Acer Swift 14 AI (AMD) review: speed and battery life in equal strides

The Acer Swift 14 AI focuses more on performance than battery life, contrary to many newer 14-inch laptops. But, it manages to do well with both.

Reviews         February 6

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 review: everything you need and nothing you don’t

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is a solid addition to the Chrome OS ecosystem, with good performance and battery life at an attractive price.

Reviews         February 2

Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 review: a $650 laptop that could cost twice as much

The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 is a well-made laptop with decent performance and good battery life that's attractive on sale. The display is a disappointment.

Reviews         January 27

You’d never guess that HP’s latest PC is actually a business laptop

The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i looks like a great new addition to the company's commercial lineup, promising good performance and battery life.

Features         January 6

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 review: best ThinkPad yet?

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 is an excellent laptop at a high price. It's best suited for ThinkPad fans, and it's the best ever for them.

Reviews         January 5

Asus ExpertBook P5 review: Lunar Lake laptops aren’t created equal

The Asus ExpertBook P5 is one of the first laptops using Intel's new Core Ultra Series 2. It's not the best representative, though.

Reviews         January 3

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 review: a true mobile workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is very fast but also very large and expensive. It offers rock-solid reliability, but that's most valuable for a select few.

Reviews         January 2

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i review: a budget laptop that’s worth it?

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i is a budget laptop when you can find it on sale, and it offers some attractive features. But its battery life is disappointing.

Reviews         December 18, 2024

Qualcomm Snapdragon X vs. Intel Core Ultra Series 2: the better laptop chip?

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 are intended to make Windows laptops more competitive with Apple MacBooks. Which is more successful?

Guides         December 14, 2024

Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: fast, long-lasting, and affordable

The Acer Swift Go 14 AI leverages Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and an attractive price to create a fast, long-lasting laptop that's easy to recommend.

Reviews         December 10, 2024

I tested all versions of the XPS 13, and there’s one you should avoid

The Dell XPS 9340 (Intel), XPS 13 9345 (Qualcomm), and XPS 13 9350 (Intel) laptops are identical on the outside. Inside, they have different chipsets and performance.

Best Ofs         December 8, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 Pro vs. MacBook Air 15: a narrower gap

Apple's MacBook Air 15 is a class-leading larger laptop, with great battery life and performance. Can the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 compete?

Guides         December 6, 2024

Acer Swift 14 AI review: battery life for days

The Acer Swift 14 AI is a very good 14-inch laptop at a price that's reasonable but not a true bargain. But its battery life is what stands out the most.

Reviews         December 4, 2024

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: almost a budget Copilot+ PC

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 is an affordable laptop with solid performance, great battery life, and a dynamic if low-resolution OLED display.

Reviews         November 30, 2024

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 vs. iPad: another failed attempt

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 leverages Chrome OS and a low price to compete in the tablet market. But Apple's iPad 10th Generation is just too good.

Computing         November 28, 2024

Dell XPS 13 vs. MacBook Air: which is best in 2024?

The new Dell XPS 13 design looks excellent, but it's going up against the outstanding Apple MacBook Air M2. On paper, the Dell a competitive laptop.

Best Ofs         November 27, 2024

The best 2-in-1 laptops: tested and reviewed

The 2-in-1 market has exploded over the last several years, with convertible notebooks and tablets of all kinds. Here are the best models available.

Best Ofs         November 22, 2024

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 review: a step backward

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 is very affordable, but sometimes that's just not good enough. Performance and the keyboard are subpar, which is a shame.

Reviews         November 21, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: as small as it is big

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a thin and light 2-in-1 with a great 16-inch OLED display and good battery life.

Reviews         November 18, 2024

How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows and connect your devices

It only takes a few quick steps to connect your Windows PC to a mouse, keyboard, or other accessory via Bluetooth.

Guides         November 16, 2024

Dell XPS 13 (9350) review: better battery life, same design problems

The Dell XPS 13 9350 gets great battery life thanks to its Intel Lunar Lake chipset. It also has several design features that detract from the experience.

Reviews         November 12, 2024

How to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10

Windows 11 has brought a host of new features that many people enjoy, but the changes to the Start menu and Taskbar aren't among them.

Guides         November 10, 2024

A 2-in-1 has challenged the Surface Pro 11, but not how you might think

The Surface Pro 11 is the de facto Windows 2-in-1, but HP's new convertible 2-in-1 makes a strong case for itself against the Surface.

Computing         November 7, 2024

HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: a solid entry for AMD

The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 helps introduce a new brand, and it leverages AMD's latest chipset for solid performance efficiency. But it's not the perfect laptop.

Reviews         November 6, 2024

The MacBook Air may have officially met its match

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 leverages Intel Lunar Lake to mount a challenge against the Apple MacBook Air 13. Which one comes out on top?

Computing         November 5, 2024

There’s a new challenger to one of our favorite laptops

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 15 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition are both 15-inch laptops with the newest chipsets. Which one is the better choice?

Computing         November 2, 2024

Lenovo’s 49-inch ultrawide is absurdly wide — and pretty great

The Lenovo ThinkVision P49w-30 is an extreme example of the ultrawide monitor, and it's quite expensive. But its image quality and features are very good.

Reviews         November 1, 2024

Lenovo’s latest laptop had an edge on the MacBook Air until this week

The Apple MacBook Air 15 is one of the best laptops you can buy, with fast performance and great battery life. Can the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i compete?

Computing         November 1, 2024

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: There’s so much to like

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is a well-made convertible 2-in-1 with a gorgeous display and very good battery life. It won't break any speed records, though.

Reviews         October 29, 2024

How to split your screen on Windows 11

Windows 11 takes the excellent Snap Assist functionality of Windows 10 and bumps it up a notch. Here we explain how to split your screen in Windows 11.

Guides         October 24, 2024

How to change keyboard language in Windows

Need to change your keyboard language in Windows 10 or 11? We’ve put together this guide to teach you how.

Guides         October 24, 2024

How to factory reset Windows 10 or Windows 11

If your PC is being sold or has serious errors, then your best option is to factory reset Windows. We'll walk you through the entire process, step by step.

Guides         October 23, 2024

The best budget laptops for 2024

Looking for a budget notebook for work or play? The best budget laptops will get the job done without gouging your wallet.

Best Ofs         October 21, 2024

No laptop has ever gotten this close to beating the M3 MacBook Air

The MacBook Air M3 is one of the best laptops made, with great performance and battery life. The Zenbook S 14 brings Intel's Lunar Lake chipset to the battle.

Computing         October 20, 2024