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This distro makes it easy to switch from Windows to Linux - here's how
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (783+ words) Over the past year, there has been a deluge of articles (some written by yours truly) about what Linux distributions are best for users wanting to jump the Windows ship and land squarely on steadier, open-source footing. The list of…...
This Lenovo gaming laptop has a screen that widens at the touch of a key - Video
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (172+ words) This Lenovo gaming laptop has a screen that widens at the touch of a key'ZDNET This Lenovo gaming laptop has a screen that widens at the touch of a key Screen not wide enough for you? Lenovo's prototype Legion Pro…...
How much RAM does your PC really need in 2026? A Windows and Mac expert's verdict
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1015+ words) I used to struggle when shopping for a new computer-- there's a lot to keep in mind. Over time, I learned to narrow it down to what I call the "performance trifecta" -- three main components you should be mindful of:…...
Memory shortage is bad news for gamers and laptop buyers in 2026 - Video
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (137+ words) Memory shortage is bad news for gamers and laptop buyers in 2026ZDNET Memory shortage is bad news for gamers and laptop buyers in 2026 You can blame the AI industry for this. Smart glasses, smart Legos, and smart everything: CES 2026 highlights Micro…...
Best of CES 2026 awards: CNET Group names 22 winners and best overall
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (893+ words) The ZDNET team spent this past week on the ground at CES 2026, going hands-on with hundreds of products and services in Las Vegas. From massive TVs and AI gadgets to the weird and wacky, we tested all the headlining tech…...
First look: Asus' wild ROG G1000 gaming PC previews a holographic future for desktop design
1+ week, 1+ day ago (179+ words) First look: Asus' wild ROG G1000 gaming PC previews a holographic future for desktop design'ZDNET First look: Asus' wild ROG G1000 gaming PC previews a holographic future for desktop design I challenge any PC-maker at CES 2026 to serve up a more eye-catching…...
From 1,000Hz refresh to 6K resolution: Acer's CES 2026 monitor lineup goes hard
1+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) From 1,000Hz refresh to 6K resolution: Acer's CES 2026 monitor lineup goes hard'ZDNET From 1,000Hz refresh to 6K resolution: Acer's CES 2026 monitor lineup goes hard Acer is headlining a slate of four spiffy new monitors, including a 27-inch Predator panel with a true 1,000Hz refresh rate…...
AMD's new Ryzen chipset promises faster performance, better gaming, and smarter AI
1+ week, 1+ day ago (216+ words) AMD Ryzen AI 400 Also:CES 2026 live blog: Latest news on TVs, AI, phones, more AMD said the chip will deliver up to 1.3x faster multitasking and 1.7x content creation compared to the previous generations. If you're familiar with AMD's hardware, you may…...
Finally, a computing accessory that both PC enthusiasts and professionals can be excited for
1+ week, 2+ day ago (487+ words) Hyper, maker of a wide range of computing accessories, announced a handful of new products today at CES, including the much-anticipated TrackPad Pro, a premium haptic standalone touchpad for Windows that's wireless. Hyper also announced a USB4 M.2 PCIe enclosure supporting NVMe…...
LG's 2026 laptops aim to redefine ultraportable PCs by using a special new material
1+ week, 4+ day ago (290+ words) The LG Gram 17 Pro 2025 model At CES 2026, LG unveiled its upcoming pair of ultra-portable laptops, led by the LG Gram Pro 17 and the slightly smaller LG Gram Pro 16. Not much is known about these devices at the time of this…...