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What happens to Chromebooks now that Googlebooks are coming? (Updated: They’ll live, for now) (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-12 | get Chromebook Protective Case → | tags: android, chromebooks, google

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Keyboard Shortcuts I Learned From My Cat (wired.com)

2026-05-11 | by Justin Pot | get Mechanical Keyboard with Custom Keys → | tags: macbook, keyboard shortcuts, mission control

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Why Some US Schools Are Cutting Back On the Technology They Spent Billions On (slashdot.org)

2026-05-09 | by Posted | get Educational Technology Budget Book → | tags: edunomics lab, covid relief funds, laptops

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North Korean fake remote worker scam lands two Americans 18-month prison sentences for hosting laptops — US firms unknowingly shipped laptops to “employees” who secretly worked from overseas via remote desktop, generating $1.2 million for Pyongyang (tomshardware.com)

2026-05-08 | by Etiido Uko | get VPN Proxy for Remote Work → | tags: north korean, remote desktop protocol, laptops

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Samsung’s flagship laptop is a MacBook Pro clone gone horribly wrong (theverge.com)

2026-05-07 | by Antonio G. Di Benedetto | get Samsung Galaxy Book Pro → | tags: samsung galaxy book6 ultra, apple macbook pro, intel core ultra

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Newegg Promo Code: 10% Off in May 2026 (wired.com)

2026-05-02 | by Molly Higgins | get Newegg Gift Card → | tags: newegg, pc hardware, gaming laptops

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Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo Review: Your Gaming Lifestyle Deserves Two Screens (gizmodo.com)

2026-05-01 | get ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Laptop → | tags: asus, rog, zephyrus duo

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10% Dell Coupon Codes | May 2026 (wired.com)

2026-05-01 | by Scott Gilbertson | get Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop → | tags: dell, alienware, monitors

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HP vs. Dell: I've tested dozens of laptops from both brands, and here's my advice (zdnet.com)

2026-04-29 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop → | tags: dell, windows laptops, lenovo

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Why virtual desktops are so useful - and my top 4 tips for beginners (zdnet.com)

2026-04-28 | by Jack Wallen | get Virtual Desktop Software → | tags: virtual desktops, linux, chromeos

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs. MacBook Neo: These Windows rivals are more similar than expected (zdnet.com)

2026-04-26 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Framework Laptop 13 Pro → | tags: framework laptop 13 pro, macbook neo, nirav patel

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The case for buying a MacBook Neo right now - especially for students (zdnet.com)

2026-04-23 | by Kyle Kucharski | get MacBook Neo Sleeve → | tags: macbook neo, zdnet, apple

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Treetops glowing during storms captured on film for first time (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-22 | get Storm Light Projector → | tags: treetops, corona discharges, penn state

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Newegg Promo Code: 10% Off in April 2026 (wired.com)

2026-04-22 | by Molly Higgins | get Newegg Gift Card → | tags: newegg, pc hardware, gaming laptops

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Framework launches the Laptop 13 Pro with Intel's new Panther Lake chips (engadget.com)

2026-04-21 | get Laptop 13 Pro with Intel → | tags: framework, laptop 13 pro, intel panther lake

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The Next Surface PCs May Not Be the Big Upgrades You Hoped for (gizmodo.com)

2026-04-16 | get Microsoft Surface Laptop Sleeve → | tags: surface, microsoft, surface pro

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Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) review: Big CPU power in a mispriced gaming laptop (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-16 | by Charles Jefferies | get Asus TUF Gaming Laptop → | tags: asus tuf gaming a14, ryzen ai max+, radeon 8060s

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Intel brings 18A process to budget laptops with new Core Series 3 CPUs (techspot.com)

2026-04-16 | get Intel Core i3 Laptop Processor → | tags: intel, core series 3, 18a process

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The Surprising MacBook Neo Competitor You’ve Never Heard Of (wired.com)

2026-04-14 | by Luke Larsen | get ASUS Zenbook Fold 17 → | tags: macbook neo, hp omnibook 5, qualcomm snapdragon x

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Show HN: boringBar – a taskbar-style dock replacement for macOS (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-12 | get Magnet - Window Manager → | tags: macos, boringbar, dock replacement

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PC Industry in Dire Straits, ‘Asking You to Own Nothing and Be Happy,’ Says Framework CEO (gizmodo.com)

2026-04-10 | get Framework Laptop → | tags: framework, pc industry, laptops

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Laptops Are About to Get Very Exciting Again… Thanks to Nvidia (gizmodo.com)

2026-04-09 | get Nvidia GeForce RTX Laptop → | tags: nvidia, intel, amd

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Is Modern Standby draining your Windows laptop battery overnight? Shut it down - here's why (zdnet.com)

2026-04-09 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Laptop Power Management Tool → | tags: modern standby, windows 12, microsoft

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Top laptops to use with FreeBSD (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-09 | get Dell XPS 13 → | tags: freebsd, laptops, hardware

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FreeBSD Laptop Compatibility: Top Laptops to Use with FreeBSD (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-09 | tags: freebsd, laptops, compatibility

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I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest (theverge.com)

2026-04-09 | by Antonio G. Di Benedetto | get Dell XPS 13 → | tags: macbook neo, windows laptops, asus vivobook

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10% Dell Coupon Codes | April 2026 (wired.com)

2026-04-09 | by Scott Gilbertson | get Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop → | tags: dell, alienware, monitors

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Why I stopped using 'Modern Standby' on my Windows laptop to save battery overnight (zdnet.com)

2026-04-09 | by Kyle Kucharski | get Laptop Power Management Adapter → | tags: windows, modern standby, sleep modes

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Steam starts gathering FPS data with latest client update — company to estimate framerates based on your hardware, Beta feature to focus on SteamOS devices (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-05 | by Jowi Morales | get Steam Hardware Monitoring Tool → | tags: steam, fps data, steamos

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How many products does Microsoft have named 'Copilot'? (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-04 | by Tey Bannerman | get Microsoft 365 Copilot → | tags: microsoft, copilot, laptops