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Don't wait for Prime Day, you can score a great AMD-powered Windows laptop for just $330 right now
By Zachary Boddy published
Deal The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15.6-inch) is enjoying a healthy discount ahead of Amazon Prime Day, making it easy to get a solid Windows laptop for next to nothing.

AMD's all-new X870 and X870E motherboards launch: Where to buy the best match for Ryzen 9000 CPUs
By Ben Wilson published
Next-gen AM5 All-new motherboards designed for AMD's X870 and X870E chipset features have finally launched for Ryzen 9000 desktop processors. Here are the cheapest boards available on launch day.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge laptops with this special sticker are $530 off — get a Snapdragon X Elite for $819.99
By Sean Endicott published
Super savings The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is available at a massive discount right now, saving over $500 on the Copilot+ PC powered by a Snapdragon X Elite.

AMD unlocks over 60% Ryzen CPU power boosts for two of my top-rated desktop processors with a new TDP firmware update
By Ben Wilson published
TDP boost AMD Ryzen 600 Series motherboards can push the TDP of its 9600X and 9700X desktop processors by over 60%, but it comes with an important trade-off.

Intel’s ‘Thunderbolt Share’ finally debuts on this top-tier gaming PC. Here's which one (and why it matters).
By Cale Hunt published
PC2PC File and accessory sharing just got a whole lot easier.
I can't wait to see more of HP's Spectre replacement and its latest AMD-powered, Thunderbolt-equipped enterprise laptop
By Zachary Boddy last updated
New Books HP has announced a new commercial AI PC with AMD processors and Thunderbolt 4, and its flagship Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) PC is now available.
ASUS ProArt PX13 review: This creative 3K OLED laptop has fantastic hardware but isn't convenient for all
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The ASUS ProArt PX13 is designed for creative workflows and comes with an ASUS Pen 2.0 as well as a built-in dial in the touchpad. Our review.
Panasonic Connect announces the Let's note FV4 laptop for US government, hospitals, and anywhere else where a secure PC is required
By Daniel Rubino published
That's different Panasonic Connect is bringing its Let’s note FV4 enterprise laptop to the US for the first time with a user-replaceable battery and clearance for government use.

Generative AI isn't pushing Microsoft Copilot+ PC sales — a dire need for future-proof upgrades coupled with Windows 10's imminent death is
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI PC HYPE Consumers are buying AI PCs because of their need to upgrade and purchase new devices, not for their sophisticated capabilities, says IDC.

The ‘most efficient family of x86 processors ever’ has launched; here’s the best place to buy Intel’s groundbreaking new laptops
By Cale Hunt published
New AI PCs A new collection of AI PCs featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 processors has launched, and Best Buy has dedicated a full page to the new hardware. Here's what you need to know.
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