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Best gaming laptops 2023: 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 2023: Premium laptops, budget laptops, 2-in-1s, and more
Independent, testing-based reviews of laptops from all the top brands. We pick the best budget, premium, and gaming PC laptops, and compare AMD vs. Intel.
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Best gaming laptops under $1,000: Best overall, best battery life, and more
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 engineering students 2023: 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 under $500 in 2023: 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 ridiculously cheap, but still quite capable for basic tasks.
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Best laptops for college students 2023: Top picks and expert advice
College students need a good laptop. These are your best bets.
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The best webcams: Why now is a great time to buy
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 Chromebooks 2023: 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.
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The best PC hardware and software of 2023/2024
It was a busy year for the PC. This is the best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
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Best laptops for video editing 2023: Best overall, best screen, and more
Need to cut video fast? We name the best laptops for the task based on performance and available features.
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Best USB-C hubs and dongles 2023: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
Tested and approved: We'll tell you which USB-C hub or dongle to buy for your laptop or tablet, based on our hands-on evaluation of more than a dozen products.
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The best laptops for teachers
Whether you're looking for portability, great battery life, or fitting a budget, these are the best laptops for teachers available right now.
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Best Thunderbolt docks 2023: Extend your laptop’s capabilities
We're frequently testing Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 docks—from budget-priced to full-featured—to help you find the best Thunderbolt dock for your laptop PC. Our buyer's guide has been updated with Thunderbolt 5 information.
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Best USB-C PD laptop chargers 2023: More portable power
Add ports and power with these recommended laptop chargers for every sort of common use case.
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Best laptops under $1,000 in 2023: Best overall, best for students, and more
Unlike just several years ago, nowadays you can find excellent laptops between $600 and $1,000. To make it easier to pick one, we’ve highlighted our top picks.
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Best gaming laptops under $1,500 in 2023: Picks and buying advice
Our expert reviewers call out the best gaming laptops under $1,500 from popular brands such as Asus, HP, Acer, and more.
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14 back-to-school gadgets you didn't know you needed
Laptops may take center stage in the rush to get ready for a new academic year, but there's other helpful tech gear that can ease the demands of school, too.
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Best touchscreen laptops 2023: Hands-on recommendations
We curated a list of the best touchscreen laptops you can buy right now from popular brands like Lenovo, Asus, Dell, HP, Razer, and more.
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Best gaming laptops for students 2023: Best overall, best budget, and more
These are the best gaming laptops for students.
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