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If the Xbox handheld has one iconic Nintendo Switch feature, it could beat Switch 2 at its own game

James Pero published 13 March 25

Microsoft's secret weapon for an Xbox handheld could be pulled straight from the Nintendo Switch playbook

Where to buy the new M4 MacBook Air — save big with extra Apple trade-in credit

Hilda Scott last updated 13 March 25

Where to buy the new M4 MacBook Air and score savings with Apple Trade In.

UHPILCL liquid cooled laptop kickstarter

This liquid-cooled laptop with a desktop-sized RTX GPU is the Frankenstein machine of my dreams

Madeline Ricchiuto published 12 March 25

Is it cool? Is it a nightmare? Maybe a bit of both

Man wearing Google Glass

Google may ressurect the most loathed smart glasses ever — and I couldn't be happier

James Pero published 12 March 25

With talks of Google acquiring a startup related to smart glasses, a resurrected Google Glass that challenges Meta and Samsung may be in the picture.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 showing the greeting after booting up macOS for the first time.

3 things critics love about Apple's MacBook Air M4 — and 3 things that flopped

Stevie Bonifield published 12 March 25

Before you buy the new MacBook Air M4, take a look at what the experts are saying about it

A keyboard with a button that says "SCAM?"

A years-long scam that began with fake Windows pop-ups ends with PayPal payments

Nick Lucchesi published 12 March 25

The Federal Trade Commission will pay more than $25.5 million to Windows users deceived by a scam that convinced them to buy so-called “computer repair” software.

An HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 running Fedora Linux on a wood table with the lid open — I revived my ancient HP laptop with Linux — and it was easier than you think Installing Linux on my 8-year-old laptop brought it back from the dead with a surprising new perk

UHPILCL liquid cooled laptop kickstarter — This liquid-cooled laptop with a desktop-sized RTX GPU is the Frankenstein machine of my dreams The UHPILCL liquid-cooled gaming laptop touts itself as the "world's first built-in split type water-cooled gaming laptop. " It is functionally an ITX gaming desktop with an attached display and keyboard.

Small robot in front of code in background — I tried vibe coding games with AI — neither were much fun Has vibe coding unlocked the developer in all of us? I gave it a whirl, but it failed to pass the vibe check.

Man wearing Google Glass — Google may ressurect the most loathed smart glasses ever — and I couldn't be happier With talks of Google acquiring a startup related to smart glasses, a resurrected Google Glass that challenges Meta and Samsung may be in the picture.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4 on a wooden table with the display showing the macOS Sequoia desktop. — Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4 review: Cheaper and better Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4 sets a new standard for laptop value by lowering its price while raising the bar on performance and adding a class-leading webcam.

Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum processor shown in front of a background visualizing clusters of particles. — Microsoft's Majorana moment in question: Breakthrough or boy who cried quantum? Microsoft's quantum computing claims are under intense scrutiny, and physicists are demanding receipts.

Dell XPS 13 9345 (Snapdragon X Elite) open on a white desk with the laptop display showing the desktop. — Best laptops in 2025: My top 10 recommendations in March The best laptops in 2025 based on our testing and reviews

Lenovo Legion Pro 9i Gen 10, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12, Yoga Book 9i, and Tab Yoga Plus with keyboard and stylus against blue gradient background. — Lenovo Annual Sale deals 2025: Up to 61% off ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Yoga 2-in-1s, Legion gaming laptops, and more The Lenovo Annual Sale takes up to 61% off ThinkPads, workstations, gaming laptops, tablets, monitors, and PC accessories

White Sony Ult Wear headphones, black Sony Linkbuds Fit earbuds, blue Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, and white Sony WF-C700 against a blue gradient background — 7 Sony headphone deals I'd grab if I wanted to upgrade my audio gear See the Sony headphone deals I'd buy if I needed an audio upgrade.

