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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Samsung is bringing even more brightness to OLED laptops, using tandem OLED
By Isaiah Williams Published
Tandem OLED panels are taking OLED experiences to new heights, and Samsung has seemingly nailed it yet again with its new '1,600-nit' OLED panels for laptops.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 review: an incredibly portable laptop with a high price tag
By Lewis Maddison Published
The Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11 certainly impresses with its thin form — but is its performance equally as stunning?

The quiet comeback of boring computing: why ports, keyboards, and repairability matter again
By Max Slater-Robins Published
After years of sealed laptops, replaceable parts are finally making a comeback in 2026.

I'm worried about the future of MacBooks — and these M7 rumors are to blame
By Darren Allan Published
Is Apple wise to be doubling-down on AI with its M7 and M8 chips? This rumored new strategy is worrying if you ask me.

8 of the best back-to-school laptop deals for students — my top picks from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more
By James Pickard Published
Heading to school or college later this year? Some strong laptop deals are already live at retailers right now, so I've picked the best 8 offers I'd buy.

Inkjet-printed OLED screens are reportedly in mass production at long last
By Darren Allan Published
TCL's Gen 5.5 inkjet production line is now manufacturing the first consumer OLEDs, we're told.

The best laptops 2026 tested, reviewed and rated
By Christian Guyton Last updated
Updated Our guide to the best laptops will help you find the perfect device for your needs and budget.

Secure Boot update blocked on Windows 11 PCs due to failing on some devices
By Benedict Collins Published
Certain older devices that cannot receive updates via their OEM may not be able to install the latest Secure Boot certificate.
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