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Asus' ROG Flow Z13 gets a Hideo Kojima edition, complete with retro-futuristic briefcase
This decked-out Asus tablet looks like something that fell off Sam Porter Bridges' back.
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Acer's new Swift laptops get lighter, thinner, and more intelligent
This year at CES, Acer's Swift laptop lineup lean hard into the whole AI thing.
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Acer’s new Aspire AI laptops keep it simple, and that’s a good thing
At CES 2026, Acer showed off the Aspire 14 and 16 AI laptops, which are light, simple, and packed with decent specs.
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Acer turbocharges its gaming laptop line with thinner designs and more power
At CES 2026, Acer showed off its new lineup of gaming laptops, and they're thinner and more powerful than ever.
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Samsung's gorgeous new Galaxy Book 6 boasts 30 hours of battery
Samsung launches the Galaxy Book 6 notebook lineup at CES 2026, boasting massive amount s of battery life, a redesigned thermal and audio system, plus its lovely OLED screens.
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Dell heard the complaints. XPS laptops are back!
At CES 2026, Dell officially resurrected the XPS lineup with a sleek, powerful new XPS 14 and XPS 16.
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Computer prices could go up by 20% due to RAM shortage, PC makers warn
Analyst firm IDC says that major PC makers are warning of 2026 PC price increases of as much as 20 percent, thanks to ongoing shortages and price increases in DRAM and SSDs thanks to AI hyperscaler demand.
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LG’s new gram laptops are light as a feather and tough as… Aerominium?
LG will be back at CES 2026 with a new LG gram laptops lineup, and, unsurprisingly, it’s still all about being as light as humanly possible.
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Longer Thunderbolt 5 cables debut, thanks to OWC
OWC has announced the first two-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable, giving more flexibility to those with Thunderbolt 5 PCs.
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CES 2026 will bring faster, stranger laptops. Just don't expect them to be cheap
From bold OLED designs to pricier RAM, here's everything I'm expecting to see with laptops at CES 2026.
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Chip wars: What to expect from Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Snapdragon at CES 2026
An early glimpse at the CPUs and GPUs powering the PCs of tomorrow. Here's a rundown of the chips we hope to see from Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Snapdragon at CES 2026.
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The best PC hardware and software of 2025/2026
The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
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The best free software for your PC
These are the best free programs that any PC needs: solid security tools, productivity software, and more.
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PC prices could rise by 8% in 2026 due to memory shortages
At the same time, IDC predicts that the PC market could also shrink by 8.9 per cent during the year.
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HP's OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 plummets to $630 with a huge 40% discount
The HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 can do it all—and it's an amazing get at this price. Don't pass up this opportunity!
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7 things to do if your laptop speakers aren’t working
If your laptop speakers aren't working, you should do the following 7 things to try to fix them.
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Asus and GoPro team up for a rugged ProArt creator laptop
The Asus ProArt GoPro edition gets a dedicated GoPro button.
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Valve’s Steam Deck LCD kickstarted the PC handheld craze. Now it’s done
Going forward, the more expensive Steam Deck OLED will be the only model sold.
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Score this RTX-powered Lenovo gaming laptop for an absurdly cheap $699
You can grab the 17-inch Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop for $430 off at B&H.
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Plastic laptops aren't bad, actually
Metal laptops are overrated. Yeah, I said it. Here's why plastic laptops don't deserve their reputation.
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Lenovo's RAM-packed RTX 5060 OLED laptop is a steal for $1,149 ($550 off)
It's the most wonderful time—to snag this gorgeous gaming laptop with oodles of RAM at an insane discount!
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Memory crunch: Mid-range laptops may slide back to 8GB RAM, analyst warns
TrendForce says DDR5 RAM prices will soon result in reduced memory for default laptop configurations across the board…and higher prices, too.
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This HP laptop with 16GB RAM and Copilot+ is a steal for $550
The OmniBook X Flip 16 is a big laptop with a big name, but it's offering solid specs. And today it has a not-big price, thanks to $350 off MSRP at Best Buy.
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Framework raises laptop RAM prices 50% as brutal memory crunch grinds on
Framework's prices for RAM modules are rising by 50 percent, though the company says prices are still below market. You can still configure new systems without memory.
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Can't recognize a bad app on your PC? It's not your fault
But malware still wreaks havoc no matter who’s to blame.
