4 eco-friendly ways to get rid of a laptop
When a laptop has finally outlived its usefulness, it can be tempting to discard it, both mentally and literally, and move on to your next laptop that’s better, faster, lighter. It’s an exciting time! But…
Jon Martindale
Jon Martindale
The Energy Star rating for laptops, explained
When shopping for laptops, you’ll notice that some have Energy Star in their product listings. In person, you may even see Energy Star stickers on the laptops themselves. But what exactly is it? How important…
What makes a laptop eco-friendly? 5 key factors to consider
No matter how much you reduce, reuse, and recycle, the simple fact is that sometimes you just need a new laptop. Whether it’s for new features, greater performance, or your old one suddenly died, a…
The pros and cons of free antivirus software, explained
You get what you pay for. That’s what they always say, right? And while that can be true for many things, antivirus software is a little different. There are reputable free antivirus solutions out there,…
7 ways Windows 11 collects your data — and what you can do about it
As of 2024, Windows now collects more data about you than ever before, and it’s a real point of concern for privacy enthuasists. It’s not just that the recently announced Recall feature is a privacy…
8 gorgeous, stylish laptops dripping with ultimate luxury
Laptops may be practical tools for work and play, but like any electronics device, they can also exude that luxury feel. The kind that makes you think, “Ooh. Yeah, that’s nice.” They don’t have to—and…
9 vital gaming laptop settings to tweak even faster performance
Gaming laptops are some of the most exquisite in their class, combining fast processors with speedy storage and ultra-powerful graphics chips for serious visual performance. Even so, no gamer has ever said they don’t need…
The 10 most important laptops of all time, from 1981 to present day
Modern laptop designs are a far cry from their predecessors, but only because it’s been a long, iterative process with many major milestones along the way. The first laptop, the first thin-and-light design, the first…
How to use an external monitor with a gaming laptop
Modern gaming laptops have come a long way. They might be slim, powerful, and long-lasting, but they still can’t compete with desktop monitors in screen real estate. Even the largest gaming laptops with gorgeous 18-inch…
What ports are essential on a new laptop?
A good laptop is only as good as its ports. That’s a saying I just made up but there’s some truth to it. While there are some ultraportable laptops that can make do with just…
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