Microsoft just fixed a 9-month-old Windows bug, which is why it's the perfect time to try Linux
A recent Windows 11 update finally fixed a bug from nearly a year ago. It's the perfect reason to finally try Linux instead.
Buying Guides
I review laptops for a living, and these are the 6 best Lenovo laptops worth buying in 2025
The best Lenovo laptops based on hundreds of hours of testing and reviewing, including ThinkPads, Yoga 2-in-1s, Legion gaming laptops, and affordable Ideapads.
I've reviewed 90+ gaming laptops, these are my top 5 picks for 2025
Here are the best gaming laptops in 2025 for every budget based on hundreds of hours of testing and reviews, which include 13 performance and gaming tests.
A great laptop under $500 is hard to find — here are the 4 best budget laptops I recommend in 2025
We've found the best budget laptops under $500 in every form factor: clamshells, Chromebooks, and 2-in-1 hybrids.
After dozens of hours testing, here are my picks for the 4 best gaming headsets in 2025.
These are the best gaming headsets in 2025, tested and reviewed by our experts to find the top gaming audio experience for you.
Reviews by Brand
The Dell 14 Plus is an un-Inspiron-ed introduction to Dell's new line-up
The Dell 14 Plus makes a good first impression with its battery life and performance, but its mediocre display, lousy audio, and shallow touchpad let it down.
HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a review
From dollars to battery life, some sacrifices need to be made for x86
Need a cheap Windows laptop? The Acer Aspire 3 15 makes a few sacrifices to hit its tempting sub-$500 price
The Acer Aspire 3 15 is an affordable laptop that sacrifices a bit too much for me, especially with its battery life and performance. But it's not all bad.
MSI Raider 18 HX AI Review
The MSI Raider 18 HX AI features strong performance, smooth RTX 5080 graphics, a vivid miniLED display, a bouncy keyboard, powerful audio, and plenty of ports.
Deals
7 best laptop deals from Newegg ahead of Memorial Day
Save big on a new laptop with early Memorial Day deals at Newegg.
Don't wait for Memorial Day, snag this HP Pavilion 16 laptop now for just $449
Take $350 off the HP Pavilion 16-inch Laptop PC in this limited-time deal.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge pre-order deals: Freebies and trade-in offers
See the best Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge pre-order deals from retailers and carriers.
Laptops
7 best laptop deals from Newegg ahead of Memorial Day
Save big on a new laptop with early Memorial Day deals at Newegg.
Don't wait for Memorial Day, snag this HP Pavilion 16 laptop now for just $449
Take $350 off the HP Pavilion 16-inch Laptop PC in this limited-time deal.
Best Buy Memorial Day sale 2025: Start date, 23 early deals this week
Save big with this season's Best Buy Memorial Day deals on laptops, tablets, phones, video games, and more.
Laptop accessories
This wearable could replace the mouse and keyboard, and I saw it first-hand at MWC 2025
The Mudra Link lets you control almost everything with a wave of your hand.
The best webcams in 2025: The top picks, based on our real-world testing
Here are the best webcams to replace your laptops built-in camera. We've tested dozens of webcams to find the very best no matter your use case or budget.
AI
Meta’s next smart glasses may include an AI feature that’s already raising eyebrows over privacy concerns
Facial recognition on smart glasses could be a privacy nightmare.
Could AI replace Google in Safari? Apple executive suggests it’s possible.
Google Search could have its days numbered.
Looks like Apple isn't giving up on smart glasses after all
Apple is once again late to the party, but there's one way it could still succeed with smart glasses
Are Snapdragon X Elite chips that much better on battery power than AMD and Intel? I tested them all to find out.
All day battery life, but it didn't even last half a day of benchmarking
Gaming
89 million Steam accounts could be at risk after a third-party data breach. Here's how to protect your account.
A May 10 data breach could leave Steam users' accounts vulnerable. Here's what gamers should know and how to protect your account.
Play 'FBC: Firebreak' first, if your laptop can handle a return to Control's Oldest House
As someone who’s consumed most of this universe so far, I’m hella hyped for FBC: Firebreak. But the question is, what will I, and you, need to run this game?
Who really owns your Switch 2? "It's-a-me!" suggests Nintendo
Be aware of the Ninten-do's and don'ts of Switch 2 ownership. It could be costly.
After negative Steam reviews, Ori developer shares surprising message on its future
The company head says the studio is actually doing fine.
Apple
I found 15 best MacBook deals in May 2025: Save up to $500
Save big with today's best MacBook deals at several retailers
The latest iPad Air M3 with Apple Intelligence is now $100 off at Amazon
Amazon takes $100 off the latest iPad Air with Apple M3 chip and Apple Intelligence support.
Best iPad deals today in May 2025: Up to $200 off iPad Pro
Shop today's best iPad deals and save on your next Apple tablet.
Could tariffs and limited capacity drive more customers to Intel Foundry?
Intel's external production is currently "not significant," but that is expected to change by 2027
Windows
Windows 11 May update: A controversial AI feature makes a quiet comeback
Fingers crossed this update doesn’t bring back any mysterious setup folders, though
Microsoft's next Windows update isn't at all what users were searching for
Windows users wanted a better way to search, but all Microsoft found was feature creep
It's the "End of 10," but that doesn't mean you have to install Windows 11
Your laptop or PC isn't obsolete, no matter how many times Microsoft says otherwise
No, Microsoft isn't going to charge you $1.50 to update Windows 11
Afraid of being charged $1.50 per month just for Windows 11 updates? Well, that’s not exactly the case, but I'm worried for a different reason.
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