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Raids across UK in crackdown on nuisance car finance texts

Laptops, phones and documents seized as information commissioner acts on messages about mis-selling scandal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed to have their own laptops or tablets in order to interact with teachers and complete assignments.

The Conversation · Jul 30

ThinkPads from 2008 are some of the hottest used laptops right now — Here's how (and why) they're being turned into Windows 11 PCs

If you ask a ThinkPad diehard about their favorite model, chances are high that you'll receive an answer that dates back quite a few years. I take a look at why that is, and how one small company is retrofitting 18-year-old ThinkPad PCs with new performance hardware that runs Windows…

Windows Central · Jul 30

I just tested the new Dell XPS 13 — here’s why it’s the best budget Windows laptop right now

The Dell XPS 13 (2026) is a $699 Windows laptop packing many premium features. It's not only a MacBook Neo rival, but an excellent overall productivity laptop.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 25

AMD working on new X3D V-cache mobile chip for gaming laptops, leaker claims — Ryzen 7 9800HX3D could launch with 8 cores, 16 threads, and 96MB cache

A fresh leak suggests AMD is preparing an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 mobile processor with 96MB of L3 cache, potentially bringing the desktop Ryzen 7 9800X3D experience to gaming laptops.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 24

Best Costco Laptops (2026): Reviewed And Ranked

According to shopping experts, electronics are one of the most competitively priced items at warehouse stores, and the best Costco laptops are no exception. They offer advanced features like AI-enhanced processors, dedicated graphics, and built-in AI tools at prices that can beat traditional retailers. To help you get the best…

Clever Dude · Jul 23

7 Ways Families Can Get Free Internet or Discounted Devices for Students

Reliable internet and a working computer are no longer optional for students. Homework, virtual classrooms, research, and even communication with teachers often depend on being connected. Yet many families still struggle to afford broadband service or replace aging laptops when they break. The good news is that several trusted programs…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 22

Acer and Gigabyte will launch RTX Spark laptops too, but not before Microsoft and Co.

The first batch not including Acer and Gigabyte will launch this fall.

PC Gamer · Jul 22

GIGABYTE amps up its new launches with AI powers to improve your gaming experience

GIGABYTE’s new gaming monitors, gaming laptops, and AI BOXes not only provide impressive hardware upgrades but also leverage AI to take things to the next level.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 22

Introducing the Tom’s Guide Computing & Gaming Awards 2026: Here's how to submit your last-minute entries

Nominations are still open but closing soon for the Tom’s Guide Computing and Gaming Awards 2026 and here's everything brands need to know about categories, eligibility, fees and deadlines.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 22