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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

LG's new Gram laptops include Arrow Lake, new AI features
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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.
By Mark Hachman 1 day ago
PC makers say tomorrow's AI PCs just need to keep it simple
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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.
By Mark Hachman 2 days ago
Buying a laptop? Wait! This alternative could be better for you
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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.
By Mark Knapp 3 days ago
This MSI Katana with RTX 4070 is a jaw-dropping $400 off
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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.
By Gabriela Vatu 3 days ago
Why 2025 will be the year Arm dominates PCs
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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.
By Matthew S. Smith 3 days ago
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
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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.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 6 days ago
The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
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The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025

The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
By Brad Chacos 7 days ago
Google's biggest wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
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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.
By Michael Crider 7 days ago
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Latest Laptop Reviews

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 review: A budget business ARM laptop
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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.
By Chris Hoffman 2 days ago
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 review: An affordable, capable business laptop
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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.
By Ryan Whitwam 2 weeks ago
Asus Vivobook S 14 review: 20 hour battery life with nice performance
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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.
By Chris Hoffman 4 weeks ago
Dell G15 review: A 'retro' laptop that’s all about performance
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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.
By Matthew S. Smith 4 weeks ago
Acer Swift 14 AI review: An affordable, long-lasting Snapdragon laptop
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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.
By Ryan Whitwam 1 month ago
 Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 review: Qualcomm delivers on value
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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.
By Matthew S. Smith 1 month ago
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: A 2-in-1 with all-day battery life
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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.
By Chris Hoffman 1 month ago
Lenovo Chromebook Duet review: Budget brilliance
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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.
By Michael Crider 2 months ago
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Latest Laptop Best Picks

Best laptops for video editing 2024: Work faster with these expert 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.
By Brad Chacos, Ashley Biancuzzo and Sam Singleton 6 days ago
Best laptops for engineering students 2024: Expert picks and advice
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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.
By Ashley Biancuzzo 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago
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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 1 month 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 1 month ago
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Latest Laptop How Tos

How to properly wipe your laptop data before getting rid of it
How-To

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.
By Jon Martindale 2 weeks ago
Complete your Cyber Monday laptop with these must-have accessories
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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!
By Dominic Bayley 1 month 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 1 month 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 months ago
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