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This HP laptop with Ryzen power and 16GB of RAM is just $499
The HP Omnibook 5 16 is a big laptop that won't break the bank, and the recent Ryzen processor is beefy enough to handle some light gaming.
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HP Omen 16 deal: Save $520 on this RTX 5060 laptop + free game
The HP Omen 16 packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and comes with a choice of free triple-A game. Now just $1,000 at B&H.
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Turn one laptop USB-C into 17 ports: Baseus' dock is now 25% off on Amazon
With its huge variety of ports, this 17-port Baseus docking station is fantastic for any laptop, especially for 25% off on Amazon.
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This touchscreen Acer laptop with 32GB of RAM is absurdly cheap: $486
Acer is offering an incredible deal on a refurbished laptop with 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and an 8-core Intel processor for just $486.
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This Ugreen hub turns one laptop port into nine—and now it's just $28
You can finally give your laptop the versatility it lacks with this 9-in-1 hub.
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Acer Nitro V drops to $579: RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 1080p/165Hz
Score a massive $350 discount (that's 38% off) on this budget-friendly gaming laptop with excellent specs at Walmart!
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Lenovo's Yoga 7i drops to $650 at Best Buy — save $400 on this 2-in-1 workhorse
The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 productivity laptop is an excellent deal for $650 (was $1,050) at Best Buy right now!
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Anker's new USB-C dock hides a detachable hub, just like an '80s toy
Choosing between a USB-C hub and a docking station has never been easier, as Anker's new Nano Docking Station (13-in-1) supplies both.
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Save $420 on Lenovo's Ryzen OLED 2-in-1 laptop with 16GB RAM
This Lenovo convertible laptop is packed with solid specs at a great price thanks to this $420 discount at Best Buy. Blaze it.
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This 7-port USB-C hub with 4K HDMI is now cheaper than on Black Friday
Expand your laptop's USB-C port into 7 total ports with this accessory, now just $17 on Amazon. It's selling fast!
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I found 10 great refurbished PC tech deals from the Amazon Renewed Store
If even regular Black Friday sales weren't cheap enough, you can find even better deals by hunting for refurbished tech on Amazon.
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Whoa! Save $650 on this Asus RTX 5060 laptop with 32GB RAM
This Asus TUF Gaming F16 gaming laptop is only $1,250 (was $1,900) at B&H with this Cyber Week Savings discount.
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Cyber Monday is over, but these 70 can't-miss tech deals live on
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, and while many deals have vanished, others live on.
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5 ways to add laptop storage — without installing a new SSD
Ran out of space and tired of shuffling files around? Don't worry! Here are several ways to expand your laptop's storage space.
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Best Cyber Monday Thunderbolt Dock Deals 2025 (and the top Black Friday offers still available)
Cyber Monday Thunderbolt docking station deals have arrived! Here are the best deals available, complete with explanations of what to buy and why.
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Best Cyber Monday Chromebook Deals 2025 (and the top Black Friday offers still available)
Here are the best Chromebook deals for Cyber Monday that we've found from Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, Walmart, and more. We pick budget, midrange, and even refurbished Chromebooks to save you money.
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This 2-in-1 Samsung laptop Cyber Monday deal is too good to skip
Score this lightweight AMOLED 2-in-1 Samsung laptop for just $1,049.99 ($400 off) with this Cyber Monday discount.
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This RAM-packed ThinkPad laptop is 30% off with a free USB-C hub included
This Cyber Monday, you can get the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 for $839 on Amazon, its best price yet.
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Turn your laptop's USB-C into 7 ports with Anker's hub, now only $20
Expand your laptop's connections with this Anker 7-in-1 USB-C hub, now on sale for Cyber Monday.
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Best Cyber Monday Amazon Laptop Deals 2025 (and the top Black Friday offers still available)
Amazon's Cyber Monday is a great time to find laptop deals from all the top brands like Samsung, Dell, HP, and Microsoft, with Prime shipping and stress-free returns.
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Best Cyber Monday Amazon Tech Deals 2025 (and the top Black Friday offers still available)
Amazon's Cyber Monday Week kicks off the holiday shopping season with some great deals on tech!
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Best Cyber Monday Laptop Deals 2025 (and the top Black Friday offers still available)
Whether you're looking for a blisteringly fast gaming laptop or a day-to-day productivity PC, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a great time to shop laptop deals.
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Lenovo's RTX 5050 laptop is $450 off right now
The budget-friendly Lenovo LOQ is only $650 at Best Buy right now, an insane Black Friday deal.
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