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Snapdragon C specs mean Qualcomm could eat Intel's lunch with budget laptops: Here's what we know (and what we still don't)

Qualcomm revealed full specs for its Snapdragon C platform, promising up to 67% faster battery performance and better power efficiency than Intel's N250.

Windows Central

I tested the HyperX Omen 15, and it almost made me forget my PS5

The HyperX Omen 15 pairs a subtle design and crisp OLED with good RTX 5070 gaming performance. Battery life, fan noise, and bloat keep it from perfection.

Tom’s Guide

Qualcomm details Snapdragon C specs for $300 laptops for the first time — claims 67% faster performance on battery than Intel N250, AC performance remains a mystery (updated)

Qualcomm has detailed the specs for its Snapdragon C processor, with 8 cores and claimed "all-day" battery life.

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A severe ASUS Armoury Crate vulnerability affects laptops, handhelds, and desktop PCs — Here's how to check if you're in the clear

ASUS Armoury Crate and several other pieces of proprietary software have been discovered to have a nasty vulnerability. Here's which software and hardware are affected, how you can update everything properly, and a free alternative download if you'd like to try something different.

Windows Central

I tested the HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition — and it's possibly the best way to experience the shooter

The HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition is a powerful gaming laptop that is perfect for playing Valorant, though its tight keyboard is a detraction.

Tom’s Guide

Nvidia RTX Spark Geekbench scores just leaked — should Apple be worried about the fastest Windows laptops on the planet?

Newly revealed Geekbench scores reveal a powerful chip that should easily rival Apple and Intel offerings.

Tom’s Guide

Are Chromebooks finally good enough for university students?

Our Back-to-School series continues, and this time it's the former class clown's time to shine.

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Asus ROG NUC vs gaming laptops, how does the mini PC top dog fare against portable powerhouses?

I put the high-power Asus ROG NUC up against top gaming laptops to see where your cash is best spent.

GamesRadar

Former Deloitte IT manager stole 423 laptops, sold them while on leave to cover stock trading losses

A former Deloitte IT manager admitted stealing 423 laptops over 17 months. He sold the computers to fund his stock trading addiction and incurred debt. The theft was discovered after an IT engineer reviewed surveillance footage of the manager. The manager confessed his actions and surrendered himself to the police.…

The Economic Times

OLED isn’t always the best laptop screen — here’s when the cheaper IPS model is the smarter buy

Laptops with OLED panels deliver exceptional picture quality, but they're not always the best option. Here's when IPS models are the smarter option.

Tom’s Guide

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X Gen 11 review: Snapdragon superstar

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 processor delivers the goods here

I used the two best new $699 Windows laptops to see which one you should buy — Does Acer's Swift Air 14 beat Dell's awesome XPS 13?

Dell's XPS 13 and Acer's Swift Air 14 are two new premium-but-budget laptops that start at $699. They're great options for any value shoppers, but which one is best? I break down design, display, performance, battery, and more to help you make the right decision.

Windows Central

I tested the Dell14S for a week — and its epic battery life blew me away

The Dell 14S delivers epic battery life, solid performance, and a premium chassis, but a dim display and pricier configurations could hold it back.

Tom’s Guide

NASA modded space station's laptops so everyone could use the same charger — standardizing ISS chargers eliminated useless weight and reduced failure points

NASA ensured that all laptops destined for use in the International Space Station had the same 'cannon' power connector by implementing a modification.

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MacBook Neo vs budget Windows laptops: which is worth your money?

As the back-to-school hordes descend on laptop retailers, this is perhaps the most important question of the season.

TechRadar

Could this be the end of BIOS-locked laptops? AI tweaker deploys Claude to unlock and change settings for good

AI helps patch a signature check to always say "yes" on a specific HP laptop using a hardware flasher.

PC Gamer

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) review

The super-portable G16 is, in many ways, better than ever—but the memory crisis has priced it out of top contention.

GamesRadar

Funny that, Microsoft no longer recommends 32GB RAM for gaming laptops

Microsoft has quietly removed its guidance around upgrading gaming systems to 32GB RAM as shortages continue.

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3 best cheap gaming laptops for students –get gaming as well as studying

These bargains shouldn't be ignored

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Chuwi UniBook review: New Intel silicon makes it an affordable laptop, but it comes with a few caveats

The Chuwi UniBook is a modest laptop based on Intel's new Wildcat Lake Core 3 304 processor.

The Economic Times

RBI bars banks from disabling mobile devices of defaulting borrowers

Banks cannot disable borrower mobile phones and laptops for loan recovery. This new rule applies unless the devices themselves were financed by lenders. The Reserve Bank of India announced these regulations will take effect January 1, 2027. Banks must adopt a gradual approach when disabling devices, not immediately. Essential functions…

PC Gamer

Microsoft quietly deletes 32 GB RAM recommendation, which I'm sure has nothing to do with it bringing back 8 GB laptops

Is 8 GB enough any more?

TechRadar

On the hunt for a new Dell laptop? These are the best models we've tested recently

All of these Dell laptops bowled us over when we reviewed them — you'll find top picks for professionals, gamers, students and more.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft quietly purges 32GB of RAM recommendations from its website — company reels from the effects of the memory shortage as it released 8GB base models for Surface laptops this year

Microsoft once recommended 32GB of RAM as a future-proof "no worries" upgrade for gamers, but it seems that it wants you to forget that it ever gave that suggestion. That's because laptop manufacturers, including Microsoft itself, has once again started selling models with a base configuration of 8GB of RAM…

GamesRadar

It won't fix the RAM crisis, but CXMT is poised to bring back mass-market DRAM production and gaming laptop brands are interested

CXMT has seen massive growth by filling the mass-market hole left by the memory Big Three, and now gaming laptop brands want in.

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