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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).

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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.

Review
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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.

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Laptops
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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.

PC gaming
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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.

Windows
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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.

PC build
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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.

Review
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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.

Windows 11
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LG just launched a $599 laptop — how does it match up to the MacBook Neo?

By Cale Hunt Published

Laptops The LG gram Book 15 for 2026 has made its debut at a discounted $599, which immediately makes me think of the MacBook Neo. Here's how the two laptops compare.

Laptops
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The Steam Controller is going for $399 on eBay, and gamers aren't happy

By Cale Hunt Published

PC gaming It's Valve's controller, sure, but it's still just a controller.

PC gaming
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