laptops

How to check your laptop’s battery health

Battery life is an often vague and nebulous concept. In theory, it can be represented by a single number but, in practice, literally hundreds of factors can shorten or lengthen endurance. That’s frustrating if you’re trying to gauge the battery life and health of your notebook, especially if you’re trying to determine if it’s time…

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Why do upgradeable laptops fail? Because we fail them

Whose fault is it that the PC industry has never, ever seen an upgradeable laptop design succeed? Ours.  Yes, each of us bears the blame for never, ever seeing the laptop blossom into a mobile version of the desktop, with infinite upgrade capabilities that run until the end of time. But this isn’t about finger-pointing.…

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The best processors for laptops 2021: Intel vs. AMD

What’s the best CPU for your next laptop? That was an easy answer just a few years ago, when Intel’s product line was far and away the strongest. But with multiple generations of AMD’s game-changing Ryzen chips finally giving Intel some real competition, you have more to think about. We’re here to help you navigate…

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The Full Nerd: ep. 181: AMD Advantage Laptops and E3!

Ryzen plus Radeon equals one yummy Asus laptop, and everything you need to know about this year’s E3 game show. Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC hardware topics. Today’s Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld’s Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect’s Editors In this episode of…

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