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Dell XPS 13 (2022) vs Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (2022): What are the differences?

If you're looking to buy one of the latest Dell XPS 13 models, there are a lot of differences with the 2-in-1 version. Let's take a look.

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Every year for the past few years, Dell has been releasing new iterations of the Dell XPS 13 alongside a 2-in-1 version for those that prefer convertibles. These two models are often nearly identical in most ways, so it's truly a matter of choosing the form factor you prefer. This year, there's a lot more to it. The 2022 Dell XPS 13 is still a laptop, but the XPS 13 2-in-1 for 2022 is a tablet. It's a radically different design, and if you're deciding between the two of these, there's a lot to consider.

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Best Lenovo ThinkPads in 2023

If you are looking for a solid business notebook, then here is our list of the best ThinkPad notebooks that you should buy this year.

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Lenovo's ThinkPad brand has long been synonymous with business devices. The ThinkPad lineup was initially produced and sold by IBM, who designed the laptops at its Yamato labs in Japan, but Lenovo acquired IBM's personal computing business in 2005. Since then, the laptops have carried the Lenovo branding, but they're still very much geared towards the same audience. All of the ThinkPad laptops are designed for business users, but they still manage to stand out from each other. If you're looking for the best ThinkPads you can get for yourself, we're here to help.

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What configurations does the Apple MacBook Pro (2023) come in?

The MacBook Pro (2023) offers several distinct configurations, including different screen sizes, processors, SSDs, and more.

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Powered by macOS Ventura and Apple Silicon, the MacBook Pro (2023) is one of the best Macs currently available. It is compact, packs unrivaled chipsets, and offers the longest Mac battery life to date. If you plan to buy this excellent computer, then you might've noticed that there are multiple configurations to pick from.

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Does the Apple MacBook Pro (2023) have Thunderbolt?

The Apple MacBook Pro (2023) has a wide variety of ports, including HDMI and an SD Card slot. Does it have Thunderbolt, though? Let's find out!

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The MacBook Pro (2023) has joined the growing family of Apple Macs. Just like its 2021 predecessor, it supports macOS Ventura, packs Apple silicon, and has a wide variety of ports. These include HDMI, SD card slot, MagSafe 3, and more. This makes us wonder: Does it also have Thunderbolt, or does it miss out on that? The answer is yes, it indeed has Thunderbolt ports.

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Best Google Pixel phones in 2023

Google's Pixel smartphone lineup is stellar, but what phone should you get?

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Google Pixel phones are often ranked close to the "god tier" of best Android devices, earning praise from reviewers and users alike. As Google is the creator of Android, it makes sense that a phone made by Google running Android would be considered the "perfect" Android phone. While Pixels may not yet be mainstream, they have a strong following and are often considered among the top smartphones on the market. If you're considering purchasing a Google Pixel phone, we've compiled a list of some of the best options currently available. After all, to fully appreciate the unique features and critically acclaimed camera performance of the Pixel phone, you have to try one out yourself.

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Best thin cases for the Galaxy S23 Ultra in 2023

These slim cases are designed to provide solid protection to your Galaxy S23 Ultra without adding too much bulk.

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The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the most powerful model in the newly released Galaxy S23 lineup. It has everything one could ask for in a flagship smartphone, including a large 6.8-inch curved display, powerful cameras, a built-in S-Pen for taking notes, and more. The Galaxy S23 Ultra also boasts improved durability thanks to Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which provides much better protection against drops on rougher surfaces such as concrete.

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Best docking stations for the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series in 2023

These nine docking stations will add more ports to your Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro device, helping make connections to USB drives, printers, easier.

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As the name of the product suggests, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series has a lot of great "pro" and premium features. Along with fantastic AMOLED displays and the latest CPUs from Intel, it continues the tradition of other Samsung Galaxy laptops and already offers a good selection of ports when compared to many other premium laptops.

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Best deals on Samsung Galaxy S23 series preorders in 2023

The preorder benefits on the Galaxy S23 series will make Samsung's latest flagships a bit easier on your pocket.

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Samsung has lifted the covers off its latest flagship smartphone lineup, and it's easily among the best phones you can buy right now. Although the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra aren't radically different from their respective predecessors, they bring some noteworthy changes. The phones pack Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon chipset, upgraded cameras, and a slightly updated design, among other things. If you're interested in buying these phones and are wondering where to find the best deals, you've come to the right place.

Best laptops under $1,000 in 2023

Need a new PC but don't want to spend thousands of dollars? We've rounded up the best laptops you can get for under $1,000.

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Buying a new laptop is quite an important decision. It can be hard to find the exact things you need in a laptop, and this is a device you're going to use for a few years, so it's important to choose the right one. To help out with that, we already have a list of the best laptops you can buy, but what if you don't have an infinite budget? Well, you're in luck, as we've rounded up some of the best laptops you can buy for under $1,000.

Best CPUs in 2023

Trying to build your next PC for gaming or work? Here are the best CPUs you can buy for a new machine or if you're looking for an upgrade.

