The PCWorld Guide to Laptops
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Score huge savings on refurbished Dell laptops and computers today
Save up to $400 on Dell laptops, computers, and more with these special, limited-time discount codes.
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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.
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10 bombastic laptops that scream 'I'm a hardcore gamer'
These top-of-the-line laptops are powerful, expensive, and send a message.
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FTC warns three PC tech companies of potential warranty violations
The Federal Trade Commission would like to remind you that yes, you can repair your own PC.
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We love Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro — and it's on sale for its best price ever
Save $300 right now on a Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 at Amazon.
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Get an RTX-powered OLED laptop for under $1,000
This Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is $500 off at Best Buy, including an OLED display upgrade and an RTX 4060 GPU.
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OLED laptops: The good, the bad, the ugly
Looking to pick up a laptop with an OLED display? You should first consider the pros and cons.
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7 vital details to know before buying a Copilot+ laptop
We've tested the first Copilot+ PCs. Here are the secrets we discovered during our own tests that you should know before you buy one.Latest Laptop Reviews
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Score huge savings on refurbished Dell laptops and computers today
Save up to $400 on Dell laptops, computers, and more with these special, limited-time discount codes.
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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.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.
Reviews
MSI Raider 18 HX review: As powerful as it is heavy
The MSI Raider 18 HX boasts a humongous screen as well as all the ports you could imagine, but the windy roar of the fans combined with the high price tag may deter some folks.Feature
10 bombastic laptops that scream 'I'm a hardcore gamer'
These top-of-the-line laptops are powerful, expensive, and send a message.
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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.
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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.
Reviews
Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable review: Collaboration made easy
The Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable is the kind of laptop you'd want to take with you to a trade convention or on a long-haul flight. Remarkably thin and lightweight and with decent performance, it makes doing important business as easy as pie.Latest Laptop Best Picks
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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.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.Updated
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.
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Best Thunderbolt docks 2024: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
The best docking stations for laptops use Thunderbolt. We frequently test Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 laptop docking stations, and we've collected the best desktop docks to use your laptop's Thunderbolt port.
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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.
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Best laptops for engineering students 2024: Expert picks and advice
Models from Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and HP make up our picks for the best laptops for engineering students available today.
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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.
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Best laptops for video editing 2024: Work faster with these expert picks
Need to cut video fast? We name the best laptops for the task based on performance and available features.Latest Laptop How Tos
How-To
USB-C not charging? Try these tricks
Here are a few tips to try when your USB-C device isn't charging.
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How to use an external monitor with a gaming laptop
If your gaming laptop screen feels too cramped, hook up an external monitor! Here's how to do it and what you need to know.
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Here's why the F and J keys on keyboards have bumps on them
The F and J keys on the keyboard have small bumps on them. There's a practical reason for it.
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How to speed up your laptop without spending a dime
There's nothing more disappointing than an agonizingly slow laptop. If you're looking to speed things up, here's how to do it without spending your hard-earned cash.
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How to work on your laptop with a migraine
My wife, a migraine sufferer, offers her tips to get through the day while using a laptop. Try them — they may help you!
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How to turn your laptop into a desktop workstation
If you're not going anywhere for a while with your laptop, why not kick back and get the full desktop experience? Here's how.
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How to use a laptop with multiple monitors: The ultimate guide
If you work exclusively with your laptop, and enjoy media or play games, a second or third screen is a must. You can find suitable solutions here.
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