The best gaming laptops: 5 top options for portable performance
Discover the best gaming laptops of 2026! Our expert reviews cover top picks for every budget, key features to look for, and all the specs that matter for serious gaming.
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Best laptops 2026: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1, and more
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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Best Thunderbolt docks 2026: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking station for a laptop is a Thunderbolt dock. We frequently test Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port.
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Best laptops under $500: Affordable picks that will satisfy your needs
Need a laptop that won’t break the bank but still gets stuff done? We picked the best laptops under $500 that can easily handle your day-to-day workloads.
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Best USB-C hubs and dongles: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
Tested and approved: We'll tell you which USB-C hub or dongle to buy for your laptop or tablet, based on our hands-on evaluation of more than a dozen products.
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Best DisplayLink docks 2026: Move over, Thunderbolt
The DisplayLink dock uses data compression as a low-cost, effective alternative to Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs. Here are our picks for the best DisplayLink docking stations.
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Best laptops for college students: 6 picks for every budget
Finding the best laptop for college can be tricky. Our 2026 guide breaks down top laptops for students, from affordable Chromebooks to premium 2-in-1s and gaming rigs.Latest Laptop How Tos
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Why your 'fast' PC feels slow: Blame your RAM
Fast CPU, slow PC? Find out if RAM is holding you back (and how to fix it).
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Most laptop docks ignore wireless charging. These 3 don't
I review dozens of wireless docking stations, both USB-C and Thunderbolt, and the lack of wireless charging always puzzled me. So I went hunting.
How-To
10 steps every new laptop owner should take ASAP for the best setup
New laptop with Windows 11? These 10 steps ensure top performance, data protection, and convenience — for a perfect setup right from the start.
How-To
Master your BIOS: 8 tweaks that unlock hidden PC performance
Whether it's a self-built gaming machine or a fresh-from-the-store office PC, the right BIOS/UEFI settings can make a world of difference.
How-To
How to clean a USB-C port
If you have USB-C ports with built up dust and grime, here's how to clean them in just a few minutes.
Deal
The best Prime Day Chromebook deal has the lousiest discount. Don't be fooled!
Don't be fooled by eye-popping discounts: The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is the best deal on a Chromebook for Amazon's October Prime Day event, simply because it offers everything you want at an already fantastic price.
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6 warning signs that you need a new laptop
Slow, hot, and always running out of battery? These 6 signs reveal when your old laptop has reached the end of its life—and which models are worth buying today.
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