It’s an exciting time for laptop owners as this might be the year that we see true all-day battery life. And with a multitude of folding devices launching, there’s a good chance we’ll see smartphones truly functioning as viable productivity machines, with a few wires and accessories, of course. And with Wi-Fi 6 and more powerful chips, you can expect laptops to be faster and more powerful than before. But what exactly is 5G and how is it going to impact you in 2019 and beyond?...

While a giant leap forward for screenshots on Windows devices, even Snipping Tool falls short in one key area that I’d never knew I needed, until I actually needed it; I couldn’t capture the mouse cursor. Here’s the roundabout fix I came up with so that I can get that pesky mouse cursor in the image, when required. Of course, you can also use third-party tools to do the same thing – or record the screen, cursor included – but for me, this isn’t something I’ll need that often....

Design There’s no question about it: The HP Elite is the most beautiful dock I’ve ever seen. It’s a thin, 9.1 x 2.2 x 0.69-inch horizontal bar that has a beautiful two-toned color scheme. The leftmost side of the dock is black, while the rest is a very dark gray. HP’s logo is stamped on the upper-right-hand corner of the top of the dock, and a power button is on the front....

That’s because there’s a serious flaw in older versions of Touchpoint Analytics, aka HP Device Health Service, a diagnostic program built into most HP PCs running Windows. A user or a program with administrative rights could use Touchpoint Analytics to silently and permanently install malware at the system level, and a limited-user account could also do so in certain cases. HP fixed this problem with Touchpoint Analytics/HP Device Health Service version 4....

Top cheap gaming laptopsBest gaming laptops Available starting in June, the laptop could very well make its way onto our best cheap gaming laptops page. But let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. Time to take a quick tour of this intriguing new laptop. HP Omen 15 design and ports HP Omen 15 design and ports The new Omen 15 is like night and day from previous iterations. Instead of the black plastic lid with two patterns, you have a smooth plastic lid available in Mica Silver or Shadow Black....

Design In an effort to appeal to more mainstream customers, the Omen has undergone a makeunder. Gone is the angular, svelte, jet-black, machined-aluminum frame that took my breath away in 2014. Instead, the chassis is made of a faux carbon fiber that’s accented with the gleaming red Voodoo emblem on the lid. It’s nice, but it’s a far cry from the gorgeousness of yesteryear. HP even got rid of the flame-kissed aluminum hinges, opting instead for a pair of thick, gleaming plastic hinges that pale in comparison....

The redesigned 13-inch Spectre x360 (starting and reviewed at $1,349) is HP’s latest design triumph. With its faceted edges, chamfered corners and unique colors, the new Spectre x360 is truly a sight to behold. And while this elegant 13.3-inch laptop may be the prettiest we’ve ever tested, the Spectre x360’s 12-hour battery life, strong performance and powerful speakers are what make it a top pick. Add a vivid display and a physical webcam kill switch, and the Spectre x360 gets our strong recommendation for anyone shopping for an ultrabook, a 2-in-1 or just an excellent all-around laptop....