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Some Framework Laptop 13 owners with last-gen AMD chips have reported that a recent BIOS update is bricking their laptops on both Windows and Linux. The BIOS update causing this issue is version 3.20 for Ryzen 7040-series mainboards, released back in July and still available on Framework's site at the time of this writing. Upon […]

Framework says it's replacing some out-of-warranty AMD mainboards.

Framework has refreshed its 12-inch convertible laptop, introducing Intel's latest Core Series 3 processors, expanded hardware customizations, and a pre-built Linux option. The cheapest pre-built base configuration for the Framework Laptop 12 now starts at $699 - $100 less than the previous version when it launched last year. Preorders are open now, with the first […]

The Framework Laptop 12 now ships with Intel's Core Series 3 chips and other hardware upgrades.

The Omnibook X isn't flashy, but it still excels in almost every way.

From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks and more, these are the best budget laptops I’ve tested.

It could be wise to wait, or settle for a cheaper model.

Laptop batteries don't last forever, but there are some things that you can do today that may affect the lifespan of your MacBook's battery.

Most current models support at least two.

There's a lot to like about the XPS 13, but most people should shell out for 16GB of RAM.

Finding a good laptop under $500 was hard enough before RAMageddon. They nearly always had cheap hardware and underpowered, often outdated chips. That's what made the MacBook Neo so disruptive: It offered great build quality and good-enough performance starting at $599. Windows laptops couldn't touch it. Even though it's gone up to $699, it's still […]

You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get, based on hundreds of hours of testing.

As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on performance and cost.

The USB port in your car is likely not powerful enough to charge your laptop, but there are other options.

There's a lot to like about the Yoga Slim 7i, but the current price is a bit too steep.

Lenovo is expected to release some of the first Googlebook models later this year, and leaked images have now given us a good idea of what they might look like. Leaked press images shared by Digital Citizen and Android Headlines include a laptop and a 2-in-1 tablet, all of which feature Googlebook branding on the […]

Chromebooks aren't limited to only apps you can get on the Play Store.

The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop. The Victus cost just $800, or less when on sale, and was a good entry point to decent laptop gaming. The Omen 15 has nice little upgrades over the Victus. Its RTX 5050 […]

There are times when a physical connection will perform better than a Wi-Fi hotspot. Here's when you want to use USB tethering, and how.

If you've got a drawer or box full of old cables, here are some things you can do to thin them out. You don't need that many.