LinkedIn Pinpoint 804 Answer & Analysis
Pinpoint Answer
Editorially verified for the Jul 13, 2026
Words & how they fit
Each clue and why it belongs in the category
- Apple
Macintosh computers
Apple makes the Macintosh line of personal computers.
- Dell
Inspiron PCs
Dell makes the Inspiron line of personal computers.
- Acer
Aspire laptops
Acer makes Aspire personal computers and laptops.
- HP
Pavilion PCs
HP makes the Pavilion line of personal computers.
- Lenovo
ThinkPad laptops
Lenovo makes the ThinkPad line of personal computers.
| Word | Connection | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macintosh computers | Apple makes the Macintosh line of personal computers. |
| Dell | Inspiron PCs | Dell makes the Inspiron line of personal computers. |
| Acer | Aspire laptops | Acer makes Aspire personal computers and laptops. |
| HP | Pavilion PCs | HP makes the Pavilion line of personal computers. |
| Lenovo | ThinkPad laptops | Lenovo makes the ThinkPad line of personal computers. |
How to Solve it
A step-by-step walkthrough of this puzzle
- 1
Apple Brand Guess 🍎
Apple, Dell, and Acer first look like consumer-electronics brands. That reading is reasonable because each name appears on many kinds of technology products.
- 2
HP Changes Focus 🖥️
HP shifts the focus from broad tech brands to companies strongly associated with computers. Lenovo reinforces a list of makers rather than products, software, or components.
- 3
Lenovo Seals It 💻
Each clue names a company with a recognizable personal-computer line. Macintosh, Inspiron, Aspire, Pavilion, and ThinkPad products confirm the category.
Manufacturers of personal computers.
Recent Pinpoint Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
What connects Apple, Dell, Acer, HP and Lenovo? That's Pinpoint #804, the LinkedIn puzzle from Monday, July 13th, 2026. Tap any clue above to open a nudge for that word, read the final hint if you want one more push, then reveal the category. Below the answer there's a full walkthrough: the wrong turn these clues invite, the clue that breaks it open, and what each word actually pairs with.
What connects Apple, Dell, Acer, HP and Lenovo?
The answer to Pinpoint #804 is Manufacturers of personal computers. Every clue in the set — Apple, Dell, Acer, HP and Lenovo — belongs to “Manufacturers of personal computers”, which is the thread you're looking for.
If you got there in one or two clues, the giveaway was almost certainly Apple paired with Dell — that combination rules out most of the categories a single word could belong to. The clue-by-clue breakdown above the fold shows exactly where each word lands.
How Pinpoint works
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Goal | Guess the category that connects all five clue words (for example, “Apple, Dell, Acer, HP” → computer brands). |
| Clues reveal one at a time | You start with one word and get another after each wrong guess, up to five — the fewer you need, the better your score. |
| Guesses | Type the category; the game tells you if you're right. You have a limited number of tries. |
| Reset | A new Pinpoint puzzle drops every day at midnight Pacific Time (3:00 a.m. Eastern). |
Solving a clue set like this one
- Put the first two clues side by side before guessing anything. Apple on its own fits a dozen categories; Apple plus Dell usually fits one or two.
- If your first theory dies on clue three, don't patch it — throw it out. A theory that needs an exception for one clue is the wrong theory.
- Check for a shared word before you check for a shared topic. Pinpoint loves sets where every clue sits in front of (or behind) the same hidden word.
- Say each clue out loud. Homophones and phrases hide in plain sight when you only read them.
How Pinpoint scoring works
You see one clue to start and earn another after every wrong guess, up to five. Solving on clue one is the best possible result and solving on clue five still counts as a win, so there's no reason to rush a guess you're not confident in — a wrong answer costs you a clue you can't get back.
Other Pinpoint clue sets
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Frequently asked questions
What connects Apple, Dell, Acer, HP and Lenovo?
They're all “Manufacturers of personal computers” — the answer to Pinpoint #804 from Monday, July 13th, 2026.
What was the Pinpoint #804 answer?
Manufacturers of personal computers. The walkthrough under the answer explains why each of the five clues fits.
Why is Apple a clue for Manufacturers of personal computers?
The clue-by-clue table above gives the exact pairing for Apple, along with the other four clues in the set.
How do I see today's Pinpoint answer instead?
Open the main LinkedIn Pinpoint answers page — it always shows the current day's clues, hints, and answer, plus a countdown to the next puzzle.