The laptop middle class is vanishing
…The "K-shaped economy" appears to be hitting the PC space hard, focusing on the have-lots and the have-nots while the "middle class" of reliable, yet practical laptops disappear. Computex…
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Tested: This MSI gaming laptop delivers RTX 5090 grunt with one big problem
…It lacks deep bass depth and ends up with a mid-heavy presentation. There’s a bit of undue sibilance from the setup at full volume that’s not entirely pleasant. For…
Tested: Hide.me is a feature-packed VPN that rewards tinkering
…set, and reliable streaming access, making it particularly appealing for power users who like to fine-tune their setup. However, its interface can feel a bit overwhelming for beginners, and speeds were…
Your dusty USB stick deserves a second life as a PC rescue kit
…Let's take a look at the best portable applications for hardware analysis and system tuning, as well as a basic setup with media player, image editing, and word processing tools. Further…
I used the Dell XPS 16, and it's a mixed bag
…Webcam, microphone, biometrics The webcam and microphone setup on the Dell XPS 16 is good. The webcam has solid clarity thanks to its high resolution sensor, and it does surprisingly well avoiding…
The ZeroWriter Fold is an anti-AI laptop with one job: writing
…Which is awesome! They love this niche of devices because it speaks to their hobby and they just want fair and reliable stuff. So I do hear a lot of experiences…
This Lenovo laptop is a big tank with big caveats
…login with quick and reliable Windows Hello facial recognition and a little bit less consistent fingerprint recognition. It doesn’t help that the fingerprint sensor is small and slightly recessed from the…
I tested Norton's VPN and love its simple, no-fuss protection
…users who want convenience and reliability. Its straightforward design and consistent performance make it especially appealing for users who want a VPN that doesn’t require much setup or tweaking. Editor’s…
30 hours of battery? I didn't believe it--until this MSI laptop.
…The MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+ actually has plenty of speed to offer and a decent cooling setup that combines a vapor chamber and two cooling fans that work quite well without…
3 great USB-C monitors that are so much more than mere displays
…It can improve the speed and reliability of a connected device’s internet connection. While useful, this is an expensive feature available only on premium models. The Dell U3223QE is the only…