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Blink and you might miss it; this is the xMEMS 1mm fan-on-a-chip
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware High-performance, thin devices often don't have the space to fit a proper cooling system. That's changing with these micro fans. Here's what you need to know.

HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) review: The power and quality to compete with the big dogs
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Review The HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) is the most powerful gaming laptop HP has ever released, and it goes against the most premium laptops on the market. Does it succeed?

Microsoft aims to solve USB-C confusion with its new mandate
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware Have you ever tried using a USB-C port, only to find out it doesn't support your peripheral of choice? Me too. Microsoft aims to fix the issue with a new mandate.

PC gaming on a dual-screen laptop is better than I expected
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Lenovo's new Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10) is a high-class dual-screen PC that leans into entertainment. How does it handle games across two displays? I found out.

Everything you need to know about Thunderbolt 5
By Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware Thunderbolt 5 is Intel's next-gen connectivity standard for Windows laptops. It's a massive improvement over Thunderbolt 4, but it remains a rare sight.

I'm happy I took two Snapdragon laptops on my latest work trip
By Rebecca Spear published
Laptops I took two Snapdragon-powered laptops on my recent trip to Taiwan for Computex, and it proved to me that these are the perfect travel companions.

I'm one of the first to go hands-on with the all-new Razer Blade 14, and I have thoughts
By Zachary Boddy published
Laptops Razer sent me a pre-production sample of the redesigned Razer Blade 14, and I've spent a few hours to see if this may be one of 2025's best 14-inch gaming laptops.

The Surface Pro 12-inch is an obvious iPad Air competitor, and I think it wins
By Zac Bowden published
Editorial The new Surface Pro is an obvious direct competitor to Apple's iPad Air. It is roughly the same price, similar in size and design, and better emphasized as a tablet rather than a laptop.
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