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Your Worst-Case-Scenario PC Survival Kit What do you do when everything goes wrong? In the case of a disastrous earthquake, hurricane, or tsunami, with a little preparation your laptop can be an invaluable survival tool. Check out our Worst-Case-Scenario survival guide to find out how. - Senior Editor Jason Cross Laptop News & Reviews When Should You Buy a New Laptop? Nobody wants to buy a laptop just to have a new, better model go on sale just a few weeks later. When is the right time to make that new laptop purchase? Share: Asus U41JF: Average Performance, Cheap-Looking Case The U41JF performs pretty well for its category, but the case looks and feels cheap. Share: The Future Of the PC Looks Cloudy In the year 2020, cloud computing is king. 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