How to keep your MacBook from sleeping
Sleep mode can preserve your Mac's battery by letting it rest when it's not in use. There are times when you may want to disable sleep mode, though. Here's how.
Acer Swift AI 16 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7: it’s close, but the same laptop remains at the top
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 has been the best 15-inch Windows laptop since it first came out. The Acer Swift AI 16 challenges it with a larger OLED panel.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is almost $400 off — down to $830
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is a Copilot+ PC with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor and 16GB of RAM. It's on sale from Walmart for just $830.
HP EliteBook Ultra G1i review: a business laptop for everyone, at a price
The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is the company's premier refreshed business laptop, with a design and a screen that will delight every user, including businesses.
Phones and laptops aren’t getting pricey, thanks to tariff relief
The US government has revised is tariff policy for products sourced from China by excluding electronics items such as phones, laptops, and processors.
A $300 discount knocks this 16-inch Asus Vivobook laptop under $1,000
The Asus Vivobook S 16 features a 16-inch OLED screen, the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, and 16GB of RAM for only $800 from Staples.
Best Buy deals: Save on laptops, TVs, appliances, and more
We've collected some of the best Best Buy deals happening today, whether it's computers or appliances, to help save you a bit of extra money.
A 44% discount slashes this 17-inch HP laptop’s price to below $500
The HP Laptop 17t, which features a 17.3-inch screen and the 13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, is 44% off from HP for a $380 discount.
Grab this reliable 14-inch Dell Inspiron laptop while it’s $300 off
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus laptop features the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and 16GB of RAM for only $700, following a $300 discount from Dell.
This already affordable Acer Chromebook has a big price cut today
The Acer Chromebook 315 is already priced low at $229 originally, but Walmart is selling it with a $50 discount that drags it down further to $179.
Usually $3,499, this Lenovo laptop is over $1,000 off today
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U processor is usually sold for $3,499, but it's on sale from Lenovo for $2,099 right now.
The M3 MacBook Air is at its lowest price ever at Amazon
The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 with 24GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is available from Amazon for its lowest-ever price of $1,349.
Usually $1,779, this Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga laptop is under $1,000 today
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 2-in-1 laptop is on sale from Lenovo with a 48% discount that drops its price to just $921.
Want a Copilot+ PC? Go for the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 — $450 off
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11, which is a Copilot+ PC that's built to maximize the AI assistant, is on sale from Best Buy at $450 off.
The Dell G15 — our “best budget gaming laptop” — is $550 off
The Dell G15 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card is available from Dell with a $550 discount.
How to know which Mac to buy — and when to buy it
Want to know what to expect in every Apple Mac and when they’ll all be updated? Our guide has all the details on everything from the MacBook Air to the Mac Pro.
How to upgrade the RAM on your laptop
Learn how to upgrade RAM on your laptop to improve speed and performance.
I love the Dell XPS 13, but I’ll pick the MacBook Air any day
The Dell XPS 13 is a sleek machine with unrealized potential, and some lingering quirks. The M4 MacBook Air is as refined as a slim laptop can ever get.
Acer Swift AI 16 vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4): large-screen laptop shootout
The Acer Swift AI 16 aims to fit a large display into a thin and light laptop, and it's up against the Apple MacBook Air 15. Which is better for you?
iPad is the best secondary screen I’ve used with a MacBook
It's no secret that iPadOS is a limiting factor for Apple tablets. But pushing it as secondary screen with my Mac solved more problems that I had anticipated.
9 best laptops of 2025: tested and reviewed by our team of experts
Looking for the best laptops to buy in 2025? We've tested and reviewed top laptops, Chromebooks, and MacBooks to help you choose.
Acer Swift AI 16 review: a large and lovely OLED display is the difference
The Acer Swift AI 16 is just okay in a few important categories, including performance, battery life, and price. But a 16-inch OLED display makes a difference.
Best refurbished MacBook deals: Get a MacBook Air for $100 and more
Buying a refurbished MacBook is a popular way to get one of Apple's laptops for much cheaper than their usual price, and here are the best offers right now.
The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop with RTX 4050 is $350 off right now
The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card and 16GB of RAM is available from HP for $1,100.
Save over $1,000 on this top-rated Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop if you act now
Buy this Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop today and you'll save over $1,000. It's a pretty hard deal to beat. The powerful Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 is down to $1,923 from nearly $3,000 for a limited time.
Dell XPS deal: This XPS 16 has a $700 discount
The Dell XPS 16 with the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and 32GB of RAM is on sale from Dell with a $700 discount, lowering its price to $2,650.
Attention to detail is Apple’s not-so-hidden hardware superpower
Apple's hardware is fast, efficient, and very expensive. More than anything, maybe, it's an almost obsessive attention to detail that makes it feel so worth it.
MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra chip pits Chromebooks against Copilot PCs
MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra, destined for Chromebooks, offers more AI firepower than Windows Copilot PCs and a host of other flagship-tier perks, too.
The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is $700 off right now
The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card is on sale from Dell with a $700 discount.
The ever-popular Microsoft Surface Pro has a $380 discount today
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11, a Copilot+ PC, is available from Walmart with a huge $380 discount.
This Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 2-in-1 laptop is on sale at 49% off — hurry!
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 2-in-1 laptop gives you a nice balance of performance and versatility, as well as a great discount as it's on sale at 49% off.
Need a new gaming laptop? Buy the MSI Crosshair 16 with RTX 4070 while it’s $200 off
The MSI Crosshair 16 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card is on sale from Best Buy with a $200 discount that lowers its price to $1,200.
The long overdue MacBook Pro design refresh might land in 2026
Apple has been using the same design language for the MacBook Pro since 2021. Half a decade later, we might get a modern makeover with snazzy new upgrades.
Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 review: an iconic laptop continues to evolve
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 is a brand-new addition to the ThinkPad family, with a very un-ThinkPad-like design that nevertheless appeals, not only to businesses.