One of the classic queries for tech buyers is, “Should I buy a laptop or a desktop?” It has been around even longer than the Android versus iPhone debate. But every now and then it’s worth checking ...

AMD CES 2026 lineup pairs Ryzen AI laptops arriving in Q1 2026 with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D for gamers, plus ROCm 7.2 and driver updates meant to smooth local AI setup.

It looks like a notebook, it runs like a notebook, and you carry it around like a notebook. But at a typical price of about $1,000, it sure doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket like a notebook. The ...

Video games might have gotten impressively advanced graphics-wise, but still serve the same great purpose of providing an escape to tired students and full-time jobholders alike. Be it an ...

My laptop is nearing retirement, and I need a replacement. The most obvious alternative is the hardware I already own, and while a Raspberry Pi 5 might be a smart and affordable option, it lacks grunt ...

A new Kickstarter project is attempting to redefine high-performance mobile computing with a hybrid laptop that integrates desktop components and built-in liquid cooling. The Ultra High Performance ...

Both bear the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 name, but does the laptop version of Nvidia's flagship GPU perform anywhere close to the desktop one? We tested the two, side by side, to find out. I’ve been a ...

WTF?! Flagship gaming laptops are expected to balance portability with high-end performance, usually with acceptable compromises compared to desktops. Throwing that idea out the window, one modder has ...

HP unveiled the HP Spectre, a foldable computer that can become a tablet, laptop or desktop computer. Not satisfied with 2-in-1 devices? Well, now you can get 3-in-1 from HP. That’s a pretty ...

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I took the plunge recently and made the decision to buy a gaming laptop after years of being a dedicated tinkerer with a desktop PC tower. The change was necessitated by me being on the road a lot and ...