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How Much Does It Cost To Replace A MacBook Neo's Battery?

staff@slashgear.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The MacBook Neo very quickly became a hot ticket item for Apple, offering a lot of performance for a bargain price. How much will a battery replacement cost?

How Much Does It Cost To Replace A MacBook Neo's Display?

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Reasonably priced at $600, you might assume the MacBook Neo's display isn't too expensive to replace, but the cost depends on several factors.

Why Some Laptops Don't Have HDMI Ports

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Shopping for a new laptop and wondering where the HDMI ports went? Discover the real reason manufacturers are forcing you to buy extra adapters.

DisplayPort 2.1 Has A Limitation You Might Not Know About

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0000

DisplayPort 2.1b is the current top of the line spec for the connection standard, and while it offers staggering speeds, achieving those speeds isn't simple.

Two Companies Make Most Of The Memory Chips Inside Of Our Devices (And They're Being Sued...Again)

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Of all the electronics out there, just two companies (along with a smaller third) make most of the RAM that goes into them, and they're getting sued...again.

5 Highly-Rated Tech Items At Costco That You Can Buy Only Online

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:45:00 +0000

Costco has some great tech finds online, and you can buy them, even if you're not a member. Here are some of our favorite deals you can get today.

Why Are Standard iPads Cheaper Than The iPad Mini?

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Confused about paying $150 more for a smaller tablet screen? Discover the hidden hardware upgrades that explain Apple's strange pricing strategy for its iPads.

Why Do Some Laptops Not Have Ethernet Ports?

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0000

From ultrathin designs to changing technology, there's more to the missing Ethernet port than meets the eye. Here's why it disappeared.

The 4 Most Affordable Laptops You Can Buy In 2026 (So Far)

staff@slashgear.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0000

A good laptop is hard to find if you're not shelling out top dollar, but these affordable laptops will do the job without emptying your wallet.

5 Easy Raspberry Pi Projects – No Soldering Required

staff@slashgear.com (Diana Croce) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Setting up a Raspberry Pi for a DIY project can be daunting, especially if it requires soldering. These easier projects require no hands-on modifications.

5 Of The Most Common Problems Users Have With HP Laptops

staff@slashgear.com (Marcus Mears III) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:45:00 +0000

Are you looking to purchase a new laptop? Discover the five most frustrating issues that owners most commonly face with HP more than with any other brand.

7 Of The Coolest Gadgets I Saw At A Tech Con In Taiwan

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:49:35 +0000

Take an up-close peek at a set of 7 of the latest and greatest gadgets and tech from the likes of Acer, Dell, Gigabyte, and more.

Windows 11 Quietly Added A Feature That Could Speed Up Your Old PC

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0000

A little-known Windows 11 update is tackling one of the OS's most frustrating problems, and older PCs could see the biggest gains.

Every Major Tablet Getting The Android 17 Update

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000

With the inevitability of Android 17, these major tablets are slated to receive updates later this year. You should be familiar with many of these names.

You're Better Off Buying A Cheap Mini PC For These 4 Raspberry Pi Projects

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0000

While Raspberry Pi is nearly synonymous with DIY computer projects or a home server, a mini PC can often do just as well, and in these cases, even better.

Chromebook Vs iPad: Which Is Best If You Don't Want A Windows Laptop?

staff@slashgear.com (Marcus Mears III) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Chromebooks and iPads are both viable options for anyone looking to avoid buying a Windows laptop, but each platform has its specific use cases.

How Often Should You Fully Shut Down Or Restart Your Laptop?

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:45:00 +0000

If you're a regular laptop user, you might be content to close the lid and walk away, but you should absolutely reboot your machine every now and then.

What Those Dots Under The Icons On Your MacBook Dock Are For

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Those tiny dots on your MacBook Dock reveal more than you might think. Discover what they mean - and the simple ways you can make them disappear.

Why A 27-Inch Monitor May Not Be The Best Size For Your Home Office

staff@slashgear.com (Marcus Mears III) — Tue, 26 May 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Before buying a 27-inch monitor for your desk, find out why many remote workers are switching to completely different screen setups instead.

Google Chrome Snuck A 4GB AI Model Onto Computers – Here's How To Remove It (For Now)

staff@slashgear.com (Anthoni Oisin) — Tue, 26 May 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Wondering where your PC's storage space went? Discover the massive hidden AI file Google Chrome just snuck onto your device and how to delete it.