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Looking for a new tablet or computer to take advantage of Windows 8.1? Here are some of your best bets for now.

The Microsoft Surface 2 is great for getting work done, but those looking for extensive app support (beyond Office) will find top Apple, Android, and Amazon tablets to be better options.

The latest update to Windows fixes some issues and adds new features.

A full Windows 8 laptop, Windows tablet and Android tablet with a cool hinge, the Ativ Q is a fascinating product.

The superthin, superlight Sony Vaio Pro 11 is everything we expect from an excellent ultrabook.
MSRP: $1,149.99

The business-oriented Lenovo ThinkPad X1 adds must-have features for 2013, and remains a very impressive business-oriented ultrabook with strong crossover appeal.
MSRP: $2,249.00

The pixel-dense Dell XPS One 2710 is one of the best Windows-based all-in-ones available and, barring a new iMac, an easy high-end recommendation.
MSRP: $1,599.00

The Toshiba Portege R705 is as close to a perfect balance of design, price, and performance as you'll find in a Windows laptop.
MSRP: $899.99

The lower-cost Mac Mini offers respectable budget performance and Apple's usual compelling design, but a puny hard drive and a lack of HDMI hurt this system's value and overall potential. It's actually more versatile next to its budget-priced Windows competition than the higher-end Mac Mini, but this entry-level Mac is still best left to Apple loyalists.

Toshiba's slick entry into the thin-and-light laptop world is timed for Windows 7, but if you're going to get one, make sure it's the dual-core T135-S1310, and not its single-core cousin.
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Molly Wood shows you how to rotate a video clip from your digital camera using Windows or Mac.

Laptops with strong performance and long battery life were once a pipedream, but the Inspiron 9400 shows this is no longer the case. We take issue with its price and lack of gaming abilities, but it's fast, long-lasting away from the mains, and has a wide range of I/O ports. Ultimately, it's a viable alternative to a desktop PC
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The 17-inch PowerBook G4 delivers a competitive set of features, a great software package, good battery life, and style in spades, but you can find plenty of less expensive options out there.
MSRP: $2,499.00

Sure, we're all staying at home now, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate a killer ultraportable laptop with great battery life.

Windows 10 has been out for a while now, but if you're new to it, here are some cool features to try out.

Get the most out of Windows 10 with these tips and tricks.

Today's major tech headlines include a major Windows flaw discovered by the NSA, Chrome's privacy changes coming later this year and Instagram testing access to DMs through a web browser.

In today's top stories, flaws in Windows 10 could allow an attacker to execute remote code. So, update immediately. Meanwhile, TikTok fights off scams on its social network.

In today's top stories, Apple confirms some iPad Pros shipped with a slight bend in the aluminum. Meanwhile, a serious security flaw forces Microsoft to update its browser.

The fine-tuned premium convertible's updated design adds more functionality, making this tough to beat if you can afford it.