Video editing is a task that requires you to have access to a high-quality display and enough computing power to process large video files. Whether you’re a creative who works on professional-quality videos or you want to launch a YouTube channel, investing in the right laptop will make video editing much easier. The Dell XPS […]
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Chromebooks vs. laptops
Many people consider the Chromebook to be the sleeker, quicker, and even simpler cousin of the traditional laptop. Unlike a Mac or Windows system, a Chromebook mostly relies heavily on the internet for everyday tasks. Since they’re also typically less expensive, you might be wondering how a Chromebook compares to a regular laptop. Are they […]
Charging via USB-C for laptops: Here’s what you need to know
The arrival of USB-C has been a game-changer for many electronics. You can use the connection to charge devices and transfer media, and it’s conveniently reversible. Modern laptops no longer need a big power brick — you can just use USB-C. But there are some precautions you should take when charging over USB-C. Here’s everything […]
Samsung is making “very large quantities” of 90Hz OLED displays for laptops
Enlarge / The 2020 Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, which had a 4K OLED display. Samsung The world’s biggest OLED manufacturer is making a push for more OLED laptop screens. A press release from Samsung Display says the company is making “very large quantities of 14-inch, 90Hz OLED displays destined for laptops and notebooks, beginning in March.” […]
Razer shows smart mask, futuristic gaming chair, and new RTX laptops
Driving Game Growth & Into the Metaverse Register today to connect with the games industry, join private networking sessions, and hear the latest on driving game growth and the metaverse. January 26-28, 2021 Register for free Razer showed off a smart mask, a futuristic gaming chair, and two new Razer Blade laptops that use Nvidia’s […]
Intel at CES: Alder Lake looks a lot like M1, plus new chips for gaming laptops
Some initial specs for the new Core i9-11900K. Intel And here’s a slide for the H-series mobile CPUs. Intel More on those ultraportable gaming laptop CPUs. Intel The Consumer Electronics Show this week was never going to be where Intel would venture into extreme detail on major new 12th-generation CPUs, but nonetheless, the company hosted […]
The best laptops for 2021
We’ve tested and reviewed well over 400 laptops over the years, searching for the best of the best. And when it comes to picking the best laptop overall for 2021, there was a clear winner: The Dell XPS 13. With fantastic performance, a display with modern-looking and thin bezels, a well-built keyboard and touchpad, and […]
Shortage of laptops and PC components won’t be cleared until 2022
This year saw a large boom in sales of laptop and desktop computers, and many hardware manufacturers are still months behind fulfilling their orders and not expected to clear the backlog until 2022, Reuters reports. With the global pandemic of coronavirus causing a huge surge in both remote learning and working from home, people across […]
The best cheap Razer deals for December 2020: Laptops, monitors, and more
Like Alienware, Razer is an icon in the PC gaming world. That’s not just because of the brand’s famous green-on-black styling: In 2020, Razer makes many of the best gaming laptops, gaming mice, gaming keyboards, gaming headsets, and other must-have gear, and everybody knows it — although it’s not always (or even often) the cheapest. […]
The best 15-inch laptops for 2020
Like their 13-inch counterparts, 15-inch laptops keep getting thinner and lighter, but they’re still the same workhorses they’ve always been. Dell’s XPS 15 remains our top pick at this size for its ability to cram all that power into a relatively tiny form. It’s a great all-rounder with some gaming punch for off-hours fun — […]
Razer Cyber Weekend Sale: Save big on gaming laptops, accessories, and more
After weeks of early deals, the Black Friday sales are officially upon us, and Razer is getting in on the action already with its Cyber Weekend Sale that’s slashing prices on all sorts of must-have gaming gear with discounts of up to 50%. Razer makes some of the best gaming kit around, although it doesn’t […]
AMD laptops have a hidden 10-second performance delay. Here’s why
Enlarge / When it’s on battery, your new Ryzen 4000 series laptop doesn’t deliver its true performance until about 10 seconds into a full-throttle workload. Aurich Lawson / AMD In an embargoed presentation Friday morning, Intel’s Chief Performance Strategist Ryan Shrout walked a group of tech journalists through a presentation aimed at taking AMD’s Zen […]
Save big on Asus, Lenovo gaming laptops at Walmart for Black Friday
Black Friday deals are here early thanks to the tricky year that retailers and consumers alike have experienced. Thanks to that, Walmart has heavily discounted big-name gaming laptops from Asus and Lenovo to tempt you into making a purchase. As far as Black Friday gaming laptop deals go, we’re pretty impressed with some big discounts […]
These are the AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops you can buy right now
There’s a lot of excitement around AMD’s Ryzen 4000 laptops. These new processors bring higher core counts and more power to light and portable laptops. Availability, though, is AMD’s primary challenge. AMD says up to 135 designs will be coming this year, ranging from gaming laptops to commercial machines. But the roll-out has been slow. […]
The best Linux laptops you can buy
Hunting down the best Linux laptops is nowhere near as overwhelming as seeking out the ultimate Windows-based PC. That’s likely due to the smaller number of manufacturers that support the open-source platform. HP and Dell are your well-known primary outlets, but there are a few others outside the spotlight, offering shiny Linux-flavored gems that are just […]