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Remembering John C. Dvorak, a Passionate Chronicler of PC History
As John's editor at InfoWorld and PC Magazine, I had a front-row seat to his cantankerous and often hilarious views on technology.
Living With the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition, a Fantastic Business Travel Companion
Better serviceability, improved port placement, and Intel's Panther Lake chips make the latest version of the venerable X1 Carbon stand out.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Is Probably Overkill for Most, Unless You're Serious About Privacy
If you find yourself viewing sensitive information on your screen in public, Samsung's latest flagship phone may be the device for you.
My Big Build Takeaway: Microsoft Is Pushing For AI You Control on Your Terms
New tools for building and securely running AI agents show how Microsoft hopes to put devs and enterprises firmly in the driver’s seat. Could it be as easy as it sounds?
I Tested Two Panther Lake XPS Laptops. The Performance Gap Shocked Me
Dell's latest XPS laptops showcase both the promise and the pitfalls of Intel’s Panther Lake era, with one configuration dramatically outperforming the other in graphics, AI, and everyday computing.
Living With HP’s EliteBoard G1a: The PC-in-a-Keyboard Concept Is Intriguing, But I'll Stick With My Laptop
A compact desktop hidden inside a keyboard sounds brilliant. But it solves a problem most people don't have.
HP and Lenovo Are Vying for AI Dominance. Maybe They Should Just Stick to Hardware
They're betting big on on-device assistants, but without the speed and singular focus of true AI players like Anthropic and OpenAI, PC manufacturers are going to have a tough time breaking through.
Late Night Calls From Steve Jobs and Angry Letters From Mac Fans: Apple Memories From a Former PCMag Editor-in-Chief
On Apple's 50th anniversary, a look back at a magical (and occasionally contentious) time in personal computing history.
Buying a Business PC in 2026? 6 Trends That Will Impact Your Choices
It’s not a revolutionary year, but steady gains in chips, displays, and AI features are reshaping the computing market. Here's what’s worth paying for and what you can skip.
Why AI Is Reshaping Computer System Design, And Just About Everything Else
At CES, what stood out to me was just how much Nvidia and AMD focused on a systems approach, which may be the most consequential change we've seen in computer design in years.
Living With 'Arrow Lake' Mobile Workstations From Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Which One Comes Out on Top?
For the past few weeks, I've been testing the Dell Pro Max 14 Premium, the HP ZBook X G1i 16, and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3. Here's what IT pros need to consider before buying.
Amazon's Vision of 'Billions' of AI Agents Inside Every Company Seems Premature
AWS CEO Matt Garman acknowledges that reaching that goal will 'push the limits of what's possible with the infrastructure.' Much of this is still in preview, so it all seems a little early to me.
Struggling to Keep Up With Microsoft's Copilot Changes? Let's Break It Down
I've covered Microsoft for decades, but even I was confused by the different versions of its AI. At Ignite, I asked execs to walk me through what the different tiers of Copilot can do for you.
Microsoft Wants Us Creating Our Own AI Agents. Is Anyone Actually Interested?
At Ignite, Microsoft said software is 'evolving from being made for people to being made by people.' Attendees I spoke with were intrigued, but a little confused about how to make that work.
AI Isn't Paying Off for Many Businesses. Here's How to Change That
At Gartner's annual conference, multiple sessions discussed the challenges of getting a return on investment from AI. Here are some suggestions from its analysts and what I heard from attendees.
Gartner: 10 Ways AI Will Change Your Business (and Hiring) in 2026 and Beyond
In a 'world of shattered norms...we can't expect anything to be the same as it was last year or the year before,' Gartner Fellow Daryl Plummer says at the company's IT Symposium/Xpo.
AI Supercomputing Platforms and 7 Other Strategic Tech Trends Businesses Can't Ignore in 2026
At the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, analysts Gene Alvarez and Tori Paulman outline what will be top of mind for enterprises in the next few years.
Frustrated by AI? How to Turn the Hype Into Real Results for Your Business
At Gartner's annual IT Symposium/Xpo, analysts explain how to get value out of AI when most projects currently don't show any return on investment.
Living With a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Most Useful Foldable I've Ever Tried
If you can overlook the crease and aren't too concerned about the zoom capabilities, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 lives up to the expectations I had for it at launch.
Living With an HP EliteBook X Flip G1i: A Top-of-the-Line But Affordable 2-in-1
The HP EliteBook X Flip G1i is an excellent convertible laptop, with a strong build, stellar performance, and a number of extra features at a good price.
