Whether you want a simple budget PC, a productivity workhorse, or a screamer of a gaming notebook, our experts have done the heavy lifting to help you find the right laptop for the job.

A good fit for those who just want a 15.6-inch laptop that's simple, good and cheap. Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi ...

Any computer can do the basics, but the best laptops feature powerful processors and graphic cards to boost the efficiency of your setup. As seasoned PC reviewers, we’ve tested a wide variety of ...

Some laptops touted in Black Friday and other holiday sales are priced at less than $200 from U.S. retailers like Best Buy and Wal-Mart. But what do you get in such inexpensive machines? For one, you ...

Let’s face it: Most of us aren’t using our laptops for Photoshop or rocket science. If you need a laptop that can do all the basics and then perhaps a little more, you don’t need to spend top dollar ...

Whether you’re buying the first laptop for your fifth-grader or a graduation gift for your 18-year-old, deciding which model to get can feel like homework. Beyond the basics—Chromebook, Mac, ...

PCWorld’s testing reveals Intel’s new Panther Lake processors with Arc integrated graphics are significantly closing the performance gap with discrete GPUs in laptops. Arc iGPUs with up to 12 Xe3 ...

Don't replace your aging computer just yet. These five affordable gadgets can boost performance, improve ergonomics, and give your old laptop a new life.

From Windows laptops to Chromebooks to MacBooks, our experts have tested and identified the top low-cost machines that make short work of everyday computing. The best part? Many ring up for less than ...