Lenovo S21e review: For those on the tightest of budgets, there's this...
I must admit—looking at the Lenovo S21e triggers a small bit of nostalgia in me. Nostalgia for a time when laptop manufacturers were seemingly obsessed with miniaturizing laptops. A time of pre-iPad,...
View ArticleAcer Aspire E-15 review: This laptop packs solid performance, but at too high...
Poor Acer. Nothing about the Aspire E-15 (model number E5-573-516D) that Acer sent us is wrong. Literally nothing at all. It's a perfectly good machine. The problem? It's almost exactly the same...
View ArticleHP Pavilion x360 11T review: An IPS display and zippy storage for under $500
Listen, I'll say right off the bat: I don't think any person in the history of ever has picked up one of HP's Pavilion x360 models and thought "I can't wait to use this thing as a tablet." Sure, HP...
View ArticleDell Inspiron 15 5000 Series review: One of the most attractive budget...
I have to hand it to Dell: In the category of "$500 laptops," the veteran manufacturer came pretty close to nailing a well-rounded machine with few major compromises. That's more impressive than it...
View ArticleLenovo IdeaPad 100 review: This big laptop's got a tiny little processor, but...
If you're really on a budget, maybe the Lenovo IdeaPad 100 is right for you. Maybe. Maybe. Lenovo intends for the IdeaPad 100 to take on Chromebooks, and thus it's selling these laptops for as little...
View ArticleAcer Aspire Switch 10 E review: A solid choice for those who need maximum...
It's a laptop! It's a tablet! It's…the Acer Aspire Switch 10 E. Yes, the most portable of the laptops we looked at in the $500 tier is also the weirdest, being that it's one of those "tablet hooked to...
View ArticleToshiba Satellite C55-C5240 review: The best performance you'll find under $500
The question you need to ask yourself with the Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 is this: "If someone cobbled together performance car parts into a go-kart frame, would I drive it to work/school each...
View ArticleHP 15t Touch review: Great looks, good performance, this budget laptop's got...
If I didn’t know better, I’d say HP had something to prove. Early on in this reviews round-up HP sent over its Pavilion x360 11T Touch Select—a beautiful machine, and already one of our top...
View ArticleBack to school on a budget: Choosing a cheap laptop to fit your needs
Bargain back-to-school laptops exist for a reason: Not everybody can afford a $2,000 laptop. Honestly, most people don't even need a $2,000 laptop. For this set of reviews, we're looking at the other...
View ArticleThe latest Chromebooks for schoolkids are designed for playground abuse
Think about how kids treat their own toys. Now think about the first generation of Chromebooks deployed in classrooms—many were the same inexpensive models consumers could buy. Now think about what...
View ArticleFive must-have back to school laptop accesories
Getting organized for a new semester of school doesn’t just stop with a new laptop purchase: A truly effective college student will need a few more items that’ll improve his or her productivity. Who...
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The 17 best educational games of the 70s, 80s and 90s
A proper educationIf you grew up in America during the 1970s, 80s, or 90s, it’s likely that you played at least one educational computer game—either at school, at home, or even on your mom or dad’s...
View ArticleCheap Macs, lightweight Macs, powerful Macs: How to pick the best Mac for school
You’re probably still enjoying your summer vacation, but that first day of school is creeping up on you. Sooner or later, you’re going to have to start getting ready to go back to school. I know it’s...
View ArticleBest Dorm Room Gadgets
Your dorm room will never be a luxury apartment, but a few crucial gadgets can make it a multi-functional space for studying, sleeping, and hanging out.
View Article12 must-have gadgets for your new college dorm
I’ll never forget the moment I first laid eyes on my freshman year dorm room, taking in its cinderblock walls, an over-used Twin-XL bed, and sticky desk that smelled faintly of beer—all the ambiance...
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Three alternatives to Beats Solo2 headphones
Beats headphones have achieved a level of notoriety based on their style, but the sound they offer isn’t for everyone. Often touted as headphones for urban music—rap and hip-hop—the Beats sound...
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The best free Android apps for going back to school
Yes, you have to go backImage by Derek WalterDenial won’t get you anywhere. It’s time to head back to school, which means less time playing Fallout Shelter and more time with riveting lectures and...
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9 awesome photos of school computer labs from the 1980s
Remember floppy discs?Image by Kathy Yakal/ComputeThe dawn of the personal computer in the 1970s promised the greatest change in American instructional methods since the 19th century—which is when...
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