As of January 2026, I think the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4) is the best MacBook for most people. It's a sleek-as-ever ...

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From lithe ultraportables to power machines, CES 2026 was packed with laptops worth checking out. We tried out dozens at the show—these eight rose to the top.

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Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Computers are downright essential to modern life. Even if you don't use a computer for work (e.g., data entry or accounting), you still need ...

The Framework Laptop 13 falls behind similarly priced systems in many ways, making it a bit of a hard sell for buyers looking to get a new machine. But its reparability and more affordable upgrade ...

To complement its flagship DIY 13-inch laptop, Framework now has the Framework Laptop 12, a compact 2-in-1 system that shares its sibling’s signature modular design. You can order this as a prebuilt ...

Dell's 16 Premium looks as beautiful as ever, but the company's usability issues from the XPS lineup remain. Apple MacBook Pro M5 14-inch review: A huge graphics upgrade for creators and gamers The M5 ...

• Midrange: Samsung Galaxy Book4, the best Samsung laptop deal on Amazon this Black Friday Week so far, and perfect for daily workflows with a roomy display • Gaming: Alienware 16 Aurora, delivers ...