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 latest macOS dev beta can turn your MacBook screen into a workable ring light
By Lance Ulanoff published
New macOS dev beta introduces edge Light, a MacBook screen-based ring light for video calls.

This tiny, affordable 1TB flash drive could save you up to $300 on your next MacBook Air – here's how
By Darren Allan published
The SanDisk Extreme Fit is a new 1TB thumb drive, and it could be a great way to get more storage on a MacBook Air or other laptop.

The best laptop for kids 2025
By Christian Guyton last updated
Check out our top picks of the best laptops for kids of all ages - whether they're still in school or heading off to college.

Lenovo Black Friday laptop deals are live: up to 45% off ThinkPad, Yoga, and Legion
By Alex Whitelock published
Lenovo's early Black Friday sale includes everything from super-cheap Windows 11 machines to high-end gaming laptops: here are today's best deals.

Apple fans, you won't love this one: rumors suggest OLED will be exclusive to M6 MacBook Pro and Max models
By Isaiah Williams published
Apple is rumored to be gearing up for its M6 chips in the latter stages of 2026, but only those who purchase the M6 Pro or M6 Max models may receive the rumored OLED redesign.

Black Friday laptop deals are live: I've hand-picked the 20 best from Amazon, Dell, Newegg, and more
By Alex Whitelock published
Need a new laptop? Here's what I'd buy with my own cash if I were shopping in the early Black Friday sales this weekend.

You don't need a gaming laptop to play Fortnite smoothly anymore – it can now run on super-thin-and-light Copilot+ laptops
By Darren Allan published
Always wanted to play Fortnite on your Snapdragon X laptop? Your dream has come true – and the battle royale reportedly runs smoothly.
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