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  • A small gathering of some of this year's hottest foldable gadgets across a range of categories.

    Go foldable or go home: All the gadgets you can own that fold

    By Sam Rutherford 1 day ago

    Here’s an overview of some of the most notable folding gadget categories available today.

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  • Two older thin and light laptops from HP and Samsung on a table.

    5 nifty ways you can reuse your old laptop

    By Max Miller 3 days ago

    You can do so much more with an old laptop than just throwing it away or leaving it to rot in a drawer. Here are some clever ways to reuse one.

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  • Three Googlebook laptops sitting on a desk.

    Everything you need to know about Googlebooks

    By Nathan Ingraham 5 days ago

    Despite good initial hardware, the Googlebook OS still needs a lot of work.

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  • Apple CEO John Ternus onstage at the Apple event.

    Apple Pro and Tell event: Live updates as we wait to see a MacBook Pro with a touch screen

    By Cherlynn Low 7 days ago

    Reports indicate that a "MacBook Ultra" with a touch-sensitive display is likely on the agenda today.

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  • Apple's new touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro is shown with dancer imagery in dark costumes

    Apple's PROLED XDR Display has a cringy name but incredible specs

    By Steve Dent 7 days ago

    With all the fuss about Apple finally releasing a touchscreen MacBook Pro, you may have forgotten about the OLED part.

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  • A MacBook Pro on a table.

    20 Years of MacBook: How Apple shaped the laptops we use today

    By Devindra Hardawar 8 days ago

    Apple has influenced everything from unibody laptop cases to high-res screens.

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  • Corner of Chromebook showing Chrome logo.

    Don't throw away your old Chromebook (even if you're getting a Googlebook)

    By Robin Bea 10 days ago

    There's plenty an old Chromebook can do, even if it's not your main computer.

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  • The artwork for Apple's

    What to expect at Apple's 'Pro and Tell' event on October 28

    By Filipe Espósito 15 days ago

    From the first touchscreen MacBook to an OLED iPad mini, here's everything Apple is expected to announce next week.

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  • A hand holding two DDR5 memory modules in front of a blurred view of a desktop PC's internals.

    RAM prices are crazy high, but do not settle for an 8GB laptop

    By Luke James 15 days ago

    An 8GB laptop can seem like the solution to rising computer prices, but that's a mistake that will cost you for years.

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  • The Magnetic Connect port on the Surface Laptop Ultra.

    How is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect different from Apple's MagSafe for MacBooks?

    By Roger Fingas 23 days ago

    Magnetic Connect and MagSafe for MacBooks have a lot in common, but the Magnetic Connect charger brings more versatility.

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  • Photo of a MacBook Pro displaying the Engadget website. The laptop is placed on top of a wooden railing in a backyard with wooden fencing in the background.

    Apple reportedly plans touchscreen MacBook and iPad Mini launch for this month

    By Anna Washenko 27 days ago

    The wait to (literally) get your hands on the tech may almost be over.

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  • Computer monitor, keyboard and plant on a desk in front of a window.

    Mini PC vs. laptop: Which is better for your home office?

    By Husain Parvez 30 days ago

    Mini PCs offer a convenient form factor, but a laptop is ready to go with you anywhere. There's no perfect answer.

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  • A row of demo TVs from LG, Samsung, and more in a retail shop.

    Are extended warranties on TVs and laptops ever really worth it?

    By Roger Fingas 30 days ago

    TV and laptop repairs can get expensive in a hurry, so getting a warranty sounds smart. But is it really?

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  • Man holding a Chromebook.

    How to turn on Developer Mode on your Chromebook

    By Gabriela Vătu 1 month ago

    Enabling Developer Mode on a Chromebook unlocks new capabilities and app options. Here's where to find it.

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  • An M4 Mac mini reflecting off a white marble table.

    The reason the Mac mini is cheaper than a MacBook

    By Roger Fingas 1 month ago

    If you're trying to decide between a MacBook and a Mac mini, you might be interested to know why there's a price difference.

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  • Close-up of a laptop's built-in webcam.

    How to improve your laptop's webcam quality

    By Filipe Espósito 1 month ago

    Your laptop's webcam is not usually an impressive piece of hardware, but you can help make up for its shortcomings.

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  • Google Docs logo on a laptop.

    One missing Google Docs feature has a pretty easy workaround

    By Jack Peachey 1 month ago

    Dark mode is available on the Google Docs mobile app, but not the web version. Luckily, there are some ways to achieve dark mode on the web anyway.

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  • Microsoft's logo at its New York City Store.

    What to expect at Microsoft's Windows, Surface and AI event on October 7

    By Devindra Hardawar 1 month ago

    We'll definitely hear about the NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra, but what else?

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  • A laptop in a room.

    HP's Omnibook 5 features an OLED screen and costs $699

    By Lawrence Bonk 1 month ago

    It also lasts up to 42 hours on a single charge.

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  • A Mac with the mouse highlighting the App Store icon in the Dock.

    How to turn your old MacBook into a home NAS server

    By Jonny Evans 1 month ago

    If you have a MacBook sitting around collecting dust, you can give it new life by turning it into a home NAS server. Here's how to get started.

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  • Windows and Android logos on blue and green squares.

    How to use Android apps on your Windows PC (and why you might want to)

    By Max Miller 1 month ago

    With the right software, you can run Android apps on your Windows PC. Here's why you may want to and how to get it set up on your own computer.

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  • Hand plugging a 65W power bank into a laptop charging port.

    How powerful of a power bank do you need to safely charge a laptop?

    By Thomas Godwin 1 month ago

    A power bank is more than its capacity. You also need to know how fast it can deliver power so your laptop doesn't drain while it's connected.

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  • Dust built up on the heat-sink fins inside a laptop.

    How to properly clean your laptop fan

    By Husain Parvez 1 month ago

    Start with the vents before you reach for a screwdriver.

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  • A hand closing a MacBook laptop at a desk.

    Sleep mode vs. shutdown: Which is better to use daily for your MacBook?

    By Ben Stegner 1 month ago

    Whether you do a full shutdown or just put your MacBook to sleep should change with the circumstances we discuss here.

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  • Login fields overlayed over a person's hands typing on keyboard.

    The pros and cons of using a password manager over an authenticator app

    By Gabriela Vătu 1 month ago

    There's no perfect solution, but different authentication methods can work better in some circumstances than others.

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  • A woman playing a space sim on a gaming laptop.

    Why is your laptop fan so loud?

    By Dave Meikleham 1 month ago

    Laptop fans do an important job, but sometimes they get annoyingly loud. Here's what it might mean and whether you should be concerned.

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  • Two USB-A to C adapters, one in silver and one in purple.

    How to choose the right USB to USB-C adapter

    By Gabriela Vătu 1 month ago

    Getting an adapter can open up a world of connectivity and charging options, but specs and brand matter quite a lot. Here's what to look for.

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