The PCWorld Guide to Laptops
From Chromebooks and budget laptops to high-end models for gaming and content creation, the expert editors at PCWorld give you all the advice you need. We bring you the latest storage reviews, buying advice and best buys, deals and tutorials
Latest Laptop News
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LG's new Gram laptops include Arrow Lake, new AI features
LG has launched its CES 2025 lineup of Gram laptops, featuring Intel's Arrow Lake mobile processors as well as AI capabilities that run both on the laptop as well as the cloud.
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PC makers say tomorrow's AI PCs just need to keep it simple
We asked PC vendors what 2025 holds for the AI PC. The answer? Small incremental changes, as consumers, developers and PC makers figure out what AI is capable of.
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Buying a laptop? Wait! This alternative could be better for you
If you don't need the portability of a laptop, here's something that gets you more for your money.
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This MSI Katana with RTX 4070 is a jaw-dropping $400 off
Besides a great graphics card there's also a Ryzen 9 CPU in there—all for just $1,100 over at Best Buy.
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Why 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.
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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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The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
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Google's biggest wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
Google's year hasn't been great. There are a lot more lows than highs, but it's worth taking a look at them all.Latest Laptop Reviews
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Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 review: A budget business ARM laptop
This budget business laptop delivers mind-blowing battery life and snappy desktop application performance. But the display isn’t great, and this is the lowest-performance Snapdragon X Plus SKU available.
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Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 review: An affordable, capable business laptop
The bargain-priced Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 has enough oomph to knock out spreadsheets and video meetings, but it may not hold up to the rigors of travel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: Qualcomm delivers on value
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 delivers good bang for the buck.
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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.
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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.Latest Laptop Best Picks
Best Picks
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 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 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 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.
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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 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 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 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.Latest Laptop How Tos
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How to properly wipe your laptop data before getting rid of it
Worried about privacy? Here's what you need to do before you sell, give away, or dispose of your laptop.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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