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The Full Nerd ep. 195: 12th gen Alder Lake arrives, XMP 3, and M1 Max
This week The Full Nerd goes over a recap of Intel's 12th-gen chip as well as performance and pricing of the company's most important desktop launch in a decade.
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Here's why PC folks will never give a damn about Apple's M1 Max
Most PC fans will ignore the new MacBook Pros, which is as tragic as Mac fans ignoring the PC.
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Best Windows tablet 2021: Surface Pro vs. Dell, HP, and Lenovo tablets
We've picked the best Windows tablet from a field that includes the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Pro 8, the Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable, the HP Elite Folio, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.
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Acer's eco-friendly Vero lineup expands with new PCs for work and play
Acer has expanded its lineup of Vero eco-friendly PCs with a new consumer and commercial laptop, a mini PC, and a display.
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Acer's ConceptD creator laptops get glassless 3D, Ezel hinges, and 16:10
Acer's updated ConceptD lineup offers everything from glassless 3D to Ezel options.
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Fresh Acer Chromebooks range from affordable to powerful
Acer launches several Chromebooks, including the Chromebook 514, Spin 514, and Spin 314 for budget and power Chromebook users alike.
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The best PCIe 4.0 SSD
Samsung's 980 Pro is the best PCIe 4.0 SSD you can buy right now. We explain why, and what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
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Acer kicks off the Windows 11 era with new Vero, Nitro 5, and Swift 5 laptops
Windows 11 is here and so are new laptops from Acer, with prices starting at $700.
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Intel asked Apple users what they want in a laptop. The answer? A PC
Intel video gets Apple customers to admit they basically want a PC.
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Meet Surface Laptop Studio, the RTX-powered PC that makes Windows 11 shine
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Studio fuses parts of other Surface devices into a PC equally good for inking, Teams conferences, and even gaming. It's a powerful showcase for Windows 11's new capabilities.
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See the Surface Laptop Studio in action: Full 8 minute walkthrough
The Surface Laptop Studio pulls elements from many other Microsoft Surface devices. Add in a GeForce RTX GPU and a new pull-forward display and you have something new for the PC market.
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Microsoft's redesigned Surface Pro 8 sets the new bar for Windows tablets
Microsoft empowers its new Surface Pro 8 tablet with Thunderbolt, a larger display, and more. The Surface Go 3 launches with new 10th-gen Core processors, and the Surface Pro X gets a Wi-Fi-only upgrade.
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HP welcomes Windows 11 with a new Spectre, an Arm laptop, and a tablet with a swiveling camera
HP's Tablet and Laptop feature a radical camera and the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC in a laptop, respectively.
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What to expect from Microsoft's Surface event
Microsoft is expected to debut the Surface Pro 8, Surface Go 3, and Surface Pro X tablets; the Surface Book 4 convertible notebook PC, plus the Surface Duo 2 phone.
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Ultrawide vs. dual monitors: Which should you choose?
Everyone knows that having more screen space is a good thing. The more important question is whether to seek a wider expanse with a single ultrawide monitor, or by using two screens side by side.
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The chip shortage might ruin Christmas if you don't shop soon
Supply chain issues mean that everything with a chip—and even other popular gifts without processors—could become even harder to find later this year.
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8 ways to make Microsoft's Surface laptops better than ever
After reviewing almost all of Microsoft's Surface PC line, here are eight things that we'd change, add, or remove to make them better.
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PCWorld's September Digital Magazine: This DIY laptop begs to be taken apart
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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Chromebooks versus Windows laptops: Which should you buy?
Should you buy a Chromebook or a Windows laptop? They're similar in some ways, but fundamentally different in others. This guide will help you decide.
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