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The Matebook X is a bizarro MacBook Pro

The Huawei Matebook X is a supremely sleek 13-inch laptop that bears a striking resemblance to the MacBook Pro.

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How to leave Windows XP behind: 5 alternatives for under $500

Older systems running Windows XP and 7 are vulnerable to WannaCry and other malware. Protect yourself by modernizing with one of these inexpensive upgrades.

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How to free gigabytes of wasted space on your Mac's backup drive

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<p>Facebook's new conversation-tab feature might prove helpful for following certain posts, but the execution is lacking.</p>

Turn off Facebook's pop-up conversation tabs

This new feature brings potentially unwanted clutter to your desktop browser.

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MSI's thin Stealth Pro 4K laptop is nothing but hit and miss

There's a lot to like (and not like) about the Stealth Pro, but its thin body, 4K display and backlit keyboard add some extra attraction.

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<p>Four-player co-op streaming via Mixer.</p>

Microsoft Mixer adds co-op streaming for Xbox, Windows games

Formerly called Beam, Microsoft's upgraded streaming service claims to be faster than YouTube and Twitch.

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Huawei's new laptop looks like a MacBook Pro

The Matebook X is a sleek 13-inch fanless debut from Huawei.

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Microsoft's slightly evolved Surface Pro

Small updates and new accessories for the number-free new Surface Pro.

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<p>Acer's Nitro 5 laptop for casual gamers.</p>

Acer's new computer range keeps it thin

The Taiwanese computer maker unveiled its range ahead of Computex 2017, showing off gaming laptops, convertibles and tablets.

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<p>Apple's 2016 MacBook Pro has double-duty USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports.</p>

​Your next PC may finally get high-speed Thunderbolt ports

Apple and Microsoft are psyched Intel will build Thunderbolt into its chips. That could help with VR, big monitors and fast external drives.

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<p>MSI's slim 17-inch gaming laptop looks good, but as the saying goes, looks aren't everything.</p>

MSI GS73VR Stealth Pro 4K review: Big-screen gaming with a couple misfires

Though MSI put together a generally competent slim gaming laptop, the 4K-resolution screen and overall build quality are out of sync with the rest of the package and price.

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HP's sleeker and more sensible laptops for summer 2017

We welcome some notable updates to its key Envy models and the Spectre two-in-one.

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