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A woman playing DOTA 2 on a gamding laptop under purple lighting - Deagreez/Getty Images Choosing a laptop over a desktop PC isn't always about portability; some just want a compact form factor with ...

Choosing a laptop over a desktop PC isn't always about portability; some just want a compact form factor with options. Regardless of wanting to game in bed or plugging a laptop into a traditional ...