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The ThinkBook 16p with the webcam attached up top.

CES 2023: Lenovo’s new ThinkBook 16p has a snap-on 4K webcam

Lenovo's new ThinkBook Plus Gen 4 comes with some handy attachments that connect via pogo pins.
The two displays of the Yoga Book 9i on a table.

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is the Surface Neo I always wanted

The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is a new dual-screen laptop announced at CES 2023.
The keyboard of the ROG Flow X13.

The ROG Flow X13 redesign makes it even thinner, even more powerful

Asus announces updates to its thin-and-light ROG Flow line of gaming laptops, including the Flow X13, Flow Z13, and Flow X16.
Backside of the the Asus Zenbook Pro 16X.

CES 2023: The Zenbook Pro 16X is looking like a serious MacBook Pro alternative

At CES 2023, Asus has upgraded its Zenbook Pro lineup, including its flagship Zenbook Pro 16X OLED.
Alienware m18 laptop sitting on a table.

CES 2023: 18-inch gaming laptops are back, baby

Gaming laptops at CES 2023 aren't just more powerful than previous generations. They're much bigger too.
Screen on the Asus Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop.

The ROG Zephyrus G14 just got way better at CES 2023

The ROG Zephyrus G14 is a beloved gaming laptop, and at CES 2023, Asus brought one important update.
Nvidia's Jeff Fisher presenting its CES 2023 keynote.

It feels like Nvidia is gaslighting us with this ‘new’ GPU

Nvidia doesn't want you to remember that the RTX 4070 Ti isn't really a newly announced GPU.
The profile of the Razer Blade 17 on a table.

CES 2023: Razer teases Blade 16 and Blade 18, a return to large gaming laptops

Large gaming laptops are back in a big way at CES 2023, and Razer is getting in on the fun with the Blade 18 and Blade 16.
The lid of the Alienware x14 R2 against a grey background.

Alienware x14 R2 and x16 hands-on review: XPS gaming laptops?

Alienware's new gaming laptops, the x14 R2 and x16, bring elegance and class to another level, taking some inspiration from the XPS brand.
The Predator Helios 16 open on a table.

CES 2023: Acer’s redesigned Predator Helios 18 looks like a winner

Acer has completely designed its Predator Helios 16 and introduced a larger 18-inch model as well.
The Dell UltraSharp 6K monitor connected to a laptop on a desk.

Dell’s new 6K UltraSharp refuses to sacrifice pixel density for size

Dell has announced the UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor, a super-sharp new display with a built-in 4K webcam.
The Mac Studio and Studio Display on a desk.

Here’s why 2022 was such a disappointing year for the Mac

This year's lineup of new Macs saw Apple struggling to follow-up on the initial success of Apple Silicon.
Tim Cook Apple Unleashed

This was easily the worst Apple product of 2022

Apple usually aims to hit the mark of quality with its new product launches, but this one just felt downright lazy.
The Alienware QD-OLED monitor in front of a window.

Why the Alienware 34 QD-OLED was the most important monitor of 2022

Thanks to its incredible image quality and HDR performance, the Alienware 34 QD-OLED was the start of a great trend in gaming monitors.
The logo on the palm rests of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.

The ThinkPad X1 laptop line embraces recycled magnesium and aluminum

Ahead of CES 2023, Lenovo has announced updates to its popular ThinkPad X1 line of laptops, with an emphasis on sustainable materials.
All the parts of the Concept Luna laptop laid out on the table.

Dell’s modular laptops can be dismantled in under a minute — no screws required

Concept Luna is Dell's project to create more sustainable laptops, and its latest evolution takes a huge stride forward.
Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED monitor

The most innovative monitors of 2022

Monitors had a big year, especially in the realm of innovative form factors and new technology.
asus ROG flow z13 laptop

The most innovative laptops of 2022

Of all the laptops that we tested in 2022, these three pushed the envelope the most by boasting an array of interesting and innovative features
The lid of the Zephpyrus G14 on a wooden table.

This killer Black Friday deal on an RTX 3060 gaming laptop is still available

The ROG Zephyrus G14 is $500 off in two configurations for Black Friday, and they've remained on sale throughout the week.
Two models of the Asus TUF Dash against graphics on a background.

This RTX 3070 gaming laptop deal for $1,000 officially wins Cyber Monday

This deal for the Asus TUF Dash includes an RTX 3070, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and an expandable 512GB of storage -- and it's $500 off for Cyber Monday.
The gold MacBook Air M1's logo and keyboard.

Don’t get tricked by bad MacBook deals for Black Friday. Buy these instead

There are lots of bad decision to be made when it comes Black Friday MacBook deals, but don't worry, there are some good options this year too.
The OLED screen of the Razer Blade 15 on a table.

Why gaming laptops need better displays — not more performance

Gaming laptops continue to get more powerful, but what they actually need are more OLED and mini-LED display options.
The Razer Blade 15 on a table with a game on the screen.

Razer Blade 15 review: say hello to HDR gaming on a laptop

The 240Hz OLED panel on the new Razer Blade 15 introduces solid HDR gaming to laptops.
Two photos comparing the lineup of Apple's Macs.

The two-year transition to Apple Silicon has been left incomplete

Tim Cook promised a two-year transition to Apple Silicon for the Mac, but we're still waiting for it to be complete.
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AMD just subtly dunks on Nvidia’s melting RTX 4090 power adapters

At AMD's RX 7000 launch event, the company made a subtle dig at Nvidia's recent RTX 4090 power adapters.
Dr. Lisa Su at the RX 7900 XT launch event.

How to rewatch AMD’s big GPU launch — and what was announced

AMD's last big event of the year will include the company's latest RDNA 3 GPUs to rival Nvidia's recent launches.
A slide showing the first 8K ultrawide monitor from Samsung.

Get ready: the first 8K ultrawide monitors are coming out in 2023

The first 8K gaming monitors are launching in 2023, supported by the DisplayPort 2.1 port on AMD's new GPUs.
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Resident Evil Village shows just how good Mac gaming can be

Tested on a 16-inch MacBook Pro, the new Resident Evil Village port is the first game to come with MetalFX upscaling.
The Surface Pro 9 with the Type Cover keyboard lifted up.

All the reasons the new Surface devices are worse than before

The new Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 are solid devices but take a step back from their predecessors in some meaningful ways.
The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: one step forward, one step back

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 9 is still solid, even if it's steps forward aren't as obvious as they should be.
The Surface Laptop 5 on a table in front of a window.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review: running to stand still

The Surface Laptop 5 ditches AMD as an option -- and the end result is a step back that puts it behind rivals.
Stage manager in macOS Ventura.

macOS Ventura launches with Stage Manager and redesigned apps

MacOS Ventura has finally exited beta and is now available to download for all.
A person wearing a Meta Quest Pro headset interacts with VR.

Here’s what the Meta Quest Pro tells us about Apple’s mixed reality headset

The Quest Pro takes an approach to mixed -reality that Apple's rumored headset may share in common.
The lid of the Surface Laptop 5.

Why Microsoft Surface still doesn’t have a true answer to the MacBook Air

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 5 makes improvements, but still feels a step behind the M1 MacBook Air.