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How to disable your laptop touchpad
Does your laptop touchpad get in the way while you type? Here's how to turn it off.
Microsoft's Pro Intellimouse for gaming puts a sassy taillight on an otherwise sober design
Microsoft has begun selling the Pro Intellimouse mouse with report rates up to 1,000 times per second. But it comes with an odd throwback USB 2.0 interface, too.
AmazonBasics Computer Speakers, USB Powered review: These budget speakers are a sound savings
If a simple installation and good sound quality are all you want, these AmazonBasics Computer Speakers are an exceptional value.
AmazonBasics USB-Powered Computer Speakers with Dynamic Sound review: Balanced sound for a budget price
AmazonBasics’ USB-Powered Computer Speakers offer legitimate value, with balanced sound, smart looks, and quality construction.
Cooler Master SK630 review: Low-profile gaming keyboards are officially a trend
The Cooler Master SK630's flat laptop feel might appeal to some, but awkward ergonomics and a lack of premium features make it a questionable value proposition.
Stock up on tech essential for cheap in this today-only AmazonBasics cable and accessories sale
Amazon's one-day sale on PC cables, mousepads, backpacks, and other peripherals offers good value for thrifty shoppers.
USB4: What this future standard means for USB chaos and Thunderbolt 3
USB4 promises to smooth out USB chaos and play nicer with Thunderbolt 3. But it's not going to be that easy. Here's what you need to know.
Arteck 2.4G Wireless Stainless Steel Keyboard review: A sleek alternative to your desktop slab
The Arteck 2.4G Wireless Stainless Steel Keyboard offers a roomy layout, quiet keys, and a sleek design.
The 10 most annoying computer cables of all time
These 10 annoying computer cables prove that USB-C can't take over fast enough.
HP Wireless Elite v2 keyboard and mouse review: Cut the cord with this comfy combo
The HP Wireless Elite v2 keyboard-and-mouse combo offers an inexpensive, yet well-made way tountether yourself from your desktop or laptop, The full-sized keyboard’s responsive, quiet keys deliver an exceptionally comfortable...
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Best laptop bags: Editor’s choice for commuting, traveling, and more
We found some of the best laptop bags for every situation, whether you're commuting everyday to work, or traveling abroad.
USB 3.2's horrible new branding scheme may create confusion for PC buyers
By lumping three different USB specifications under the USB 3.2 umbrella, PC makers have an opportunity to play fast and loose with specifications.
Hands on: The Kensington SD7000 dock turns a Surface tablet into a Surface Studio
The $399 Kensington SD7000 docking station for Microsoft Surface tablets provides a sturdy platform for use as a secondary monitor, and supplies an array of ports, too.
Koogeek O1US Smart Surge Protector review: A power strip for the HomeKit set
With just three outlets and a $60 price tag, this one is a tough sell.
Battlestation alert! This Targus USB-C dock connects four monitors
Who wouldn't want to plug their USB-C notebook into four monitors? This Targus dock is tailor-made for that.
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard review: Smart design, steep learning curve
Microsoft lets you know right up front its aim for the Sulpt Ergonomic Keyboard wireless keyboard-and-mouse combo. It re-imagines the shape of our most-used computer peripherals to prevent or reduce the effects of repetitive...
Whirlwind FX VortX review: The PC's first 'environmental simulator' is just hot air for now
Whirlwind FX's VortX promises to be the "world's first environmental simulator for PC gaming," but first-generation hardware woes make this experiment mostly a bust.
AmazonBasics wireless keyboard review: A quiet, affordable alternative to clacking keys
The AmazonBasics Wireless Keyboard, which Amazon trumpets as “quiet and compact,” could be just the thing for this age of open workspaces, when even the clattering of a keyboard can feel intrusive.
Sutter Tech Sling review: One of the best urban daily carries
A few days with WaterField Designs' new cross-body sling is enough to make backpacks and messenger bags feel hopelessly unwieldy.
