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The PCWorld Guide to Laptops

News, Reviews and How Tos from our laptop experts

Latest Laptop News

2025 will be the year Arm dominates PCs
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2025 will be the year Arm dominates PCs

Two experts provide insights on how Arm PCs will only continue to grow as we head into next year.
By Matthew S. Smith 16 hours ago
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
Updated

Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming

These are the best deals on home use laptops, gaming laptops, and Chromebooks we can find, updated every weekday.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 4 days ago
This 2-in-1 HP laptop with Ryzen 7 CPU is $450 off right now
Deal

This 2-in-1 HP laptop with Ryzen 7 CPU is $450 off right now

The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop is only $650 at Best Buy!
By Gabriela Vatu 5 days ago
Best holiday tech deals on Amazon: Save big with expert-curated picks
Best Deals

Best holiday tech deals on Amazon: Save big with expert-curated picks

Deck the halls with the best tech deals we found at Amazon.
By Gabriela Vatu 5 days ago
Windows Copilot+ PCs aren't there yet: 8 must-change upgrades for 2025
Opinion

Windows Copilot+ PCs aren't there yet: 8 must-change upgrades for 2025

Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs haven't lived up to their promise. If AI is the future of Windows, Copilot+ PCs will need some serious upgrades.
By Chris Hoffman 7 days ago
Save $600 on our favorite gaming laptop, Alienware's long-lasting m16
Deal

Save $600 on our favorite gaming laptop, Alienware's long-lasting m16

PCWorld's favorite gaming laptop, the Alienware m16 R2, is on sale for up to $600 today.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 1 week ago
Best Cyber Monday Thunderbolt dock deals
Updated

Best Cyber Monday Thunderbolt dock deals

Cyber Monday Thunderbolt docking station deals have arrived! Here are the best deals available, complete with explanations of what to buy and why.
By Mark Hachman 1 week ago
Best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals
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Best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals

Here are the best Cyber Monday Chromebook deals we've found from Amazon, Best Buy, Adorama, Walmart, and more.
By Mark Hachman 1 week ago
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Latest Laptop Reviews

Asus Vivobook S 14 review: 20 hour battery life with nice performance
Reviews

Asus Vivobook S 14 review: 20 hour battery life with nice performance

The Asus Vivobook S 14 combines Intel’s latest Lunar Lake CPU with lots of RAM and storage at a very reasonable price. It’s a nice machine, but Lunar Lake’s multithreaded performance will be a problem for some workloads — and this laptop’s design won’t draw any eyes.
By Chris Hoffman 4 days ago
Dell G15 review: A 'retro' laptop that’s all about performance
Reviews

Dell G15 review: A 'retro' laptop that’s all about performance

The “retro-inspired” Dell G15 Gaming Laptop packs a punch in games, but comes with plenty of trade-offs.
By Matthew S. Smith 7 days ago
Acer Swift 14 AI review: An affordable, long-lasting Snapdragon laptop
Reviews

Acer Swift 14 AI review: An affordable, long-lasting Snapdragon laptop

The Acer Swift 14 AI offers solid all-around performance with the latest Snapdragon silicon and a generous selection of ports, but the trackpad is poor and Copilot+ features are still MIA.
By Ryan Whitwam 3 weeks ago
 Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: Qualcomm delivers on value
Reviews

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: Qualcomm delivers on value

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 delivers good bang for the buck.
By Matthew S. Smith 3 weeks ago
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: A 2-in-1 with all-day battery life
Reviews

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: A 2-in-1 with all-day battery life

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is an excellent 2-in-1 laptop with long battery life thanks to Intel’s Lunar Lake hardware. But Lunar Lake’s focus on battery life comes at a cost, and this hardware doesn’t excel at multi-threaded CPU performance.
By Chris Hoffman 3 weeks ago
Lenovo Chromebook Duet review: Budget brilliance
Reviews

Lenovo Chromebook Duet review: Budget brilliance

This update to one of the most popular Chromebooks on the market keeps its good points while enhancing its style and typing experience.
By Michael Crider 4 weeks ago
Acer Swift 14 AI review: A humble laptop with lengthy battery life
Reviews

Acer Swift 14 AI review: A humble laptop with lengthy battery life

The Acer Swift 14 AI isn’t exciting, but it packs well-rounded performance, good battery life, and a nice buffet of connectivity at a reasonable price.
By Matthew S. Smith 4 weeks ago
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: A long-lasting 2-in-1 with an OLED display
Reviews

