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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Apple toasts 'the crazy ones' in 50-year celebration — we hope it's a sign
By Lance Ulanoff published
Tim Cook shares a letter celebrating 50 years of Apple while the company prepares milestone events — but we're hoping for more.

The best 13-inch MacBook Air cases and bags to keep your new laptop protected
By Ruth Hamilton published
Cases, covers and bags to keep your swanky new MacBook safe from bumps and scratches.

Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs promise a big boost for PC gamers
By Darren Allan published
Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs are already impressing PC gamers with some temptingly low MSRPs.

Why does the MacBook Air M5 keyboard look different? Blame your iPhone
By Lance Ulanoff published
Apple has quietly done a minor design refresh on the MacBook Air keyboard, prioritizing images over words.

The MacBook Neo isn't just cheap — it's cheaper and easier to repair too
By Lance Ulanoff published
Apple's new MacBook Neo is collecting praise, and we're learning more about its build and even the costs of repairs — and it's looking more attractive all the time.

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ review: an impressive 2-in-1, but there are a few drawbacks
By Lewis Maddison published
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ impresses on many fronts — but do its few weaknesses spoil the show?

Apple MacBook Neo review: the best budget laptop you can buy
By Matt Hanson published
The MacBook Neo might be Apple’s most exciting MacBook launch for years — but have too many compromises been made to keep the price down?

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5/M5 Pro/M5 Max) review
By Matt Hanson last updated
Updated Apple’s MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) features the latest chip from the Cupertino company, and it's just been super-charged with newer, more powerful, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
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