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The Panasonic Toughbook 40 is a fantastic, rugged laptop designed for professionals operating in the most extreme environments. While many computers boast portability, lack of bezels, thin form factors, lightweight design, and sleek designs, the Panasonic Toughbook is the opposite. It has a fully rugged MIL-STD-810H and IP66-certified build, offering extreme durability. We've reviewed the best rugged laptops , and while most people won't need this kind of laptop, for those who do, such as military, emergency services, fieldwork, and so on, this is a great option. The Toughbook 40 stands out due to its modularity, ability to expand internal storage, built-in IO ports, etc. When I see large and bulky laptops, I immediately flash back to my old Dell laptop from 2010. It was clunky, had a terrible battery, would sound like a fighter jet taking off when I launched a program, and would scorch my lap if I had it on there for too long. This bulky laptop is helping me refine that min...

Yale Smart Video Doorbell and Doorbell Chime: two-minute review The Yale Smart Video Doorbell and Doorbell Chime set lets you see and speak to visitors no matter where you are in the world, providing you have a mobile phone connection. Although the concept isn’t new (Ring pioneered the video doorbell concept a few years back), this is a very good alternative solution – and one that works out cheaper too.  There are two options: either use your existing doorbell wiring, or charge the doorbell via its built-in rechargeable battery using the provided USB-A to USB-C cable. We chose the latter which means it does need to be unclipped from its bracket and topped up with power every couple of months, depending on how much it is used.  Installation is surprisingly straightforward, thanks in part to the video installation guides within the Yale Home app that talk you through the various options. Simply attach the white mounting plate to the door frame with the screws/wall plugs pro...

The HP EliteBook X was easily one of the highlights of the HP Imagine 2024 event , showcasing that despite the tech giant launching high-performing AI PCs with the latest in AI-powered CPUs and NPUs, it's not satisfied resting on its laurels. Instead, HP continues to push the envelope in terms of specs and performance, attempting to give us the best laptop on the market. The EliteBook X was touted as the "most powerful AI device" available right now and, judging from the specs that HP has provided us with, I'm inclined to agree. At the very least, this AI PC outfitted with an AMD chip does feel like an evolution in terms of design as well as hardware. HP EliteBook X: price and availability As of right now, we don't have either an official price point, release date, or availability for the HP EliteBook X. However, judging from previous HP AI PCs, the laptop should be available in the US, UK, and Australia at the very least. HP EliteBook X: specs Here are the...

Asus Zenbook S 14: Two-minute review Thin and powerful (Image credit: Future) The Asus Zenbook S 14 has given us our first real look at what an Intel Lunar Lake laptop is capable of, and we’re definitely impressed by what we’ve seen. Its ceralumium design is stunning, with the material boasting a rugged nature in a lightweight and slim package (coming in at 1.2kg / 2.7lbs and a thickness of 1.2cm / 0.5 inches). Best of all, it doesn’t get easily ruined by fingerprint smudges – something which can’t be said for many other laptops we’ve tested. The 14-inch 3K 120Hz OLED display is also beautiful, offering a fluid experience as you scroll through page after page, and a great screen for watching a film after a busy day of work. Unfortunately, the 14-inch screen size can feel a little cramped the moment you want to run two windows side-by-side. I also wish it had a few more ports. The five the Zenbook S 14 offers isn’t always enough, and I would have been happy to sacrifice so...

Xiaomi 14T Pro: two-minute review The era of AI phones has well and truly arrived, and the Xiaomi 14T Pro proves that mid-range phones don't have to miss out on all the fun. As with previous generations of T Pro models, Xiaomi hasn't skimped on the hardware included in this latest edition, meaning the door is more open than ever for accessible, and affordable, AI exploration. Unlike many of the latest phones, however, Xiaomi hasn't put all its focus into AI, and it's for the better. Straight out of the box, you can see some of the new thought that's gone into the 14T Pro's design, with the phone sporting a clean aluminum frame and what Xiaomi describes as a "3D curved back". These changes, partnered with a traditionally large (if now a tad less obvious) camera bump, give the 14T Pro a superbly premium feel and weightiness in the hand. Get it loaded up and frankly, AI is the last thing you'll be thinking about. Xiaomi's HyperOS is smoother t...