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Googlebook laptop screen displaying ads in an office environment
Googlebooks are built almost entirely on Gemini AI hype. Can they disrupt Windows?

By Ben Wilson Published

Laptops Google's new $899+ Googlebooks push AI‑first laptops with an obsessive focus on Gemini, but I'm wondering whether they stand any chance among Windows flagships.

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A screenshot of the Battery Flyout application on Windows 11 showing battery metrics, power settings, and usage statistics.
This utility makes power management on Windows 11 so much better

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Battery Flyout's latest update brings power management and detailed battery tracking straight to the Windows 11 Taskbar, complete with ARM64 support and a new widget.

Apps
A hand holds a closed ASUS Zenbook A14 with a beige finish, positioned against a dramatic blue ice formation that contrasts with the laptop’s warm color and sleek design.
I test Windows laptops for a living, and these are the 7 features I can't pass up

By Ben Wilson Published

Laptops I've tested enough laptops to know which features matter the most to me, and it's easy to defend my list of non-negotiables. Here's what I look for.

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A gray HyperDrive Next docking station with multiple ports displayed on a wooden desk, surrounded by colorful books and a framed image.
Review: The HyperDrive Next dock might be the perfect option for busy offices

By Cale Hunt Published

Review Thunderbolt Share certification and a built-in M.2 SSD slot are huge boons for busy workers.

Review
Images of Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor, benchmarks from reference design laptops, and pictures from the announcement at the Snapdragon Summit (2025).
The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme trounces Intel and AMD in new testing

By Cale Hunt Published

Hardware Plugged in or on battery power, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme comes out ahead of Intel and AMD.

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Hardware
ASUS ProArt P16 laptop samples on display shelving highlighting chassis and features at Computex 2026
Demand for RTX Spark laptops is much higher than expected, says ASUS

By Cale Hunt Published

Hardware ProArt P14 and P16 laptops with NVIDIA's new ARM-powered chip are in high demand from partners.

Hardware
A Dell XPS laptop with a gray lid and an open Swift Air 14 display showcasing specifications. An abstract logo in pink, purple, and yellow overlaps the images.
Is the new $699 Swift Air 14 a better laptop than Dell's refreshed XPS 13?

By Cale Hunt Published

Laptops These budget Windows laptops have pushed the market to new heights, but you only want one. I can help.

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A person with curly hair sits at a desk in a well-lit room, typing on an XPS 13 laptop with notebooks, a lamp, and office supplies nearby.
8 reasons the XPS 13 is designed to fit student life, from lectures to late-night study sessions

By WinC Staff Last updated

Sponsor Content Created With Dell

Dell's new XPS 13, revamped for 2026, is making waves as an ideal laptop for students. Here's why.

Man presenting a sleek laptop on stage, with a large image of the device projected behind him. Audience members capture the moment on phones.
6 reasons an OLED XPS 14 might be for you

By Cale Hunt Last updated

Sponsor Content Created With Dell

Dell's XPS 14 is a gorgeous laptop, and its appeal only goes up thanks to its Tandem OLED display option. Here are six huge reasons why the OLED display could be the right choice for you.

Close-up of a black ThinkPad laptop in focus, with a green plant blurred in the background.
ThinkPad fans are rebuilding 18-year-old laptops with 2026 processors

By Cale Hunt Published

Laptops It's not the most cost-effective method, but who doesn't want a modernized version of one of the most legendary ThinkPads ever?

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