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chromebook vs laptop Windows 10

Chromebooks vs. laptop: what's the difference and what should you buy?

By Henry T. Casey

Chromebooks are continuing to mature into a force to be reckoned with. But which should you buy, a Chromebook or a laptop running Windows 10?

Google Pixel Slate

Google Pixel Slate review

By Henry T. Casey

The Google Pixel Slate is a great 2-in-1 with small issues that Google needs to fix.

Apple MacBook Air (2019) Review

By Henry T. Casey

The 2019 MacBook Air is a sleek laptop with good endurance, but it could use more speed.

Intel CPU Chip

Best laptop CPUs in 2021: AMD vs. Intel vs. Apple

By Phillip Tracy, Avram Piltch

A computer's processor is its brain, the component where most of the "thinking" happens. A faster CPU (central processing unit) lets you crunch spreadsheets, surf web pages, play games and more.

Samsung Chromebook 3 review

Samsung Chromebook 3 review

By Gloria Sin

The Samsung Chromebook 3 is a great little laptop for both school and entertainment.

best 4K laptops

The best 4K laptops in 2021

By Rami Tabari

Here the best 4K laptops you can buy right now, including 2-in-1s, gaming notebooks and workstations.

13-inch MacBook Pro (2019)

MacBook Pro 13-inch (2019) Review

By Mark Spoonauer

The 13-inch MacBook Pro (2019) delivers the best combination of speed, battery life and display quality for the most reasonable price.

Dell XPS 15 (2019)

Dell XPS 15 (2019) Review

By Sherri L. Smith

Editor's Choice

The Dell XPS 15's striking OLED screen, Core i9 CPU and Nvidia GTX 1650 GPU make it a beautiful and powerful workhorse.

Dell XPS 13 (2019) Review

By Sherri L. Smith

Editor's Choice

The Dell XPS 13 serves up a new color, a powerful Intel Whiskey Lake processor, a 4K display (and ditches the ridiculous "nosecam") - all in a slim, lightweight chassis.

HP Envy 13 (2021) review

Best college laptops in 2021: Best laptops for students

By Phillip Tracy

Every college student needs a laptop, but there are so many choices. We've put together a list of the best college laptops for students.

best laptops for remote learning

Best laptops for remote learning

By Sean Riley

Keep students remote learning on track with these excellent laptops

The best laptops under $1,000

The best laptops under $1,000 in 2021

By Darragh Murphy

We round up the best laptops under $1,000 in 2021.

How to set up your new Windows laptop like a pro: out-of-the-box tips

By Avram Piltch

Your new Windows laptop isn't really ready — or truly yours — until you do some tweaking.

The best laptops under $1,000

Best cheap laptops in 2021

By Darragh Murphy, Rami Tabari, Mohammad Tabari

The best cheap laptops will provide solid performance, long-lasting battery life, and a lightweight, unobtrusive design all for a price that will make your wallet smile.

Best Chromebook games

Best Chromebook games in 2021

By Henry T. Casey

The best Chromebook games are fun, entertaining, and most importantly, compatible with Chrome OS. Here are our top picks for the best Chromebook games.

MacBook Air (m1, 2020)

MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: Which Mac Should You Buy in 2021?

By Phillip Tracy

We tested all of the latest MacBooks — the MacBook Air, two 13-inch MacBook Pro models and the 16-inch MacBook Pro — to help you find the right Apple laptop for you.

Best MacBook in 2021: Which Apple laptop is best?

By Phillip Tracy

From the MacBook Air to the 16-inch MacBook Pro, this guide will help you find the best MacBook Apple has to offer.

Screensaver on photo editing laptop

Best laptops for photo editing in 2021

By Phillip Tracy

The best laptops for photo editing offer high-resolution displays, ultra-powerful specs and portable designs. Here are our top picks for the best laptops for photo editing.

Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3 closed with the back face up on a table next to a plant

Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3 review

By Sean Riley

The Asus Chromebook Detachable CM3 isn’t the most powerful Chromebook, but its diminutive size, long battery life, versatile 2-in-1 form factor, and stylish looks may win you over.

Acer Chromebook Spin 514 review

Acer Chromebook Spin 514 review

By Sean Riley

The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 manages to come up short in too many areas to justify its premium price tag.