Latest Laptops Opinion
- 16 September 2013
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Opinion: Why you may want a desktop instead of a laptop
Patrick Moore asked the Laptops forum about the advantages of going with a desktop computer.
- 11 September 2013
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Opinion: My laptop just hit the floor. You won't believe what happened
Out of all the computing hassles you can face, nothing quite compares to dropping your laptop on a hard floor. Because, typically, that's the end of your laptop.
- 03 September 2013
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Opinion: Do specifications matter any more?
Gone are the days when you bought a PC because of its megahertz rating. The same is true of tablets and smartphones: Apple doesn't even quote the amount of RAM or processor speed. So why do companies still care about benchmark results?
- 21 August 2013
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Opinion: The PC isn't dead. Far from it.
People may be buying fewer laptops and desktops than ever before, but the humble PC certainly isn’t being ousted by the upstart tablet
- 19 August 2013
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Opinion: Why you should buy a laptop bag
Why a good laptop bag could form a critical part of your personal security arsenal.
- 06 August 2013
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Opinion: Deep inside Razer's design lab, home to gaming hardware that shouldn't actually exist
Razer, the company that built its reputation on gaming mice and keyboards, is now doing what Acer, Dell, and Microsoft seemingly won't: building topflight laptops and tablets with hefty price tags. This year the upstart company introduced both the thinnest gaming laptop and the most powerful Windows 8 tablet we've ever seen--at a time when PC sales are struggling, and cheap tablets are predicted to outship laptops 2-to-1 in 2014.
- 22 July 2013
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Opinion: Could Haswell laptops replace ARM tablets?
The latest generation of Intel laptops should offer vastly improved battery life, and that in turn may infuse the traditional Windows laptop with a new lease of life. Could Haswell laptops replace ARM tablets?
- 08 July 2013
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Opinion: Windows 8 app review: IMDB
The IMDB app for Windows 8 gives you quick access to information about movies and TV shows as well as direct links to celebrities and other TV and film news
- 07 July 2013
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Opinion: What is Dell Data Protection?
Dell's encryption service contains your web browsers and office suites in a special virtual environment, reducing the risk of malware spreading to the rest of your system
- 24 June 2013
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Opinion: Tips for hassle-free computing at 33,000 feet
I'm writing this from around seven miles high in the sky, where I can't help but marvel at the technology that's allowing my laptop a reasonably speedy Interent connection (never mind the technology that's keeping me--hopefully--from plummeting to earth).
- 22 June 2013
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Opinion: Bugs & Fixes: Users report Internet loss with new MacBook Airs
Apple's latest updates to its MacBook Air laptops have been getting rave reviews for their incredible battery life: the 13-inch model clocks more than 12 hours on a single charge. Unfortunately, these new Airs have also been getting some unwanted attention for a potential Internet connection failure. In particular, numerous users report that their Internet connection drops out within minutes of them getting online. A bit surprisingly, this occurs even though the computer's Wi-Fi connection still shows a normal strong signal.
- 21 June 2013
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Opinion: Haswell laptops that can last all day
With its fourth-generation Core processor, codenamed Haswell, Intel has finally turned its back on the megahertz wars it once held with AMD, IBM and Motorola, instead welcoming reduced power consumption and longer battery life. And for laptops that can mean only one thing: tablets had better watch their backs.
- 17 June 2013
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Opinion: Targus USB 3.0 Dual Video Docking Station
Using the Targus docking station you can help to turn your humble laptop into more of a desktop workstation
- 11 June 2013
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Opinion: What's so great about Haswell?
All's well that Haswell: Intel's new Core i3, i5 and i7 processors use less power than ever before, so we should start to see powerful laptops that really do last all day. But does anyone care about the technology any more?
- 10 June 2013
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Opinion: Windows 8 touch-compatible accessories
It might not seem obvious but a touch-compatible mouse will really help you make the most of Windows 8.
- 09 June 2013
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Opinion: Dell AX510 Soundbar
The AX510 Soundbar aims to beef up the audio quality giving you better sound from your monitor.
- 06 June 2013
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Opinion: Cool down an overheated laptop
Gamersim17's laptop was "getting intensely hot." He turned to the Laptops forum for advice.
- 31 May 2013
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Opinion: Hands on with the new Razer Blade, a gaming Ultrabook thinner than a Macbook Air
Razer's latest Ultrabook is a wake-up call. It's a warning shot across the bows of Apple, Samsung and other manufacturers of premium thin-and-light laptops. And its message is clear: "Look at me."
- 16 May 2013
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Opinion: Three simple ways to get a speedy PC
There are three ways to get a faster PC or laptop: buy a new one, upgrade the hardware, or upgrade the software. We can show you how to do them all.
- 09 May 2013
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Opinion: What to do when you can't boot from an external source
Externe can't boot his laptop from a CD or a flash drive. He asked the Answer Line forum for help.
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