Acer Acer is the first across the line offering a laptop powered by the just-announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 platform, with the new Spin 7. This two-in-one hybrid, presented onstage during Qualcomm’s (virtual) keynote at the IFA tech show, is part of a new generation of Snapdragon devices that Qualcomm says […]
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How to connect your laptop to an external display
It doesn’t matter how big your laptop’s screen is — if you’re going to be doing any serious multitasking for work or school, connecting a monitor can be a big help. Any modern laptop should be able to connect to whatever external monitor you have, but you may need […]
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Surface Laptop Go is a cheaper, smaller Microsoft laptop with a premium style
A truly great budget laptop is a PC holy grail, but also about as hard to find. Laptops around the $500 mark tend to compromise on design, materials, performance or features, doing well in one area, but poorly in others. In 2020, it’s been even more difficult, as remote workers […]
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US faces back-to-school laptop shortage
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Schools across the United States are facing shortages and long delays, of up to several months, in getting this year’s most crucial back-to-school supplies: the laptops and other equipment needed for online learning, an Associated Press investigation has found. The world’s three biggest computer companies, Lenovo, […]
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Student’s Laptop Catches Fire During Remote School Class, Warning Issued to Parents
A North Carolina school system has issued a warning to parents after a student’s Chromebook laptop caught fire. In an email, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district said parents should not leave laptops plugged in and unsupervised for long periods of time, particularly overnight. © Ethan Miller/Getty Images Goolsby Elementary School […]
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The Best Laptop Brands for 2020
These days, laptops are a necessity. On the plus side, they’re never in short supply, and there’s one for every budget. On the downside, there are so many that choosing the best one for your needs can get overwhelming. The lifespan of a laptop ranges from three to five years on […]
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US faces back-to-school laptop shortage due to Trump sanctions on China over detention of Uighurs
A large number of American schools will not be able to provide laptops to students who are learning virtually this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic partly because of the Trump administration’s sanctions on China over its treatment of Uighur Muslims, it was reported. Schools across the United States are […]
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US faces back-to-school laptop shortage due to China sanctions
A large number of American schools will not be able to provide laptops to students who are learning virtually this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic partly because of the Trump administration’s sanctions on China over its treatment of Uighur Muslims, it was reported. Schools across the United States are […]
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Choosing the right back-to-school laptop for in-school vs. remote learning
Sarah Tew/CNET There’s an inescapable truth to the new school year: Just about every student, from grade school through college, needs their own computer thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Through a mix of remote learning and in-person classes, sometimes with multiple children in the same family beaming into different virtual […]
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What the Tech? Which laptop to buy | What The Tech?
Because of the pandemic and changes in school calendars, parents are expected to make sure their child can go online for at least some of their classroom work. Since many homes only have a couple of computers for the family, parents are being asked to make laptops available for their […]
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Back-to-School Laptop Deals 2020: Chromebook, Mac, and Windows
School might be very different this fall, but whether you’re be walking from class to class or using Zoom, one thing won’t be changing — you’ll need a laptop. And here we have some great deals for you from top brands like Apple and Microsoft. While the options have never […]
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Laptop shortage in US as families face back-to-school: Report
Educators nationwide worry that computer shortfalls will compound the inequities — and the headaches for students, families and teachers. SAN FRANCISCO, California — Schools across the United States are facing shortages and long delays, of up to several months, in getting this year’s most crucial back-to-school supplies: the laptops and […]
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As a virtual start approaches, some St. Louis area schools face laptop backlogs | Education
Now some local districts are coming up short. Jennings plans to have most students do all classes remotely. Roughly a third — generally younger students and those with special needs, said Superintendent Art McCoy — will learn partially in-person, on alternating days. And Jennings has enough devices for grades one […]
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Laptop Buying Guide: What to Look For in 2020 and What to Avoid
Whether you’re loyal to Windows, a Mac fan, or willing to try something new, you should know what to look for in your next laptop. Windows and Mac both have a wide selection of laptops for different needs, so you can find the model that’s the best for you. Chromebooks […]
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Virtual school is causing laptop shortages across the U.S.
American students are facing a shortage of laptops, particularly low-cost Chromebooks popular in K-8 schools, at the same time that many districts are choosing full-remote or hybrid reopening models. Why it matters: No device = no education. Supply and demand: U.S. laptop sales began surging in March, as the pandemic […]
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The Best Laptop, Headphones and Other Remote Learning Gadgets for Your Student’s At-Home Workstation
Kids have started going “back to school,” and what that phrase means, exactly, depends on where you live. © Courtesy of Retailers Review-Best-workstation While some states such as Colorado and Alabama plan to reopen schools in person with social distancing measures and perhaps reduced class sizes, many districts plan to […]
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Boise Schools to receive delayed laptop shipment Friday
When remote classes began for Boise students on Monday, roughly 9,900 — or 39% — went without the Chromebooks the district had promised them in June. But a delayed shipment of 13,000 Chromebooks the district ordered in May is set to arrive Friday, said Dan Hollar, the district spokesperson. The […]