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AMD's "new mid-range champion" Ryzen 7 9700X and its Ryzen 5 9600X sibling are now available to buy
By Cale Hunt published
It's time for Zen 5 The first of AMD's new Ryzen 9000 processors are headed into PC builds and upgrades.
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Dell will reportedly lay off 12,500 employees this week, bringing the total to 24,500 in 15 months
By Sean Endicott published
Sad news In a move to get "leaner," Dell will lay off thousands of employees this week. While the tech giant has not confirmed figures, estimates state 12,5000 jobs will be lost.
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What are Microsoft Precision touchpads?
By Cale Hunt last updated
Next best thing Ever wonder why we make such a big deal about Microsoft's Precision touchpad drivers? Turns out, they're important when it comes to an optimal laptop experience.
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This mini PC is perfect for students and it's very affordable right now thanks to this coupon code
By Rebecca Spear published
Mini PC deal The Geekom GT13 Pro mini PC is available at a discounted price when you use a special coupon code. It's the perfect device for school, work, or personal use.
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The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is one of the first PCs with AMD's AI chip that beats Intel and Qualcomm — here's how to get your hands on the PC and its 50 TOPS of NPU power
By Sean Endicott published
First on the scene The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is now available for order. It's one of the first PCs powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, which has 50 TOPS of NPU power.
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Best upgradeable laptop 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Desktop PCs are often easily upgradeable, prolonging useful life and extracting more value from your purchase. But what about laptops? Here are our favorites.
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HP OmniBook X vs. OmniBook Ultra: Snapdragon X or Ryzen AI 300 in your AI PC?
By Cale Hunt published
Snapdragon vs AMD HP rebranded its PCs earlier this year, and its OmniBook lineup offers a premium experience for regular users. Let's look at the differences between these laptops to help you make the right decision.
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Lenovo's latest ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 uses versatile designs and long battery life to counter some disappointments
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with integrated Intel Graphics, but its performance isn't what you'd expect. Our review.
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This discounted XPS 13 can run ALL your favorite apps, thanks to its Intel Core Ultra CPU
By Sean Endicott published
Intel vs Qualcomm Dell's Back to School sale slashes $210 off the Intel version of the XPS 13. If you're a student, you can save an additional 10% on the highly reviewed thin-and-light laptop.
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review: Cheaper and more efficient than ever, Zen 5 tempts with an entry-level gaming CPU
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X offers affordable gaming, excelling in single-core performance and power efficiency. However, minimal multi-core bumps won't benefit users with recent CPUs.
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