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's plan to sidestep the RAM crisis could be renting Macs to consumers
By Darren Allan Published
Apple's plan to sidestep the RAM crisis could be renting Macs, iPhones and iPads to consumers.

New report suggests MacBook OLED is on track for a possible release later in 2026
By Darren Allan Published
New report details Apple's Mac plans, including that a MacBook OLED remains on track for a possible release later in 2026.

I've picked the 10 best back-to-school laptop deals — how to choose between the Dell XPS 13, MacBook Neo, HP OmniBook, and more to get the best value for money
By James Pickard Published
It's time for another look at all the best back-to-school laptop deals that are available right now, including my top picks from Apple, Dell, HP, Best Buy, Acer, Amazon, and more.

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.
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