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Mark Coppock

Mark Coppock

Computing Writer

Mark Coppock is a Freelance Writer at Digital Trends covering primarily laptop and other computing technologies. He has significant experience in Windows, macOS, laptop hardware, and other technologies around mobile computing. He has been writing about technology since 2015, and has been a professional in the technology industry since 1995.

Mark graduated from Indiana University in 1991 with a degree in Marketing, which along with an interesting in PCs parlayed into a 25-year career in sales, marketing, and sales engineering across a number of companies in Indianapolis, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois. After stepping away from marketing, Mark entered into writing with a gig at the now-defunct Winbeta.org site. He has been writing for Digital Trends since 2016, and has reviewed almost 300 laptops. You can find many of his reviews in various Digital Trends best-of lists, such as the best laptops and best laptop 2-in-1s.

Generally speaking, Mark has been a geek since MS-DOS gave way to Windows and the PalmPilot was a thing. He’s translated his love for technology into a long career aimed at helping people use technology to enhance their lives.

When he’s not writing, you’ll find him in Southern California reading and watching science fiction, taking photos with his family, and obsessing over Indiana University basketball.

Laptop Reviews

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Acer Swift Go 14 AI front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift Go 14 AI review: fast, long-lasting, and affordable

The Acer Swift Go 14 AI leverages Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and an attractive price to create a fast, long-lasting laptop that's easy to recommend.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 Pro vs. MacBook Air 15: a narrower gap

Apple's MacBook Air 15 is a class-leading larger laptop, with great battery life and performance. Can the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 compete?
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Acer Swift 14 AI front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift 14 AI review: battery life for days

The Acer Swift 14 AI is a very good 14-inch laptop at a price that's reasonable but not a true bargain. But its battery life is what stands out the most.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: almost a budget Copilot+ PC

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 is an affordable laptop with solid performance, great battery life, and a dynamic if low-resolution OLED display.
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The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 on a table.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 vs. iPad: another failed attempt

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 leverages Chrome OS and a low price to compete in the tablet market. But Apple's iPad 10th Generation is just too good.
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 review: a step backward

The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 is very affordable, but sometimes that's just not good enough. Performance and the keyboard are subpar, which is a shame.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: as small as it is big

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a thin and light 2-in-1 with a great 16-inch OLED display and good battery life.
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The keyboard of a ThinkPad laptop.

How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows and connect your devices

It only takes a few quick steps to connect your Windows PC to a mouse, keyboard, or other accessory via Bluetooth.
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The Dell XPS 13 with Intel's Lunar Lake chip on a table.

Dell XPS 13 (9350) review: better battery life, same design problems

The Dell XPS 13 9350 gets great battery life thanks to its Intel Lunar Lake chipset. It also has several design features that detract from the experience.
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The ports shown on the side of the Surface Pro 11.

A 2-in-1 has challenged the Surface Pro 11, but not how you might think

The Surface Pro 11 is the de facto Windows 2-in-1, but HP's new convertible 2-in-1 makes a strong case for itself against the Surface.
Computing
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 front view showing display and keyboard.

The MacBook Air may have officially met its match

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 leverages Intel Lunar Lake to mount a challenge against the Apple MacBook Air 13. Which one comes out on top?
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: a solid entry for AMD

The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 helps introduce a new brand, and it leverages AMD's latest chipset for solid performance efficiency. But it's not the perfect laptop.
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition front view showing display and keyboard.

There’s a new challenger to one of our favorite laptops

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 15 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition are both 15-inch laptops with the newest chipsets. Which one is the better choice?
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Lenovo’s latest laptop had an edge on the MacBook Air until this week

The Apple MacBook Air 15 is one of the best laptops you can buy, with fast performance and great battery life. Can the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i compete?
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HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 front view showing display and keyboard.

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: There’s so much to like

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is a well-made convertible 2-in-1 with a gorgeous display and very good battery life. It won't break any speed records, though.
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The lid of the Zenbook S 14.

