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If you own a laptop for long enough, you’ll inevitably encounter times when it simply doesn’t seem to be running as fast as it should. That can happen for many reasons, but overheating is a common ...

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Get more screen space, better input devices, and a more comfortable overall setup for when you're sitting at your desk using the computer. By David Nield Published Mar 22, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn ...