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A hand places a stylus onto a keyboard's built-in holder. The keyboard is black, with a distinct red pointer, and rests on a white desk.

This 3D‑printed dock finally makes the Surface Pro lap‑friendly

By Sean Endicott published

Surface A Surface fan designed a 3D‑printed dock that improves lapability and pairs the Surface Pro with Lenovo’s TrackPoint keyboard.

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The Surface Pro 11's versatile 2-in-1 form factor, with stand and detachable keyboard pictured here, helps make it our top choice for most people.

Our favorite Snapdragon X Elite Surface PC says 'No' to rising prices

By Alexander Cope published

Deals Microsoft Surface laptops keep rising in price, but this 36% discount for the Surface Pro 11 avoids it.

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 (Gen 7) repairability

ThinkPad’s flawless repairability score raises tough questions for Microsoft Surface

By Sean Endicott published

Laptops Lenovo’s ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 earned a perfect 10/10 repairability score from iFixit, exposing how far Microsoft’s Surface Laptop lineup still trails behind.

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Snapdragon X2 Elite sticker with Copilot+ PC branding on ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop in Zabriskie Beige

I tested 5 games on the Zenbook A16: Can Windows on ARM attract any gamers?

By Ben Wilson published

Windows on ARM ASUS and Qualcomm created a stellar Windows laptop in the Zenbook A16, but can it handle any PC gaming? I tested a few favorites to find out.

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A person using a stylus on a HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025) laptop displaying a vibrant sunset over a mountain landscape with blooming pink flowers, creating a serene atmosphere.

OmniBook X Flip delivers steady performance and all‑day battery life

By Alexander Cope published

Deals The HP OmniBook X 14" forgos style for pure substances with dependable performance rates for workflows, 20 hours of battery life, and a durable 2-in-1 design that's now on sale

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Intel Core Series 3 Gemini

Intel reveals new Core Series 3 mobile CPUs for "value buyers"

By Cale Hunt published

Hardware Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" mobile CPUs designed to be more affordable, and I'm optimistic that they'll be a decent antidote to rising PC prices.

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A rugged laptop with a seashore wallpaper is placed on thick, coiled ropes, suggesting durability and adventure. Sunlight casts soft shadows on the scene.

Panasonic Toughbook 56: Rugged modular laptop for field service, public safety, and utilities

By Daniel Rubino published

Laptops Built for the edge: modular, fast, and secure so your laptop works as hard as you do.

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Beelink SER9 PRo

Beelink's discounted mini PC is fantastic for work and even some gaming

By Alexander Cope published

Deals The Beelink SER9 Pro is a capable mini-PC with smooth performance and a compact form factor, now 18% off.

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First images of Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch tablet PC.

EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft plans OLED display upgrades and a two-stage launch for new Surface PCs in 2026

By Zac Bowden published

Surface New PCs from Microsoft will consist of new chips, display upgrades, and higher starting prices this spring and summer.

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Photograph of an Seagate Expansion Card being used on a Xbox Series S

Seagate's Xbox storage expansion cards are on sale and can be used on PC

By Alexander Cope published

Deals The Seagate Storage Expansion Cards are costly but reliable ways to expand your Xbox storage, but thanks to these discounts and a recent discovery that an accessory can make them usable on PC, their value has doubled

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