EXPLAINED: 14 | Vintage Vibes

I think the Surface Laptop for Business might be the smartest and most effective work device Microsoft has ever produced — but I'm most enamored with this one key privacy feature

Microsoft may finally have cracked it with the latest Surface Laptop for Business device.

TechRadar · Jul 28

Motherboard VRM thermal testing – budget vs. high-end boards, does it really matter?

Not all motherboard VRMs are created equal. We break down the differences between budget and premium designs, how they can affect CPU performance, and whether paying more is actually worth it.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 28

Testing old drives as external storage to avoid price hikes — hard drive, SATA SSD, and NVMe in enclosures up to 80 Gbps, tested

For as little as $10 (or less on sale), you can use an old drive as external storage, but will that dusty drive deliver the speed you need?

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 28

The AI pricing paradox: AI PCs might be the answer to spiralling cloud costs for some, but that doesn't mean cloud computing's days are numbered

Cloud AI pricing is shifting toward consumption and outcomes, and AI PCs are becoming more expensive – how does the hybrid future look?

TechRadar · Jul 27

Framework 13 Pro review

The best laptop Framework's ever produced, and one of the best I've ever used.

PC Gamer · Jul 27

Intel unveiled its iconic Core 2 Duo family 20 years ago — legendary chip dethroned AMD Athlon, restoring the chipmaker’s performance lead

Today marks 20 years since the first raft of Intel Core 2 Duo processors, codename Conroe, was launched.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 27

Intel Stock: AI Is Bringing Its Biggest Strength Back to Life

The CPU comeback could strengthen Intel's long-term story.

Barchart · Jul 27

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2026 review: Weak RAW support and AI credits mar Adobe’s latest beginner-friendly offering

Adobe’s annual update for its subscription-free entry-level photo editor introduces GenAI, but fails to fix limited RAW support

Digital Camera World · Jul 27

Intel’s Earnings Could Quadruple in 4 Years, Analyst Says

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) stock gained by almost 2% during Monday’s premarket session as risk appetite firms up across equities. Nasdaq futures are up 1.28% while S&P 500 futures have gained 0.79%.

Benzinga · Jul 27

I tested this HyperX OMEN 15 gaming laptop and its RTX 5070 graphics inside, but the OLED display stole the show

NVIDIA's DLSS keeps the RTX 5070 competitive in this HyperX OMEN 15 laptop, but OLED stands out as the killer visual feature — if you can live with the noise.

Windows Central · Jul 27