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 touchscreen MacBook is rumored to be delayed due to the RAM crisis
By Darren Allan published
Not everyone is keen on the idea of a touchscreen MacBook — in fact, there's some distinct hostility towards the idea in places.

The best MacBook and Macs of 2026
By Christian Guyton last updated
Updated We weigh up the pros and cons of Apple's best MacBook and Macs, from the Mac mini to the latest M5-powered MacBook Pro.

Microsoft's next-gen Surface devices don't sound exciting going by rumors
By Darren Allan published
In an interesting twist, Arm-based Surface devices won't come until later this year, we're told — as Intel models will be released first.

RAM crisis strikes again — Microsoft Surface laptops just leapt in price
By Darren Allan published
'Apple is now the value brand': More RAM misery as Microsoft hikes Surface prices in a big way.

7 easy ways to boost your MacBook Neo’s performance for free
By Alex Blake published
Help your new MacBook Neo run faster than ever with these quick performance tips.

‘Computers are no longer a bicycle for the mind’: Frameworks founder
By Lance Ulanoff published
As Framework prepares for its next big product launch, the repair-and-augment-friendly PC maker has some thoughts about the Cloud and AI revolution.

If Apple is truly learning from the MacBook Neo, it should return the iPhone to its $199 roots
By Lance Ulanoff published
Apple's MacBook Neo success should lead to some fresh affordability perspectives on other product lines.
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