Articles by: Phillip Tracy

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 - best 2-in-1 laptops

Best 2-in-1 laptops in 2021

By Phillip Tracy

Here are the best 2-in-1 laptops you can buy now, including tablet/laptop hybrids from Dell, Lenovo and HP.

Best Lenovo laptops in 2021

By Phillip Tracy

From ThinkPads with industry-leading keyboards to slick Yoga 2-in-1s and affordable Ideapads, these are the best Lenovo laptops.

Best tablets in 2021

By Phillip Tracy

These are the best tablets based on our testing, including iPads, Android tablets and kids tablets.

What is a Chromebook and why you should or shouldn't buy one

By Phillip Tracy

I've lost count of how many times I've been asked 'What is a Chromebook?' Instead of Windows 10 or macOS, Chromebooks run Google's Chrome OS.

Best Surface Pro Alternatives - Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable

Best Microsoft Surface Pro alternatives in 2021

By Phillip Tracy

Whether you're looking for a detachable like the Surface Pro or just a great convertible, check out these great 2-in-1 devices.

Best HP EliteBook laptops in 2021 — Top HP business laptops

By Phillip Tracy

Whether you're an IT manager or an enterprise user wanting to upgrade your gear, HP has you covered. Here are the best EliteBook laptops.

Battlefield 2042 skips the campaign — and we should be grateful

Battlefield 2042 skips the single-player campaign — and we should be grateful

By Phillip Tracy, Rami Tabari

Battlefield 2042 was revealed today as a multiplayer-only game set to release on October 22 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and last-gen consoles.

Battlefield 2042: Release date, trailer, weapons, maps, specalists and more

By Phillip Tracy

Large maps, greater destruction, and 128-player maps could define Battlefield 2042 when it arrives in 2021

Battlefield 2042 arrives October 22 with 128-player maps, massive destruction — watch the trailer now

By Phillip Tracy

Battlefield 2042 is the newest first-person shooter from DICE. The game, set in the near future, will arrive on October 15 on PS5, Xbox Series X and last-gen consoles.

SharePlay for FaceTime in iOS 15 is perfect for long-distance relationships — and a reason (for some) to switch to iPhone

By Phillip Tracy

Apple's new iOS 15 feature SharePlay could be a game-changer for those in long-distance relationships. If you missed WWDC, SharePlay lets you listen to music, watch TV shows or movies in sync.

MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: Which Mac Should You Buy in 2021?

By Phillip Tracy

We tested all of the latest MacBooks — the MacBook Air, two 13-inch MacBook Pro models and the 16-inch MacBook Pro — to help you find the right Apple laptop for you.

Best college laptops in 2021: Best laptops for students

By Phillip Tracy

Every college student needs a laptop, but there are so many choices. We've put together a list of the best college laptops for students.

Battlefield 6 could be called Battlefield 2042 — a prequel to 2142

By Phillip Tracy

The next Battlefield installment may not be called Battlefield 6 after all. Instead, the game set to debut on June 9 could be dubbed Battlefield 2042 and be a prequel to Battlefield 2141.

iPad Pro 2021 (12.9-inch) review

By Phillip Tracy

The iPad Pro 2021 (12.9-inch) is the most advanced tablet ever although the new upgrades aren't always noticeable

Best laptops for photo editing in 2021

By Phillip Tracy

The best laptops for photo editing offer high-resolution displays, ultra-powerful specs and portable designs. Here are our top picks for the best laptops for photo editing.

Biggest Windows 10 update of the past decade is coming soon: What we know

By Phillip Tracy

The next generation of Windows 10 is almost here...

Best USB Type C accessories and cables in 2021

By Phillip Tracy

The USB Type-C devices add a little spice and flair to your laptop experience with useful peripherals. Here are the best USB Type C accessories and cables that we've either tested or investigated.

Best tablet cases for kids in 2021

By Phillip Tracy

The best tablet cases will ease your worries about your kid's reckless behavior as they bounce from wall to wall with their tablet. Here are the best tablet cases for kids.

Best laptop backpacks and bags in 2021

By Phillip Tracy

The best laptop backpacks and bags include charger bags for road warriors, backpacks for students, roller bags for travelers and everyday totes.

AMD Radeon RX 6000M series arrives — and the RX 6800M already beats the GeForce RTX 3070 (in some tests)

By Phillip Tracy

Nvidia's dominance in the mobile GPU space is finally being challenged by AMD with the newly unveiled Radeon RX 6000 mobile graphics led by the RX 6800M.

Intel brings 5 GHz to ultra-thin laptops with new 11th Gen Core i7-1195G7 CPU

By Phillip Tracy

Intel announced today two new processors for its 11th Gen U-series family: the Core i7-1195G7 and Intel Core i5-1155G7.

Acer Swift X packs AMD Ryzen 5000 CPU, RTX 3050 Ti GPU — Is this the perfect college laptop?

By Phillip Tracy

Acer unveiled today the Swift X, a 14-inch laptop with an AMD Ryzen 5000 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU.

iPad Pro 2021 Liquid Retina XR display could have mini-LED issue — What we know

By Phillip Tracy

Some users are reporting a "blooming" effect on the iPad Pro's Liquid Retina XDR display. In some conditions, illuminated areas bleed into dark parts of the screen.

Microsoft Edge gets a speed boost — and leaves Google Chrome in the dust

By Phillip Tracy

Microsoft announced during Build 2021 today that its Edge browser is getting a serious performance boost that will make it the "best performing browser on Windows 10."

Best business laptops in 2021

By Phillip Tracy

These are the best business laptops, plus our top-rated ultraportables, 2-in-1s and more.