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How does the new Surface Laptop 8 compare to the Surface Laptop 7?
By Cale Hunt Published
Surface The Surface Laptop for Business (8th Edition) has launched, but before you run out and buy one, I have some details about what exactly is new (and why you should probably wait).

I tested Alienware's $349 QD-OLED gaming monitor, and it's better than I expected
By Cale Hunt Published
Review Alienware's AW2726DM is an easy recommendation for anyone who needs a $349 QD-OLED gaming monitor. It does come with some concessions to meet that price, and I explain them here.

One month with Snapdragon X2 made me a believer
By Cale Hunt Published
Laptops I got my first extended taste of a Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, and I can't believe how well it went. Here are a few things you should know if you're considering a new laptop with Qualcomm's silicon.

Is the new Alienware 15 actually a better deal than the Aurora 16?
By Cale Hunt Published
PC gaming The new Alienware 15 is the most affordable gaming laptop in the family, but how does it compare to the next best Alienware 16 Aurora? Let's find out.

Why Windows 11 update sizes are growing and what’s actually causing it
By Cale Hunt Published
Windows Windows 11 updates have ballooned up to 5GB and beyond, and many users assume that it's AI that's mainly contributing to the bloat. Here's what's actually causing sizes to increase.

Top 5 RAM scams to watch out for when buying in 2026
By Cale Hunt Published
PC build RAM prices remain out of control, and bad actors are taking advantage of honest buyers with a wide range of scams. Here's how they work and how you can protect yourself next time you buy memory.

Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) is an outstanding laptop, mainly thanks to Snapdragon's X2 Elite
By Cale Hunt Published
Review The Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) should be a top choice for students, small business pros, and even casual Windows users who want a premium laptop starting at $1,199.

Here's how Microsoft's powerful new Windows recovery tool actually works
By Cale Hunt Published
Windows 11 System Restore has long been the go-to option for Windows recovery, but it's certainly not perfect. Microsoft's new Point-in-Time Restore aims to fill in the blanks.
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