Where should you buy?
Where’s the best place to buy Acer’s Swift 5?
The Acer Swift 5 is a great laptop, but where's the best place to get one from? Here's what we think.
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Buyer's guide
Does Dell's XPS 13 or Acer's Swift 5 work better for you? We compare.
The late-2019 refresh of Acer's 14-inch Swift 5 is mostly a winner, but how does it match up to the latest Dell XPS 13 9300 model that's better than ever? We pit the two against each other to help you pick a winner.
The fix is in
Several Lenovo laptops have defective USB-C ports, but there's a fix
If you've run into problems with the USB-C port on your Lenovo laptop, you're not alone. The company has acknowledged there are issues with several of its laptops, but it has a fix available with a new set of drivers.
The Pro Go
Review: Kensington SD6000 Surface Go Docking Station
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Kensington's new SD6000 Surface Go Docking Station is likely too expensive for regular consumers, but as a mobile solution for businesses, stores, kiosks, and hotels the SD6000 is an excellent option that makes the Surface Go infinitely more useful. Here's what you need to know about the SD6000.
Good price
Sprint now offering $15 unlimited eSIM 4G LTE plans for Surface Pro X
For those looking at an always-connected PC like the Surface Pro X with eSIM, Sprint in the US is now offering a $15 a month unlimited data plan (no contract) through Microsoft's Mobile Plans app. Here is what you need to know.
priced right
Could Microsoft go with Qualcomm for a Surface Go 2? You bet.
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The first low-cost laptops built on top of the forthcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c confirm our suspicions that an ARM-based Surface Go 2 is possible. Here is what that would mean and why it would be good.
Affordable LTE
The first two Snapdragon 7c PCs are here, and they start at $299 with LTE
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Along with a slew of announcements for the education market this week, Microsoft debuted the first two PCs to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7c platform. Both are targeted at the education market, and they bring LTE for as little as $299.
privacy at a price
Review: PanzerGlass Privacy Screen for Surface Pro X
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If you need a quality screen protector and something that blocks others from viewing what you are writing the PanzerGlass Privacy Screen for Surface Pro X gets the job done. But the crazy-high markup for the price makes this only for die-hards who really value privacy out in public. Here's our full review after using it for the last few weeks.
Buyers Guide
Need a laptop with a Thunderbolt 3 port? Every PC here deserves a look.
Looking for a new laptop that has Thunderbolt 3 ports? Well, you're in luck, as we've rounded up what we think are the best Thunderbolt 3 enabled laptops available to buy today.
Dedicated keys
Want a full number pad on your laptop? These are your best options
Just because laptops are getting smaller doesn't mean you can't get one with a dedicated number pad.
ARM64 ready
The new Microsoft Edge browser for ARM64 devices is now in beta
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The new Microsoft Edge browser for ARM64 PCs like the Surface Pro X is now available in the Insider Beta channel - four weeks after entering the Developer branch.
Decision time
Should you get an XPS 13 or XPS 15?
Have your heart set on a new Dell XPS laptop but not sure which one to go for? Let us help as we break down some of the key points to consider.
all boats rise
PCs are exciting again as we head into a new age of mobile computing
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Shipments of PCs in 2019 were up for the entire year - the first time since 2011. While a lot of that is due to the end of Windows 7, there's something to be said about how mobile computing and gaming are pushing computers further. The post-PC era never arrived and likely won't.
Tough choice
Should you get a Surface Pro 7 or the new XPS 13?
How do you choose between the best 2-in-1 and the best 13-inch Ultrabook? It might seem like an impossible task but there are some key areas that will help you make the final decision.
Buyer's guide
These are the best laptops HP has to offer
The Spectre x360 13t is currently the best HP laptop you can buy, though there are plenty more options that come close to taking the top spot.
New and Improved
Dell's latest XPS 13 is thinner, lighter, and available now
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Dell's latest refresh of the XPS 13 features a taller 16:10 display and Intel's 10th Gen Ice Lake processors. Dell has a long history of solid iterative updates, and this trend appears to continue with the latest XPS 13
Tough choice
Should you get a Surface Laptop 3 or an HP Spectre x360?
Microsoft and HP have between them two of the best 13-inch laptops on the market today. Which makes choosing all the tougher. So which one should you get?
Buyer's guide
These 15-inch laptops are powerful alternatives to the ThinkPad X1 Extreme
Love what Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Extreme (Gen 2) can do but don't particularly like the look or the price? We've rounded up a bunch of powerful alternatives that should be a good fit your next 15-inch Ultrabook.
Keep that convertible safe
Need a case for your Dell XPS 13 2-in-1? Look no further
The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is one of the best hybrid laptops on the market, so it's a good idea to get a quality hard shell or case for it to keep it safe and sound. Here are the ones that we recommend.
Simple choice
Should you get a touchscreen on your Dell XPS 15?
Touch displays on laptops always add more to the asking price, but are they really worth it? If you're looking to buy a new Dell XPS 15 we've got the answers you seek.