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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review Could this compact computer be your new go-to notebook?

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Microsoft Surface Laptop review Can the new Windows 10 S operating system make this the safest Windows laptop ever?

How to upgrade a laptop Upgrading your laptop's hardware can be an affordable way to give your laptop a power boost.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 review Aided by the M1 Pro chip, this is the fastest notebook we've ever tested.

Acer Enduro Urban N3 review A durable mid-sized all-rounder laptop that's rugged enough to use outdoors.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review Classy 2-in-1 addition to the Surface family straddles the gap between laptop and tablet.

Venom BlackBook Zero 15 Phantom (Dark Shadow Edition) review Aussie laptop maker shows the way with a powerful and upgradeable notebook built for the long term.

Should you build your own computer? Gamers love to build PCs, but is it worth it for anyone else?

What is Raspberry Pi and what is it used for? Explore computing and programming with this mini PC that fits in the palm of your hand.

Life hacks: Simple tech habits you should adopt right now Our experts share their tips on how to use technology to make your life easier.

How to set up a home office Read our step-by-step guide for getting all the tech together so you can comfortably work from home.

ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 UX363 laptop review A colourful OLED Full HD touchscreen makes this convertible laptop shine.

Venom BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom laptop review We find out what makes this speedy computer, and its Aussie maker, so special.

Is this affordable student laptop from ASUS worth it? The rugged BR1100F laptop from ASUS shows plenty of class.

Acer's acrobatic laptop for creative types A closer look at the impressive and versatile Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel laptop.

LG Gram 14-inch laptop review Hands-on with the 14-inch Gram, which marks LG's return to laptops in Australia.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review We try out the 15-inch AMD-powered fourth-generation Surface Laptop from Microsoft.

Apple M1 MacBook Air review Hands-on with the latest MacBook Air featuring Apple's new homegrown M1 chip.

Dynabook Portégé X30W-J laptop review We go hands-on with the latest heir to the long tradition of Toshiba laptops.

Asus Chromebook Flip C436FA review The new breed of powerful Chromebooks aims to rival Windows laptops.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review Hands-on with the the 12.4-inch Surface Laptop Go, Microsoft's lightest and lowest cost laptop.

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 review Hands-on with Huawei’s stylish premium-quality flagship laptop.

Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 review We get hands-on with Microsoft's 2-in-1 laptop and the latest version of its smallest tablet, with keyboard.

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook 2-in-1 laptop review The compact 2-in-1 is a value pick among highly mobile laptops.

Asus VivoBook S15 (S533FA) laptop review Stylish and colourful, this large-screen, full-HD notebook is ideal for students and home-based workers.

The most reliable laptop brands See the laptop brands that hold up best over time, as chosen by CHOICE members.

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro laptop review Hands-on with a professional workstation for on-the-go

Intel NUC 10 Performance Mini PC review Compact computer with all the right connections

Upstand standing desk review In these home-working times, is the Upstand standing desk worth the money? Or should just go for a cardboard box instead?

How to recycle your old computer or phone Time to upgrade your computer, phone or other gadgets? Here's how to dispose of the old stuff.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch review A hands-on look at the big changes in Apple’s flagship laptop.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 review A hands-on comparison of Microsoft's newest offerings: a 13.5-inch Surface 3 laptop, and a Surface Pro 7 tablet.

Asus ZenBook Pro Duo laptop review Hands-on with a dual-touchscreen laptop that showcases an eye-catching new approach to design.

Razer Core X Chroma review Is Razer's $649 external graphics enclosure worth it?

The 5 laptops and tablets with the best battery life These laptops and tablets from Apple, Samsung, Dell and Microsoft will last the distance.

Apple iMac 27-inch 5K 2019 review Largest all-in-one desktop's changes are all on the inside.

Apple Mac Mini review Apple's smallest Mac is back with a long-awaited upgrade that makes it a mighty compact desktop machine.

Apple MacBook Air review The revamped 13.3-inch MacBook Air brings Apple's iconic ultraportable up to date and back onto the most-wanted list.

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 review How does Microsoft's latest tablet-come-laptop shape up?

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review We take Microsoft's latest laptop out for a spin.

Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 review A hands-on look at Dell's 13-inch Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 which has Intel's 8th-generation processor and does double duty as a tablet.

MacBook Pro 15-inch review Hands-on with Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro to see what's been updated for 2017.

iMac 4K 21.5in review Hands-on with the high-end version of Apple's new 'little brother' desktop Mac

Australia's most reliable desktop computer brands The desktop computer brands that best hold up over time, as chosen by CHOICE members.

Australia's most reliable monitor brands The monitor brands that best hold up over time, as chosen by CHOICE members.

Desktop computers: what we found Expert insights into what we learned during our hands-on test of desktop all-in-one PCs.

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