Turning old PCs into new Chromebooks
Just about any slow, memory-challenged system can get a second lease on life with the lightweight Chrome OS.
Stories by Brian Nadel
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How to use a smartphone as a mobile hotspot
Here's everything you need to know about Wi-Fi tethering.
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USB-C explained: How to get the most from it (and why it's great)
The era of USB-C computing is here. We’ve got tips on how to take advantage of those new ports on your laptop, phone or tablet.
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Review: 4 online backup services keep your data safe
We test cloud backup software from Mozy, Carbonite, Acronis and IDrive. Find out which offers the best security, speed, features, interface and price.
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Toshiba Portege X30 review: The clamshell strikes back
The new Toshiba Portege X30 is a tough, top-performing Windows 10 laptop well-suited to demanding enterprise users.
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Samsung Galaxy Book 12: A top 2-in-1 for the enterprise
Samsung’s new business-friendly tablet with detachable keyboard, the Galaxy Book 12, gives Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 a run for its money.
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Acer's Chromebook 11 N7: Tough and economical
Acer's rugged Chromebook 11 N7 is a low-cost, touch-screen laptop that can handle being dropped, shaken and doused.
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Shake, rattle and roll: We test 3 rugged tablets (with video)
We dropped, sprayed and shook three ruggedized Windows 10 tablets from Getac, Panasonic and Xplore. Here's how they fared.
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Review: 2 ultraportables from Acer and Dell add speed, efficiency
Acer's Swift 7 and Dell's XPS 13 ultraportables both take advantage of Intel's new Kirby Lake processor. We compare the two.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga: The shape of convertibles to come
ThinkPad X1 Yoga, Lenovo’s latest Windows convertible, offers an excellent 14-in. display, a pressure-sensitive stylus and the ability to take on a variety of forms.
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How we test Windows system performance
A quick rundown of how we access the performance of Windows systems.
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Review: 4 mini-PCs give you full power in a very small package
We review four mini-PCs that give you complete Windows computing power in extremely small form factors.
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Review: HP EliteBook Folio G1 offers lightweight business computing
HP's latest Windows 10 laptop, the EliteBook Folio G1, comes in touch and non-touch versions; it offers a bright display, great keyboard and a variety of options.
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Review: 4 mid-priced laptops that mean business
You don't need the most expensive laptop available to get in a solid day's work. We evaluate four Windows laptops that cost about $US600 or less.
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Review: Two low-cost Windows 10 laptops challenge the Chromebooks
Two $200 systems from Lenovo and HP offer travelers a lightweight and low-cost way to work with Windows apps on the road.
