Computer & laptop news and reviews
Whether you need a laptop, desktop, workstation, or even an all-in-one, Pickr covers computers of all types to help make sense of what's out there.
While notebooks and laptops are easily the most searched style of computer in Australia today, we also write about desktops, too, covering both the compact and screen-based all-in-one (such as the iMac), while also detailing workstation news for pros, as well.
If it's made for Mac, Windows, or even the occasional Android or Linux computer, and is coming to Australia, you can expect to find it here.
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Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 reviewed: the premium Chromebook
Chromebooks aren’t known for premium features, but the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 pushes things in a new direction. It may well challenge everything you knew about the category.
Netgear’s M7 mobile broadband router has 4Gbps in sight
High-speed mobile connectivity isn’t just something your phone should deliver. Netgear’s latest mobile router puts it within reach of computers, too.
Pickr’s 2026 Back to School Laptop Guide
It’s that time again, parents: school is back, and that means gear is needed for your kids. How do you pick laptops for students in 2026?
Acer Nitro 16S AI reviewed: slender yet stealthy
A somewhat slender approach to gaming on the go, the Acer Nitro 16S AI is slim, well spec’d and might be worth a look for your next piece of kit.
HP reinvents the PC in a keyboard, aims for two days laptop life
CES is more than just TVs and robots, as HP shows what we can expect for PCs this year, including a full computer inside a keyboard.
Corsair’s Stream Deck keyboard is for gamers, content creators
It’s rare to find a keyboard that lights up for a good reason, but Corsair’s Stream Deck collaboration marries lighting to controls.
Qualcomm Snapdragon looks to multi-day laptop batteries
If you’re sitting there wondering if your laptop can last for a day, you’re not alone, but the next generation will aim to last several.
Australia’s Espresso has a new budget-friendly display to go
Taking a spare screen with you could cost a little less, as the Espresso Lite 15 bundles 15 inches and a more wallet friendly price, plus that magnetic stand we love.
XPS returns as Dell updates gear and fixes names
The premium range of Dell laptops returns in 2026, as Dell brings its cream of the crop back.
What is WiFi 8?
The next WiFi technology expected in either 2026 or 2027 isn’t necessarily about faster speeds, but better and more reliable reach in general. Just what we all wanted.
