Heading back to school? Save $249 on the MacBook Air (M1)
The 2020 Apple MacBook Air, which is fanless because of the efficiency of the powerful Apple M1 chip, is on sale from Amazon for $750 after a $249 discount.
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 14 review: We’re going to need more from mini-LED
The Lenovo Slim 9i 14 is a portable powerhouse with an elegant and solid design. But its mini-LED display is disappointing, as is its very poor battery life.
HP Envy deals: HP’s most popular laptop starts at $550
The HP Envy model lineup includes a lot of great laptops, but it also includes a lot of great deals. We've rounded them all up.
Why the Dell XPS 17 just can’t keep up with the MacBook Pro
The Dell XPS 17 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 are two of the best large laptops you can buy, but the MacBook Pro 16 has unrivaled performance and battery life.
This tiny ThinkPad can’t quite keep up with the MacBook Air M2
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 aims directly at the Apple MacBook Air M2 for dominance among 13-inch laptops. But it falls a little short.
I’m a laptop reviewer, and these are the only laptops creatives should buy in 2023
Buying a laptop for creative work can be a daunting challenge, and so we've broken things down by listing the best machines you can find at various prices.
How to connect AirPods to a Chromebook
Need to connect your AirPods to a Chromebook? You can! We'll show you how to via Bluetooth, as well as offer important tips for use.
As a laptop reviewer, these are my most anticipated laptops still coming in 2023
Now that we're over half way through the year, let's look at the most exciting laptops still to come in 2023.
Why the Dell XPS 13 Plus still beats the latest competition in little laptops
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 is incredibly light and reasonably thin. But it looks stale compared to the ultra-modern Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Lenovo’s new 14-inch gaming laptop beats the ROG G14 in one key way
Lenovo's new Legion Slim 5 14 Gen 8 has the upper hand on the fan-favorite ROG G14 with its OLED screen.
This powerhouse laptop gives the MacBook Pro an honest run for its money
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i performs well and costs a lot less than the Apple MacBook Pro 16. But you can't argue with the latter's refinement and battery life.
Why the M1 MacBook Air still beats the Dell XPS 13 in 2023
The Apple MacBook Air M1 presents a formidable challenger to the Dell XPS 13, long considered one of the best laptops on the market.
Intel quietly steps out of the shadows with two new GPUs
Who would have thought that Intel had two surprise graphics cards up its sleeve? Well, it did, but the launch came and went with no fanfare.
The best 14-inch laptops you can buy in 2023
Good 14-inch laptops offer a little more display space while still being lightweight and portable. These are the best 14-inch laptops for all sorts of needs.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 review: tiny — and a little stale
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 is largely unchanged, with just an update to Intel 13th-gen CPUs. It retains its lightweight chassis, which is feeling dated.
This Windows laptop costs under $1,000 and handily beats the MacBook Air
The Apple MacBook Air M1 and Asus ZenBook 14 OLED are both great laptops for less than $1,000. But the Asus wins out thanks to its vastly superior display.
It’s official — AMD’s best gaming CPU is coming to laptops
AMD is bringing its 3D V-Cache tech to laptops, arriving first in the monstrous Asus Scar 17 gaming laptop.
Apple’s serious miscalculation with the 15-inch MacBook Air
15-inch MacBook Air sales are slow enough that Apple significantly cut orders, suggesting shoppers aren't impressed with a bigger, heavier Air.
The one other Windows laptop that could dethrone the Dell XPS 15
The Dell XPS 15 is a better overall laptop than the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, but the latter is less expensive. If pure performance is the measure, either works.
Apple may be working on a crazy modular MacBook with 3 screens
Future MacBooks could be modular devices made up of multiple displays and keyboards connected in almost any arrangement, an unusual new Apple patent suggests.
AMD might be about to launch the most powerful laptop of 2023
AMD's 3D V-Cache tech seems to be on its way to laptops. Will it be a viable option for high-end devices?
The most powerful Surface laptop ever may launch later this year
Microsoft's follow-up to the Surface Laptop Studio may debut later this year with a much more powerful configuration.
Want an M3 Max MacBook Pro? There’s a lengthy wait ahead
Apple’s high-end MacBook Pro with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips might not launch until mid-2024, with the M3 Mac mini facing an even longer delay. Here’s why.
Should you buy the M2 MacBook Pro or wait for the M3?
With the M3 chip on the horizon, is it worth the wait? Which MacBook Pro should you buy in the meantime?
Report: Apple’s 2024 MacBooks may face some serious shortages
A new report suggests Apple’s 2024 MacBooks could be hard to come by, all due to a planned chip factory in the U.S. struggling to hire enough skilled workers.
This is the only laptop to send your kid to college with
The Asus ZenBook 14 OLED offers tremendous value, as well as the performance, battery life, and display quality that college students will love.
Lenovo Slim Pro 9i review: upsized and powered up
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i takes what's best about the Slim 9i and beefs it up, with a superfast CPU, a competent GPU, and a Mini-LED display great for creators.
Best back-to-school laptop deals: Windows, Chromebooks, and Mac
We've got all the best back-to-school laptop deals whether you need something cheap, a gaming laptop, or something truly high-end.
The M3 MacBook Pro may launch sooner than anyone expected
A new report claims Apple will launch its M3 MacBook Pro in the third quarter of 2023, which is much sooner than expected. But can you trust its claims?
M3 Macs may launch this year — with a surprising addition
Apple may launch a stack of new M3 Macs in October, just months after the company brought out computers packing the M2 chip. Here’s why they’re coming so soon.
The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is another budget laptop that falls short
The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 provides competent productivity performance and great battery life, but its build and display quality fall short of the competition.
How to print from a Chromebook — the easy way
Our complete guide shows how to print and scan from your Chromebook wirelessly or via USB, including setting up your printer and print options.
Don’t just buy the latest version of a laptop. It’s not always worth it
Buying the latest generation of a laptop isn't always the best idea. Sometimes the changes are minimal, while the price on older models can be much lower.
USB-C charging laptops: Here’s what you need to know
Charging your laptop with a USB-C connection is convenient and easy. Here's everything you need to know to charge your laptop over USB-C.