Articles by Chris Hoffman
HP EliteBook Ultra G1i review: Luxury AI laptop at a cost
The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i combines a premium Lunar Lake laptop with lots of AI software tricks, but the price tag feels too high.
Can you really recover deleted files from a storage drive? Well...
Here's what really happens when you delete a file and why it isn't always possible to recover deleted files from an SSD or HDD.
Asus ZenBook A14 review: Unbelievable battery life and a featherlight build
The Asus ZenBook A14 is an incredible proof of concept for how light and long-lasting a laptop can be. But you shouldn’t buy it unless you’re willing to trade performance for an ultralight machine that gets more battery life than you probably need.
Phone-style soldered storage is in laptops now. It's better than I expected
eUFS storage comes to laptops. Here's why it's not as bad as you might think.
Don't be scared! Buy a cheaper laptop and upgrade the storage yourself
Thinking of buying a laptop? Instead of paying up at checkout for the higher-storage model, you can save hundreds if you do this instead.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 review: Sleek and shiny, but with trade-offs
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 is a sleek laptop with a unique aesthetic and an incredible display. But it makes some sacrifices to get there.
5 ways to add laptop storage — without installing a new SSD
Ran out of space and tired of shuffling files around? Don't worry! Here are several ways to expand your laptop's storage space.
Don't want to be hacked? These 10 simple security tweaks keep you safe
These everyday online security tips are simple, fast, easy, and free.
How much SSD space do you really need? We break down the math
For the best PC/laptop experience, there's a minimum you don't want to drop below. Here's how much SSD storage space you should have in 2024.
Lenovo Legion Go S review: Not quite the bargain we hoped for
The Lenovo Legion Go S is an incredibly ergonomic handheld gaming PC that feels great in your hands, but Windows makes the whole experience feel awkward.
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro review: Gorgeous, with all-day battery life
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro delivers incredible battery life, a beautiful display, and solid desktop performance. But for an extra $50 you could have this as a 2-in-1 machine with a bundled S Pen.
Lenovo Legion 5i review: This speed demon is a bargain
The Lenovo Legion 5i is a great value — a 16-inch gaming laptop with a screaming-fast CPU that also squeezes a surprising amount of performance from its GPU.
2025 could finally be the year of the external GPU
Thanks to recent hardware advances, the hope of external GPUs going mainstream burns brighter than ever. Here's what you need to know.
Why you want a haptic trackpad in your next laptop
Haptic trackpads are a big step up from conventional trackpads. Here's what you need to know about them and why they're so much better.
Laptops achieved the impossible: 'All day' battery life is no longer a hollow promise
Major advancements in power efficiency mean laptops now last longer than ever, and you should take advantage of that.
Windows 10 will hit end of life in 2025. Here's what to expect
Microsoft really wants to put Windows 10 out to pasture. Here's what that means for you and your PC this year.
Dell vs. HP: Which laptop brand is better?
Two of the biggest laptop manufacturers, head-to-head. Which one is better? Here's what you need to consider.
How Microsoft plans to kill the Steam Deck
If you're Microsoft, the growing popularity of Valve's Steam Deck is cause for concern. But the company isn't resting on its laurels. Here's what they plan to do.