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Canon's imageClass MF275dw is a nice-looking home office printer.

It’s priced for a home office, but this Canon all-in-one prints like a pro

Canon's imageClass MF275dw is a speedy, black-and-white, all-in-one laser printer with a bargain price, but does it offer good long-term value?
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 14 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 14 review: We’re going to need more from mini-LED

The Lenovo Slim 9i 14 is a portable powerhouse with an elegant and solid design. But its mini-LED display is disappointing, as is its very poor battery life.
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Ayaneo 2S review: Steam Deck rival is all power, no panache

The Ayaneo 2S might be the most powerful portable PC on the market, but that comes with some big compromises.
Hogwarts Legacy running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 review: great against all odds

Arriving a year late and $500 more expensive than the competition, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 seemed doomed to fail. But it still stands out against all odds.
The ThinkPad X1 Nano on a table.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 review: tiny — and a little stale

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 is largely unchanged, with just an update to Intel 13th-gen CPUs. It retains its lightweight chassis, which is feeling dated.
Canon Pixma G4270 is a MegaTank all-in-one inkjet printer.

Canon PIXMA G4270 MegaTank: a long-lasting home office printer

Canon's PIXMA G4270 MegaTank printer promises long-lasting, low-cost ink and home office essentials. We check its speed, quality, overall value.
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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i review: upsized and powered up

The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i takes what's best about the Slim 9i and beefs it up, with a superfast CPU, a competent GPU, and a Mini-LED display great for creators.
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The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is another budget laptop that falls short

The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 provides competent productivity performance and great battery life, but its build and display quality fall short of the competition.
Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

macOS Sonoma public beta review: more than just screensavers

Apple’s latest desktop operating system, macOS Sonoma, has just launched into public beta. Should you install it on your Mac? Our hands-on review dives in.
The IdeaPad 14 on a table with the screen on.

The Lenovo Flex 5i falls into the common cheap laptop pitfalls

The Lenovo Flex 5i 14 has an attractive entry-level price when on sale. But in the reviewed configuration, its battery life, display, and build hold it back.
Alienware x16 hanging out of the backpack.

The Alienware x16 is almost my favorite gaming laptop. Here’s why it’s not

The Alienware x16 performs like a full desktop replacement, and it's compact enough that you could fit it in a backpack. But it still has some rough edges.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review: it’s not what you think

The 15-inch MacBook Air might have a small target demographic, but it's nearly the perfect laptop for them.
Epson WorkForce WF-2930 is a low-cost, compact all-in-one printer.

Epson WorkForce WF-2930: a low-cost home office printer with a fax

Epson's WorkForce WF-2930 has an inviting price, so we checked if the quality good enough for your home office and explored long-term costs.
A top down view of the Dell XPS 13 Plus' keyboard.

Dell XPS 13 Plus review: extra, in a good way

The Dell XPS 13 Plus is the kind of laptop that'll cause head turns and double-takes, but is it a laptop you should actually buy?
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards sitting next to each other.

Nvidia RTX 4060 review: a lot of caveats

Nvidia's RTX 4060 wants to dominate the midrange, but it only makes sense if you need DLSS 3 and high ray tracing performance on your 1080p gaming rig.
Acer Swift X 14 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Swift X 14 review (2023): fast but not long-lasting

The Acer Swift X 14 is easy to recommend thanks to its fast performance, particularly for creators. Its battery life is a negative, though.
The Origin EON14-S sitting on a coffee table.

Is this little-known gaming laptop a Razer Blade 14 killer?

The Origin EON14-S looks like a mighty attractive laptop on paper, but it disappoints once it's in your hands.
HP Envy 16 2023 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Envy 16 (2023) review: a cheaper MacBook Pro alternative

The 2023 HP Envy 16 significantly increases performance for gamers and creators. Everyone else can stick with the previous year's model and save some cash.
Razer Blade 14 sitting on a coffee table.

Razer Blade 14 (2023) review: making the best better — and more expensive

Razer's updated Blade 14 didn't need to change anything, but the laptop updates some core issues of the original design in a big way.
The Epson Expression Home XP-4200 is an attractive and compact all-in-one.

Epson Expression Home XP-4200: a budget-friendly all-in-one printer

Epson's Expression Home XP-4200 is an attractive, low-cost all-in-one inkjet. We test its value by checking print quality, speed, and ink cost.
MSI Prestige 16 Studio front view showing display and keyboard deck.

MSI’s attempt at a MacBook Pro killer is a disaster. What went wrong?

The MSI Prestige 16 Studio has some high-end components, but its performance was inconsistent and unstable. And its Mini-LED display disappoints.
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED review: outstanding screen, outrageous value

The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED somehow manages to pack solid performance, excellent battery life, and an OLED display into a near-budget price. It's a true bargain.
Alan Truly is writing using a Quest Pro with a paiered keyboard and mouse.

Meta Quest Pro review: the future, right on your face

Meta's Quest Pro is a high-end VR headset that's meant for work, so I spent a week putting it through its paces to share what works and what doesn't.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2850 is a versatile all-in-one with good photo print quality.

Fill ‘er up! Epson’s EcoTank ET-2850 wastes less so you can print more

Epson's EcoTank ET-2850 is a tank printer that eliminates the hassle and waste of cartridges while offering great prints and high-resolution scanning.
Dell XPS 17 9370 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 17 (2023) review: still great, but going a bit gray

The XPS 17 9730 isn't any faster than its predecessor unless you're gaming, and its design remains the same. It's a good laptop, but it's no longer a leader.
Lenovo Legion Pro 5 on table

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is the next-gen gaming laptop I’ve been waiting for

Next-gen gaming laptops up to this point have been expensive behemoths, but the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 bucks that trend by packing in the value.
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i front view showing dual displays.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review: dual-screen experiment succeeds

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i takes the dual-display concept and makes it work. There are a few glitches, but for the most part, there's a ton of useful flexibility.
An HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e all-in-one printer rests on a white table with plants and a thumb drive beside it.

HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e printer review: quick and efficient

The HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e is a fast and rugged all-in-one printer at an affordable price. We went hands-on with it to find out if it offers good value for you.
Front of the AMD RX 7600.

AMD RX 7600 review: a solid 1080p GPU

GPU prices are going up, and there aren't many budget options, but the AMD RX 7600 looks to correct course with solid 1080p performance and aggressive pricing.
Printing to an HP Envy Inspire 7955e from a Pixel 6a.

HP Envy Inspire 7955e printer review: everything you need

HP's Envy Inspire 7955e review has good specs at a low price, but we explore the design, performance, features, and software to find out if it's right for you.
Acer Swift Go 14 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Swift Go 14 review: a solid value, with one flaw

The Acer Swift Go 14 is an affordable laptop with excellent performance and an OLED display. Only an issue with color accuracy held it back from a higher score.
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MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio review: large and in charge

The MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio provides great performance thanks to one of the fastest CPUs around and a solid discrete GPU. It's also well-built and -designed.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Lenovo Y32p-30.

The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 is (almost) the perfect 4K gaming monitor

The Lenovo Y32p-30 doesn't stand out with OLED, mini-LED, or an insane refresh rate. But it has the right balance of features most gamers a looking for.
Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED 2023 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) review: a serious contender

The 2023 version of the Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED makes some significant changes from the previous generation's Editor's Choice model. But it's still great.