Articles by Thomas Rau
The bewildering world of USB-C charging, explained
From cables to power supplies, it pays to know the intricacies of the USB-C spec if you want the fastest charging.
You're the best password: How to start using passkeys on Windows PCs
You are the best password, because hackers cannot imitate or steal your physical characteristics. How to protect your PC and important online services with face or finger recognition.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 review: Light as a feather
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 is a lightweight, elegant all-rounder for business professionals.
HP Elitebook 640 G10 review: Compact business notebook with 4G
Thanks to the 4G modem, the 14-inch laptop seems ideal for travelling. However, it cannot always confirm this impression in the test.
Acer Travelmate P4 review: Size without compromise
The Acer Travelmate P4 laptop is a solid business all-rounder that offers good computing power, battery life, and display quality.
HP Dragonfly G4 review: The ideal notebook for travelling
Lightweight laptops often sacrifice important features for low weight, but that isn't the case with the HP Dragonfly G4 notebook.
HP Omen 17 (2023) review: Uncompromising performance
The HP Omen 17 is a powerful package for gamers who crave speed and graphics firepower.
HP Victus 16 (2023) review: A fast RTX 4070 gaming laptop
HP's 16-inch notebook comes with a GPU that is unusually powerful for this price range. On the other hand, HP saves in other areas.
Dell XPS 13 Plus (2023) review: A special, elegant laptop with some drawbacks
Dell's XPS 13 Plus retains its strengths in the second generation, but also some noteworthy caveats.
The 5 most dangerous Wi-Fi attacks, and how to fight them
Your router is a popular target for hackers. But if you know how such an attack works, you can take protective measures beforehand to make it impossible for hackers to take over your Wi-Fi network, router, and home network.
5 compelling reasons to buy a Windows laptop instead of a MacBook
MacBooks are powerful and chic. That's also true of many Windows notebooks—and they have other advantages that MacBooks can't counter.