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Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Matt Elliott is a senior editor ...

Laptops quietly monitor their own health, but most people never tap into the tools that can warn of trouble long before a crash or data loss. Built-in hardware diagnostics sit below the operating ...

Framework's 16-inch model distinguishes itself from the 13-inch Framework Laptop with this feature, which has a separate installation guide. The graphics attachment comes with its own cooling that ...

Intel first discussed the mobile architecture it calls Lunar Lake way back in June, and stated at the time it would arrive in Q3. The initial reveal included some lofty performance claims, so we've ...

Acer is all in with AI computers, having now released half a dozen machines with the AI oomph to qualify for Microsoft’s in-development Copilot designation. The largest of them so far is the Acer ...

With an iridescent color scheme and a futuristic aluminum design, the Area-51 (starts at $1,999.99; $3,399.99 as tested) is Alienware’s ode to its current brand identity and a showcase for what the ...

If you’re confused by all the buzzwordy hype around 2024’s Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, we don’t blame you. Microsoft’s latest flagship is at the forefront of a new range of “Copilot+” computers, which ...

The Framework Laptop 13 falls behind similarly priced systems in many ways, making it a bit of a hard sell for buyers looking to get a new machine. But its reparability and more affordable upgrade ...

For most people, the Acer is the ideal Chromebook. If you want something a little smaller and with a 360-degree screen, then ...