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While laptops haven’t exactly been advancing by leaps and bounds over the last few years, the industry has finally gotten interesting again. As we close out 2024 and head into 2025, I’ve got news for you if you’re in the market for a new laptop: a lot has changed, and lots more changes are yet to come. ...

It seems like every new laptop lately is a “Windows Copilot+ PC.” With Intel’s Lunar Lake and AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 CPUs, AI-infused Copilot+ PCs have finally expanded into traditional x86 laptop territory. They aren’t limited to just Arm-powered laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite hardware anymore. That’s good news for everyone. ...

TL;DR: Find the best deals on airfare and lodging when you get a lifetime subscription to OneAir Elite, only $49.97 (reg. $790) through January 12.  Dreaming of far-off places but hate the endless scroll for deals? The OneAir AI Travel Elite Plan is like having a personal travel genie without the magic lamp, just pure, practical AI that hunts down the best deals on flights and hotel stays. ...

Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are one of the most effective ways to keep your data private and secure while online. They encrypt and hide our confidential web activity and are a key component in helping us to navigate safely while connected to the internet. As VPN usage continues to increase globally these apps are quickly becoming a cornerstone of our online security. ...

Beginning on January 1 of the New Year, residents in Florida will no longer be able to access the adult site Pornhub. Back in March of this year, the state legislature passed an over-18 age verification law designed to prevent minors from viewing adult content. ...

Barely more than a year ago, the idea of an AI-powered smart security camera that could describe what it was seeing truly blew our minds. Now, it’s becoming par for the home security course. ...

TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to this all-in-one creative AI tool for $69.99 during our New Year’s sale (reg. $972). Hustling as a content creator or running a small business often feels like a never-ending circus act. You’re the designer, the writer, the web developer, the marketer… and the list goes on. ...

New year, new goals, right? Well, if your New Year resolution is to spend more time doing the things you love, including gaming with friends, then you’re going to love this deal on the amazing Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed gaming headset. Usually available for $249, the headset is down to $190 at Amazon, less than half a buck away from its very best price. ...

LG has rolled out its Gram laptop lineup in advance of CES 2025, confirming Intel’s debut of the Arrow Lake platform in laptops and offering a mix of AI software that can run either locally or in the cloud. LG disclosed two versions of the LG Gram Pro (the 17Z90TR and 16Z90TS), as well as the LG gram Pro 2-in-1. ...

Is your computer’s CPU too hot? If your PC starts spontaneously shutting down, locking up, or acting sluggish during intense tasks, overheating could be the issue, especially when the intense summer heat is scorching. ...

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Extremely long battery life Snappy desktop productivity performance Cons Lowest-end Snapdragon chip Slow GPU Dim display Our Verdict This budget business laptop delivers mind-blowing battery life and snappy desktop application performance. But the display isn’t great, and this is the lowest-performance Snapdragon X Plus SKU available. ...

Believe it or not, AI is already subtly reshaping the PC. No, we’re not talking about the microprocessor or integrated NPUs. There, progress has been slow and stuttering, as chip vendors and Microsoft work toward establishing an ecosystem of Copilot+ PCs. Instead, PC vendors are looking for ways to reinvent the familiar with AI capabilities. ...

No doubt about it, AMD had a very good year. Our recap of AMD’s highs, lows, and head-scratching moments of 2024 doesn’t reveal too many mistakes. At times, Intel stumbled through 2024 like someone coming home from the pub on Christmas Eve. But AMD was steady, reliable, and mostly dependable. ...

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2021 for $59.97, with lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access.  Start 2024 with a productivity boost by upgrading your Microsoft Office suite for just $59.97. ...

Portable monitors are gaining popularity, and it’s easy to see why. They are a boon to both desktop and laptop users. While portable monitors might not reach the large screen sizes of conventional displays, they offer other advantages: They are relatively inexpensive, easy to connect, and, best of all, easy to transport — whether that’s to a different city for work, or to a different ...

