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LG UltraPC 17 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

LG UltraPC 17 review: a viable midrange machine for creators

The LG UltraPC 17 slots into a very comfortable spot among large-screen laptops, with performance and a display that's good enough for less demanding creators.
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The Dell XPS 13 Plus on a table outside.

Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. Apple MacBook Air M1

The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Apple MacBook Air M1 are two of the best 13-inch laptops available today. Choosing between them is hard, but not impossible.
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The blue edition of the Surface Pro 9.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Dell XPS 13 2-in-1

The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is the standard for Windows 11 detachable tablet 2-in-1s. The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a new competitor that hopes to take the throne.
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Drawing on the HP Spectre x360 13.5 inch model.

HP Spectre x360 13.5 vs. Apple MacBook Air M2

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 and Apple MacBook Air M2 are two of the best premium laptops you can buy. But the HP provides a more flexible form factor.
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Acer Swift Edge front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Swift Edge review: insanely thin, insanely light

The Acer Swift Edge SFA16-41 is a miraculously thin and light 16-inch laptop with a spectacular OLED display. But fitting everything in forces some compromises.
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The edge of the Dell XPS 13 Plus' chassis.

Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. Apple MacBook Pro 14

The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Apple MacBook Pro 14 are two of the best laptops you can buy today. They're different machines but meet demanding productive needs.
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HP Spectre x360 13.5 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Spectre x360 13.5 vs. Apple MacBook Air M1

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 and Apple MacBook Air M1 are both excellent laptops, and the MacBook is cheaper. But the Spectre is the more flexible machine.
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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 front view showing display and folio keyboard.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9315) review: a cheaper Surface Pro alternative

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 9315 doesn't offer anything to recommend it over the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 except for its price, and that's not quite low enough.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

I hate how much I love my MacBook Pro

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is a spectacular laptop with a superior build, keyboard and touchpad, and display. I can't help but love it, in spite of myself.
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The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 outside against green scenery.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 review: powerful, as always

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 meets its objective of being the fastest non-working ThinkPad, and it's a fine creativity workstation at a high price.
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Lenovo Slim 9i front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo Slim 9i vs. Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7

The Lenovo Slim 9i and Yoga 9i Gen 7 are two of the best 14-inch laptops you can buy. They're closely matched, while the 2-in-1 offers a lower entry-level cost.
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HP Envy x360 13 2022 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Envy x360 13 vs. Apple MacBook Air M1

The HP Envy x360 13 is a better value, but the Apple MacBook Air M1 offers some good features. Which one should you choose?
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Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Head-to-head: Intel Core i7-12700H vs. AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Intel Core i7-12700H perform similarly, all things considered. Each has its advantages, so choosing between them can be a challenge.
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Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 review: a multitasker’s dream machine

The widescreen and dual-display Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 is designed perfectly for multitaskers, but its performance holds it back with creative work.
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The Dell XPS 13 9315 on a table against a window.

Dell XPS 13 vs. Apple MacBook Air M2

The Dell XPS 13 and Apple MacBook Air M2 are complete redesigns, changing up what made their predecessors popular. Which is the best result?
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Dell XPS 13 Plus front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 13 Plus vs. XPS 13: which is better?

The Dell XPS 13 Plus is a new member of the XPS lineup, bringing new technologies and a new design. Does it have what it takes to dethrone the base XPS 13?
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The front of the HP Envy x360 13 on a table.

HP Envy x360 13 (2022) review: an incredible laptop value

The HP Envy x360 13 is a surprisingly affordable laptop given its excellent build, solid productivity performance, and good battery life. OLED is also a plus.
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Dell XPS 15 9520 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 15 vs. Razer Blade 15: which to buy in 2022

The Dell XPS 15 and Razer Blade 15 are two 15-inch laptops with great and attractive builds. The Blade 15 is the faster performer, but there's a price.
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Asus Vivobook 17X front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Asus Vivobook 17X review: a large screen for cheap

The Asus Vivobook 17X sports a large 17.3-inch display and performance that's fine at its lower prices, but not so much at the $1,000 review unit pricing.
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Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 review: nice, but not enough

The ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 is fast enough, but it lacks polish, and its display won't please creators. It's nothing special and a bit too much pricewise.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 front view showing tablet and videoconferencing.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Surface Pro 8: here’s how they stack up

Microsoft's Surface Pro 9 is the latest iteration of the popular line, bringing some interesting changes to the Surface Pro 8.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 review: departing from the formula

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 departs from the usual ThinkPad formula, but that's okay. It's a solid 16-inch laptop competitor with a lot of sustainable materials.
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Lenovo Slim 9i front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo Slim 9i vs. Apple MacBook Pro 14

The 14-inch laptop has seen something of a renaissance lately. It seems that users, or at least manufacturers, see a ton of value in a laptop that’s slightly larger than a 13-inch machine but considerably smaller than 15 inches. There’s a little more room for better thermals and a larger display without creating a humongous […]
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Asus Vivobook S 14 Flip review: a value-first laptop

Asus Vivobook S 14 Flip: for when you're looking for value first.
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The ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 open on a table.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 review: this tiny ThinkPad is still great

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 is small, powerful, and extremely well-built. It's aimed at business users, but it's good for mainstream buyers as well.
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The display of the HP Spectre x360 13.5.

HP Spectre x360 13.5 vs. Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7: premium 2-in-1 showdown

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 and the Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7 are two of the best convertible 2-in-1s available. There's just enough difference to pick a winner.
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The Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X open on a table.

Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X review: thin and really fast

The Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X is a thin and light 14-inch laptop with excellent performance and solid battery life that's also well-built and attractive.
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HP Spectre x360 15 2019 review

The best touchscreen laptops for 2022

The top touchscreen laptops need a great screen, high performance, and long battery life. Here are the best options in 2022.
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The Dell XPS 13 Plus on a table outside.

HP Spectre x360 13.5 vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus: flagship battle

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 and Dell XPS 13 Plus are two of the best laptops you can buy. Choosing between them is tough, but we provide some guidance here.
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HP Envy 16 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Envy 16 review: creative performance for less

The HP Envy 16 is a more modern and powerful laptop than its predecessor, and it's a solid choice for anyone looking for a creative workstation.
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Lenovo Slim 9i front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo Slim 9i review: glass on top, quality underneath

The Lenovo Slim 9i is an unabashedly premium laptop that costs a lot. But it's designed and built accordingly, with solid performance and a spectacular display.
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A Dell Precision laptop on a brick floor.

Dell Precision 5470 review: too small to be effective

The Dell Precision 5470 achieves its objective of being an incredibly thin and light portable workstation. But it's just too slow to be practical.
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Acer Swift 3 OLED front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Swift 3 OLED review: an OLED laptop under $1,000

The Acer Swift 3 OLED offers just enough performance and build quality to live up to its new OLED display and make it a viable 14-inch laptop option.
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A top down view of the MacBook Pro.

4 Ways How To Scroll Down on Macbook

Apple's Force Touch haptic touchpad is an excellent tool for scrolling on a MacBook. But it's not the only way.
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