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 Dell laptop 2025
Buying Guide I'm rounding up my best Dell laptop picks on the market for productivity, gaming, and more, backed by extensive testing and rigorous reviews.
Don't buy a new Windows 11 laptop, Google argues, get a Chromebook Plus as it's the "laptop that has never had a virus"
As Windows 10 support ends, Google wants you to switch to a Chromebook - but I'm not convinced about its arguments here.
The best student Chromebooks 2025
Need a new laptop for college? Our guide of the best student Chromebooks highlights our favorite budget models and portable powerhouses for the year.
Best Buy slashes the price of Chromebooks, MacBooks and more laptops in this weekend's flash here – here are the 11 best deals I recommend
I've searched through this weekend's Best Buy flash sale and hand-picked the 11 best laptop deals that I'd buy right now.
‘I’ve seen it, it’s incredible’: Qualcomm CEO hypes new desktop Android OS that sounds like a genuine game-changer
Google’s senior vice president of platforms & devices Rick Osterloh took to the stage to talk more about Android being integrated into ChromeOS.
Watch out, laptop buyers – RAM-based price hikes could be in the cards soon and they might be big
Now might be a smart time to buy a laptop ahead of RAM price rises - it's either that, or hope for a killer Black Friday deal.
The best laptop deals in September 2025
I've searched around and gathered all the best laptop deals in one place to suit a range of budgets and needs.
The dos and don'ts of buying a new laptop for college
On the hunt for a new laptop for college? I built this list of key factors to remember and red flags to avoid so you can cut through the noise and get a good deal.
