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Sep 09, 2026

How to choose a CPU: core count is not everything

Architecture, generation and the U/H/HX suffixes in laptops — what really determines performance.

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Sep 09, 2026

Graphics cards: when you need one and how much VRAM is enough

Integrated or discrete? How much VRAM for gaming and editing? How to avoid model-name traps.

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Sep 09, 2026

RAM: 16 GB is the minimum, but dual-channel matters too

How much RAM you need, what dual-channel means, and why 8 GB is not enough.

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Sep 09, 2026

SSD storage: NVMe, TLC, QLC — what to choose and how much

Why the drive should be an NVMe SSD, whether PCIe 5.0 is worth it, and how TLC differs from QLC.

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Sep 09, 2026

Laptop displays: resolution, brightness and colour coverage matter

IPS or OLED? 300 nits or 250? Why “FHD IPS” does not always mean a good picture.

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Sep 09, 2026

Build quality and cooling: how hardware survives for years

Chassis, ports, cooling and power supply — the aspects that decide a machine’s lifespan.

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