The PCWorld Guide to Laptops
News, Reviews and How Tos from our laptop experts
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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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Belkin's Thunderbolt 3 dock is astonishingly cheap today
You can get the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core for $130 off at Amazon right now.
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Why you need a docking station for your laptop: 8 big benefits
A laptop docking station can boost productivity, reduce clutter, improve security, and more.
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Yawn. Windows' Copilot+ AI features feel like early tech demos at best
At launch—and without Recall—there's just not much here to get the blood pumping for Windows Copilot+ PC's.
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Amazon Prime Day 2024: Everything to know and early deals
We're only weeks away from this year's Prime Day sale event. Here's what we know about the timing, what's going on sale, Amazon Prime membership, and more.
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iFixit says Surface 2024 devices are even more repairable
The new Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop both get remarkable iFixit scores for repairability.
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9 vital gaming laptop settings to tweak for faster performance
To get the most out of your gaming laptop, you'll want to make these important tweaks ASAP.
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Good news! Most apps I've tried on Microsoft's Copilot+ Surface just work
Most apps work on Copilot+ PCs without a fuss. There are a few exceptions, though. I did some testing with a variety of apps—here's how it all went.Latest Laptop Reviews
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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.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.
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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.Deal
Belkin's Thunderbolt 3 dock is astonishingly cheap today
You can get the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core for $130 off at Amazon right now.
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Surface Laptop 7 review: A new era for Windows laptops
The incredible battery life and efficient performance in Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip, come at a cost.
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Microsoft Surface Pro (2024) review: A tantalizing glimpse of the future
Microsoft's first Copilot+ tablet, the Surface Pro (2024) 11th Edition, kicks butt while plugged into the wall. But the race for performance can leave battery life and software compatibility wanting.Feature
Why you need a docking station for your laptop: 8 big benefits
A laptop docking station can boost productivity, reduce clutter, improve security, 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.Latest Laptop Best Picks
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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.Updated
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.Updated
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.Latest Laptop How Tos
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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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