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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Laptops - What They Never Told You

Microsoft fixes Windows 11's nasty bugs with Dell laptops — and shows there's a catch to jumping the update queue

Want all Windows 11 features as soon as they're available? Be aware that there's a side effect to an option that some people like to exercise in Microsoft's OS.

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Broken laptops can morph into Steam Machine alternatives, and the base parts cost less than 32GB RAM

Turns out you can easily turn an RTX 4060 gaming laptop motherboard into a Steam Deck alternative that's half the price of Valve's cube.

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Want to design a giant mechanical cat? These are the 3 best CAD laptops right meow

Great one, cheap one, one the size of your head.

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Finally, some good news for budget-conscious laptop fans — Lenovo Legion R9000P is the world's first laptop with inkjet-printed OLED

Lenovo’s Legion R9000P introduces TCL CSOT’s inkjet OLED technology, bringing advanced display manufacturing and sharper visuals to gaming laptops.

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The quiet comeback of boring computing: why ports, keyboards, and repairability matter again

After years of sealed laptops, replaceable parts are finally making a comeback in 2026.

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Graphic designer? These are the 3 laptops you need to consider

Whatever your platform, power needs and budget, we've got the option for you.

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MSI Stealth 16 AI+ (2026) review: A gaming laptop master

MSI's sleek laptop is a beauty

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I just tested the MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W — and its effective cooling system and 240Hz refresh rate make it one of the finest gaming laptops today

The MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W is an excellent gaming laptop with a 240Hz refresh rate and beautiful, accurate colors. Its cooling system is very effective too.

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MacBook users are filing off the sharp corners of their laptops for better wrist comfort

Apple users have been filing their MacBooks’ edges due to their painful sharpness.

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The Razer Blade 18 steps up to some of the most powerful gaming laptops I've tested and nearly steals the win

The Razer Blade 18's price tag has ballooned in 2026, but its performance, style, and endurance mean it can stand up to some of the most powerful rigs on the market.

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Best Buy's 12GB RTX 5070 Lenovo Legion 7a listing hides its actual price, but even then these GPUs are going to struggle to stay relevant

Lenovo has launched the first 12GB RTX 5070 gaming laptop into the wild, but if those price trends continue this spec is going to struggle in today's market.

GamesRadar

Qualcomm is quietly arming the Snapdragon X2 Elite for gaming laptop glory and the numbers point to a faster invasion than we thought

Qualcomm just updated its Snapdragon Control Panel to be more gamer friendly, but how far away are we from a full ARM invasion?

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Laptops banned from US university classroom in bid to tackle student AI use

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The Independent UK

University law school bans laptops from classes amid AI backlash

‘We need to ensure that our students actually learn to think critically,’ university administrators say

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Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity

American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache

Fortune

The U.S. spent $30 billion to ditch textbooks for laptops and tablets: The result is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents

Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath said older generations “screwed up” giving students access to so much technology: “I genuinely hope Gen Z quickly figures that out and gets mad.”

Tom’s Guide

Haptic vs. Mechanical trackpads: I put them both through a gauntlet, and one almost made me throw my laptop into the sun

Why do $1,000+ laptops still have trackpad tech from the 90s? I put the mechanical trackpad up against the haptic trackpad in some very "scientific" tests, and honestly it should be killed now.

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Laptop specs are getting more confusing – here’s what actually matters in 2026

Looking for a new laptop and sick of all the jargon? We demystify the specifications that really make a difference in 2026.

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PlayStation ending physical games is "like Apple removing the CD Drive from its laptops," says analyst: "Not a single person is complaining about it today"

"This time a new laptop will cost $5k and my old one with a disc drive works just fine"

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Searching for the perfect cheap laptop to take to college? Here are our top recommendations — all tried and tested by our computing experts

Any of these affordable laptops would a make stellar study buddy at college or university.

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I'm a tech expert, and believe me: your next laptop’s battery life is about more than just battery size

When buying a new laptop, you want to make sure it offers good battery life, but that doesn't just mean looking at capacity and manufacturers' claims. Here's what you really need to consider...

The Times of India

Buried treasure: Appalachian Mountains hold enough lithium to make 500 billion smartphones and 130 million electric vehicles, scientists discover

The ancient Appalachian Mountains may be hiding one of the United States' most valuable untapped natural resources. According to new research by the US Geological Survey (USGS), the mountain range contains an estimated 2.5 million tons of lithium, enough to manufacture around 500 billion smartphones, 180 billion laptops or 130…

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The MSI Raider 16 Max HX delivers on gaming performance and packs an excellent display, but the build quality leaves a lot to be desired

MSI's Raider 16 Max HX can throw down with the best gaming laptops in terms of performance, but I was unimpressed by the chassis.

Tom’s Guide

I can't believe an RTX 5080 gaming laptop just lasted 14 hours on the battery: My full Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is often a favorite in the gaming laptop scene, though last year’s model was more disappointing than expected. The new 2026 model does improve the battery life, and packs a heftier punch in terms of raw performance, but it’s still too pricey.

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Prime Day 2026: These Tech Categories See the Biggest Price Drops in India

For Indian shoppers, Prime Day has evolved into more than just another sale. It has become an opportunity to finally buy gadgets that may have been sitting in wishlists for months. Whether it is upgrading an aging smartphone, investing in a work laptop, or building a smarter home, Prime Day…

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