Articles by Andrew E. Freedman

Chromebooks vs. Windows laptops: What's the difference and what should you buy?

By Henry T. Casey last updated 23 October 24

Chromebooks are continuing to mature into a force to be reckoned with. But which should you buy, a Chromebook or a laptop running Windows 11?

Asus ROG Strix GL753 Review

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 9 August 22

The Asus ROG Strix GL753 offers gaming on a budget with a comfortable keyboard and vivid display, but it struggles with intensive titles at high settings.

How to Fix a 'Boot Configuration Data File is Missing' Error in Windows 10

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 23 May 22

Encountering an error 0xc0000034 with a combination of installation media and the command line? We'll show you how to fix it.

How to upgrade your laptop’s hard drive to an SSD

By Melanie Pinola, Andrew E. Freedman published 9 May 22

There's no better way to speed up and upgrade a laptop than to replace its mechanical drive with an SSD (Solid State Drive).

How to make a slow laptop faster

By Andrew E. Freedman published 26 April 22

Your old laptop may be slowing down, but that doesn't mean you need to replace it.

How to Use Chrome Browser

By Andrew E. Freedman published 26 April 22

How to Use Microsoft Excel Like a Pro

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 19 April 22

How to Use Microsoft Word Like a Pro

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 19 April 22

Surface Pro vs. Surface Laptop: What Should You Buy?

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 15 April 22

How to Download and Install macOS Sierra

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 11 April 22

7 Computer Pranks That Will Drive Your Friends Crazy

By Andrew E. Freedman published 1 April 22

Escalate your interoffice prank war with these tricks

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 Review

By Andrew E. Freedman, Mark Anthony Ramirez published 7 January 22

Editor's Choice

The Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 takes very clear photos and videos, which makes the camera perfect for Skype chats and conferencing.

How to save images on a Chromebook

By Andrew E. Freedman published 21 July 21

Did you just find the perfect reaction GIF for your next Google Hangout? You can save these images to your Chromebook's internal storage for later use.

Best iPad Pro cases in 2021

By Andrew E. Freedman published 10 June 21

The latest iPad Pro isn’t just a very large (and very impressive) tablet. It’s also an expensive one. Be sure to protect your investment with the right case.

How to Restore Microsoft Office Files

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 22 December 20

Dell Latitude 7390 review

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 27 May 20

You should consider the Dell Latitude 7390 for strong performance and a long-lasting battery, but its low-travel keyboard and fans that run often should give you pause.

Dell Inspiron 15 5000 (2018) Review

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 11 May 20

The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 has solid 8th Gen Core performance, but this laptop is hindered by a terrible display and short battery life.

Microsoft Surface Book 2 (15-inch) Review

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 17 March 20

Editor's Choice

The 15-inch Microsoft Surface Book 2 is the most versatile Windows 10 machine for creative pros, if you're willing to pay a premium.

Samsung Chromebook Pro and Plus Review

By Andrew E. Freedman published 7 November 19

The Chromebook Pro and Plus are sleek 2-in-1s with bright and sharp displays, integrated pens and solid battery life, but the Android apps need work.

Asus Chromebook C202 Review

By Andrew E. Freedman published 7 November 19

Editor's Choice

The Asus Chromebook C202 is a good choice for students because of its durable design, comfortable keyboard and long battery life.

This Year's MacBooks Will Have Apple-Made Chips

By Andrew E. Freedman published 29 January 18

Dell Latitude E5250 Review

By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 May 15

While on the heavy side, the Dell Latitude E5250 is a dependable business ultraportable with a bright display and long battery life.

Vaio Z Review

By Andrew E. Freedman published 15 April 16

The Vaio Z's bright display, long battery life and solid performance would make it a great ultraportable if the keyboard weren't so stiff.

Asus Announces Ultra-Thin 14-inch Business Notebook

By Andrew E. Freedman published 3 January 17

Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC Review

By Andrew E. Freedman published 1 December 17

The Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC has a desktop-level CPU and plays most games well, but it gets hot fast and has slow storage speeds.

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