Laptops
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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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ChromeOS adopts a new default font – and surprisingly, I don’t hate it
By Christian Guyton published
ChromeOS is about to look different, with a new default font that could prove divisive among users – but I like it.
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If Apple debuts the M4 chip in an iPad, it tells me it's losing faith in its MacBooks – but I won't be giving mine up
By Matt Hanson published
Opinion If the iPad 2024 ends up being the first Apple device to get the M4 chip, it could be the end of the MacBook renaissance – but I'm not concerned.
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Laptops, graphics cards, and other PC components may soon be more expensive – and price hikes could get worse later this year
By Darren Allan published
Laptops and electronics in general will be getting pricier, it seems – the real question is by how much?
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The cheapest MacBook Pro deals in May 2024
By James Pickard last updated
TechRadar has rounded up all the best MacBook Pro deals available right now so you pay the lowest price for Apple's premium laptop.
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The cheapest MacBook Air deals in May 2024
By James Pickard last updated
All of the best MacBook Air deals in one place, including the lowest prices for the M1 and M2 models.
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The best Chromebook deals in May 2024
By James Pickard last updated
TechRadar's guide to all the best Chromebook deals available now so you can pick up a small and flexible laptop for less.
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The best laptop deals in May 2024
By James Pickard last updated
TechRadar's roundup of the best laptop deals available right now for a variety of budgets and needs.
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The best MacBook deals in May 2024
By James Pickard last updated
Our roundup of all the best MacBook deals so you can pay the lowest price for one of Apple's premium laptops.
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