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Andrew E. Freedman

Andrew E. Freedman is a senior editor at Tom's Hardware focusing on laptops, desktops and gaming as well as keeping up with the latest news. He holds a M.S. in Journalism (Digital Media) from Columbia University. A lover of all things gaming and tech, his previous work has shown up in Kotaku, PCMag, Complex, Tom's Guide and Laptop Mag among others.

Articles by: Andrew E. Freedman

How to Buy a Gaming Laptop: A Guide for 2020

By Andrew E. Freedman

Between the GPU, CPU, screen and keyboard, you’re buying a whole rig when you get a gaming laptop. Here’s how to pick a good one.

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HP Omen 15 Gets a Sleek Redesign with Intel and AMD Options, Pavilion Grows to 16.1 Inches

By Andrew E. Freedman

The new HP Omen 15 comes with options for both AMD and Intel processors, while the budget Pavilion gaming notebook has a 16-inch display.

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Best Gaming Laptops of 2020

By Andrew E. Freedman

Here are our favorite gaming laptops for every need, based on our testing and reviews.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Is First Intel Lakefield Laptop (Update)

By Andrew E. Freedman

The Samsung Galaxy Books S will be the first laptop with an Intel Lakefield CPU.

Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition

Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition Gets Quadro RTX 5000 and 4K OLED Screen

By Andrew E. Freedman

The Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition has been updated with 10th Gen Intel CPUs, Quadro RTX 5000 graphics, 32GB of RAM and a 4K OLED screen.

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Xbox Series X Will Play Backwards-Compatible Games Better Than Original Systems, Microsoft Says

By Andrew E. Freedman

Xbox’s Jason Ronald said backwards compatible games for Xbox Series X will use the system’s full power and be able to run with reduced load times and at higher frame rates.

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Windows 10 May 2020 Update Improves Cortana, Windows Subsystem for Linux, Notepad and More

By Andrew E. Freedman

Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, with enhancements to Notepad, Calculator, virtual desktops, Cortana and more.

HP ZBook Firefly

HP ZBook Firefly Is an Extremely Portable Workstation

By Andrew E. Freedman

HP's ZBook Firefly is its most portable workstation ever, with Intel U-series processors and Nvidia Quadro graphics.

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Best Gaming PCs 2020

By Andrew E. Freedman

We tested pre-built gaming PCs with our typical gauntlet of real-world and synthetic benchmarks to measure overall system performance

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Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020) Review: Standard Bearer

By Andrew E. Freedman

A new keyboard and refreshed internals keep the 13-inch MacBook Pro going.

Here Are All the Project Athena Laptops We Know About

By Andrew E. Freedman

Intel's OEM partners have pushed forward the first wave of Project Athena certified laptops.

AMD SmartShift Now Available in Dell G5 15 SE

By Andrew E. Freedman

AMD SmartShift, which moves power between AMD CPUs and GPUs, is now available in the Dell G5 15 SE.

Razer Blade Pro 17

Razer Blade Pro 17 Gets 300 Hz Displays, 10th Gen Intel and a Keyboard Fix

By Andrew E. Freedman

The Razer Blade Pro 17 is getting an update with the latest Intel and Nvidia components, as well as 300Hz and 4K screen options.

Intel Acquires Killer Wi-Fi Owner Rivet Networks

By Andrew E. Freedman

Intel has acquired Rivet Networks, owner of the Killer brand and a competitor in gaming laptops.

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Fluid Framework Comes to Outlook, Office.com, Gets Open Sourced

By Andrew E. Freedman

Microsoft’s first Fluid Framework apps are here in Outlook and on Office.com, and the company is open-sourcing the infrastructure.

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Project Reunion Is Microsoft’s Attempt to Get More Windows 10 Apps

By Andrew E. Freedman

At Microsoft Build, Microsoft unveiled Project Reunion, a program to unify Windows 10 apps between Win32 and UWP.

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Microsoft Announces Massive AI Supercomputer, Claims Top 5 Ranking

By Andrew E. Freedman

Microsoft has announced a new AI supercomputer in partnership with OpenAI, and claims it’s among the top five in the world.

Coronavirus Tech Show Cancellations: What’s Gone, What’s Still On

By Andrew E. Freedman

Coronavirus is leading many shows in technology to be canceled or scaled back. Here’s where this year’s biggest shows stand.

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Intel and Tile Collaborate to Bring Bluetooth Tracking to More Laptops

By Andrew E. Freedman

A collaboration between Tile and Intel should make it easier to find lost and misplaced laptops even when they’re out of battery.

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Microsoft Announces Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, New Headphones

By Andrew E. Freedman

Microsoft is dropping the Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2, new Surface Headphones and Surface Earbuds this month.

Microsoft Shifting Windows 10X to Single Screen Devices (Update)

By Andrew E. Freedman

Microsoft is shifting its focus for Windows 10X to standard clamshell laptops and 2-in-1s.

HP Omen 25L and 30L Desktops

HP Omen 25L and 30L Desktops Get Fresh Designs, Intel and AMD, Better Cooling

By Andrew E. Freedman

HP’s Omen 25L and 30L gaming desktops are getting sleek new designs, Intel, AMD and Nvidia components and better cooling options than ever before.

Lenovo Legion Gaming Laptops and Desktops

Lenovo Legion Gaming Laptops and Desktops Get New Looks, Intel and AMD

By Andrew E. Freedman

Lenovo is refreshing its Legion gaming laptops and desktops with new Intel and AMD processors.

PS5 Specs, Features and Price: Everything We Know

By Michelle Ehrhardt, Andrew E. Freedman

The PS5 is coming soon. Here's what we know about it, including specs, price and features.

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PS5 DualSense Controller Revealed With Built-in Mics, Create Button

By Andrew E. Freedman

Sony showed off the new PS5 DualSense controller with built-in microphones and a create button, as well as other new features.