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Welcome to TechRadar’s computing channel. Here, you’ll find all the latest news, reviews, guides and more for anything computer related. We’re not just talking about laptops and PCs (although we have loads of content on them), but also MacBooks, Chromebooks, peripherals (such as mice and keyboards) and the software they run.
The computing landscape is constantly and rapidly changing, which can be both exciting and baffling. An increasing number of us are either working from home or embracing hybrid ways of working, which means picking the best laptop for your needs is essential. Meanwhile, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Google Bard, has given us a tantalizing glimpse of what the future of tech holds.
There’s never been a more exciting time in computing, so let us help you make sense of it all.
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The best student laptops 2026
By Christian Guyton last updated
Check out our top tested picks of the best student laptops in 2026, from Windows systems to Apple MacBooks and more.

'You can no longer do things at human scale': Cisco releases AI agent botnet that works on behalf of your business
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Cyberspace has become an AI battlefield, and Cisco wants in on the action.

Japan is considering stronger age restrictions for social media use — but public response to the move hasn't been as positive as hoped
By Jamie Richards published
Japan’s communications ministry has proposed new measures to protect young people from social media addiction

Best peripherals of Computex 2026: top new keyboards and mice you need to know about
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Computex 2026 Computex 2026 has seen a wealth of hardware manufacturers pushing the envelope when it comes to new mice and keyboards. Here are some of our favorites we've spotted throughout the event so far.

Microsoft Edge and Aloha caught sharing precise user location data with third parties
By Rene Millman published
A new study from Surfshark reveals that many top mobile web browsers don't just track where you go online, they track exactly where you are in the real world.

Weedhack malware campaign infects 116,000 mod-hungry Minecraft players systems through SEO poisoning and YouTube
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Fake mods and clients are being advertised on YouTube and used to deploy backdoors and infostealers.

The best laptops of Computex 2026
By Matt Hanson published
Computex 2026 I've been checking out all the new laptops at Computex 2026 from Asus, Acer, Dell, MSI, and many, many more. Here are my picks for the best laptops.

PC pricing pressures 'aren't going away anytime soon' warns AMD exec
By Darren Allan published
'We know the pressures that are there in building systems aren't going away anytime soon': AMD exec hints at possible relief with new budget Ryzen CPU.

Palantir's 'unlimited access' to patient data — everything you need to know about the US tech giant's controversial £330 million contract with the NHS
By Chiara Castro, Rob Dunne last updated
Palantir's role in our healthcare is growing — here’s why people are worried and what it means for your privacy
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