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DARK SECRETS: Laptops - The Real Truth

‘No 14-inch laptop is more portable than this’: I reviewed Asus’ answer to the MacBook Air, and loved its super-light design — but it comes with a big catch

It may prioritize portability, but the Asus Zenbook A14 is no slouch when it comes to performance.

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"It's almost impossible to recommend the Surface Laptop 13": I compare it to the MacBook Neo after Microsoft's price hike

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch and Apple's MacBook Neo have a lot in common, and normally it would be hard to decide. But with Surface prices going up, it's become much harder to recommend the Windows device. Here's my full comparison.

Windows Central

The Acer Swift 16 AI’s touchpad is just too large, but its performance and OLED display won me over

The Acer Swift 16 AI delivers stellar performance and battery life in one of the lightest 16-inch notebooks. Its large touchpad can be gimmicky, but the laptop’s strengths mostly override its faults.

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There's no memory crisis in space, as astronauts on the ISS are getting new laptops with 128 GB of RAM and a seriously beefy specs sheet

Everyone loves upgrade day, don't they?

PC Gamer

Default BitLocker configuration isn’t enough: Defending endpoints against physical attacks

Physical access attacks are no longer edge cases, they are a risk that organizations must actively plan for.

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10 Best Gaming Laptops Under $1000 in 2026: Budget Picks for Performance

Find the best gaming laptops under $1000 in 2026 with RTX graphics, fast displays, and strong value picks for smooth 1080p gaming.

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I ditched my MacBook Pro for the Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro — and it’s the only Windows laptop I’d buy

The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro is a powerful laptop, featuring a 2.8K OLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate, making it great for all-day work and casual gaming.

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Google Pixel laptop coming with Hue-style lighting – but what is "Pixel Glow"?

A leak hints at new feature for Google's Pixel phones and laptops

MSI says its refreshed Raider gaming laptops have been designed to combat the one thing I hate most about portable PCs: fan noise

And it seems to be addressing its fondness for the chonk, too.

PC Gamer

Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop could pack an OLED panel — but how much will it cost?

A new report claims that next Microsoft Surface PCs are arriving this spring, and the Surface Laptop 8 will get an OLED upgrade. Here's what we've heard.

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"There are over 5,700 combinations.": I attended Panasonic's USS Intrepid press conference and saw 10Gbps, Wi‑Fi 7 and on‑device AI in the new Toughbook 56, but should you swap out your Toughbook 55?

The Panasonic Toughbook 56 tightens up what made the 55 MK3 useful and adds faster networking, newer Intel Series 2 CPUs, Wi‑Fi 7, and a stronger security stack — all in a highly modular package built for long field deployments.

Windows Central

ASUS Zenbook A16 vs. Zenbook S 16: Lots of similarities don't necessarily make for an easy choice, and it might come down to pricing and performance hardware

ASUS now has Zenbook A16 and Zenbook S 16 models on the market, and at first glance, they seem quite similar. But once you get inside, differences begin to appear. I've put together this comparison based on our reviews of both laptops to help you make the right decision.

Windows Central

I tested the new Asus Zenbook and I can’t think of a better 16-inch laptop for travelling with — but there are certain tasks I can’t recommend it for

The Asus Zenbook A16 promises plenty of power in an ultralight form — but is it suitable for your needs?

TechRadar

The RAM crisis strikes again — Samsung Galaxy phones and Microsoft Surface laptops just got a whole lot more expensive

'Apple is now the value brand': More RAM misery as Microsoft hikes Surface prices in a big way.

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Microsoft's already pricey Surface laptops have suddenly got a whole lot pricier and you know exactly what to blame for this

I'm not a huge fan of Surface laptops but I'd prefer it if they didn't price themselves into oblivion.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft quietly hiked prices on all its Surface laptops — it's now cheaper to buy a MacBook Air

Microsoft has quietly hiked the prices of almost all of its Snapdragon-powered Surface devices as the RAM crisis continues to make tech even more expensive.

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Why Cats Love Sitting on Laptops So Much- Science Answers

If you have ever tried to get work done only to find your cat suddenly occupying your laptop keyboard as if it were the most important place in the house, you are not alone, because this oddly specific behavior is one of the most commonly reported quirks among cat owners…

Tom’s Hardware

Linux 7.0 enables three new AI-specific keys for keyboards, an apparent expansion beyond the Copilot key — Google authors both the HID spec and the kernel patch

The Linux 7.0 kernel has merged support for three new keycodes intended for a coming wave of laptops with dedicated AI agent keys.

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I just tested the Dell XPS 16 and it’s my new favorite Windows laptop

The Dell XPS 16 (2026) is a fine return to form, thanks to its updated chassis, powerful performance, and strong battery life, all of which make it one of the best Windows laptops you can buy.

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I just tested the $599 MacBook Neo vs a $799 Windows laptop — and Apple still blows it away

We compare the MacBook Neo against the HP Omnibook 5 Flip to see which laptop is the better value.

Fortune

Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies

Millions were spent putting laptops in every student’s hands. Now schools want them back as technology in the classroom is turning out not to be the miracle solution it was sold as.

TechRadar

RAMageddon: How IT leaders are adapting PC refresh strategy to manage the 2026 memory crunch

Rising memory costs force IT leaders to rethink device refresh, budgets, and procurement strategies.

Windows Central

Dell is scrubbing its failed Premium brand from existence, but who cares when you can save almost $900 on an XPS 14?

Dell is quietly turning its "Premium" laptops back into XPS machines to fix a naming mess, and you can save nearly $900 on the hardware formerly known as the Dell 14 Premium.

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"The MacBook Air is no longer the best lightweight laptop": I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas

We got our hands on the new ASUS Zenbook A16 for in-depth testing, and it's clear that the new Windows laptop is gunning for Apple's lightweight MacBook Air 15. Here's how the two devices compare in terms of design, features, displays, performance, efficiency, and pricing.

GamesRadar

I benchmarked Cyberpunk 2077 on 15 gaming laptops, these are the specs you need to hit 60fps in RT Ultra in 2026

After a year of testing, this is how each gaming laptop GPU handles one of today's most demanding games.

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