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Articles

Venom BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom G9 review This ultraportable powerhouse has all the on-the-go grunt you'll ever need.

Apple iMac review All the power and performance you need in a slim, stylish desktop all-in-one.

The best student laptops from our tests Plus, expert tips for buying a laptop for school-aged kids.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review Apple's latest laptop with the much-hyped M2 chip can double as a desktop.

Acer Swift Go 16 review A high resolution OLED screen sets this large laptop apart from the rest.

ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3402Z review Stylish mid-range laptop puts all the right pieces together.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) review The M2 Pro chip sees the MacBook Pro regain the title of 'fastest laptop we've ever tested'.

Apple MacBook Air M2 review Redesigned entry-level notebook squares off against the competition with a new shape, bigger screen and faster chip.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review The notebook computer evolution continues with the addition of Thunderbolt 4.

Framework Laptop review A modular DIY approach lets you swap, repair and upgrade ports and internal components to extend the life of your laptop.

Tips for upgrading a laptop Improving your laptop's hardware can be an affordable way to give it a power boost.

Must-change settings for Windows 11 Here's how to set up your new Windows PC or laptop and hit the ground running.

How to recycle your old computer, phone and other electronics Do yourself and the environment a favour by getting rid of your e-waste responsibly.

HP Envy x360 review Be the Envy of others with this versatile 2-in-1 laptop and tablet that's compact enough to carry around on a daily basis.

ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition review The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition is a powerful tribute to innovation and space pioneers.

Dynabook Tecra A50-K review This 15.6-inch all-rounder laptop offers plenty of options in a strong package for both home and business.

Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 laptop review A minimal approach for a sleek, stylish and powerful notebook.

How to set up a home office for less Our expert tips for setting up your study, plus the affordable products that top our tests.

Dynabook Portege X40L-K review Stylish 14-inch notebook for those who mean business

Venom BlackBook Zero 17 Phantom review Aussie maker's large screen laptop bridges the desktop gap.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review Could this compact computer be your new go-to notebook?

Microsoft Surface Laptop review Can the new Windows 10 S operating system make this the safest Windows laptop ever?

How we test large gaming monitors Here's how we sort the good from the bad when it comes to gaming and large PC monitors.

How we test laptops and tablets How we sort the good from the bad in laptop and tablet computers across a range of families, shapes and sizes.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 review Aided by the M1 Pro chip, this is the fastest notebook we've ever tested.

Acer Enduro Urban N3 review A durable mid-sized all-rounder laptop that's rugged enough to use outdoors.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review Classy 2-in-1 addition to the Surface family straddles the gap between laptop and tablet.

Venom BlackBook Zero 15 Phantom (Dark Shadow Edition) review Aussie laptop maker shows the way with a powerful and upgradeable notebook built for the long term.

Should you build your own computer? Gamers love to build PCs, but is it worth it for anyone else?

What is Raspberry Pi and what is it used for? Explore computing and programming with this mini PC that fits in the palm of your hand.

Life hacks: Simple tech habits you should adopt right now Our experts share their tips on how to use technology to make your life easier.

How to set up a home office Read our step-by-step guide for getting all the tech together so you can comfortably work from home.

ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 UX363 laptop review A colourful OLED Full HD touchscreen makes this convertible laptop shine.

Venom BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom laptop review We find out what makes this speedy computer, and its Aussie maker, so special.

Is this affordable student laptop from ASUS worth it? The rugged BR1100F laptop from ASUS shows plenty of class.

Acer's acrobatic laptop for creative types A closer look at the impressive and versatile Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel laptop.

LG Gram 14-inch laptop review Hands-on with the 14-inch Gram, which marks LG's return to laptops in Australia.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review We try out the 15-inch AMD-powered fourth-generation Surface Laptop from Microsoft.

Apple M1 MacBook Air review Hands-on with the latest MacBook Air featuring Apple's new homegrown M1 chip.

Dynabook Portégé X30W-J laptop review We go hands-on with the latest heir to the long tradition of Toshiba laptops.

Asus Chromebook Flip C436FA review The new breed of powerful Chromebooks aims to rival Windows laptops.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review Hands-on with the 12.4-inch Surface Laptop Go, Microsoft's lightest and lowest cost laptop.

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 review Hands-on with Huawei’s stylish premium-quality flagship laptop.

Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 review We get hands-on with Microsoft's 2-in-1 laptop and the latest version of its smallest tablet, with keyboard.

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook 2-in-1 laptop review The compact 2-in-1 is a value pick among highly mobile laptops.

Asus VivoBook S15 (S533FA) laptop review Stylish and colourful, this large-screen, full-HD notebook is ideal for students and home-based workers.

Acer ConceptD 5 Pro laptop review Hands-on with a professional workstation for on-the-go

Intel NUC 10 Performance Mini PC review Compact computer with all the right connections

Upstand standing desk review In these home-working times, is the Upstand standing desk worth the money? Or should just go for a cardboard box instead?

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch review A hands-on look at the big changes in Apple’s flagship laptop.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 review A hands-on comparison of Microsoft's newest offerings: a 13.5-inch Surface 3 laptop, and a Surface Pro 7 tablet.

Asus ZenBook Pro Duo laptop review Hands-on with a dual-touchscreen laptop that showcases an eye-catching new approach to design.

Razer Core X Chroma review Is Razer's $649 external graphics enclosure worth it?

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