Artwork: Chip Taylor We’ve all been there, or known someone who has: you finally replace that aging, annoying old laptop with something shiny and new, only to see a remarkably better laptop go on sale ...

Kicking off our list is the Acer Aspire Go 15 Slim, a top-notch, budget-friendly laptop. For $300, you get a highly capable device that is perfect for everyday usage. It can handle lightweight ...

The TL;DR is that yes, Black Friday/Cyber Monday has some of the best deals you'll find all year. Online retailers know that ...

With the winter holidays around the corner, you may be contemplating investing in a new computer. And if you think now is the best time to buy a computer, you would be right. With shopping holidays ...

Whether you’re buying the first laptop for your fifth-grader or a graduation gift for your 18-year-old, deciding which model to get can feel like homework. Beyond the basics—Chromebook, Mac, ...

This week I conclude my three-part series of articles offering tips for buying a laptop. The series began with a comparison of reader survey results from PC World and Consumer Reports (subscription ...

Gamers with a budget of $1,000 for their next device: Set your sights on the Gigabyte G6 gaming laptop. It’s a relatively affordable option that greatly exceeds expectations, and it’s on sale from ...

The latest Dell 14 Premium builds on the XPS legacy, offering a sleek, modern workstation for professionals and power users.

For shoppers on a tight budget, you should check out Prime Day Chromebook deals like Best Buy’s special price for the Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook. Compared to traditional Windows-based laptops, ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

The Alienware m17 R4 is one of the most powerful laptops in its class. Not all laptops are sleek portable machines designed for use on the go. Some, like the best 17-inch laptops are true desktop ...