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Forget huge desktops or laptops, this mini PC is the one you should be buying for AI or gaming — and its price is too good to ignore

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
The GMKtec Evo-X2 has come down in price quite significantly from its launch mark, and with 64GB of RAM and a desktop-class GPU inside, this is a true workstation PC, even if it doesn't look like it.

GMKtec EVO-X2 mini PC

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Lenovo’s Legion Go S handheld brings console‑style gaming and PC power into a sleek, portable design

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
Lenovo's entry-level gaming handheld is currently $50 off for Prime Day, making it more affordable than some other current-gen handhelds.

The Legion Go S resting on a chair with a dBrand screen protector installed on it.

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This new Windows 11 Copilot+ PC offers AI power and modern design at a price that makes upgrading from Windows 10 a no‑brainer

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
This could be one of the best deals we've seen on a Copilot+ PC this Amazon Prime Day. Snag a 40% discount on this Acer Aspire 14 while stocks last!

Acer Aspire 14 AI on a wooden desk and facing away to show the lid.

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Don't waste your money on an expensive computer — a discounted Geekom mini PC can do the same job for less

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
I've tested dozens of Geekom mini PCs and have found that they are reliable and powerful little computers. Right now, you can get one at a discount thanks to these Amazon Prime Day deals.

A graphic that reads "Windows Central Deals on the left of the screen with a Geekom mini PC on the right of the screen.

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We’ve tested plenty of laptops — these Techtober standouts deliver the best mix of performance and value

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Best Buy is hosting a "Techtober" sales event to compete with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, and the deals are already live. I spotted up to $700 off laptops, desktops, monitors, and accessories, and I rounded up the best deals right here.

Best Buy Techtober deals roundup

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Windows 10 End of Life is here — These are the best Windows 11 laptops to replace your old PC

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Windows 10 is set to enter its end-of-life phase on October 14, and you might be wondering which Windows 11 laptop you should buy to replace your aging hardware. I make an argument for each of these 12 top-rated laptops.

Photos of the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (2025) Intel Aura Edition 14-inch laptop.

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The keyboard is basically free if you buy this Surface Pro 12-inch from Best Buy right now — but only for a limited time!

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
In honor of Amazon's Prime Day sales, Best Buy is doing some sales of its own, and right now you can grab a Surface Pro 12-inch with keyboard for less than the price of the tablet on its own.

First images of Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch tablet PC.

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The ROG Xbox Ally X and the Legion Go 2 seem to be approaching upgradability extremely differently — and it could hurt one of them in the long run

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
After opening a Legion Go 2, I've discovered a big difference between it and the Xbox Ally X. It seems Lenovo is clamping down on upgradability, while ASUS ROG is leaning into it.

A closeup of the left controller while connected to the Lenovo Legion Go 2.

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I tested the Legion Go 2 for hours — it improves upon the original gaming handheld except in one crucial way

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
The Legion Go 2 offers several improvements over the original handheld that help make it the most versatile Windows handheld gaming PC to date. Our review.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 right controller in its FPS mode base with the let controller lying down. The Legion Go 2 is propped up on its kickstand behind them.

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Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme vs. Apple M4: Does Qualcomm's next-gen chip give the M4 series proper competition?

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Qualcomm recently announced its next-gen flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme SoC, and you might be wondering how it compares to the Apple M4 series. Here's what we know so far.

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme vs. Apple M4

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Borderlands 4 on Xbox Ally X — my unscientific testing shockingly shows it MIGHT be possible to play on the latest handheld gaming PC

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
I don't have an Xbox Ally X yet, and even if I did, I couldn't talk about it. But I am curious if Borderlands 4 might play on it, so I tried — unscientifically — to figure it out.

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (black) and ROG Xbox Ally (white) in a glass display case at Gamescom in August, 2025.

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