How to try a new laptop at home before you commit to buying it
A new laptop is a big commitment. Even if you opt for one of the best laptops that are highly recommended, you still have to spend some time using it to be sure it’s the…
Chris Hoffman
Chris Hoffman
Why you should be using Windows Hello to secure your PC
Modern Windows PCs often include some kind of biometric hardware, mainly in the form of facial recognition (using infrared cameras) or fingerprint scanning. Both of these features let you use Windows Hello for better and…
Lenovo Legion 9i review: High-end HDR gaming goodness
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top-of-the-line CPU and GPU Bright and beautiful display with HDR Liquid cooling works well Lots of well-positioned ports Cons Expensive Low battery life No Wi-Fi 7 No facial recognition…
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: Ryzen AI 300 delivers again
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great real-world battery life Excellent performance thanks to Ryzen AI 300 Solid build quality Cons AI features are still questionable No Copilot+ PC AI features at lunch Port selection…
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 review: Windows and Android on one machine
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Windows and Android in one device A better “2-in-1” experience than the average 2-in-1 Decent PC performance with good build quality cons Expensive Attaching the screen feels a little…
20 insanely useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts I use every day
As a long-time Windows geek, I’ve always loved and relied on keyboard shortcuts. They’re incredible! Like a collection of secret handshakes that can quickly perform useful tasks and dramatically speed up whatever you’re doing on…
What the heck is an NPU, anyway? Here’s everything you need to know
CPUs and GPUs are old news. These days, the cutting edge is all about NPUs, and hardware manufacturers are talking up NPU performance. The NPU is a computer component designed to accelerate AI tasks in…
5 reasons you should become a Windows Insider (and 5 you shouldn’t)
Want to experience the future of Windows right now? Microsoft offers a Windows Insider program that anyone can join. The main draw of becoming a Windows Insider is that you get access to Windows updates…
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 review: ChromeOS gets luxurious
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great keyboard Solid battery life and performance Beautiful display Cons Tinny speakers Pen sold separately No fingerprint reader More expensive than the average Chromebook Our Verdict The Acer Chromebook…
20 obscure Windows features everyone should know about
Windows PCs are incredibly powerful and flexible, and that’s true even before you install any apps. As it turns out, Windows itself is chock-full of useful features that few people actually know about. If you’re…