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Now might be the worst time to buy an Alienware laptop, don't waste your money in 2026

Alienware is set to fix the biggest problem facing its current gaming laptop lineup, so there's never been a worse time to invest.

YouTuber facing federal charges after taking drone footage of top-secret ‘underground Pentagon’, FBI claims

YouTuber facing federal charges after taking drone footage of top-secret ‘underground Pentagon’, FBI claims

Stuart Dale Bennett accused of violating airspace above the Raven Rock Mountain Complex, a secure facility where top US officials will be whisked in the event of nuclear war

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VR's golden age is over, and there wasn't much gold there

VR's golden age is over, and there wasn't much gold there

Meta's shift from immersive virtual reality to smart glasses leaves no clear home for business-grade VR/AR headsets.

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The price of new laptops is officially out of control — here's 5 pre-owned laptops I actually recommend

With the RAM crisis inflating component costs, purchasing a pre-owned laptop to save money is a smart idea. Here are 5 pre-owned laptops I recommend.

I found the missing link between Android, iPhone, and Windows — and it’s an app I almost ignored

Link to Windows is one of the most underrated phone apps around as it lets you seamlessly transfer files wirelessly, project your phone to a PC, and more.

Scared of PC price hikes? HP's latest brainwave is renting you a gaming laptop rather than selling it — but the pricing looks as painful as the RAM crisis

HP offers 'gaming laptop as a service' where you never own the notebook, and just pay monthly — but I'm far from convinced.

HP’s new 7-inch touchscreen film scanner makes our favorite easy-to-use digitizer even more convenient

HP supersizes its simplest film scanner for even easier home digitizing

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HP wants you to rent your next laptop — I did the math and it's actually terrifying

HP wants you to rent your next laptop — I did the math and it's actually terrifying

HP has launched a laptop subscription service that lets you pay a monthly fee to rent a machine, with the option to upgrade after one year. But there's no option to own it.

HP now has a gaming laptop subscription service, offering RTX 5080 GPUs for $130 a month — and you'll never own that PC

HP now has a gaming laptop subscription service, offering RTX 5080 GPUs for $130 a month — and you'll never own that PC

HP has quietly launched an OMEN gaming laptop subscription that offers hardware up to an RTX 5080 for $129.99 a month. The service includes a 30-day trial, a 12-month lock-in, yearly upgrade options, and steep cancellation fees, but no path to ownership.

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HP has a gaming laptop subscription service, where you pay monthly to borrow a rig but never get the option to own it

HP has a gaming laptop subscription service, where you pay monthly to borrow a rig but never get the option to own it

That's a lot of cash to rent a portable gaming rig.

RAM prices keep rising in 2026 — Acer exec says PC makers may bypass major suppliers to keep laptops affordable

RAM prices keep rising in 2026 — Acer exec says PC makers may bypass major suppliers to keep laptops affordable

Acer has shared its plan with Tom’s Guide to work with “multiple smaller” RAM vendors to bypass the consumer tech price crisis caused by the big three focusing on the AI boom.

Legendary Windows dev codes demos and games for ancient ‘War Games’ monitor — interfaces with the HP1345a vector display using an ESP32 microcontroller

Legendary Windows dev codes demos and games for ancient ‘War Games’ monitor — interfaces with the HP1345a vector display using an ESP32 microcontroller

The ancient HP1345a vector display is now usable with a PC to USB serial connection and code shared on GitHub.

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Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week (Jan. 31–Feb. 6, 2026)

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week (Jan. 31–Feb. 6, 2026)

See which Fortune 500 companies are making changes to their C-suite ranks.

I switched to the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 for 30 days — and I'm shocked how good this laptop is for $599

I switched to the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 for 30 days — and I'm shocked how good this laptop is for $599

The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is quite the good-looking, premium mid-range 2-in-1. The performance is especially good for the $599 price you pay (ignore that MSRP as it’s never $999). Strong battery life and impressive ergonomics all come together to create a great all-rounder for the money.

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I’ve been using the Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI for a couple of months now - and it's easily one of the best ultra-light machines I’ve used

The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI middle-of-the-road laptop that uses a 200-series Core Ultra processor to maximum effect.

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw (4202dw) review: I love this laser printer’s rich black text, and hate the retro dial

Swift and crisp duplex printing.

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Leading PC manufacturers considering using Chinese memory chips, report claims — HP and Dell qualifying CXMT DRAM, Acer and Asus asking Chinese partners to source locally-made memory chips

HP and Dell are reportedly qualifying CXMT memory chips for their products, while Asus and Acer are asking their partners to source locally-made memory modules. The ongoing memory chip shortage is forcing even big companies to look for alternative sources to Micron, Samsung, and SK hynix.

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Our list of the latest HP coupon codes can help you save on the computing brand's laptops, desktops, printers, ink cartridges and more..

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With PayPal stock down 80%, finance chief Jamie Miller steps in as interim CEO

PayPal turns to HP’s Enrique Lores as the next chief executive.

HP CEO Enrique Lores quits in shock move, will take PayPal top job

Enrique Lores is set to move from HP over to PayPal to meet board expectations for a quicker pace of change.

This HP laptop I tested has a sleek and compact form, but rivals offer better value for money

The HP Laptop 14 has a small and simple form — but does it have enough power for the modern-day user?

The AI in a Box Trade: Hardware Is the Next Boom

SanDisk's earnings indicate that a massive hardware refresh cycle is beginning, positioning Dell Technologies and HP Inc. as the next beneficiaries of AI.

PayPal fires CEO in surprise shakeup, poaches HP's top exec

Alex Chriss lasted barely two years after failing to halt a massive slide in PayPal's share price.

I tested the HP OmniBook 7 and I don’t think there’s a better mid-range laptop — but it’s not exactly cheap

The HP OmniBook 7 14-inch promises to be a strong mid-range effort — but can it live up to the price tag?

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Google briefly leaked its secret desktop‑class Android OS — and it could be a real challenger to lower-end Windows laptops

Google inadvertently revealed its super-secret Android desktop operating system's UI while publishing a Google bug report on the Chromium Issue Tracker,

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