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: A long-lasting 2-in-1 with an OLED display

If you’re looking for a solid 2-in-1 that gets the job done and you can get behind the idea of efficiency over power, then the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 is worth your consideration.
By Josh Hendrickson 1 month ago
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Latest Laptop Best Picks

Best gaming laptops under $1,000: Expert picks that won't break the bank
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Best gaming laptops under $1,000: Expert picks that won't break the bank

These are the best gaming laptops under $1,000 including popular brands such as Acer, HP, and Asus.
By Ashley Biancuzzo and Sam Singleton 4 days ago
Best laptops for college students 2024: Top picks and expert advice
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Best laptops for college students 2024: Top picks and expert advice

College students need a good laptop. These are your best bets.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 4 days ago
Best webcams 2024: Top picks and expert buying advice
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Best webcams 2024: Top picks and expert buying advice

We test and recommend the best webcams, both 1080p and premium 4K webcams. We'll also advise you on what you should buy and why.
By Mark Hachman 5 days ago
Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more
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Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more

Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming laptops, as well as Chromebooks.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 6 days ago
Best gaming laptops 2024: What to look for and highest-rated models
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Best gaming laptops 2024: What to look for and highest-rated models

Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 2 weeks ago
Best laptops under $500 in 2024: Best overall, best OLED laptop, and more
Best Picks

Best laptops under $500 in 2024: Best overall, best OLED laptop, and more

These are the best laptops under $500 available today from popular brands such as Acer, Lenovo, and HP. They're wonderfully cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.
By Ashley Biancuzzo and Sam Singleton 2 weeks ago
Best Chromebooks 2024: Best overall, best battery life, and more
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Best Chromebooks 2024: Best overall, best battery life, and more

We tested the best Chromebooks available today from popular brands such as Lenovo, Google, and HP, and others.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 2 weeks ago
Best USB-C hubs and dongles 2024: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
Updated

Best USB-C hubs and dongles 2024: Add ports to your laptop or tablet

Tested and approved: We'll tell you which USB-C hub or dongle to buy for your laptop or tablet, based on our hands-on evaluation of more than a dozen products.
By Mark Hachman 3 weeks ago
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Latest Laptop How Tos

Complete your Cyber Monday laptop with these must-have accessories
Tip

Complete your Cyber Monday laptop with these must-have accessories

Make the most of a Cyber Monday laptop deal by adding on these laptop essentials!
By Dominic Bayley 1 week ago
The right way to run a laptop with the screen closed
How-To

The right way to run a laptop with the screen closed

Here's what you'll need to use your laptop with a closed lid, how to get it set up, and a few caveats and best practices to keep in mind.
By Thiago Trevisan 2 weeks ago
How to try a new laptop at home before you commit to buying it
How-To

How to try a new laptop at home before you commit to buying it

There's a secret to worry-free laptop shopping — if you shop at the right stores. Learn how to buy your next laptop with absolute peace of mind.
By Chris Hoffman 2 months ago
6 ways to fix a temperamental laptop touchpad
How-To

6 ways to fix a temperamental laptop touchpad

Is your laptop touchpad misbehaving? Before you plug in a mouse, try these six simple fixes first.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 2 months ago
How to truly erase data from USB flash drives
How-To

How to truly erase data from USB flash drives

Do you have a USB stick that contains a lot of junk? Here's how to empty it completely.
By Martin Appel 2 months ago
How to connect a PS5 controller to your laptop (and set it up right)
How-To

How to connect a PS5 controller to your laptop (and set it up right)

Learn whether you should connect your PS5 controller to your laptop using a wired or wireless connection, plus a few caveats to keep in mind with DualSense controllers on PC.
By Thiago Trevisan 3 months ago
15 tips to give you more power in Google Contacts
How-To

15 tips to give you more power in Google Contacts

A digital contact list is part of most email services — and it can do more than many people realize.
By Martin Appel 3 months ago
4 eco-friendly ways to get rid of a laptop
How-To

4 eco-friendly ways to get rid of a laptop

Before you toss your laptop into the trash, here are some greener alternatives that might actually serve you better.
By Jon Martindale 4 months ago
More laptop how tos

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