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 love the MacBook Neo and its wild colors — but Apple missed a big trick with the iPhone 17e
By Axel Metz published
Apple ripped up the budget rulebook with the MacBook Neo, but I think it missed a trick in the color department.

MacBook Neo teardown video reveals a surprisingly repairable laptop
By Alex Blake published
Apple’s MacBook Neo is incredibly easy to disassemble and repair, a new teardown video suggests.

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.
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