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As we head toward the expected October 5 Googlebook launch, we’re steadily getting more leaks and rumors about the first wave of devices. Early last month, a Geekbench listing suggested Dell’s Googlebook might arrive under the company’s famed “XPS” name. Now, we’re getting more evidence that Dell could indeed launch its Googlebook laptops under the…

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We’ll soon learn a lot more about Googlebooks — a new line of higher-end laptops from Google — as pre-orders are about to open. As noted by 9to5Google, the company told folks who signed up for updates on the devices that they (and you) can lock in an order starting on September 21 at 9AM…

It’s mid-September, which means Apple is now releasing its 2026 operating systems, including the full version of macOS Golden Gate.

The Asus Zenbook line of laptops has consistently impressed us in tests thanks to a great blend of performance and ultra-portability. And AO just knocked £350 off the Asus Zenbook 14 touchscreen laptop.

Trackpads on modern laptops are usually flat. But maybe you’ve noticed that yours has started to come loose, as if something were pushing it from the inside. It might even get to the point where the glass covering it cracks. If this happens to your laptop, you could have a serious trouble on your hands.…

If you’re looking to get the most out of your laptop, chances are good that the baseline number of included ports isn’t enough to get the job done. One of the easiest ways to remedy this is to get a docking station. However, many of the best docking stations can be prohibitively expensive, and they…

If your Windows laptop drains like crazy when away from a charger, adjusting some settings will help you get more out of each charge.

Earlier in May this year, Google introduced its Googlebook laptop category. These are laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence, with Google aiming to create a PC experience that offers premium hardware, works seamlessly with Android phones, and puts AI features front and center. Now, a new leak has revealed just how serious…

Modern laptops might’ve tried to kill off the built-in optical drive, but physical media is far from dead. Case in point: the Dell DW316 Slim external USB DVD-RW drive for $39 at Amazon.