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Living With HP’s EliteBoard G1a: The PC-in-a-Keyboard Concept Is Intriguing, But I'll Stick With My Laptop
A compact desktop hidden inside a keyboard sounds brilliant. But it solves a problem most people don't have.
HP and Lenovo Are Vying for AI Dominance. Maybe They Should Just Stick to Hardware
They're betting big on on-device assistants, but without the speed and singular focus of true AI players like Anthropic and OpenAI, PC manufacturers are going to have a tough time breaking through.
Late Night Calls From Steve Jobs and Angry Letters From Mac Fans: Apple Memories From a Former PCMag Editor-in-Chief
On Apple's 50th anniversary, a look back at a magical (and occasionally contentious) time in personal computing history.
Buying a Business PC in 2026? 6 Trends That Will Impact Your Choices
It’s not a revolutionary year, but steady gains in chips, displays, and AI features are reshaping the computing market. Here's what’s worth paying for and what you can skip.
Why AI Is Reshaping Computer System Design, And Just About Everything Else
At CES, what stood out to me was just how much Nvidia and AMD focused on a systems approach, which may be the most consequential change we've seen in computer design in years.
Living With 'Arrow Lake' Mobile Workstations From Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Which One Comes Out on Top?
For the past few weeks, I've been testing the Dell Pro Max 14 Premium, the HP ZBook X G1i 16, and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3. Here's what IT pros need to consider before buying.
Amazon's Vision of 'Billions' of AI Agents Inside Every Company Seems Premature
AWS CEO Matt Garman acknowledges that reaching that goal will 'push the limits of what's possible with the infrastructure.' Much of this is still in preview, so it all seems a little early to me.
Struggling to Keep Up With Microsoft's Copilot Changes? Let's Break It Down
I've covered Microsoft for decades, but even I was confused by the different versions of its AI. At Ignite, I asked execs to walk me through what the different tiers of Copilot can do for you.
Microsoft Wants Us Creating Our Own AI Agents. Is Anyone Actually Interested?
At Ignite, Microsoft said software is 'evolving from being made for people to being made by people.' Attendees I spoke with were intrigued, but a little confused about how to make that work.
AI Isn't Paying Off for Many Businesses. Here's How to Change That
At Gartner's annual conference, multiple sessions discussed the challenges of getting a return on investment from AI. Here are some suggestions from its analysts and what I heard from attendees.
Gartner: 10 Ways AI Will Change Your Business (and Hiring) in 2026 and Beyond
In a 'world of shattered norms...we can't expect anything to be the same as it was last year or the year before,' Gartner Fellow Daryl Plummer says at the company's IT Symposium/Xpo.
AI Supercomputing Platforms and 7 Other Strategic Tech Trends Businesses Can't Ignore in 2026
At the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, analysts Gene Alvarez and Tori Paulman outline what will be top of mind for enterprises in the next few years.
Frustrated by AI? How to Turn the Hype Into Real Results for Your Business
At Gartner's annual IT Symposium/Xpo, analysts explain how to get value out of AI when most projects currently don't show any return on investment.
Living With a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Most Useful Foldable I've Ever Tried
If you can overlook the crease and aren't too concerned about the zoom capabilities, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 lives up to the expectations I had for it at launch.
Living With an HP EliteBook X Flip G1i: A Top-of-the-Line But Affordable 2-in-1
The HP EliteBook X Flip G1i is an excellent convertible laptop, with a strong build, stellar performance, and a number of extra features at a good price.
Living With a Dynabook Tecra A60-M: A No-Frills Laptop That Gets the Job Done
While performance isn't quite up to snuff compared with the best laptops, and I wish it had stronger AV capabilities, the Tecra A60-M's battery life is notable for a midrange PC.
Living With Acer's TravelMate P6 14 AI: A Lightweight Battery-Life Champ for Work
The biggest downsides of this otherwise solid laptop are the video and audio features.
Living With HP's ZBook Ultra G1a: A Powerful Work PC With One Big Drawback
This machine runs AMD's Ryzen AI Max Pro processor, but a lot of workstation apps are only certified on Nvidia, so it's hard to recommend a laptop that's not certified for professional work.
I Love the Tandem OLED Display on This Dell Laptop, But It Comes With Some Trade-Offs
The OLED display on the enterprise-focused Dell Pro 14 Premium certainly looks great, but it's pricey and skimps on battery life. Will a package of peripherals help soften the blow?
Samsung Has Me Almost Convinced That Foldables Are Ready for Primetime
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 fits nicely in my pocket and has robust features, but that $1,999 price tag is awfully steep.
