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Dell 5690 and 5490 mobiles

Dell ramps up ‘AI PC’ plans with Latitude and Precision refresh

A major update to Dell’s PC and laptop line-up points to the future of on-device AI processing, thanks to the inclusion of NPU processors.

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Tips for new tech devices

Tips, tricks, apps, and advice for getting the most out of iPhones and iPads, Android devices, Macs, Windows 10 and 11 PCs, and Chromebooks.

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The evolution of the MacBook

From the early PowerBook to the latest MacBook Air, we explore the evolution of Apple's laptops and the innovative changes each generation brought.

Chrome OS Chromebooks

ChromeOS: Tips, tools, and other Chromebook intelligence

Your one-stop source for ChromeOS advice, insight, and analysis — from someone who's covered Chromebooks closely since the start.

M3 Family of chips

Apple paints it black with its efficient, high-performance M3 range

The Mac line-up is about to get much faster and deliver computational performance even more efficiently as Apple sets out its stall for Windows upgrade season.

Apple CEO Tim Cook

Is that a Chromebook killer in your pocket, Tim Cook?

Apple may be planning a lower cost portable Mac to target the Chromebook market, says DigiTimes.

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The line-blurring brilliance of Google's new ChromeOS-Windows connection

Google's latest ChromeOS improvement brings Windows apps even closer to the heart of the operating system — with a very Googley twist.

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PC market shows signs of a turnaround after historic slide

Business demand for desktops and laptops is expected to return to growth early next year after a series of declines in recent quarters. But uncertainty remains, as macroeconomic concerns persist.

HP Dragonfly G4

HP’s Dragonfly G4 — a better laptop for remote workers?

Adding the right camera tools could make a big difference on remote worker productivity when it’s done right.

Chrome Address Bar Actions

How to activate your Chromebook's crafty new shortcut system

Get early access to Google's ChromeOS keyboard shortcut customizer with these quick 'n' simple steps.

Mac Pro with M2 Ultra chip

Apple Silicon remains the star of WWDC

I don’t believe for one second that Vision Pro could exist without Apple Silicon, which is why Apple’s processors are the true stars of its developer show.

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Who wants a regular laptop with a 100-in. screen?

The augmented reality PC is finally here. Though the PC is real, the display is virtual — even Apple might make one!

Google ChromeOS Multitasking

20 seconds to smarter Chromebook multitasking

Ready to give your ChromeOS productivity a pleasant push forward? Google's magnificent new multitasking improvement is exactly what you need.

Android, Chrome OS

Android, ChromeOS, and Google's cloudy vision for a connected future

Android and ChromeOS are about to come closer together than ever, but Google's latest line-blurring twist raises more questions than answers.

Chrome OS Features

Got a Chromebook? Get early access to an awesome new interface enhancement

A hearty productivity booster is in the works for Google's ChromeOS software, and you can activate on your own Chromebook this second — if you know the trick.

Chrome OS Changes

With ChromeOS in 2023, Google's got its eye on the enterprise

Google gives us a glimpse at the next steps for its ChromeOS platform and how Chromebooks are gearing up to get down to business.

New MacBook Pro M2 Pro 2023

Apple unveils new Macs with faster M2 Pro, M2 Max chips

The new processors in the MacBook Pro and Mac mini deliver significant performance gains — and 22-hour battery life.

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How to buy PCs for your enterprise

IT has several judgments to make in deciding which Windows PCs — and other business computers like Macs and Chromebooks — should make up its computing fleet. Most aren’t about the PCs themselves.

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