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Mark Coppock

Mark Coppock

Computing Writer

Mark has been a geek since MS-DOS gave way to Windows and the PalmPilot was a thing. He’s translated his love for technology into a marketing, consulting, and freelance writing career aimed at helping people use technology to enhance their lives. At Digital Trends, he reviews laptops and desktops, including the latest from HP, Dell, Lenovo, Apple, and more, and writes news and easy to understand how-to articles about the computing industry as a whole.

When he’s not writing, you’ll find him reading and watching science fiction, taking photos with his family, and obsessing over Indiana University basketball.

Laptop Reviews

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This Windows laptops gets surprisingly close to dethroning the MacBook Air

The Apple MacBook Air M3 has been one of the best 13-inch laptops you can buy. Maybe the best. But the Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED is a strong challenger.
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x front view showing display and keyboard.

I reviewed two impressive Copilot+ PCs, but one was clearly better

The HP OmniBook X and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x are the first two Copilot+ laptops we've reviewed. They're similar, but not identical, and one is clearly better.
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Here’s why OLED isn’t always the right laptop choice

OLED offers brilliant colors and inky blacks, and it's great for laptop displays. But it comes at a cost in terms of money and battery life. Is it worth it?
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Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Why I won’t be returning to Windows anytime soon

When asked to choose the one thing that would drag me back to Windows, I struggled to come up with one. And that's because it doesn't exist.
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LG Gram 16 2-in-1 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 review: insanely thin, insanely gorgeous

The LG Gram 16 2-in-1 is incredibly thin and light even with a spectacular OLED display. It's not as fast as other large laptops, but it's still a joy to use.
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Close up of the Chrome logo on the top of a Chromebook.

8 best Chromebooks for 2024: the best for every budget

Looking to buy a new laptop on a budget? Here are all the best Chromebooks in 2024. They're affordable, powerful, and highly capable.
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x review: a super-slim Copilot+ PC

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x leverages what's best about the new Windows on Arm platform while offering a better value proposition and OLED display.
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The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

9 best 2-in-1 laptops in 2024: tested and reviewed

The 2-in-1 market has exploded over the last several years, with convertible notebooks and tablets of all kinds. Here are the best models available.
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HP OmniBook X front view showing display and keyboard.

HP OmniBook X review: a new breed of Windows laptop

The HP OmniBook X is one of the first laptops introduced in an upcoming crop of new Windows on Arm machines. It holds promise while raising some questions.
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The budget Lenovo Yoga 7 is a great laptop for the price — but it’s not perfect

The Lenovo Yoga 7 14 Gen 9 is an attractive 2-in-1 at current prices. Its display lets it down, though, with inferior colors. Many users won't mind, though.
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The best password managers for 2024

The internet can be a scary place, especially without a proper password manager. Here's a list of the best password managers you can get right now.
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Another good laptop gets swept away by Copilot+

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED is another laptop that's soon to be superseded by a new class of fast and efficient machines. Its price needs to drop to compete.
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I love the MacBook Pro, but this Windows laptop came surprisingly close

The MacBook Pro 16 sits atop the 16-inch laptop world thanks to great performance and superior battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 costs less. Which wins?
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This RTX 4070 Windows laptop majorly undercuts the MacBook Pro

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is one of the best 14-inch laptops you can buy today. The Acer Swift X 14 hopes to challenge it with fast performance and a low price.
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Dell XPS 13 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

Dell XPS 13 (2024) review: Great laptop. Wrong chip?

The 2024 Dell XPS 13 maintains the controversial design elements of the XPS 13 Plus, now with better cooling.
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The Dell XPS 14 open on a wooden table.

This underrated laptop beats the Dell XPS 14 in many ways

The Dell XPS 14 is one of the most modern laptops made today. It's reasonably fast and very expensive. The Acer Swift X 14 is faster and a lot more affordable.
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The other Windows laptop that pummels the Dell XPS 16

Dell's XPS 16 brings the XPS lineup into the 21st century and takes over from its excellent predecessor. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 is a potent challenger.
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HP EliteBook 1040 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

HP EliteBook 1040 review: a simple, beautiful business laptop

The HP EliteBook 1040 G11 is a well-equipped and well-built business class laptop with superior security and management features. And you'll pay for it all.
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Can the new Surface Laptop really take down the M3 MacBook Air?

The new Microsoft Surface Laptop with its Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset represents a stronger competitor to the Apple MacBook Air M3. But is it strong enough?
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HP Envy x360 14 2024 front view showing display and keyboard.

HP Envy x360 14 (2024) review: missing the mark where it counts

The HP Envy x360 14 is the first laptop I've reviewed with Intel's 15-watt Meteor Lake chipset. That promises better efficiency, but I didn't see it.
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The new Surface Pro on a table.

The new Surface Pro finally offers the iPad Pro a worthy challenger

New versions of the Microsoft Surface Pro and Apple iPad Pro have been announced or released, offering OLED displays and excellent efficiency. Which is better?
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Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 top down view showing tablet and pen.

4 high-end features Windows laptops still have over MacBooks

Apple's MacBook lineup offers excellent performance, even better battery life, and great displays. But that doesn't mean Windows laptops can't compete.
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How to clean a laptop fan

Cleaning your laptop fan is an important step in maintaining your machine for the best performance. Here, we provide a simple guide to get you started.
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How to factory reset Windows 10 or Windows 11

If your PC is being sold or has serious errors, then your best option is to factory reset Windows. We'll walk you through the entire process, step by step.
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Acer Swift X 14 review: surprising performance, shocking price

The Acer Swift X 14 doesn't bother much with looking pretty or keeping trim. Instead, it's all about a winning combination of performance and display quality.
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The best business laptops from Apple, Lenovo, Dell, and more

A powerful business laptop isn’t the kind of purchase you want to put off, especially since it's going to require some heavy research. Here’s a guide to help.
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Acer Swift Go 14 front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift Go 14 review: a fast but flawed laptop

The Acer Swift Go 14 would have been an excellent 14-inch laptop a couple of years ago. But times have changed, and there are better options for the same money.
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5 laptops you should buy instead of the Dell XPS 14

The Dell XPS 14 is a new member of Dell's iconic lineup, and it's a strong contender among 14-inch laptops. However, it has some serious competition.
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How to check how much RAM you have on Windows and Mac

Knowing how much memory, or RAM, that your PC has can help you better plan which applications to install and use. Here's how to find out.
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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 review: this one blew me away

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 is a very strong entry in the 16-inch laptop class, with surprisingly good performance and a very nice mini-LED display.
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How to alphabetize lists in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word can alphabetize lists with just a few quick keystrokes. Here's how to do it.
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How to alphabetize data in an Excel spreadsheet

Knowing how to alphabetize in Excel can be a real time-saver. Here, we look at how to alphabetize columns (and even rows) in an Excel spreadsheet.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 top down view showing tent mode.

This laptop beats the MacBook Air in every way but one

The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 and Apple MacBook Air M3 are very different laptops, but they're both fast and gorgeous. Which one is the right laptop for you?
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The best web browsers for 2024

We pitted Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Microsoft Edge against one another to pick the best browsers for 2024. Want something different? We have alternatives too.
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