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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I've been working on Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Pro 12th Gen for Business running Intel Core Ultra Series 3, and am surprised by its speed and battery life, but oh that fan
By Lance Ulanoff published
Surface Pro comes roaring back with a powerful Intel mobile CPU in an unchanged design.

MSI Stealth 16 AI+ review: a remarkably portable gaming laptop with oodles of performance and battery life
By Lewis Maddison published
The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ might not look like much of a gaming laptop, but don’t let appearances deceive.

Here are 5 things that people hate about the Googlebook already
By Darren Allan published
Should Google be booking a plot in the 'Google Graveyard' in advance? Some folks think the Googlebook will be DOA.

The best Dell laptop 2026
By Christian Guyton last updated
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.

Google just delivered its first Gemini-centric platform in Googlebook, and it may feature the first AI OS
By Lance Ulanoff published
Google is finally ready to combine Android and Chrome OS into one platform on a new line of classy Googlebooks

Dell laptops hit by a nasty bug causing repeated crashes — but there's a fix
By Darren Allan published
Don't blame Windows 11 for your Dell laptop crashing — ironically it's a nasty bug with Dell's SupportAssist app.

Inkjet-printed OLED could be 30% cheaper than current tech, says report
By Carrie Marshall published
Inkjet-printed OLED panels could reduce manufacturing costs by as much as 35%, according to a new report. But there are still challenges to overcome

Apple's going all-in with the MacBook Neo — but Microsoft is fighting back
By Darren Allan published
Are budget Windows 11 laptops a better bet than the MacBook Neo? A new report suggests that, but skeptics aren't happy with it at all.
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