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Northstar Slate 14 Review: The Sensible Laptop With One Annoying Compromise

The modern midrange laptop market is notoriously difficult to navigate. Too many machines attempt to mimic flagship luxury by stripping away essential connectivity, while budget-oriented alternatives cut corners on display fidelity, chassis rigidity, or typing comfort.

Sep 5, 20266 min read

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PC HardwareNews

[Fixture] The case for quieter desktop hardware

Efficient components are making capable PCs easier to live with in small workspaces.

Aug 25, 2026

PC HardwareNews

[Fixture] What the next desktop memory cycle changes

A plain-language guide to why memory standards affect more than benchmark charts.

Aug 24, 2026

PC HardwareExplainer

[Fixture] How to read a laptop specification sheet

A representative Plain Tech fixture about how to read a laptop specification sheet, written to exercise editorial density and realistic story lengths.

Aug 12, 2026

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PC HardwareExplainer

[Fixture] What a graphics card actually does

A representative Plain Tech fixture about what a graphics card actually does, written to exercise editorial density and realistic story lengths.

Aug 6, 2026

PC HardwareReview

[Fixture] PlainBook Air 14 review: a fictional everyday laptop

A representative Plain Tech fixture about plainbook air 14 review: a fictional everyday laptop, written to exercise editorial density and realistic story lengths.

Jul 23, 2026

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PC HardwareReview

[Fixture] Workstation Mini X review: small desktop, clear purpose

A representative Plain Tech fixture about workstation mini x review: small desktop, clear purpose, written to exercise editorial density and realistic story lengths.

Jul 22, 2026

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PC HardwareReview

[Fixture] ClearView Monitor 27 review: the desk fixture test

A representative Plain Tech fixture about clearview monitor 27 review: the desk fixture test, written to exercise editorial density and realistic story lengths.

Jul 21, 2026

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PC HardwareComparison

[Fixture] PlainBook Air 14 vs Workstation Mini X for home work

A representative Plain Tech fixture about plainbook air 14 vs workstation mini x for home work, written to exercise editorial density and realistic story lengths.

Jul 14, 2026

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PC HardwareComparison

[Fixture] ClearView Monitor 27 vs PlainBook Air 14 for a desk

A representative Plain Tech fixture about clearview monitor 27 vs plainbook air 14 for a desk, written to exercise editorial density and realistic story lengths.

Jul 13, 2026

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PC HardwareBuying guide

[Fixture] A practical fixture buying guide for a quiet desk

A representative Plain Tech fixture about a practical fixture buying guide for a quiet desk, written to exercise editorial density and realistic story lengths.

Jul 4, 2026