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A close-up of two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports on a laptop.
Don’t Buy a Laptop if It Doesn’t Have Two USB-C Ports

One USB-C port isn’t enough (and it never was).

The Chromebook Plus logo on the lid of the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14b.
9 Chromebook Power User Tricks You Should Be Using

Are you ready to become a Chromebook pro?

A hand holding a book titled 'Chromebook Troubleshooting Guide', with a Chromebook image, a gear, and a warning icon on the cover.
The Ultimate Chromebook Troubleshooting Guide

Make your Chromebook shine again.

Lock screen of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition.
These Are The Few Laptops That Are Actually Worth Buying Today

If it doesn’t check my boxes, it doesn’t check into my backpack.

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Two Chromebooks surrounded by nearly empty battery icons with red warning symbols.
Why Your Chromebook Battery Drains Fast (And How to Fix It)

Put some pep back in your Chromebook's step.

A tented Dell laptop with a controller hooked up to a TV.
This Trick Boosts My Laptop's Performance When Using an External Monitor

Unfortunately, there's no s’mores around the laptop tent.

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GeForce RTX AMD Radeon and AMD Ryzen stickers on the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 14 Gen 8.
You Can Ignore Laptop Names, Focus on This Instead

Laptop model names are basically just CAPTCHA tests.

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OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 laptop.
This HP OmniBook X Flip Laptop Is $400 Off Right Now

A great deal on a modern Windows 11 laptop.

A smiling woman using her Chromebook while sitting on stairs, surrounded by offline icons, with the Google logo framing the image.
How to Use Offline Features on a Chromebook Effectively

Your Chromebook doesn't need internet to help you be productive.

The Linux terminal session window open on a Chromebook.
How to Install and Use Linux Apps on a Chromebook

Turns out, Chromebooks are more capable than I thought.

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Two Chromebooks and, on the right, 'END-OF-LIFE' written, indicating the end of official support.
Chromebook Reaching End-of-Life? Here's What You Should Do

This is not the end, my friend.

Close up of a Gigabyte gaming laptop's RGB keyboard
The Best Gaming Laptops of 2025

Elevate your gaming experience on the go with these laptops.

Large black laptop with a backlit keyboard and open screen.
The New Kubuntu Focus M2 Laptop Has Linux and an RTX 5070 Ti

A lot of power and a fully-supported Linux experience.

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Stylized image of two monitors on a desk, highlighted with red outlines, surrounded by thumbs-down symbols and the word 'bad' in colorful text.
Help, I Can't Unsee How Bad My Old Screens Are

Not you, CRT, you're awesome.

An HP Chromebook Plus sitting next to a Wacom One drawing tablet on a couch.
How to Use a Wacom Drawing Tablet With a Chromebook

Who knew Chromebooks made such great drawing companions?

A minimalist office desk with a desktop running Windows 11.
Why I Refuse to Buy Another Windows PC

I haven't seen the appeal for over ten years.

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A Surface Connect Port and connector.
The Surface Connect Port: What It's For and If You Need It

It isn't just to make life difficult—it is actually a fantastic design.

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A Windows laptop with a lock and a warning sign next to it.
6 Ways I Keep My Laptop Secure When Traveling

Stay safe on the go!

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Windows taskbar with the battery icon and percentage next to it, the Windows logo, and several battery icons around.
How to Set Custom Low Battery Alerts on Windows 11

So you can plug it in on time.

The Chromebook Plus logo on the lid of the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14b.
The Chromebook Plus Might Be the Best Choice For Linux Newbies

Curious about Linux? A Chromebook Plus is the perfect starting place.

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