No laptop has ever gotten this close to beating the M3 MacBook Air

The MacBook Air M3 is one of the best laptops made, with great performance and battery life. The Zenbook S 14 brings Intel's Lunar Lake chipset to the battle.
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The best budget laptops for 2024

Looking for a budget notebook for work or play? The best budget laptops will get the job done without gouging your wallet.
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition review: the Intel comeback continues

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition matches an efficient Lunar Lake chipset with a quality build and a very nice display. And it's competitively priced.
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The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

I compared a new Intel laptop with the previous gen. The difference was stark

I compared a new Intel laptop with a previous-gen model, and it showed how big the improvements are.
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Just buy a new laptop? Here’s how to know if you should return it

You've just laid out a pretty penny for a brand-new laptop. Now, take a few minutes to make sure it's in good shape before deciding to keep it.
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Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer took another shot at a gaming Chromebook — does it hold up?

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE leverages a surprisingly good display and good enough performance to make a budget gaming laptop that can work for some people.
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Cleaning a laptop fan with air blower.

How to clean a laptop fan

Cleaning your laptop fan is an important step in maintaining your machine for the best performance. Here, we provide a simple guide to get you started.
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HP EliteBook X G1a front angled view showing display and keyboard.

HP might have the fastest AI laptop to date — and I tried it

The HP EliteBook X G1a is among the first in HP's new business lineup and a member of the new class of "Next Gen AI PCs." It's a lovely, well-built machine.
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The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

This Asus laptop handily beats the XPS 13 — and it’s cheaper

Dell's XPS 13 9345 pits Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite against Intel's Lunar Lake in the Asus Zenbook S 14. Which laptop best shows off its new chipset?
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The Zenbook S 14 on a table in front of a grass lawn.

It’s official — Intel now holds the Windows battery life crown

Several new chipsets have hit Windows laptops in the last few months, offering better performance and battery life. Which of them provides the best combination?
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Asus ProArt PX13 front view showing display and keyboard.

Asus pits AMD’s performance against Intel’s efficiency

The Asus ProArt PX13 was one of the first with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 chipsets, and goes up against the Asus Zenbook S 14 with Intel's Lunar Lake. Which is better?
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The lid of the Zenbook S 14.

I compared two brand new Lunar Lake laptops — here’s what I’d buy

The Asus Zenbook S 14 and ExpertBook P5 are two of the first Lunar Lake laptops. The Zenbook shows off the chipset's efficiency, but the ExpertBook is cheaper.
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Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) front view showing display and keyboard.

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) review: one thing holds it back

The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) leverages a moderately fast AMD chipset to offer up an appealing price. But too many compromises get in the way.
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The screen of the ProArt PZ13 on a wooden table outside.

This Asus tablet nearly beats the Microsoft Surface Pro — and it’s $700 cheaper

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and the Asus ProArt PZ13 are the two best detachable tablet 2-in-1s. The Surface Pro 11 is more refined and more expensive.
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Asus ExpertBook P5 review: Lunar Lake laptops aren’t created equal

The Asus ExpertBook P5 is one of the first laptops using Intel's new Core Ultra Series 2. It's not the best representative, though, especially in battery life.
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Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid front view showing display and keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid review: part Android, part Windows

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is a fascinating concept combining a Windows laptop with an Android tablet. It has its charms, but one flaw stands out.
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The Surface Laptop 7 on a table in front of a window.

The best Snapdragon X Windows laptops you can buy right now

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset ushered in Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative with excellent performance and battery life. Here are the best laptops so far.
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The back of the Surface Pro 9, with the kickstand pulled out.

8 best 2-in-1 laptops in 2024: tested and reviewed

The 2-in-1 market has exploded over the last several years, with convertible notebooks and tablets of all kinds. Here are the best models available.
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How to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data

Here's how to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data, letting you perform in-depth analyses and spot important trends.
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