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Buying Guides

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The best 4K laptops in 2025: 6 top picks I recommend based on testing and reviews

By Joanna Nelius last updated 8 March 25

Here are the best 4K laptops you can buy right now, including 2-in-1s, gaming notebooks and workstations.

Gaming Laptops & PCs

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Best MacBook docking stations in 2025: 3 picks I recommend for more ports and power

By Rael Hornby last updated 7 March 25

The best MacBook docking stations bring more ports and power to Apple’s laptops. Here are my top 3 recommendations after testing and reviewing dozens of them.

Docks & Chargers

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Best Chromebooks in 2025: 5 top picks tested and reviewed

By Madeline Ricchiuto last updated 7 March 25

What is the best Chromebook of 2025? No matter what your needs are, we have the perfect Chromebook for you based on our testing and reviews.

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Best VPN services in 2025: 5 VPNs I recommend, including a free option

By Rael Hornby last updated 7 March 25

Catch our round-up of the best VPNs for a more secure and open browsing experience.

Antivirus & Cyber-security

Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 review

Best gaming laptops in 2025: Our 6 top picks after hundreds of hours of testing, reviewing, and gaming

By Rami Tabari last updated 6 March 25

Here are the best gaming laptops in 2025 for every budget based on our reviews and extensive testing, which include 13 performance and gaming tests.

Gaming Laptops & PCs

Best MacBook in 2025: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

By Sean Riley last updated 5 March 25

Picking the best MacBook is a tough call, but we've tested and reviewed every model to make sure that you know which Apple laptop you should buy.

Reviews by Brand

Best MacBook in 2025: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

By Sean Riley last updated 5 March 25

Picking the best MacBook is a tough call, but we've tested and reviewed every model to make sure that you know which Apple laptop you should buy.

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Best Lenovo laptops in 2025: Our 6 favorites tested and reviewed

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 4 March 25

These are the best Lenovo laptops based on hundreds of hours of testing and reviews, from ThinkPad laptops to slick Yoga 2-in-1s, powerful Legion gaming laptops, and affordable Ideapads.

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Get a free 50-inch 4K TV when you preorder a Copilot+ AI laptop from Best Buy

By Hilda Scott published 10 June 24

You can get a free 4K TV from Best Buy when you preorder a Snapdragon X series AI laptop with My Best Buy Plus

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HP ZBook Studio 16 G11 is the ultimate video editing workstation — if you can afford it

By Madeline Ricchiuto published 13 March 25

The ZBook Studio has 3 standout qualities that make it a mighty editing tool

Windows Laptops

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 on a wooden table with the macOS Sequoia desktop.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 review: Rarified Air

By Sean Riley published 11 March 25

The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 may look like its predecessor, but a powerful new chip, an excellent new webcam, and a lower price make it a worthy upgrade.

Latest News

What is Manus AI? The autonomous assistant that wants to do the work for you

By Rael Hornby published 11 March 25

Manus AI is reported to be the world's first fully autonomous AI agent, but what does that mean, and does it live up to those claims?

Don't get too excited about that Xbox handheld — I'm not, here's why

By Claire Tabari published 11 March 25

A report of Microsoft partnering with a PC gaming OEM to make a gaming with Xbox branding is exciting, but this might not be the Xbox handheld you want.

Latest Features

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I used ChatGPT as a Dungeons & Dragons roleplay coach and I’ve never felt more confident

By Jon Martindale published 13 March 25

The next time you’re unsure about a character or voice you’re working on, let ChatGPT be your practice partner.

DeepCool 240mm AIO cooler installed on Intel motherboard.

I “downgraded” my AIO cooler to an air cooler, and it's the best gaming choice I’ve ever made

By Sarfraz Khan published 12 March 25

While air coolers cannot beat premium AIOs in thermal performance, a few factors give air the edge over liquid for cooling gaming PCs.

Asus Zenbook 14 vs. Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4: Is the MacBook killer back?

By Claire Tabari published 12 March 25

Can the Asus Zenbook 14 survive against the latest M4 MacBook Air?

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