Dell’s entry-level XPS 14 with LCD looks as attractive as more expensive configurations and delivers better battery life, but the performance of Intel’s modest Core Ultra 5 325 fails to excite.

Microsoft promised a bold new era for Windows—but years later, many of its most hyped features have quietly stalled, vanished, or failed to impress.

Lenovo's compact gaming tower has great performance for the money and looks good, too, but could be more upgrade-friendly.