The new Outlook impresses with versatile functions and customization options that make everyday work more efficient. With the right settings and tips, you can minimize distractions, manage emails optimally and always keep an eye on appointments and tasks. Check out the following useful tips. ...

It’s not every day that we get to find fantastic laptop deals, but this one may be the best one we’ll see before the year ends. This MSI Katana 15 with an impressive configuration is down $400 right now at Best Buy, making it available for $1,100 rather than its usual $1,500. So what makes this laptop a unicorn find? Well, first of all, it comes with a Ryzen 9 CPU and 16GB of RAM. ...

Qualcomm’s 2024 debut of new Arm processors for Windows laptops was arguably the most important PC hardware announcement since the introduction of Intel’s 486 processors in 1989. Just as that CPU line heralded an age of Intel-driven x86 dominance, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chips have now taken us into a new era of competition. But 2024 was only the preview. ...

The good news for Intel? 2024’s almost over. Our collection of the highs and lows of Intel’s 2024 will have you reaching for the brandy. They weren’t good. I mean, aside from some of Intel’s mobile chips, what exactly did it do right? Let’s put it this way: when your ex-CEO prays for your company after he was kicked out, it was a bad year. ...

TL;DR: This retro console has 70,000+ games, streaming features, and two controllers for just $99.99 (reg. $159), with free shipping. A nostalgia trip that won’t break the bank, the Kinhank Super Console brings the golden age of gaming straight to your TV with over 70,000 pre-loaded classic games. ...

TL;DR: Use Visio to turn complex data into approachable visuals. A lifetime license is only $19.97 (reg. $249) until January 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT.  Diagrams don’t have to be daunting, even if you aren’t a design pro. ...

TL;DR: Get Trend Micro Maximum Security 1-year subscriptions for three devices at $19.99 (60% off). The internet is a scary place. Between phishing scams, identity theft, and now AI, it’s enough to make you want to unplug your computer and hide under the covers. But all you need is protection from online threats from something like Trend Micro. ...

Good news, everyone: My bar mitzvah videos from the mid-1990s are now digitized for the ages. While I have no intention of actually watching them — oy, the embarrassment — I recently received the original tapes from my parents and felt like they were worth preserving in a more enduring form than VHS. ...

Microsoft recently added new camera features to Windows 11, as highlighted by Windows Latest. In addition to adjusting the brightness and contrast to your liking, you’ll also be able to change the camera resolution and frame rate, according to a recent blog post from Microsoft. ...

Do you like fiddling with computers and fancy the idea of taking on a more advanced project? Then I have a suggestion: Build your own router/firewall. With a router running a more advanced operating system on more powerful hardware than standard consumer routers, a whole world of new possibilities opens up. ...

Even for me, someone who’s an avid graphics card hardware enthusiast, it took some time to warm up to the idea of AI rdesolution upscaling. But this newfangled technology has been embraced over the past few years by virtually every major GPU manufacturer, with Nvidia leading the pack with DLSS and others following in its wake, including AMD with FSR, Intel with XeSS, and even Sony with PSSR ...

So, what did Santa bring you this year? You probably got at least one gift card, didn’t you? Well, if you’re looking to use that gift card and get something that will benefit you in the long run, this 512GB SanDisk Ultra Fit thumb drive is only $35 at Amazon right now. ...

Microsoft’s best and worst of 2024, not surprisingly, centered around AI. When Microsoft was trying to force Copilot upon us, it didn’t go so well. But when it used AI to enhance what was already working, the results were much more successful. ...

TL;DR: A slim Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (2021) with an 8.7? screen, 32GB storage, and an all-day battery—yours for just $89.99. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is proof that great things come in small packages—and for just $89.99, it’s also a steal. Whether you’re on the road, lounging at home, or looking for a kid-friendly device, this tablet delivers on portability and performance. ...

The next generation of Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 8, is currently being developed behind closed doors. This time, the emphasis isn’t on pure speed, but instead on improving the user experience. Wi-Fi 8, known right now as IEEE 802.11bn Ultra High Reliability, still remains years away. ...