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Roughly 80 percent of computers sold are laptops. But nearly 90 percent of U.S. homes still have a trusty desktop.

Advanced Micro Devices posted a 40% jump in second-quarter revenue on strong demand for chips used in laptop computers, though the company posted a net loss due to costs associated with a manufacturing spinoff.

Sony issued a voluntary recall of 535,000 Vaio laptops on Wednesday, citing overheating issues. Unlike some recalls, however, the remedy for this one is simple: Update your laptop's firmware.

Vietnamese website Tinhte has turned up what appears to be the next MacBook from Apple.

Airlines should create and enforce policies to ensure that pilots focus on flying their planes safely instead of being distracted by laptop computers and other devices, the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration said Monday.

Apple would like you, if just for a moment, to forget about the iPad.

A suburban Philadelphia school district used school-issued laptop webcams to spy on students at home, potentially catching them and their families in compromising situations, a family claims in a federal lawsuit....

Palm on Thursday announced upgraded versions of its Pre and Pixi smartphones that add video recording and the capability to create 3G mobile hotspots for laptops and other mobile devices.

Intel on Monday launched its next-generation Atom netbook processor, saying it will bring longer battery life and improved system performance to low-cost laptops.

Wal-Mart's much-awaited Black Friday deals will focus on a gamut of gadgets such as high-definition TVs, laptops and Blu-ray players, as well as holiday gift favorites such as toys and DVDs, according to a copy of the retailer's circular obtained by CNNMoney.com.