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The HP Pavilion x360 14 is a compact convertible laptop with a respectable spec – but how well does it hold up?

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Matt Elliott is a senior editor ...

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Matt Elliott is a senior editor ...

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We’ve said it before: There’s one simple trick to increase the performance of your Windows laptop, and it made an enormous difference in Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2, which we reviewed today.

Intel first discussed the mobile architecture it calls Lunar Lake way back in June, and stated at the time it would arrive in Q3. The initial reveal included some lofty performance claims, so we've ...

Discover why the MacBook Air outshines Windows laptops in the $750 price range. Compare design, performance, battery life, ...

You may have noticed that most laptop brands include performance utilities these days. Most people likely ignore these applications as bloatware but having tested many of these performance modes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dave Altavilla is a Tech Analyst covering chips, compute and AI. It's safe to say that the PC industry has been waiting with bated ...

I’ve tested a lot of tech, but finding the best budget laptop in 2026 might be one of the trickier things I’ve done in my 10-plus year career. Not only are there fewer inexpensive models than ever, ...