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The XPS 17 is 'perfect as a work laptop, family laptop' but this $700 discount on the PC ends soon
By Sean Endicott last updated
Dell deal The Dell XPS 17 is a large laptop that builds on years of impressive PCs from Dell. Right now, you can save up to $700 on the XPS 17 as part of Dell TechFest.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite will run Windows games 'just fine' using x64 emulation
By Kevin Okemwa published
JUST AS GOOD Qualcomm says Windows games should work on its anticipated Arm laptops, x86 emulation and gaming should run perfectly on these devices without porting.
A built-in NFC reader is one of the only true 'business' features in the Surface Pro 10 for business — here's how Yubico takes full advantage of it
By Sean Endicott published
Secure The newly announced Surface Pro 10 for business has a built-in NFC reader. Yubico and Microsoft worked together to support logging into the PC without a password by using a YubiKey.
DON'T buy the new Surface Pro 10 or Surface Laptop 6 — Microsoft has better hardware just around the corner
By Zac Bowden published
Wait The Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 are just the first of two waves of hardware that Microsoft plans to unveil this spring, and it's the second wave you should be waiting for.
PNY's 64GB USB flash drive is "so lightweight you might forget it's there" and available at Amazon for less than $10
By Alexander Cope published
Deal The Amazon Spring Sale is in full swing and brings with it a 17% discount for the already affordable PNY 64GB USB Elite-X flash drive.
Surface PCs were once glue-filled monstrosities. Now, the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for business have QR codes for parts and markings for tools.
By Sean Endicott published
A simple fix The newly announced Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for business have QR codes to help you find parts and markings to indicate which tools you need to repair the PCs.
Microsoft unveils business-focused Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with Intel Core Ultra, new NPUs, and display upgrades
By Zac Bowden published
New Surfaces Microsoft has today unveiled its first wave of spring Surface PC hardware in the form of a new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for business customers.
Do my ears deceive me, or is Amazon selling the all-in-one Microsoft Audio Dock with a resounding 80% discount?
By Alexander Cope published
Deal In honor of the Amazon Spring Sale, Amazon offers the traditionally expensive Microsoft Audio Dock for 80% off its original MSRP.
Microsoft's next Surface event is around the corner, but you can save more than $200 on a Surface Laptop 4 right now
By Cole Martin published
Surface deal Microsoft's next Surface event is right around the corner, but you don't have to wait to pick up a highly-rated laptop. You can save $200 on 2021's Surface Laptop 4 at Best Buy today.
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