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HP makes two cool corporate laptops: the Elite Dragonfly G2 and Dragonfly Max

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Melissa Riofrio

The HP Elite Dragonfly was already the coolest corporate laptop (or the only cool corporate laptop?) when it was introduced over a year ago, and now there are two. HP has introduced a second generation: the Elite Dragonfly G2, and the Elite Dragonfl… Continue reading →

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Owl Cameras is reborn as Owlcam, rescuing bereft users and promising new products soon

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Melissa Riofrio

Update 08/06/2020: After the startup Owl Cameras Inc. dissolved rather untidily earlier this year (see original news story below for more on that), users were stuck with expensive dash cams and no support. But there’s hope! Xirgo Technologies, the … Continue reading →

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Owlcam is the security-focused dash cam rehatched from failed startup Owl Cameras

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Melissa Riofrio

Goodbye, Owl Cameras; hello, Owlcam. The well-regarded Owlcam dash cam, which nearly died when startup Owl Cameras, Inc. ran out of money earlier this year, officially rehatched Thursday as a consumer security service run by CallPass, under license … Continue reading →

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The Chromebook Spin 713 is Acer’s high-end model for work or home

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Melissa Riofrio

The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 takes the company in a new direction. Acer has sold vast quantities of inexpensive, basic Chromebooks for school and home use—and it announced a new one on Tuesday, at the company’s next@acer virtual event: the $260 … Continue reading →

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HP Chromebook x360 12b review: It’s affordable and good

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Melissa Riofrio

The HP Chromebook x360 12b is an affordable Chromebook made for grown-ups. It takes you a cut above the rock-bottom basic Chromebooks that hover around $250 (and continue to sell well). Get one of those for your kids—who cares if they destroy it? … Continue reading →

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Owl Cameras gets a new lease on life after the startup left users in the lurch

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Melissa Riofrio

Update: Owl Cameras has a new lease on life. As of May 19, 2020, CallPass announced it has acquired the Owl Cameras business and is beginning to restore support to users cut adrift when Owl Cameras, Inc. dissolved rather untidily earlier this year (… Continue reading →

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The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet is avant-garde, yet affordable

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Melissa Riofrio

The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet is bringing its message to the people. The message is about the versatility of a 2-in-1 Chromebook tablet with detachable keyboard, and it’s for the people because this avant-garde design is available for the aff… Continue reading →

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The HP Envy 15 leads a rebranded product line made for creators

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Melissa Riofrio

The HP Envy 15 laptop leads its entire product family in a new direction—straight toward the rising “creatorâ€� class. These users, whether they’re coders, visual artists, or social media darlings, need the same high-end CPUs and GPUs that PC … Continue reading →

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What’s the best work-from-home laptop? Here’s what to look for

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Melissa Riofrio

The best laptops for working from home don’t have to be expensive. Models costing as little as $500 offer the features you need to work efficiently and stay connected with coworkers. That said, if you have the budget, some higher-end laptops coul… Continue reading →

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Which are the best laptops for home use? Here’s what to look for

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Melissa Riofrio

The best laptops for working from home don’t have to be expensive. Models costing as little as $500 offer the features you need to work efficiently and stay connected with coworkers. That said, if you have the budget, some higher-end laptops coul… Continue reading →

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