Computers, Laptops & Tablets

Laptops and tablets make great family holiday gifts, and here are 10 choices that are sure to please anyone lucky enough to receive them.

The holidays are a a good time as any to improve or upgrade one’s PC experience with accessories, peripherals, and various gifts that can update an older PC or add functionality and fun. Here are some gifts that will make anyone’s PC better.

3 PC upgrade quick wins that offer performance gains for older computers without breaking the bank or needing to be a computer technician.

One of the cool things about PCs is that nothing ever stands still. Whether it’s new video games that redefine immersion, or the ability to edit photos at full resolution with a 4K monitor, progress often means pushing the limits of a video card. If you’ve hit a wall when it comes to your computer’s graphics capabilities, or maybe you made a New Year’s resolution to upgrade your PC so you can use that big 4K monitor to full advantage, the good news is this doesn’t need to mean shelling out for an all new system. Chances are you can get back to enjoying the best PC technology has to offer by simply upgrading your video card.  

If you’re a fan of Microsoft’s Surface tablets or 2-in-1 convertible laptops in general, there’s some pretty big news today in the form of the Surface Pro 4. Thinner, lighter, faster, new accessories (plus compatibility with the old) and the ability to log into Windows 10 using facial recognition. Here’s the scoop on the latest version of Microsoft’s professional tablet/laptop hybrid.  

It’s fall and that doesn’t just mean raking leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. It also means football. If you’re a football fan and happen to own a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (or Surface Pro 3), Microsoft has the perfect way to show off your fandom: the NFL Special Edition Type Cover case.

Planning to buy a new game console, PC, streamer or smart home device? Maybe as a gift? Replace an outdated Wi-Fi router first for a much better experience.

Your home network should be easy to conect to and use, but only for the people you trust. With a little bit of preparation and smart computer habits, you can protect yourself, your data, and your family from the less pleasant side of our connected world.

A good home Wi-Fi network is made much easier when there’s more hardware to spread around, and that’s exactly what the Netgear Orbi Whole Home Wi-Fi System is built for.

Everything you need to know about Microsoft’s event including the Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio and the latest Windows 11 details.