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The central processing unit (or CPU for short) is the brain of the PC, handling all the necessary calculations for processes. Choosing the best processor for your PC build is one of the most important steps since it's what will largely determine just what you'll be able to do. This guide showcases the best CPUs available right now from AMD and Intel, taking into account budget, performance, and value.

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Best Galaxy Tab S8 series accessories

Get the most out of your Galaxy Tab S8 with these accessories.

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Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S8 series in February 2022. The tablet lineup consists of the regular Galaxy Tab S8, the higher-end Galaxy Tab S8 Plus, and the top-of-the-line Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. All three tablets have gorgeous displays, Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and a built-in S-Pen. While they're great on their own, the right accessories can add more versatility, style, and protection to these tablets. In this article, we're going to take a look at some of the best accessories for the Galaxy Tab S8 series.

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Best OLED laptops in 2023

OLED panels not only offer better colors, but also deep blacks for the best contrast ratio. Here are some of the best laptops with OLED displays.

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When you think about the best phones you can buy today, among the many expectations you might have, the ones you think of likely have OLED displays. This type of panel allows displays to be more vibrant, more colorful, but also deliver true blacks and potentially save power. As innovation has been mostly focused on smartphones for a while it's taken some time for the OLED displays to become prominent in laptops, and even today, even many of the best laptops out there don't have one.

Best Gaming Laptops

Best gaming laptops in 2023

If you're looking for your next gaming rig to take with you anywhere, these are the best gaming laptops you can buy right now.

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Gaming is one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world, and for many of us, it's also the best one. But unlike many other forms of entertainment, gaming requires specific and often expensive hardware to enjoy. It can be hard to find something you like, and when you're spending upwards of $1,000, you want to make sure you're getting something that's just right for you. To help you out, we've rounded up some of the best gaming laptops you can buy today so you can rest assured you're making a good purchase.

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Best HP Chromebooks in 2023

This buying guide explores the list of best HP Chromebooks. We dive into the best options for each use case, screen size, and price point.

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HP might be known for Windows laptops like the Spectre x360 lineup, but if your budget is thinner, you might want to check out their lineup of Chromebooks and ChromeOS devices, too. Some of the best overall Chromebooks that we've chosen over time include HP's products for features like 12th-generation Intel CPUs, or immersive displays. But there are still other great HP Chromebooks, too.

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Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cases: 12 picks that we would buy

Protect the big and heavy Galaxy S23 Ultra with the best cases on the market.

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The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the crème de la crème of Samsung's Galaxy S series in 2023. It brings some noteworthy improvements over its predecessor to live up to its Ultra moniker and is shaping up to be one of the best phones out there right now. It's a relatively big phone to carry around though, and it might take a while for you to get used to it if you're coming from a smaller device. It's also on the expensive side, so you might want to consider buying a case to protect it from accidental drops and scuffs. If you're wondering which ones to buy then here's a list of the best Galaxy S23 Ultra cases in 2023:

Best Samsung Galaxy S23+ cases in 2023.

Best Samsung Galaxy S23+ cases: 12 picks that we love

Protect your shiny new device with one of these amazing cases

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Samsung has finally unveiled what will likely be some of the best phones of the year, and we're sure many of you have already placed orders for one (or more) of the new models. If you went with the Galaxy S23+, you'd soon be getting your hands on a fantastic device featuring Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset, improved cameras, a gorgeous AMOLED display, and a large battery with 45W fast charging support.

Best cases for Samsung Galaxy S23.

Best Samsung Galaxy S23 cases: The team's top 12 picks

Cases go a long way in protecting as well as changing the overall look and feel of a phone. Here are some good options for Samsung's new Galaxy S23.

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Samsung's Galaxy S23 lineup is finally here, and it once again features three different phones. While the regular Galaxy S23 is the smallest of the bunch, all three phones are packed with some powerful internals, and they're also slightly better than their predecessors in some ways. The new phones, for instance, come with Gorilla Victus 2 instead of Gorilla Glass Victus Plus, so they should be more durable than most flagship phones we saw last year. That doesn't mean they're entirely immune to scratches and cracks, though, so we recommend picking up a case to go along with your phone.

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Best chargers for the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series in 2023

Don't worry when the juice in your Galaxy Book 3 Pro runs dry. Any of these chargers will work great with your laptop.

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Samsung's Galaxy Book laptops have always had decent battery life, as we squeezed out between 7-10 hours on last year's models. We don't know much about how long the battery on the newer Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro series will last just yet, but you'll still need a good charger to refuel the 63Wh battery (14-inch model) and 76Wh battery (16-inch model). You get a 65W adapter included in the box, but buying a secondary charger is great in case you lose the original or plan to travel with your laptop a lot.

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Everything you can do with the S Pen on the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360

The S Pen on the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 can be used for so many tasks, including drawing, note-taking, and so much more.

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One of the unique features of the new Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 that sets it apart from the standard Galaxy Book 3 Pro lineup is S Pen compatibility. Samsung's stylus is best known for unlocking new ways to use your new Samsung Galaxy phone, whether it be the older Note or the new Galaxy S23 Ultra.