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MSI just made the most beautiful laptop I’ve ever seen — here’s why the Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition took my breath away
With nearly 20 years under my belt as a tech journalist, I’ve become pretty jaded to design gimmicks in laptops. It’s going to take more than a painted lid to get me to fall in love with a laptop — at least that’s what I thought before I laid my eyes on MSI’s new Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition at…
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Dell grows AI laptop line with Dell Pro Max Plus at Dell Technologies World 2025
Dell Technologies has taken the wraps off a new AI-focused laptop in its revamped Pro range, the Dell Pro Max Plus. Announced during the opening day keynote at Dell Technologies World 2025 in Las Vegas, the Dell Pro Max Plus uses Intel’s Arrow Lake HX processors and is the first laptop to use Qualcomm’s AI 100 PC inference card. This…
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Nvidia’s RTX 5050 is real? Gaming laptop listings show off new GPU with shocking price tag
Nvidia’s RTX 5060 is set to launch just in time for Computex 2025, but there may be another GPU in the cards, as leaked gaming laptop listings have shown RTX 5050 graphics cards. The first laptops with an RTX 5050 laptop GPU have popped up at UK retailer Laptops Direct, including in a Lenovo Legion 5 and a Lenovo LOQ…
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Change These Settings on Your Gaming Laptop to Save Battery and Play Longer
Gaming laptops are a great blend of portability and power, but you can usually only get one or the other at a time. Plug your laptop in and you can have top-notch graphics, but as soon as you unplug, all those polygons will drain your battery faster than you can say “Play of the game.” Fortunately, there are some ways…
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The Acer Nitro V Gaming Laptop Has Has a Huge Discount
Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-51-51H9 The Acer Nitro V gaming laptop has an Intel Core i7-13620H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, and a 15.6″ 144Hz display. Its 16GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB Gen 4 SSD will give smooth performance.Override Gamers looking for a powerful and budget-friendly machine will want to check out the current 18% discount on the Acer…
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Best Mac Laptop or Desktop for You
But choosing the right Mac for your needs can take a little homework, especially if you don’t know what distinguishes the latest models from those that came before them. In that case, consider us your study buddy. If portability is your top priority, Apple’s two laptop lines—the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro—are your starting point. Both deliver solid performance, but…
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GPD Win Max 2 review: a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld
Since Neuromancer took the sci-fi world by storm in 1984, computing nerds have pined for a “cyberdeck” — the ultimate in personal, portable PCs for surfing and hacking the world. Usually, they’re DIY affairs. But the 10-inch GPD Win Max 2 is the closest I’ve seen to an off-the-shelf cyberdeck worth buying. It’s far from the best laptop or gaming…
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5 Reasons Now Is the Right Time to Buy a Linux Laptop
Most people only consider Windows or macOS when looking at laptops, with a smattering of ChromeOS thrown in for good measure. However, the next time you configure a laptop before purchase, you might just see the option to buy it with Linux pre-installed. Before you ignore that option and click the Windows option, here are five good reasons to buy…
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Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use?
According to Steve Blair, CR’s lead privacy and security researcher, it’s possible for webcams to be hacked and set to record audio and/or video without your knowledge. The odds of that happening to an everyday consumer (as opposed to a high-profile target like an activist or government worker) are probably low. But if you’re concerned, you can cover the camera…
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Don’t wait for back to school — 9 laptop deals I’d get ahead of impending tariffs
The Trump administration’s tariffs could wreak havoc on your back to school shopping. Although the first round of reciprocal tariffs has been paused, the White House has confirmed that China will face specialized tariffs designed specifically for tech devices like laptops and smartphones. These tariffs could be announced in the next two months, which is roughly when back to school…
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