Computers, Laptops & Tablets

Last month on the Plug-In Blog, I had the chance to chat about my 10 top fashionable smartphone cases for him & her. (If you're looking for last-minute gift ideas or stocking stuffers, definitely check out that article!) Smartphones, however, aren't the only thing that do well when covered in a dashing new case!

Looking for a new laptop? One of the most important components you should be considering when searching for a portable PC is also one of the most confusing: the CPU. What’s the difference between a Celeron, a Core i7 or an AMD A-Series processor? For that matter, what’s the difference between a 5th generation Intel Core CPU and 6th generation version? In this post, I’ll explain the importance of a laptop’s CPU, the key differences between CPU options and how much CPU horsepower you’re likely to need for common tasks.

It’s that time of year again. Time to start figuring out what gifts you’re going to buy everyone this holiday season. If you’ve got a technology lover on your shopping list this year, you can’t go wrong with putting a little virtual reality gear under the holiday tree. There are more than a few options out there, though, so I’m going to let you know why the Oculus Rift is quite possibly the coolest tech gift this season.

The BenQ 32" 4K LED Monitor strikes the right balance between providing amazing professional functionality and being a dependable day to day monitor.

At the end of July, Microsoft will launch its brand new operating system called Windows 10. For many users still hanging on tightly to Windows 7 or XP—or who got stuck with the critically and consumer-panned Windows 8—it’s a free upgrade … but is it worth it? We take a look at the new operating system’s biggest improvements.

  October is winding up, and when the pumpkins disappear the colourful lights and holiday decorations will start making an appearance. So will wish lists, and topping many of these will be a new laptop. But with so many options, how do you choose the best one? Here’s a suggestion: take advantage of the ratings and reviews left by those who actually bought one! Here are five of the best laptops to give this holiday season, based on Best Buy customer reviews.

iPad Pro is the latest evolution of the iOS tablet,and really comes into its own as a supersized content consumption and productivity tool when working with some of these cool accessories.

When it comes to Wi-Fi, gamers have some very demanding requirements and these three high performance Wi-Fi routers will make for great wireless gaming.

 For me, summer has always meant travel. Whether it’s on a much-needed vacation or an extended summer road trip to visit friends and family, I just tend to want to be on the move and explore a bit more when the weather is hotter. And as a rabid gamer and online addict, I always bring my laptop with me wherever I go, which means I usually also have a bag of accessories in tow. So, just what are my five laptop travel essentials? Read on and find out.

Build 2015 was the developer conference where Microsoft showed off the progress it’s made on Windows 10. With Continuum, Windows 10 could well be the first truly universal operating system while Visual Studio is going to provide the power to compile iOS and Android apps for the Windows environment. HoloLens provided the “wow” factor and Microsoft Edge was unveiled as the official name of the Explorer web browser replacement. Microsoft says the company is focused on changing user expectations, moving from an era where people needed to use Windows, to an era where they want to use Windows.