Wondering what Wi-Fi 6 is? It’s the latest wireless standard, which was updated in 2019 and has since become a standard for next-gen devices. Almost every new phone, computer and television supports Wi-Fi 6, including gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5. Having Wi-Fi 6 internet in your smart home is the best way to get …
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Whether you are looking for a new laptop for heading back to school or just an upgrade for browsing at home, there are plenty of discounts right now that can save you some money. There are a number of great laptop deals on laptops with Intel’s previous 11th-generation (and very capable) Core processors, and you can also save on newer …
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In the not-too-distant past, laptops with OLED displays were high-priced affairs geared toward graphics professionals engaged in creative work. Now, OLED displays can be found on mainstream laptops for anyone who might also enjoy stellar contrast and accurate, vibrant colors. How does an OLED panel achieve this goodness? A quick primer: The pixels in an OLED display can be completely …
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A good, reliable laptop is a necessity for college students. Many university classes now allow or even require students to use their laptops in class for a variety of purposes, so having a laptop with a long battery life that’s light and small to fit in a backpack is as important as performance. A basic, entry-level laptop will cover you …
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It is not easy to find an ultralight laptop that still feels sturdy but Asus pulls it off with the Zenbook S 13 OLED. At 1 kilogram (2.4 pounds), the 13.3-inch laptop is lighter than the MacBook Air (M1 and M2) — ideal for tossing in a backpack or shoulder bag without a second thought. Despite its compact footprint, Asus …
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Over the last few years, office workers across the world have found themselves having to work from their homes. While this has increased productivity and reduced a lot of stress for many, a lot of workers didn’t have the right equipment to create a home office. Even here at CNET, we had to find new ways to make our space …
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Chromebooks are great for many things and they’re generally less expensive than Windows laptops and Apple MacBooks. But before you pounce on one, there’s an important date to check first: a Chromebook’s expiration date, aka its Auto Update Expiration date. Because Google can only guarantee ChromeOS and browser feature support on non-Google hardware for so long, every device currently has a date …
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Asus on Tuesday unveiled the ROG Swift 500Hz, the world’s first 500Hz Nvidia G-Sync display. The 24-inch gaming monitor‘s ultrafast refresh rate is designed with competitive gaming at 1080p in mind. It didn’t reveal the price or release date for ROG Swift 500Hz. “The ROG Swift 500Hz draws frames more than eight times faster than typical 60Hz displays in a …
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What’s happening At Computex 2022, AMD previews new generation of desktop PC CPUs, initially targeting gamers, and a new laptop CPU geared towards laptops costing $399-$699. Why it matters Cheaper laptops with fewer compromises are always in demand, plus the new PC CPUs promise more than just the usual generation-over-generation performance increase, as well as support for some technologies that …
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Looking for a versatile and compact budget laptop that can travel anywhere? For under $100, this Asus laptop features Chrome OS, access to thousands of apps, built-in virus protection and cloud backups. Save $120 on this 11-inch Asus Chromebook at Best Buy right now and spend just $99 to get all the basic functions you need to stay connected and …
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