Laptops

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Ah, laptops. Just like a regular computer, but you can place it atop your lap. Truly the grandest innovation the computing industry has ever seen. We jest, of course - we love laptops, whether they’re super slim and sleek ultrabooks or powerful gaming laptops.

What makes a laptop the best laptop, though? It’s a question we’ve been seeking the answer to for years - along with half of the tech industry, in fact. Apple thinks it has portable perfection in its MacBooks, while some prefer the laid-back simplicity of the best Chromebooks instead.

Whatever your choice of laptop, you’ll find below every single article we’ve written about our favorite (and least favorite) portable PCs. Struggling to choose a new laptop? We’ve got you covered.

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The best student laptops 2025

By Christian Guyton last updated

Check out our top tested picks of the best student laptops, from Windows systems to Apple MacBooks and more.

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The best Chromebook 2025

By Christian Guyton last updated

Updated The best Chromebook can be a great alternative to MacBooks and Windows laptops, with lower prices and great online safety features.

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One of my favorite Dell laptops is now on sale for one of the lowest prices I've ever seen

By John Loeffler published

The Dell 14 Plus is a great laptop for most people, and it's more than $400 off the price it was when I gave it 4.5 stars.

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The latest macOS dev beta can turn your MacBook screen into a workable ring light

By Lance Ulanoff published

New macOS dev beta introduces edge Light, a MacBook screen-based ring light for video calls.

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This tiny, affordable 1TB flash drive could save you up to $300 on your next MacBook Air – here's how

By Darren Allan published

The SanDisk Extreme Fit is a new 1TB thumb drive, and it could be a great way to get more storage on a MacBook Air or other laptop.

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The best laptop for kids 2025

By Christian Guyton last updated

Check out our top picks of the best laptops for kids of all ages - whether they're still in school or heading off to college.

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Are Dell laptops a wise choice for creatives? Here's why the answer is yes

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We'll tell you why Dell Plus AI laptops are a great fit for creative tasks.

Lenovo Black Friday laptop deals are live: up to 45% off ThinkPad, Yoga, and Legion

By Alex Whitelock published

Lenovo's early Black Friday sale includes everything from super-cheap Windows 11 machines to high-end gaming laptops: here are today's best deals.

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Apple fans, you won't love this one: rumors suggest OLED will be exclusive to M6 MacBook Pro and Max models

By Isaiah Williams published

Apple is rumored to be gearing up for its M6 chips in the latter stages of 2026, but only those who purchase the M6 Pro or M6 Max models may receive the rumored OLED redesign.

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