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HP is updating one of my favorite gaming monitors, dropping a new 4K smart gaming display, and more

During CES 2025, HP announced five new OMEN gaming monitors, including an update to one of my top-rated monitors and a smart gaming display for cloud streaming.

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Say goodbye to dust — HP's latest gaming laptop boasts self-cleaning fans

Dust can easily clog up your gaming laptop, resulting in a noticeable drop in performance. HP wants to fix that with self-cleaning intake fans in its new OMEN MAX 16 gaming laptop.

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I'm becoming a big fan of HP's enterprise laptops after going hands-on with one powered by Intel's best

During CES 2025, HP has announced new EliteBooks powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), and my early hands-on with one is making me a big EliteBook fan.

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"Bad news is the AI PC and AI smartphone 'supercycle' has more or less been a bust." Copilot+ PCs made a dramatic entrance in 2024, and then their sales fell flat. But are they doomed?

Copilot+ PCs had a disastrous launch and did not meet sales expectations, but are they a bust?

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Exclusive report: What's next for Surface in 2025, including a possible 11-inch mini Surface Laptop?

Microsoft aims to bring Copilot+ capabilities to the rest of the active Surface portfolio in 2025.

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Razer's craziest (and most expensive) gaming mouse that you never heard of is now in gorgeous white

Razer's unique Viper Mini Special Edition gaming mouse will soon be available in a new color, but it will still be hard to buy.

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These are the MUST-SEE announcements for Windows PCs, laptops, and gaming at IFA 2024

IFA 2024 was a great showcase for the cutting edge of PC technology, and we saw a ton of great hardware during the conference. We've narrowed it down to nine top announcements and products, with Windows Central awards in tow.

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This new Windows laptop doesn't have a webcam until you want it to

Honor has taken the wraps off a new Windows laptop at IFA 2024, which features a drop-dead gorgeous design with thin uniform bezels, a high-resolution 120Hz touchscreen display, a large haptic trackpad, and a unique webcam that can be detached from the top of the laptop lid.

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Intel Core Ultra Series 2 is official, delivering massive performance, efficiency, and AI gains in thin and light devices

Intel has officially unveiled Intel Core Ultra Series 2, the long-awaited Lunar Lake that delivers much improved performance, power efficiency, and AI power.

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Hey students, you should consider a gaming handheld like Legion Go or ROG Ally instead of a laptop — yes, really

If you need a computer for school, you might want to consider a Windows 11 gaming handheld rather than a laptop. Here's why.

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Dell’s $50 new silent mouse and AI keyboard are frankly awesome, especially with that Copilot key

Dell released two new silent keyboards, one wired with dedicated keys for Microsoft Teams) and the other wireless with an included mouse. Their excellent pricing and customizability save these first "AI" keyboards in our hands-on review.

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Lenovo Legion Go S: Leaks, rumors, and everything you need to know

Legion Go S is an upcoming new variant of Lenovo's original gaming handheld. Learn all about it.

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Surface Pro 11 review: A stunning achievement by Microsoft and Qualcomm, making it one of the best Windows PCs of 2024

The new Surface Pro 11 is a remarkable design, engineering, and functionality achievement thanks to Qualcomm's new powerful and efficient ARM64 processor. It finally returns the Surface Pro to its rightful position at the top of best Windows laptops.

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Microsoft will put a stop to this cashback feature in Start

The Microsoft Start and Bing apps will lose the ability to scan receipts to earn cash back later this month. Microsoft's Cashback Program will still exist, but you'll have to shop at certain online retailers to earn cash back.

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The toughest, baddest laptop on the planet is now ready to join the AI party

The Panasonic Toughbook is a legendary family of rugged laptops and the newest is ready for everything you can throw at it, and some AI.

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A new Steam Deck competitor with features we've never seen in a gaming handheld might be the device we've been waiting for

Zotac Gaming Handheld is the latest PC gaming device to challenge Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Learn all about it.

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MediaTek will end Qualcomm's exclusive reign over Arm-based Windows PCs in 2025

Chip designer MediaTek will reportedly make Arm-based chips for Windows PCs as soon as next year. Qualcomm is the only company that makes Arm chips for PCs at the moment, but that could change after a reported exclusivity agreement ends this year.

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Copilot+ vs. AI PC: What are the differences?

These two terms are everywhere lately when reading about Windows laptops, and you might be wondering what sets them apart. We can help.

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Two of our favorite Dell laptops are now $200 cheaper after a permanent price cut

Dell's flagship XPS 14 and XPS 16 laptops for 2024 just got a permanent price cut, smoothing out one of the main drawbacks as discovered in our reviews.

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Now's the best time to ditch Windows and switch to Chromebooks

We shouldn't think of Chromebooks as the red-headed step child of the computing world. Google's dedication and investment in ChromeOS is paying off in a big way, even if we don't yet have a new Pixelbook.

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Surface Pro 11 could have emptied my wallet to be my new Copilot+ PC if Microsoft hadn't missed one crucial launch option

Microsoft provides a new platform for AI PCs with Copilot+, but its in-house Surface Pro 11 doesn't quite convince me while it misses part of my personal criteria.

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Here is EVERY Copilot+ PC announced this week, including Microsoft Surface, Dell XPS, Lenovo ThinkPad, and more

Copilot+ PCs run on Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X processors and offer AI features that you can't find anywhere else. Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Samsung all announced new PCs within the category.

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The new OmniBook X AI PC powered by Snapdragon X represents a whole new era for HP laptops

HP announced the new OmniBook X laptop powered by Snapdragon X Elite chip. It's one of the new Copilot+ PCs expected to launch in June, and it's a consumer-focused counterpart to HP's EliteBook Ultra G1q also revealed today.

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How to set up an eSIM on a laptop: Best providers, compatible laptops, and more

Having an eSIM provides you with mobile data without needing to worry about a physical card. Here's how to set up an eSIM on your laptop.

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What is Snapdragon X Elite? Explaining Qualcomm's new flagship Arm laptop processors.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite is a powerful collection of processors designed to deliver outstanding performance and efficiency for all purposes, including AI. It's expected to revolutionize Windows on Arm.

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