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How to upgrade the SSD in Acer's Swift 3 (SF314-42-R9YN)
By Cale Hunt last updated
Want to add faster or more M.2 storage to the Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42-R9YN)? Check out what hardware and software you'll need as well as how to perform the operation.

Acer Swift 3 (SF314) review: First-class battery life and generous performance in a crowded market
By Cale Hunt published
The Swift 3's performance and battery life will move many units, but there is a lot of great competition in this space.

How to upgrade RAM in the ASUS VivoBook 15
By Cale Hunt published
The VivoBook 15 comes with 4GB of RAM soldered to the board, with an extra SODIMM slot available for upgrades. Here's how to get through the process, as well as some hardware recommendations.

How to upgrade RAM in Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 15
By Cale Hunt published
The IdeaPad 3 15 comes with 4GB of soldered RAM, with an extra SODIMM slot available for upgrades. This guide takes you through the steps required to upgrade memory after purchase.

Huawei MateBook X Pro (2021) review: Another minor refresh has this former leader falling behind the competition
By Cale Hunt published
The MateBook X Pro for 2021 gets a performance refresh along with a few updated features, but a few of the same old drawbacks have carried over for another year.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 review: AMD 4000 PRO processors are the main draw to this mid-range business laptop
By Cale Hunt last updated
We gave the first-generation ThinkPad X13 a go to see what it's all about. Is it your next 13-inch business laptop, or will you splurge for the upgraded X1 line?

Acer Swift 3 (AMD) review: Impressive Ryzen 4000 performance diminished by a dim display
By Cale Hunt last updated
The refreshed Acer Swift 3 is a relatively lightweight 14-inch notebook packed with AMD Ryzen 7 4700U CPU. It's well within the budget range, but the display takes a hit to keep the price down.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 review: AMD Ryzen 4000 CPU makes a huge difference in this budget convertible
By Cale Hunt last updated
Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 5 14 with AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile CPU options delivers strong performance and battery life. It's available at a great price, but the display won't appeal to everyone.
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