Mind the Gap (Premium)

Windows fans are taking a long-awaited victory lap thanks to the success of the Snapdragon X Copilot+ PC platform. But we’re not done yet: The MacBook Air still comes out ahead in some key ways, thanks in part to some remaining hardware and software ad… Continue reading Mind the Gap (Premium)

HP EliteBook Ultra Review

Don’t be fooled by the name: The HP EliteBook Ultra is the Snapdragon X-powered successor to the Dragonfly G4, one of the best thin and light laptops I’ve ever used.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Generation 15-Inch Review

After years of waiting, months of anticipation, and several weeks of use, I am excited to report that Surface Laptop 7 is the cure for MacBook Air envy.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon First Impressions

The ThinkPad T14s combines iconic ThinkPad design elements with Qualcomm’s magical Snapdragon X processor.
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Modernizing .NETpad: .NET 9, Arm64, and More (Premium)

As part of my .NETpad modernization work this summer, I’m investigating various ways one might update an existing app for Windows 11. There are many paths forward, each with some benefits and some challenges.
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Snapdragon X Copilot+ PC: Differentiators (Premium)

With three Snapdragon X-based Copilot+ PCs in-house, I have an interesting opportunity to compare and contrast. In some ways, each is quite similar, but in others, there are notable differences.
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The Windows 11 on Arm ISO Conundrum (Premium)

Among the many issues with Windows 11 on Arm is that Microsoft doesn’t make ISO image files available for download: Yes, you can get pre-release Windows Insider Program-based ISOs, but those change continuously, and they don’t represent final, shipping… Continue reading The Windows 11 on Arm ISO Conundrum (Premium)

Snapdragon X Copilot: Not So Fast (Premium)

The Windows community is understandably excited by Snapdragon X and Copilot+ PC. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. This platform isn’t mature or full-featured enough to completely replace Intel and its x86/x64 processor architecture. And while the … Continue reading Snapdragon X Copilot: Not So Fast (Premium)