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Get the best Minecraft experience with some of our favorite laptops
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated We've rounded up the best laptops for playing Minecraft, one of the best games ever made, due to its ageless appeal and ability to run on just about any piece of hardware.
What's next for Surface in 2025: An 11-inch mini Surface Laptop?
By Zac Bowden published
ROADMAP Microsoft aims to bring Copilot+ capabilities to the rest of the active Surface portfolio in 2025.
Microsoft ends production on its $4,500 Surface Studio 2+
By Zac Bowden published
DEAD Surface Studio 2+ is now out of stock in most markets, and there are seemingly no plans to make a new one.
This mini PC has an early discrete NPU, but does it do anything?
By Cale Hunt published
AI Mini PC Kinara Ara-2 is the first discrete NPU I've seen, but what does it do?
Intel Arc Control is out, "Graphics Software" is in ... how fun!
By Cale Hunt published
Intel glow-up Intel's new Battlemage GPUs aren't the only new thing on the way. The Arc Control app has been renamed and updated with some new features and controls.
We will get a Snapdragon X Elite mini-PC after all
By Sean Endicott published
A new hope A leaked image shows that Geekom will release a mini-PC powered by a Snapdragon X Elite. It would be the first device to launch with that processor inside.
Intel unveils next-gen Battlemage GPUs built for 1440p gaming
By Sean Endicott published
'perfect upgrades' Intel just announced a pair of desktop GPUs that promise to deliver 1440p gaming at a more affordable price than competing graphics from NVIDIA and AMD.
HP slashes $2,000+ off this 32GB laptop for a Cyber Monday blowout
By Daniel Rubino last updated
OMG The EliteBook 845 (G10) is 69% off with its remaining stock, but there isn't much time left!
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