I love Macs. But here are 5 reasons I keep coming back to Windows
Windows 11 and macOS are the two dominant operating systems in use today. But Windows holds three times the market share. Here are five reasons why.
This sleeper Asus laptop is faster and cheaper than Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 3
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED is less expensive than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 at the low end, and a better value overall thanks to a superior OLED display.
Is the MacBook Pro 14 still better than the Surface Laptop Studio 2?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a very good laptop with good performance and a ton of flexibility. But the Apple MacBook Pro 14 remains best of class.
Don’t buy the Surface Laptop Go 3 — here’s what you should get instead
Microsoft priced the budget-oriented Surface Laptop Go 3 at midrange levels. That was a mistake. It simply can't compete at this level.
Against the Dell XPS 15, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 falters
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 seriously ups the performance -- on paper. That makes it a stronger competitor to the excellent Dell XPS 15, at least in theory.
The Surface Laptop Go 3 is no match for the MacBook Air
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 got a price increase, putting it in competition with two excellent laptops in the Apple MacBook Air M1 and MacBook Air M2.
Does Dell or HP make the best 16-inch laptop? You might be surprised
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus and the HP Envy 16 are both attractively priced 16-inch powerhouses. But the Envy 16 is a more elegant and configurable laptop.
This Acer OLED laptop (almost) beats the MacBook Air 15 — and it’s cheaper
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Apple MacBook Air 15 are both excellent examples of thin and light laptops with large displays. But the MacBook is more refined.
I review laptops for a living, and these are the settings I change on every device
Windows 11 and MacOS have a seemingly endless array of settings to make for the best possible computing experience. Here are the ones I change first.
Surface Laptop Go 3 specs: what’s the best configuration?
The Surface Laptop Go 3 is a great little machine, but which one of its configurations should you buy? The higher-end ones are better, but just how much?
Huge leak reveals Microsoft’s new laptops coming next week
Want to know what’s in the cards for Microsoft’s next laptops? The firm is due to reveal them next week, but a new leak has spilled the beans on what’s coming.
I review PCs for a living — here are the apps I install on every device
As a reviewer, I use a lot of laptops, not just for reviews, but also for my day-to-day workflow. Here are the apps I install right away.
This midrange HP laptop beats the Dell XPS 15 in one important way
HP's Envy 16 2023 puts up a good fight against the latest Dell XPS 15, but the Dell is a more refined laptop that's more worth its investment.
The HP Envy 16 costs less, but the mighty MacBook Pro 16 retains its top spot
The HP Envy 16 is as fast as the Apple MacBook Pro 16 and a lot less expensive. But the MacBook Pro 16 remains the more refined laptop.
Which is better: Dell Latitude or Inspiron?
Which is the better buy? Dell's Latitude or its Inspiron series? In this comparison, we're taking a closer look at two of Dell's most well-known product lines.
The Dell XPS 15 has one major advantage over the MacBook Pro
Both the Dell XPS 15 and MacBook Pro 16 offer exceptional performance, lovely displays, and great build quality, but which of these laptops is the better value?
The Acer Swift X 14 provides more value than this other MacBook Pro killer
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 14 and Acer Swift X 14 are similar performers with equally bad battery life. But the Acer saves considerably over the Lenovo.
The MacBook Pro 14 still obliterates this Windows laptop
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 14 tries its hardest to keep up with the class-leading MacBook Pro 14. But poor battery life and an inconsistent display hold it back.
The only gaming laptops you should consider for college
Going back to school this fall? These are the only three gaming laptops you should look at in 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s everything to consider about buying a CPU in 2023
Your CPU is at the center of your computer, handling the underlying math that makes your machine tick. In this guide, we show you how to choose a CPU.
MacBook Air 15-inch vs. MacBook Air 13-inch: which to buy
The new MacBook Air 15 is likely to perform similarly to the smaller MacBook Pro 13, with comparable display quality. So the choice comes down entirely to size.
How we test laptops
Laptop reviews are only as useful as the trust you have for the writer and publication. Let us explain our approach.